The original plan for the town contained 340 lots. Most of this area is now designated as a Historic District and in addition to regular government zoning and permitting, a historic review is required when a building is renovated or repaired. The object is to preserve the architectural and archeological heritage of the site. Last week I posted a photo of a 1756 house. These today were built in the late 1800's. Originally the buildings were residences, but now some are businesses. The architectural style of these houses was prevalent throughout other US cities during 1870 - 1900.
Interesting details on the front of this 1895 building with two residences
Beautiful buildings, and so well-preserved; that is wonderful. I don't think that architectural style was prevalent in this part of the US during that time. But that just makes YOUR world more interesting to me!
an interesting post and i so enjoyed the buildings...i am happy to see that they are not tearing down these lovely architectural gems...so much of that goes on and we are left with no history.
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I am retired, married to a smart, talented lady who once thought we computer people were geeks and now is one of us geeks. I have a long time interest in photography. We live in Maryland, about 50 miles from Washington, DC.
My main camera is a Nikon D3100 with two zoom lenses (18-55 and 55-200).
[Portrait by Marianne Oct 2, 2010]
The original plan for the town contained 340 lots. Most of this area is now designated as a Historic District and in addition to regular government zoning and permitting, a historic review is required when a building is renovated or repaired. The object is to preserve the architectural and archeological heritage of the site. Last week I posted a photo of a 1756 house. These today were built in the late 1800's. Originally the buildings were residences, but now some are businesses. The architectural style of these houses was prevalent throughout other US cities during 1870 - 1900.
Interesting details on the front of this 1895 building with two residences
An appropriate use for an old building
The Trail Mansion is now a funeral home 
10 comments:
Lew: What neat old houses in your world. I also like the design on that pair of houses.
Beautiful buildings, and so well-preserved; that is wonderful. I don't think that architectural style was prevalent in this part of the US during that time. But that just makes YOUR world more interesting to me!
an interesting post and i so enjoyed the buildings...i am happy to see that they are not tearing down these lovely architectural gems...so much of that goes on and we are left with no history.
thanks for sharing
have a great week.
erin
Beautiful antique buildings.
Great shot and nice World.
Very nice showing. Interesting architecture!
Cheers, Klaus
P.S.: We just dropped to $ 1.93...
I'm amazed how similar buildings from the same time period are as you travel from city to city. Great photos, great MyWorld post.
Beautiful places!! Wonderful post and photo's!!
Take care.
Well, that last photo seems to be a grand place for getting laid out for one's final ride. LOL!
Where oh where is Botecourt County in Virginia? Williamsburg area?
Your photos are great Lew, these old houses are gorgeous, so much character, just beautiful.
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