Early settlement home in Harrison, Michigan
circa late 1800s
I found the above black and white photo on cardboard many years ago in the state of my birth -- Michigan. Printed on the photo were the words Harrison, Michigan but did not identify the family. Although taken many years before I was born it still resonates with me. I like that it speaks to me of my interests -- vernacular homes, history, Michigan, early photography, family/folks, landscapes and more.
It was common, when this photo was taken, to have itinerant traveling photographers knock on your door asking if you would like a photo taken. If you agreed, he (not known if women took to this trade), dragged out his big tripod and huge glass plate camera and the household gathered before their home and soon they were frozen in time via a photograph.
Today, a photo is taken in an instance with film or as digital. The way of life for those many glass plate itinerant photographers disappeared with these advances.
I have moved recently to Portland Oregon. Can't say how many times I have moved around the country since I was young except to say MANY times.
Now I am my own itinerant photographer taking my own photos with my own digital camera as I move about.
Below are a few shots of my current "new to me" home.
Below are a few shots of my current "new to me" home.
Mount Hood taken from computer work space window
Apartment complex was built in 1941 by a German immigrant architect -- it still feels like it probably did when it was first built. Not a large complex -- it is surrounded by mature trees and prolific gardens. Several windows look out toward Mt Hood.
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Apartment gardens
Apartment's wood floors
Would love to find some old photos of this place. Will be doing some snooping around the area to see if there are any to be found. Maybe the Oregon Historical Society might have some?
