Lot 65

Waxhaw, NC  2022

 

It has been a long time since I've posted anything.  My wife and I relocated to North Carolina in December and we're currently renting an AirBnb  apartment in Charlotte, awaiting the completion of our "retirement" home in Waxhaw.  We really like the Charlotte area, and so far I have not missed any of the cold weather and snow that has hit Connecticut and New England the last few weeks.  The picture was taken on January 11, and as you can see, we have a long ways to go before the house will be ready.  

 

Historic Home

Waterford, CT  2020

 

John Lafayette Rodman House

Waxhaw, NC  2020

This house was owned by John Lafayette Rodman, a prominent Waxhaw businessman/banker.  At one time he was thought to be the richest man in Union County, NC.  The house is on the National Historic Registry, but obviously has not been maintained that well.

Noank Jail

Noank, CT

Yes, at one time this residence once served as jail for the village of Noank.  You can read about here.

Farmhouse

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

For Sale

New London, CT  2019

Brick House

Landisville, PA  2019

House on the Hill

Norwich, CT  2019

One Last Home

Norwich, CT  2017

Fixer Upper

Norwich, CT  2017

Foreclosure

Norwich, CT  2017

Not all the homes are kept up as well as those pictured here this week.  

Norwich Houses IV

Norwich, CT  2017

Norwich Houses III

Norwich, CT  2017

With the weather being so cold here Connecticut, I can't imagine what it would cost to heat some of these homes. 

Norwich Houses II

Norwich, CT  2017

Norwich Houses

Norwich, CT  2017

I've always admired the grand homes that are found in Norwich, CT and during the last week of the year, I was able to get out and photograph some of them.  At one time, just before the start of the Civil War, there were more millionaires in Norwich than any other place in the world.  Some of these homes probably date from that time, or shortly thereafter.  Some of these homes are kept up well. Others however have been broken up into of smaller apartments.  

Abandoned

New London, CT  2017

Third Childhood Home

Maplewood, NJ  2017

This is the last stop on my trip back to my childhood haunts.  This is the home I left for college, marriage, a job, and to start my own family.  I was able to return an a number of occasions with my own children.  Now we have all moved on and there is a new family with new memories being made here.  

Second Childhood Home

Maplewood, NJ  2017

This is the second home I remember.  I moved here with two younger brothers and one younger sister.  When the family moved out, I had three additional younger sisters and one more younger brother.  It looks like the house is being renovated and on the market.  I was very tempted to peek inside to see what might have changed since the mid 60's.  

Childhood Home

Maplewood, NJ  2017

This is the first house I can remember living in as a child.  It is a duplex and my family occupied the residence on the right.  It's comforting to know the house is still standing after 60 years.  

Mystic Home

Mystic, CT  2016

Many of the homes in Mystic are labeled with signs attesting to their historic significance.  This one was once owned  by a George Woodward and dates back to 1838.