Category Archives: Historic Buildings

Heastman Barn

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Roger

This old barn and a nearby stone house sit along Highway 100 between Grafton and Pere Marquette Lodge. And since there were no signs or people to tell me otherwise, I pulled over and walked around. The sign over the … Continue reading →

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Calhoun County

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Roger

Before it empties into the Mississippi River, the Illinois River runs parallel to it for several miles. The peninsula formed by the two rivers is Calhoun County. You can drive into the county on a handful of roads at the … Continue reading →

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First Missouri State Capitol

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Roger

We I spent Saturday morning wandering up and down the streets of St. Charles, Missouri. Right in the middle of the row of old storefronts was this building. In 1821, when Missouri was about to become a state, Jefferson City … Continue reading →

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Around Dubuque

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Roger

After getting kicked off the William M. Black, we walked the length of the not-very-long River Walk, dodging wedding parties and enjoying the pleasant weather. My wife found a quiet place to relax while I walked across a parking lot, … Continue reading →

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Farmers Union Grain Association

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Roger

I had the red chair along when I wandered around the Alfred grain elevator. Here are those shots.

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