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A neat old single stall engine house near the ex-IC Wallace yard in Freeport. Sadly, it's no longer used to house diesels, as the tracks connecting it to the yard have been taken up.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Canadian National Railway
Wallace Yard
Freeport, Illinois
2313 Ware Street, Abbotsford, BC.
Description of Historic Place:
The Trethewey House is a grand one and one-half storey plus basement, wood-frame Craftsman house. It is situated on a large lot in central Abbotsford, to the east of Clearbrook near Mill Lake, with a landmark stand of Douglas fir trees at the front of the property. The house and its property are now the home of the MSA Museum Society. The interior and exterior of the house have been restored and it is now used for interpretive purposes.
Heritage Value:
Constructed in 1920, the Trethewey House is significant as the most substantial historic house in the Mill Lake area, and for its sophisticated Craftsman-style architecture, which retains a high degree of original integrity. In addition to the typical Craftsman style features, such as bracketed eaves and exposed rafters, the house is distinguished by sophisticated wooden detailing, such as ridge caps and finials. Befitting the timber baron for whom it was constructed, the house was built of materials obtained locally from Trethewey's mill, including the interior fir mouldings, panelled walls, pocket doors and beamed ceilings, specified to be of the highest quality. The buff-coloured brick and crackle-glazed clay tile used in the chimney and fireplaces were made with clay mined on nearby Sumas Mountain and manufactured at the nearby Clayburn brickworks. The interior is notable for its intact character, exhibiting advanced technological features such as original electric light fixtures, central heating, and a built-in vacuum system, which reflect the status of the original owners in this rural community.
The Trethewey House is additionally significant as once being home to the prominent Trethewey family. The house was constructed by Joseph Ogle Trethewey (died 1928), proprietor of the large, local lumber mill, the Abbotsford Lumber Company, and his family. The Trethewey family was instrumental in the early development of Abbotsford; the mill was a major employer in the area and its activities changed the landscape from forest to field. Initially prominent in England for their involvement in mining ventures, the Trethewey family pursued many entrepreneurial enterprises after settling in Canada. The Tretheweys were well known for their community spirit. Characteristic of their philanthropy, the family donated this house to the City of Abbotsford for use as a museum.
The heritage value of the Trethewey House also lies in its educational and interpretive value. Designated as a heritage site in 1983, the house has been restored to its circa 1925 interior and exterior appearance, and is an important cultural site for the interpretation of Abbotsford's history to the public.
Source: City of Abbotsford
Character-Defining Elements:
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Trethewey House include its:
- location on its original site, with associated landscape elements such as grassed lawns, gardens, a mature stand of Douglas fir trees and a Butternut tree at the front of the property
- residential form, scale and massing as expressed by its one and one-half storey plus basement, regular rectangular plan
- cross-gabled roof with gabled roof dormers; cedar shingle roof cladding with ridge caps and wooden finials; and extended bargeboards with scroll-cut ends
- wood-frame construction with lapped siding (first storey) and coursed shingle siding (upper storey and foundation level)
- Craftsman style features such as: exposed purlins and rafter ends; triangular eave brackets; cobblestone chimneys (one internal and one external), porch railing and pier supports; stuccoed and half-timbered gable peaks; square verandah piers; and bay windows supported by exposed beams
- asymmetrical fenestration exhibiting a variety of wooden-sash window types including: double-hung, picture and casement windows, with translucent glass transom lights; and smaller, square, fixed sash windows
- interior elements: including the original room layout and configuration; fir finishing such as mouldings, doors, staircase banister, beamed ceilings, 3/4 height panelling, and floors; original electric light fixtures (ceiling lights and sconces); brick chimneypiece with keystone detail and tiled hearths displaying an orange and green crackle glaze; built-in features such as window benches and library bookcases with leaded glass doors; original bathtub; cast iron kitchen sink; and hardware for the built-in vacuum system and central heating
Livingstone-Backus House, c. 1827, from Rochester, Monroe Co.; Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, NY
Twice a year the White House opens its gardens and front lawn to the public. As you might expect, it's a bit of a hassle (lines, security, crowd), but I was happy to experience that last weekend. There's nothing spectacular about the gardens themselves, but the sense of history, the setting, and the beautiful, unique views made it all worthwhile.
The Queen’s House (within the Tower of London) was built during the time of Henry VIII and was originally intended as the home of the Lieutenant of the Tower but is now the home of the Resident Governor of the Tower of London. Anne Boleyn apparently was kept here shortly before her execution.
A lot of the nest boxes at Nannerth Fawr, especially those on buildings, were occupied by house sparrows. The young in the nest are fed almost exclusively on insects and this dedicated father is out on the hunt.
Well, not the house itself perhaps, but how can you choose to paint a house in pink?
...and THAT pink...?
A house near my then-workplace. Looks abandoned, it even has a young tree growing on entrance stairs. Almost noon, everybody is either working or scrambling to get their lunch in time. Early April 2017.
Taken with Pentax MX camera, smc Pentax-M 40mm F2.8 lens and Samigon circular fisheye 180° aux lens, on Agfa APX400 black & white film.
400 ASA film shot at the box speed, 1/250 exposure, ƒ/2.8 primary lens, secondary probably at ƒ/8, judging by the clearly defined circle borders.
Developed in Fomadon R09, semi-stand process, 90 min development time with inversions each 30 min, 1+100 dilution, at 20°C. The first film I developed in two years. Scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100 via VueScan 9.
View from a wondow @ Lefroy House, Dublin, Ireland 2001
Lefroy House is a project for teenagers owned and run by The Salvation Army in Dublin, Ireland.
I first heard about this house's paint job in "The Hartford Courant" newspaper and had to go find and photograph it... It's definitely not typical of house painting tastes in the "Land of Steady Habits"! I kind of like it, though -- it's whimsical and cheerful!
(The bottom floor, which doesn't show up too well through the brush, is a lemon yellow color!)
The James J. Hill House on Cathedral Hill in Saint Paul is a National Historic Landmark (1961) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1966). The 40,000 square foot mansion was completed in 1891. Hill was a wealthy railroad magnate. Following the death of Hill and his wife, the home was donated by their children to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul. The Minnesota Historical Society acquired the home in 1978 and it is open for tours.
As part of the Historic Pensacola Village, this house dates back to the 1890's. Here is their write-up:
The Lear-Rocheblave House interprets a middle-class family home during the late Victorian Period, 1890-1910. Once owned by Benito Rocheblave, a tug-boat captain, the house and collection pieces reflect Pensacola's connection to the Gulf. This is the fourth and final house museum of the guided public tour.
Hare & Hounds Bacup NATS
The present day home of the Bacup Natural History Museum was originally built in 1808. The main entrance was from Yorkshire Street with a small side door leading of into Newgate, with another door at the back. The bar was opposite the front door with a taproom and bar on the ground floor. On the upper floor there was a clubroom and two bedrooms. The house was said to be very low and dark throughout. There was also a shooting club.
Thanks to www.bacuptimes.co.uk/publife.htm
Brains Discount House. 14 Yorkshire Street, Bacup, Lancashire OL13 9AE
A much-loved family store has announced it will close for the final time later this year, after more than 40 years.
Brains Discount House, on Yorkshire Street in Bacup, has become a local institution since it opened in 1976.
Mary Brain, 82, opened the shop with her husband Paul, after the couple moved north from Middlesex and it has seen several generations work behind the counter.
Since her husband passed away in 2000, Mary has carried on serving the local community with sweets, birthday cards and a variety of household items.
However, daughter Denise Hooley, 57, said a combination of declining footfall and increased local competition from other stores has forced Mrs Brain to close the family shop
RFP 27 OCT 2017
Sushi party and house pictures. This is the first time we had everyone around and took a picture of it.
Done in pen and watercolour in a children's illustration style, simply because I like this look.
Fine art prints available here,
www.etsy.com/au/listing/679825986/wonky-little-house-wate...
Row houses on Oxford in the Kensington Market area. Last December, some cruel man decided to commit arson, and destroyed 3 homes. This is what is left.
This old house is one of my all time favorites on Rivermont Avenue or any where else in Lynchburg, Virginia. I love just about everything about it…especially the porch!
Best viewed large...
Longleat House, is set within 900 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ landscaped gardens and is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. It was built in 1540 after a former employee of King Henry VIII - John Thynn, purchased the ruins of a priory for £53.
The house and estate has remained in the Thynn family through the years and each successive generation has added their own personal flourishes.
In 1949, Longleat became the first stately home to open to the public and since then the entire estate has grown to become Wiltshire's foremost tourist attraction.