Zimbabwe: Govt Warns Rogue Soldiers Dec 3, 2008
The group also attacked suspected illegal foreign currency dealers at Ximex Mall before stoning buildings, including Herald House and an Econet Shop in the First Street Mall. Popular clothing shops such as House of Kumali, Country Road and Brenton along Jason Moyo Avenue also fell victim to the rampaging soldiers. (allAfrica.com)
Homes made of gingerbread Nov 27, 2008
Other buildings reproduced in gingerbread, gum, frosting and candies include Sacred Heart Cultural Center, the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson, First Presbyterian Church and the Cotton Exchange. The judging criteria included overall appearance, originality, creativity, precision, difficulty and consistency with the historic theme. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Church columnists: November 26, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
He is a deacon, Sunday school teacher, on the building committee and checks all our buildings. We really love Marshall and Chubb Blevins and all they do for the church. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Police Beat: Nov. 25, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
Nov. 17, 10 a.m., Fireweed Rd. and Meadow Valley Dr.: The back doors on two buildings were pried open. A snow blower and 1,500 worth of antiques stolen. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
An American Home: The History of the White House Nov 22, 2008
But that serene landscape changed dramatically two years into the War of 1812, when the British set fire to several government buildings -- including the White House. The only object saved, thanks to Dolley Madison, was an immense portrait of George Washington hanging in the State Dining Room. (Pekin Times, IL)
Free and cheap in Frankfurt Nov 22, 2008
The Kaiserdom, or Church of Saint Bartholomew, dates back to 1867 and is one of the few historical buildings not destroyed during World War II bombing raids. Next to the church are Roman ruins discovered in the rubble after the war that you can stroll through for free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
What outback? Nov 22, 2008
au) is a casino-hotel complex created from converted government buildings. Within two hours Drive south to the Gold Coast for theme parks, surfing, Gucci and tacky souvenirs. (Globe and Mail)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
" Indeed, it has clearly been a key influence in Martin's recently released homewares collection - the inspiration is visible in her graceful Lyrebirds wallpaper designs and her Eucalyptus and Lace rugs. The film harks back to a time when Australia's European settlers were subconsciously taking design cues from native fauna and flora, including waratahs, wattles and the scrubby green and gold colours of the bush. The results of these labours ranged from the exquisite - for example the stained... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Female artisans showcase their goods at Needham show Nov 20, 2008
I realized I liked drawing the bushes more than drawing the buildings, Damora said. Gail Giarrusso, who owns the Meridian Gallery in Marblehead, had mostly black and white photographs on display, showcasing urban landscapes from Revere Beach to Tuscany. (Needham Tab, MA)
TEMECULA: Old Town plan back on front-burner Nov 19, 2008
Included among those recommendations are items that deal with how new development will mix with historic structures and how tall future buildings can be ... Just as important as how the buildings will look are how the sidewalks look and how the streets function, many of the participants said ... No parking anywhere and those tall buildings just destroyed what Old Town used to be. (North County Times)
Auction set to sell Otsego paper mill site Nov 18, 2008
We've been trying for two years now to get financing'' to refurbish some of the buildings and develop the land, said Mike Davis, who bought the property in 2006. In the state of Michigan, with the type of property it is, we have had a very hard time. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Petaluma is often considered a day-trip destination, but to appreciate its abundance of walking tours, antique shops, historic buildings, museums, art galleries, restaurants and nature areas, make it an overnight getaway ... Its commercial downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places because the Victorian and turn-of-the-last-century architecture of the buildings survived the 1906 earthquake ... In addition, residents have made diligent efforts o save historical homes and buildings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Realty office opens on Galeton Main Street (1) Nov 14, 2008
Published: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:53 PM CST Galeton Revitalization Underway, proclaimed the banners hanging across Galeton s Main Street last year as the town undertook a major project which included widening Main Street, demolishing buildings, replacing and updating water and sewer lines, and improvements in John J. Collins Memorial Park in the center of town. The banners may be gone but Galeton s revitalization continues, as another new business comes to town. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money Nov 10, 2008
While customers may like the idea of green buildings, Stern said he was skeptical that it would lure them into stores ... Called LEED certification, for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, it provides a rating for buildings based on human and environmental health, sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The road less traveled Nov 9, 2008
Today, the buildings on Route 6A represent four centuries of architecture, and the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District is considered the largest and longest contiguous historic district in the nation ... Many historic buildings house studios and galleries displaying the work of painters, potters, glass blowers, and jewelry designers. (Boston Globe)
Local couples explore alternative buildings Nov 9, 2008
"In Devonshire," she says, "90 percent of buildings are 200-, 300-year-old cob houses. My aunt and uncle live in a cob cottage.". Cob is naturally energy efficient, staying warm in the winter (the walls absorb heat all day and hold it like a battery) and cool in the summer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
We're working toward 2009 Nov 8, 2008
The Huge Winter Garage Sale returns today, Saturday, with four buildings full of all kinds of treasures and bargains for the whole family ... Although activities in the buildings increase during the winter months, there are still several open dates throughout the year when they are available for other events. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
World's top affordable beach resorts Nov 5, 2008
So she spread CasaSandra out over five buildings and filled each of the spaces with one-of-a-kind regional pieces: rough-cut antique wooden tables from Guadalajara, rattan furniture, hand-woven linens and bath products. Outside, palapas (open-sided beach huts with palm-thatched roofs) dot the sand, and the azure water's edge is 50 uninterrupted steps away. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Vibrant Buenos Aires can be a steal Nov 4, 2008
A prime example is Plaza de Mayo, in the city's Centro district, which is flanked by the president's office, a Gothic cathedral and high-rise office buildings. It offers a panorama of the city's architectural evolution and an endless parade of portenos, as city dwellers call themselves. (CNN -- Travel)
Dumpster dive your way to decor Nov 3, 2008
Frank Fontana, a Chicago-based designer and host of HGTV's "Design on a Dime," said trash bins near old buildings being torn down are good spots to find vintage architectural details than can look good on a wall. Or call local architecture firms and ask for 3-D renderings they are planning to throw out, suggests Kemp Becker. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Threshing Bee Nov 1, 2008
Pioneer buildings form a village featuring early school, church, homestead, general store/drug store, blacksmith, livery, print shop, broom-making shop, harness shop, log cabin from early area homestead, depot and more. Crafts and antiques on display watch lefse baked, rope made, butter churned, corn husk dolls created and more. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Skiing Smart Nov 1, 2008
London's Open House where the city's exciting buildings invite you to step inside, guidebooks turn Italian city visits into treasure hunts, and Robert de Niro's Greenwich hotel has all the makings of a blockbuster. Locals tell how to spend an evening in Brisbane, Londoners craving elegant Gallic fare don't have to look far, anglers in the know venture into the Indian Himalayas' monsoon-fed rivers, and Colombo's newest hip hotel has a history of a political dynasty. (Time.com)
Love of old houses leads couple to B&B Oct 30, 2008
Walter T. Downing had been the architect, an Atlantan whose designs included buildings at Oglethorpe University and Georgia Tech as well as homes for prominent Atlantans. The house on Piedmont is his earliest residential commission still standing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo: Changing the face of Surakarta Oct 29, 2008
He built permanent buildings for some of them, gave them credit facilities to develop their businesses and provided simpler procedures for them to obtain business licenses. Others were given either shelters or carriages for them to store and sell their merchandise. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
Logan said the venture should really be filmed, because "so few of these grande dame buildings are being saved these days." Logan said the building was constructed shortly after the Civil War, and it's a prime example of Greek Revival, America's "only truly original architectural style," which emerged and flourished in the decades following the end of the Revolutionary War. It's viewed by historians, Hunter says, as an expression of the joyful optimism of the times. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough Oct 29, 2008
The only buildings of note in this tiny village are the local pub, which stands in a field, and, 10 minutes away, the lodge, which you access by fording a creek in your car ... London's Open House where the city's exciting buildings invite you to step inside, guidebooks turn Italian city visits into treasure hunts, and Robert de Niro's Greenwich hotel has all the makings of a blockbuster. (Time.com)
Work Release Program Oct 22, 2008
The building which was in the news paper is one of two buildings there ... There are two buildings there - one was the old Cajun Archery that is the one that was sold. (New Iberia, LA)
Taking the reins in Spain Oct 19, 2008
a observes that the buildings "reflected the paradigm of Italian Fascism: monumental exterior and empty interior." The Vatican Library, by contrast, is tantalizingly described as a place filled with more mysteries than even the craziest Nazi could handle. Michael Cox's sumptuous new novel, "The Glass of Time," is also filled with secrets, most of them revealed in letters. (Boston Globe)
Tradition returns to S.F. Fall Antiques Show Oct 19, 2008
Tim Knox, director of Sir John Soane's Museum in London, will speak on the creation, collecting and display of architectural models in Europe, tying into the antiques show's special exhibition, "Building Small: Antique Architectural Models." These models, once a primary tool for architects and designers to assist in the design process and memorialize buildings and monuments, have become less important as computer-aided design replaces them in the architect's tool kit. However, according to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Walk the heritage trail Oct 18, 2008
Likewise, folks at the Carpenters Guild and Goldsmiths Guild temples representing Cantonese-style architecture built by artisans had absolutely no clue regarding the buildings past. The best a tourist can do is to get a pamphlet from the Penang Heritage Trust, read up its history, view the sites, and move on. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* [TRAVEL] Falling for Fez Oct 16, 2008
If theres a downside, its that a great number of the buildings are in need of repair in varying degrees ... Under its initiative, thousands of wooden staves have been put up to keep those buildings most in danger from falling down ... Amsters craftsmen strip walls of their modern cement finishing, replacing them with natural render, as was traditionally used, so allowing buildings to breathe once again. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
Meridian may have more historic buildings than any other city in Mississippi. Although many of these buildings are empty storefronts, yet to be renovated, a revitalization has begun, making Meridian well worth a visit ... The 100-year-old buildings including the terminal for Amtrak, Greyhound and Trailways are spacious, clean, bright and inviting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chicago's 1933-1934 Worl'd Fair Col... Oct 11, 2008
Like the White City of the Columbia Exposition of 1893, the buildings were unified through the use of a limited color palette used throughout that was developed by Joseph Urban, a well-known designer of stage sets ... A base metal trinket box with embossed renderings of various fair buildings and exhibits was purchased on eBay for $16. (Suite101.com)
News in Brief Oct 11, 2008
In 2008 the superintendent and School Committee initiated a hybrid of outsourced and in-house cleaning to maintain the school buildings. The results reported to the mayors included a 96 percent reduction in lost work days due to illness, a cost savings between $80,000 and $160,000, and better maintained buildings overall. (Amesbury News, MA)
More of this story Oct 5, 2008
Above several buildings are second stories that are getting a second look as loft apartments, and grants are available to help with the cost ... I think preserving downtown buildings is part of our heritage, said Ann Rutledge, a former Vanhook, a family name that lent itself to half of the name of the former Van-Atkins building, which is itself now being remodeled ... Trees and old buildings are two things I'm for. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Google More Than Just a Search En... Oct 3, 2008
Users can zoom in on buildings, streets, cities and the sky in three dimensions. Google News - Google News provides up-to-date computer generated news and information from thousands of news sources around the globe. (Suite101.com)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Natchez Fall Pilgrimage, through Oct. 11, allows attendees to visit 18 privately owned homes, as well as 13 national landmarks and more than 1,000 buildings listed on the National Register ... Taking place each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoons, the self-paced walking tours feature gardens and architecturally significant homes, churches and public buildings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget Oct 3, 2008
Children and adults alike will be swept up by the historical surroundings, as even homes, public buildings, and shops are furnished with objects from Colonial Williamsburg's extensive collection of English and American antiques and reproductions made by local trade people. Savannah, Ga. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Yellow CultureBus gets the green light Sep 25, 2008
Architecture photographer Sharon Risedorph, who likes to photograph bare buildings and bare men equally, was looking forward to a visit from her former Esprit employer and friend Doug Tompkins, a favored model. And Nelson Bloncourt made light of the recent closing of his decade-old home-furnishings store Alabaster in Hayes Valley. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" The Chorale has set auditions for a Chamber Ensemble Project, which will perform at several concerts and have its own concert in May 2009. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and planning for a major CD recording. For an audition, contact Joseph D'Eugenio at (203) 288-3021 or e-mail MiddletownChoral@aol.com or see greatermiddletownchorale.org. WESTBROOK - The Westbrook Tree Lighting Committee seeks small vocal and instrumental groups and for single... (Middletown Press, CT)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
"This is the old Surfside Restaurant of Wildwood Crest. Like many of our buildings, it was in danger of being demolished. There was a ground-swell movement to save the Surfside. Residents contributed money and the steel superstructure was dismantled. Last year it was reassembled, so we saved the Surfside," says tour guide Tony Eisele. The circular room holds an impressive collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture, Herman Miller chairs, a Zenith porthole television set, vintage Schwinn bicycles... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Willard Chapel hosts documentary premiere Sep 22, 2008
When we were kids, there remained some of those other buildings that are now gone. We didn't even know that chapel was there until everything else was gone. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Second Time Around Sep 21, 2008
Roberta O'Connor is addicted to the thrill of remodeling broken-down buildings. So in 2004, when she and her contractor husband Sean, 38, finished renovating their first home, a duplex in Salem's historic McIntire District, they couldn't stop from roving for the next project. (Boston Globe)
North Iowa Arts & Entertainment Briefs Sep 21, 2008
The display will include class photos, souvenir programs from special events, news clippings, and pictures of Clear Lake school buildings from the past. All items in the display will be from the library s local history collection. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008
Count down the 10 tallest buildings and see how the city's skyline has evolved. Atlanta's Toni Braxton leads the celebrities hoping to win the dancing crown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Taking place each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoons, the self-paced walking tours feature gardens and architecturally significant homes, churches and public buildings. 843-722-4630. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
10 coolest small towns Sep 13, 2008
In fact, you won't find any chain stores in the Victorian-era buildings crammed into the narrow valley at the foot of Pikes Peak. WeUsOur Artists Market has unusual art on display, such as giant pottery teapots and portraits painted with coffee (10 Ruxton Ave., 719/685-9702), while Cripple Creek Dulcimers & Guitars is run by a tie-dye-wearing former mayor, Bud Ford, who bears a striking resemblance to the late Jerry Garcia (740 Manitou Ave., 719/685-9655, ). (MSNBC -- Politics)
'That place with the wolf in the window' Sep 13, 2008
Hinton glass artist Nick Bogenrief talks about a studded wolf he has displayed in a window in one of his buildings. (Staff photo by ). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
I was coming home from the grocery store when I heard someone on the radio say a plane had hit one of the WTC buildings ... First confusion, then shock, then horror at the scene and great sadness for the poor souls in the buildings then pride in the heroes there then great anger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
On display (43) Sep 12, 2008
Harrisburg Area Museum, 490 Smith St. An 1857 house and other buildings contain dozens of wood miniatures, engines, a collection of cameras and buttons, settlers biographies, antique farm machinery and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or by appointment. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
SCHRADER: Time capsules abound in DeKalb County Sep 10, 2008
For those interested in historic traditions, one of the most popular and fascinating over the past 100 years is the burying of time capsules, whether they be inserted in cornerstones of significant buildings such as churches, schools or courthouses, or placed in the ground as part of a community or historic celebration. Two years ago the City of DeKalb observed its sesquicentennial and a committee put together an impressive collection of memorabilia to be opened in 50 years, when the city will... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Crossing Morocco on camelback Sep 9, 2008
With a few train changes, we got to the center of Madrid, walked up the steps to ground level at dusk and found ourselves surrounded by centuries-old buildings in Baroque, Gothic and Doric styles and throngs of evening commuters and began planning our return to the tranquility of the Sahara and the High Atlas. IF YOU GO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
City sewers tagged as threat Sep 6, 2008
But the city's leaders could complement the sewer work by incorporating green infrastructure alternatives, like more green space and roofs on city-owned buildings planted with gardens to catch storm water. Morin said although the city's priority is the sewer work, the engineering department will be pushing for more green infrastructure projects once the sewer work is complete. (Sarnia Observer)
City of Kirkland, WA Positions Itself as a Staycation Destination Sep 6, 2008
Downtown Kirkland offers self-guided walking tours which feature notable houses and buildings, some dating back to the 1880s, and Kirkland's numerous bronze sculptures and public art. Kirkland's Lake Walk has quickly become known worldwide to "Volkswalkers" whose vacations are focused specifically on walking. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Spore Executive Producer Discloses Game Details Sep 5, 2008
We had this idea that we were going to lay down the building blocks for players to create the content that ultimately was going to populate the game, and that having that was hugely important, because you're journeying to all of these different planets and able to see all these unique creatures and buildings and vehicles. Every single planet you go to was going to bring this sense of surprise and awe to the game. (PC World)
* Frances isle of beauty Sep 4, 2008
Wind-eroded rock formations, some as large as Manhattan apartment buildings, sprout mysteriously from the sea. Its said that Ulysses and his men took shelter in Bonifacios cliff-lined port, encountering a race of giants. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sleepy Sunol a throwback to a bygone era Sep 4, 2008
Although several fires in the late 1980s destroyed seven businesses and a home on Main Street, one of Sunol s original buildings dating to 1880 remains, a sole reminder of a time when the town was a vacation spot for city dwellers who would come on the railway and boasted four hotels, three grocery stores and a soda fountain. Formerly Trimmington Bros. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Grabbing bull by horn Sep 2, 2008
Colette said after walking through the exhibition buildings for more than an hour following their arrival, Creed wanted to do something more exciting than looking at antiques and artwork. When he spotted the bull, he decided it was perfect for a budding cowboy. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Rain fails to dampen spirits Sep 2, 2008
As always, the exhibition buildings featured local artwork, garden vegetables, baked and canned goods and antiques. Due to Labor Day, many local children got a break from school to enjoy the various events and participate in activities. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Harare trip shows how a country can be misled to ruin Sep 1, 2008
The buildings have not seen paint in years, many parts of the city are overgrown and even in the opulent suburb of Borrowdale you find the story of a country in ruin. It is a vastly understated story. (Business Report, South Africa)
Shop like a Southerner Aug 31, 2008
- Historic Marietta Square, about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta, is home to well-preserved late-19th and early-20th-century buildings that house specialty boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and antiques stores. Last year, Felecia Prezzano and Tina Sivadon bought the thriving Vineyard Gift Shop, which sells vintage clothing, gifts, costume jewelry, ceramics, and tea products. (Boston Globe)
Five Spectacular Attractions in Pra... Aug 31, 2008
During the 20th Century, the imposing structure was used both as a presidential palace and as the home of the Nazi governor during World War II. One of the most impressive buildings inside the Castle grounds is St. Vitus Catherdral, which was begun in the 9th Century and not completed until 1929. The Cathedral even boasts stained-glass windows created by 20th Century Art Nouveau founder Alfons Mucha. (Suite101.com)
* Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures Aug 29, 2008
Sept. 19 What: Learn about Ximendings buildings and attractions with architecture professor Lee Ching-chih (M) (mIa). Where and when: The tour meets in front of the main entrance of Red House Theater, 10 Chengdu Rd, Taipei City (x_10), at 3pm and ends at 5pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sephora, Bebe join Modesto mall expansion Aug 28, 2008
Across the main pedestrian walkway from Sephora, Bebe will occupy a space that wraps around a corner of one of the new buildings. It offers a line of women's apparel and accessories. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Past and present Aug 26, 2008
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- As in Rome and Athens, ancient relics in Beijing stand in stark contrast to the highways, buildings and vehicles of the modern age ... The Qianmen area, particularly southeast of the Qianmen gate -- home to Dashilar and Meyer's house -- and south of the Beijing Railway Station, was where one can best see the juxtaposition of demolished neighborhoods amid the new buildings that would replace them, Leong noted ... Tenants on Beijing's new shopping streets won't be the post... (CNN -- International)
