tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post5235050252702142963..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: HANDSOME TRANSOMFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-86269996773340699802012-05-02T11:37:59.119-07:002012-05-02T11:37:59.119-07:00HATTIE -- thanks for the nice comment. Vernacular ...HATTIE -- thanks for the nice comment. Vernacular is so "of the people." -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-80554591258037517722012-05-02T08:31:49.815-07:002012-05-02T08:31:49.815-07:00That is a lovely piece of vernacular architecture....That is a lovely piece of vernacular architecture.Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-66397911668136097682012-04-30T14:13:46.655-07:002012-04-30T14:13:46.655-07:00Carole Anne -- Would that I could travel so far. I...Carole Anne -- Would that I could travel so far. It would be wonderful to visit. My fear of flying keeps me grounded, regrettably. Old buildings are so fascinating. thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-16359348026064738252012-04-30T14:09:36.839-07:002012-04-30T14:09:36.839-07:00Elora -- There is so much dysfunctional words, reg...Elora -- There is so much dysfunctional words, regulations and bills coming out by the energy companies that I can't keep up with them. Mr Koch is behind this reckless path -- as long as he has his 25 billion in the bank he doesn't care what the heck happens. thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-30707332106623998322012-04-30T14:05:31.478-07:002012-04-30T14:05:31.478-07:00Vicki -- I think most young authors would be perpl...Vicki -- I think most young authors would be perplexed by the use of "over the transom." They wouldn't know what the heck a transom was. I would love to see the return of transoms in our buildings. Now, if a builder has windows high in the room, they call them transom lights! Even though one cannot open them. thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-38701840612235669012012-04-30T08:04:01.857-07:002012-04-30T08:04:01.857-07:00We have a town to the north of us called Lancaster...We have a town to the north of us called Lancaster, Victorian buildings that you'd love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-43562146898289043282012-04-30T05:20:01.492-07:002012-04-30T05:20:01.492-07:00I remember lots of transoms when I was growing up ...I remember lots of transoms when I was growing up in the Seattle area. But, of course, today....we have air conditioning...so who needs "natural" cooling? Nobody would make a profit off of a transom...! Sorry for the "grrrrrrr," but today's article (obviously sponsored by the oil and gas industry) off the Google "news" headlines...would have us believe and is trying to claim that windpower is raising the global temperature. Isn't it amazing the ends "they" will go to to get everyone to keep sucking on dinosaur petroleum-based energy!<br /><br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-45210966474982899802012-04-29T19:29:59.666-07:002012-04-29T19:29:59.666-07:00In publishing, the term 'over the transom'...In publishing, the term 'over the transom' refers to a manuscript that is sent straight to the editor without the help of an agent. One imagines a desperate author tossing a manuscript through an open transom onto the editor's desk... :-)Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-82200598153776269062012-04-29T10:21:46.720-07:002012-04-29T10:21:46.720-07:00Rubye -- Perhaps they were not as popular west of ...Rubye -- Perhaps they were not as popular west of the Mississippi? I would imagine that the south would have the most transoms as they are known for their hot weather -- of course this was before the days of air conditioning. thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-73293909422302181532012-04-29T09:57:38.882-07:002012-04-29T09:57:38.882-07:00Michelle -- Lancaster's town square is certain...Michelle -- Lancaster's town square is certainly the main focal point of the town. It is nice that the town folks have preserved the beautiful architectural gems of the square. thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-77947457160833111442012-04-29T09:54:52.266-07:002012-04-29T09:54:52.266-07:00Grampy -- thanks for your nice comments. Definitel...Grampy -- thanks for your nice comments. Definitely a slower time when this type of architecture existed. There was certainly pride in the workmanship during the early years of this country. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-68341726516062197152012-04-29T09:51:20.902-07:002012-04-29T09:51:20.902-07:00Barbara -- I don't have a clue when hinged, ov...Barbara -- I don't have a clue when hinged, over the door transoms ended their long usefulness. perhaps in the early 1900s? I don't remember having them in the old brick school I attended in elementary grades. I did have a friend that bought an small, old inn on a lake that had transoms above all the bedroom doors. thanks for stopping by -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-42795753551687618822012-04-29T09:38:40.593-07:002012-04-29T09:38:40.593-07:00Mamabug -- That idea is certainly unique. Nice tha...Mamabug -- That idea is certainly unique. Nice that you left the hardware on the frame. This type of framing seems like it would add a lot of character to the wall in your bedroom. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-29080997797048242542012-04-29T09:35:54.261-07:002012-04-29T09:35:54.261-07:00I vaguely recall these old windows that not only l...I vaguely recall these old windows that not only let in light but also cool air. At times they could really make a difference indoors.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-55966620881857529552012-04-29T09:35:34.067-07:002012-04-29T09:35:34.067-07:00Lady Jane -- Transoms in your dollhouses would be ...Lady Jane -- Transoms in your dollhouses would be unique. I am impressed with your detail -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-48737260555217686152012-04-29T06:52:03.067-07:002012-04-29T06:52:03.067-07:00I have been through Lancaster and they do have som...I have been through Lancaster and they do have some great structures on their town square. Nice captures.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-69347920763336079902012-04-29T00:18:22.512-07:002012-04-29T00:18:22.512-07:00Interesting all that the photo captures. All of th...Interesting all that the photo captures. All of the trim work around the window, and on the columns,the notches above. The name of the business not a blaring sign. Reflects a time of a slower paced lifestyle. Nice work in composing this shot.Grampyhttp://www.goatsass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-4139561088782853562012-04-28T17:27:39.153-07:002012-04-28T17:27:39.153-07:00I love gingerbread carpentry on older buildings. ...I love gingerbread carpentry on older buildings. And transom lights...when I grew up, my school rooms had them over each classroom's door. Well, the older building did, along with wood floors, of course.Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-9440031274919915582012-04-28T17:23:03.536-07:002012-04-28T17:23:03.536-07:00What neat old windows these are. I have a narrow m...What neat old windows these are. I have a narrow multi paned (4) one that I adapted into a photo frame. It still has the hardware and old chain attached. I took 4 black & white photos of my hubby as a boy and taped them behind the window panes. It made a wonderful frame for them. It's my favorite piece on my bedroom wall.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880046224880273404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-52176415260741414302012-04-28T15:33:46.741-07:002012-04-28T15:33:46.741-07:00It is too bad transoms are a thing of the past. I ...It is too bad transoms are a thing of the past. I have always loved them and I will put them in my dollhouses to keep them alive and well.Lady Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112166852826826007noreply@blogger.com