Majestic Rose

Norwich, CT  2020

 At one time this building housed a dinner theater.  I'm not sure it is being used at all anymore.

Worthington Block , 1883

Colchester, CT  2020

Pavillion

Niantic, CT  2020

 

Building

Chester, CT  2020

I'm not sure what to make of this building found in Chester.  There were no markings to be seen.  It looks kind of like a barn, perhaps with living quarters, or an office. Maybe it was once a garage.  I'm not sure. It looked well maintained, and one can see a window air conditioner on the right side.  

WH Collins & Son

Waxhaw, NC  2020

There is obvious work being done to re-purpose this old building.  I doubt they do much business these days in horses, mules and cattle.

Pythian Building

Middletown, CT  2017

I was attracted to the black and green marble facade on this building.  First built around 1874 the building served as a hotel until purchased in 1905 by the Pythian Company.  The building then housed retail space on the first floor, offices on the second, and had meeting hall on the third floor for the Knights of Pythias.  The building was remodeled in 1938, adding the marble facade and large windows.  It's nice to see these older buildings getting good use today. 

Irreplaceable Artifacts

Middletown, CT  2017

Keagan's

Middletown, CT  2017

Firehouse

Middletown, CT

This is a classic looking firehouse.  They don't build them like this anymore. 

Fun with Filters

Madison, CT  2017

I don't use a lot of filters, or presets in processing my digital photos, but every now and then I run across a scene that really calls for a vintage type look.  This old house on the outskirts of Madison, CT has been unoccupied for years and is showing its age.  I think it is over 100 years old.  

Red and White

Newport, RI  2017

Bat Cave

Mystic, CT  2016

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Portsmouth, NH  2016

Old House

Mystic, CT  2016

There is nothing sadder than a grand old house that nobody seems to want anymore.  When I see places like this, I wonder what it would've looked like when it was a home.

Elegance Lost

New London, CT  2016

Lighthouse Inn Stairs

New London, CT  2016

It has been years since anyone used these stairs leading to an outdoor deck at the rear of the Lighthouse Inn.  They don't even look safe anymore. 

Lighthouse Inn

New London, CT  2016

The Lighthouse Inn used to be a very nice place to stay and have a good dinner.  Today it only hints at its former glory having been vacant for a number of years.  Nature is encroaching and I'm sure it will take someone with a lot of money to renovate this resort.  Signs posted on the property tell of a public auction to be held in October.  The property will go to the highest bidder, no matter how low that bid is.   I have a soft spot in my heart for this inn, since I spent my first evening in New London here a little over 13 years ago.

Odd Building

Norwich, CT  2016

Ok, I'm back after a brief hiatus which was a little longer than I hoped.  I'm hoping to resume regular blog operations this week.  I came across this building in Norwich and thought it looked kind of odd situated on the corner such as it is.  A little research determined that fairly recently it housed an auto body/collision repair business.  It doesn't look like it's used much now though.  

Near Jordan Mill Pond

Waterford, CT  2016

Witch Hazel Works

Centerbrook, CT  2016

Witch Hazel has been produced in Connecticut since the early 1800's.  The most successful company, E.E. Dickinson, produced witch hazel on this site up until 1997, when all production was moved to East Hampton, CT by American Distillery, where it is still produced today.  The original production facility located adjacent to the Essex Steam Train has been converted into offices.  I'm pretty sure Connecticut leads the world in the production of witch hazel.