Following up on my recent post about Barton’s Candy Store in New York, the Wilson House seems to be a good companion.
From the New York Times, A Shrine to Plastic Laminates. More photos and a video available at the Wilson website.
The Old Wolf, who grew up surrounded by this stuff, has spoken.
The Great Shoals Lighthouse in Maryland was constructed in 1884 and dismantled in 1966. It was a screw-pile lighthouse, a lighthouse which stands on piles that are screwed into sandy or muddy sea or river bottoms. From the photo, the frame barely looks strong enough to support the weight of the structure let alone the force of wind and water, and yet it endured for over 80 years.
I love the outhouse hanging over the edge, reminiscent of certain medieval castles. Gardy loo!
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The Old Wolf has spoken.
Balloon vendor in New York, 1935. Photo by John Allbok.
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The surprising thing about this photo is that aside from the vintage cars in the background (and the noticeable lack of traffic), it could have been taken today. Many neighborhoods in the City still look just like this. I grew up in this town, and if I could afford it (think Warren Buffett or the Sultan of Brunei), I’d still live there.
The Old Wolf has spoken.
This painting by Harry Grant Dart appeared on the cover page of Literary Digest on 31 May, 1919, and depicts the soon-to-be initiated airmail service – although this is not quite how things worked out.
Today we deal with rising prices and ever-dwindling services, which – if my basic business classes do not fail me – is not the best model for increasing business and ensuring customer satisfaction. Only time will tell if the postal service can survive another decade.
While the picture is lovely, it’s clear that Mr. Dart had scant knowledge of mass and aerodynamics – a full mail sack with a parachute that small would squash the postmaster like a 16-ton weight. As one of the leading cartoonists of the day, however, we can forgive him for the application of some cartoon physics.
The Old Wolf has spoken.
Playing in the World Game 