Folk architectural fragments, vernacular in feeling, that I found in Madison, Mason, and Garrard Counties of Kentucky
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| Backside of smokehouse -- Madison County |
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| Limestone entrance stairs to early 1800s house -- Garrard County |
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| Deteriorating gingerbread trim -- Garrard County |
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| Entrance Door to old business place -- Mason County |
Neat, Barbara! I especially like the first one, where it's obvious they were making use of otherwise waste wood. The slabs, of course, are the by-product of the logs they used somewhere else in construction. Interesting. Obviously, too, they left lots of "airspace" for the smoke to escape.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Elora
Elora-
ReplyDeleteMy comment box is acting up -- I don't know if the print will carry through to you -- hope so. Thanks for the comment. I wish you a cool happy weekend -- its beautiful here today! -- barbara
We have a house down the branch from us that some years ago the owners covered with those slabs ( on top of pale green asbestos shingles.) The slabs have held up well and look quite attractive.
ReplyDeleteVicki- I think that the asbestos would provide great insulation under the slabs. Also, by not taking off the asbestoes the owners didn't open themselves to abestoes infiltration in the lungs. From what you say it does sound like it would make an attractive siding on a house. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteLove those photos, the building materials are just so deliciously full of character and history :)
ReplyDeleteJayne -- old architectural fragments do have a language of their own -- you put it so well in your comment. Thanks -- barbara
ReplyDeleteWonderful images, Barbara. If I could just reinforce that verandah, and straighten the gingerbread woodwork, I would be very pleased. It looks like the roof of that property is slate, or maybe wooden shingles. It is beautiful, either way.
ReplyDeleteLiD the house is old but the roof is fairly modern -- being asbestos shingles. It is beautiful gingerbread and hopefully it will be repaired in the near future. As always I appreciate your comments
ReplyDeleteDelicious patina. What what stories they must hold!
ReplyDeleteWillow -- I'm sure the stories would be interesting. Thanks for the comment -- barbara
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting patterns and textures. I especially like the wood strips on the smokehouse.
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ReplyDeletebarefootheart -- Thanks for the comment -- I like you found the weathered horizontal strips against the underneath vertical boards artistic in feeling.
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