by Dave | May 6, 2009 | Architecture, arts
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, St. Elizabeth’s Church – The statue of St. Elizabeth of Hungary was sculpted by Guiseppi Costa in 1984, so it’s a recent addition to the century old chapel. The church and adjoining Crescent Hotel are gorgeous landmarks crowning...
by Dave | Apr 18, 2009 | Architecture, Small Towns, Soft Lights
Elmo, Kansas – I’ve passed by this area for decades without knowing that the remains of a small town is hidden behind some trees. There are some homes and a nice church, though most signs of industry – the mill, garage, scale house – look long...
by Dave | Mar 14, 2009 | Architecture
Stained-glass window at the Emporia Presbyterian Church, Kansas – This is the upper window on the west wall, photographed from the balcony.
by Dave | Mar 4, 2009 | Architecture, Winter
Douglas County, Kansas on the corner of N. 450th and E. 300th Road – I chanced upon this little Catholic church last Saturday, and loved the way it looked in the snow. It sits almost alone on a country intersection. Evidently, someone was out clearing the walkways in...
by Dave | Feb 26, 2009 | Architecture, Kenyon Hall
Inside Kenyon Hall – Viewed from the lower balcony, the chapel is still elegant and beautiful, even with a few blemishes. The organ is gone, though the reed pipes are still in place. Much of the seating was donated for use by the Granada Theater.
by Dave | Feb 23, 2009 | Architecture, Kenyon Hall
Inside Kenyon Hall, Emporia, Kansas – This is at the very top of the tower, on the 4th floor. A small stage is on the north end of the room (below).
by Dave | Feb 22, 2009 | Architecture, HDR, Kenyon Hall
Inside Kenyon Hall, Emporia, Kansas – Although Kenyon Hall has suffered greatly over the past several years, the massive stained glass windows of the chapel west wall are still gorgeous, and in good condition. Here, the afternoon sun through the glass bathes the...
by Dave | Feb 21, 2009 | Architecture, Kenyon Hall
Kenyon Hall, Emporia, Kansas – Saved from almost certain demolition, this local landmark is now scheduled for a 5 million dollar renovation. Kenyon Hall was dedicated in 1924 as the Administration building for the College of Emporia.
by Dave | Feb 8, 2009 | Architecture, Cityscapes, Kansas Culture
McPherson, Kansas – Constructed in 1888, this Eclectic/Victorian marvel is on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is preserving the building and have completed plans for its renovation. In April the community will vote on a sales tax bump intended to...
by Dave | Sep 10, 2008 | Architecture, HDR, Kansas, Small Towns
Florence, KansasLight pours in through the classic lines of a window crowning the front door of an 1889 school house. Some years back the site was lovingly pulled back from the brink, laboriously remodeled, and given a second life as a Bed and Breakfast. Now...
