hausdok Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 The MK Lewis general store in Wassaic, NY - a sub-borough of the hamlet I grew up in - Amenia, NY. Probably 1860s to 1880s. Love the detail in this photo. Click the photo to enlarge it. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Really nice. The second level of windows are unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Loaded with architectural features and big enough for a desktop background. Thanks. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Is that you riding on the wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Those steps for the ladies need a handrail. [] Men were men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I look at the material in that siding and eave work, and know it's all super prime clear vertical grain cork pine. Light, straight, stinking like pine tar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Is the building still there Mike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Is the building still there Mike ? Click to Enlarge 32.81 KB Click to Enlarge 41.42 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not sure I wanted to see the re-muddle, Bill. The phrase "Nostalgia ain't what it used to be" comes to mind. I was at MOHAI (our Museum of History and Industry) on Sunday for my wife's UW Microbiology Dept Christmas brunch (don't ask). One 1919 exhibit photo in particular caught my eye. I managed to find it online. See http://content.lib.washington.edu/cdm-m ... X=1&REC=10 . I imagine my 1927 house was built using wood from a similar stack (albeit fir), but it's the height that amazes me for all sorts of reasons; wind, seismic, not to mention the logistics and safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wow. You don't realize the height of that stack until you notice the guy standing about a third of the way up. I know that people were marginally shorter then, but still... Not sure I wanted to see the re-muddle, Bill. The phrase "Nostalgia ain't what it used to be" comes to mind. I was at MOHAI (our Museum of History and Industry) on Sunday for my wife's UW Microbiology Dept Christmas brunch (don't ask). One 1919 exhibit photo in particular caught my eye. I managed to find it online. See http://content.lib.washington.edu/cdm-m ... X=1&REC=10 . I imagine my 1927 house was built using wood from a similar stack (albeit fir), but it's the height that amazes me for all sorts of reasons; wind, seismic, not to mention the logistics and safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wow. You don't realize the height of that stack until you notice the guy standing about a third of the way up. I know that people were marginally shorter then, but still... Not sure I wanted to see the re-muddle, Bill. The phrase "Nostalgia ain't what it used to be" comes to mind. I was at MOHAI (our Museum of History and Industry) on Sunday for my wife's UW Microbiology Dept Christmas brunch (don't ask). One 1919 exhibit photo in particular caught my eye. I managed to find it online. See http://content.lib.washington.edu/cdm-m ... X=1&REC=10 . I imagine my 1927 house was built using wood from a similar stack (albeit fir), but it's the height that amazes me for all sorts of reasons; wind, seismic, not to mention the logistics and safety. 50 foot tall stacks of cedar. Old growth clear cedar that is. That guy is standing on one of the steps to the top, where he would no doubt be guiding sling loads from a big overhead crane. The blurb says they would stack the wood for 9 months. Also mentions a big fire in the 50's. The old general store is waiting for a restoration of the windows, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Is the building still there Mike ? Click to Enlarge 32.81 KB Click to Enlarge 41.42 KB why thank ye Bill... I am not surprised you'd find it! I saw the 'Post Office' on the sign and thought.. hey.. maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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