Shaker Village is an historic area in Kentucky. The Pleasant Hill Shakers are recognized for their iconic architecture, skilled craftsmanship and profound spirituality. During a 105-year span, the Pleasant Hill Shakers constructed more than 260 structures on the property. Today, there are 34 surviving buildings, most located along the mile-long gravel turnpike. In this photoContinue reading “Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill”
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Trustee’s Hallway
Recently I visited an interesting area called Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Kentucky. The village was constructed in the early 19th Century with high degree of craftsmanship. Their simple yet sound methods of building make for beautiful photographs. I recently posted several photos of one of a pair of spiral staircases in their TrusteesContinue reading “Trustee’s Hallway”
The Roofless Church
The Roofless Church in New Harmony, Indiana, is an open air interdenominational church designed by Philip Johnson and dedicated in 1960. The church was commissioned by Jane Blaffer Owen, the wife of a descendant of Robert Owen. It is an open park surrounded by a wall.
Basseting
The Three Creek Basset pack on the hunt. Many Basset owners compete in professional tracking events known as basseting. It predominantly occurs in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. When given the right training, basset hounds can excel in speed, obedience, and rally competitions as well as tracking, hunt tests, and field trials. This packContinue reading “Basseting”
Wyatt
Wyatt arrived in Shaker Village with a pack of Basset Hounds prepared to show off their tracking skills during a “Foot Pack” weekend in this scenic area. However, Wyatt is a Service Dog trained to monitor his master’s blood pressure. He did enjoy observing the other hounds show off their skills. Click on the photoContinue reading “Wyatt”
Shaker’s Staircase
This one of my favorite photos. The simplicity of the lines and the lighting from above highlight the skills of the builders. This elegant spiral staircase is one of two in the Trustee’s House (1839) built by the Shakers in Shaker Village of Pleasent Hill. The two staircases stand mirroring each other ascending three storiesContinue reading “Shaker’s Staircase”
Trustee’s Office & Guest House
Trustee’s Office and Guest House in Shaker Village of Pleasent Hill in Kentucky. Built in 1839-1841 by Micajah Burnett, housed the offices of the legal and financial leaders of the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, and provided lodging to traveling Shakers. The front door opens to a wide central hall that is intersected midway throughContinue reading “Trustee’s Office & Guest House “
Spiral Staircase in Shaker Village of Pleasent Hill
One of a pair of spiral staircases in the Trustee’s Guest House in Shaker Village of Pleasent Hill in Kentucky. The Trustees’ Office and Guest House, built in 1839-1841 by Micajah Burnett, housed the offices of the legal and financial leaders of the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, and provided lodging to traveling Shakers. TheContinue reading “Spiral Staircase in Shaker Village of Pleasent Hill”
Inauguration Day
Inauguration day at Missouri’s State Capitol. High above the main floor of the rotunda spectators can watch all of the festivities below. Dominating the skyline in all directions, Missouri’s state Capitol is a monument to its citizens. The building rests upon a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River. It is 437Continue reading “Inauguration Day”
Lone Elk Park Resident
A fun place to visit in St. Louis is Lone Elk Park. The park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. The park acreage was once part of the Tyson Valley Powder Plant used for the testing and storage of ammunition during WWII. After the War, the area servedContinue reading “Lone Elk Park Resident”
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