Closed for the Winter

I was driving around looking for some autumn photos and I saw this building on a private pond. I really don't know what this building is for but I will pretend it is a boat house full of summer equipment all packed up, hibernating until next spring.

Mostly, I just like the way this building looks.

THIS OLD SHED

I saw this old shed on the side of a field all by itself; I wonder what story it has to tell? Was it a tool shed, an animal barn, or maybe a house was near by and it burned down? I might never know.

STOCKBRIDGE FEED AND GRAIN

Stockbridge, MA - From days gone by.

NEW APARTMENTS FROM OLD BUILDING

Stonington, CT - This building looked like it could have been a municipal building at one time. Now it is an apartment building or condos. Nice recycling job!

NORFOLK CT LIBRARY

Norfolk, CT - I posted a photo of this library a few years ago but I think it is such an beautiful building it deserves a second look.



These sculptures are out in front of the library, I thought they were dancing but when I look at them closer they look more like they are tumbling.

GARAGE

Portsmouth, NH - I saw this big "Garage" sign and of course I had to take a photo of it. I'm just wondering what is actually is, a repair garage, house garage, night club, studio? If anyone knows,let us know. Anyway, it makes an interesting photo.

RHODE ISLAND COLONY / STATE HOUSE

Newport, RI - This building was the Colony House from 1739 - 1776 and the State House from 1776 - 1900. There is a plaque on the front that says."Here the Assembly met and Governors were inagurated".




Side view.



Trivia Alert - Pineapples are a sign of welcome in Colonial times. I suppose this means that all are welcome in this building.

PHOENIX LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING

Hartford, CT - This building is an elliptic lenticular cylinder; most people just call it the "Ship Shaped building". This uniquely shaped building is a major architectural landmark in Hartford. It was designed by Max Abramovitz; building was started in 1961 and completed in 1963. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; I believe because of its unique style.

Info: http://www.phoenixwm.phl.com/public/about/history/boat.jsp