Category Archives: Interesting Buildings

The Victor Trading Co.

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Roger

We left the bustle of Cripple Creek and drove to the almost-empty Victor. Our first stop was The Victor Trading Company, known for hand-made brooms, an old hand-operated printing press, and various other crafts and goods. The inside was packed … Continue reading →

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Denver City and County Building

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Roger

For years, the Denver City and County Building has been lit up at Christmas. After finished the tour of the Botanic Gardens, we drove about five miles to see it. We were deliberately looking for things to do in Colorado as … Continue reading →

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New Harmony Utopia

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Roger

We spent the morning in New Harmony, a village in extreme southwestern Indiana that is very pleased with itself. I won’t go into a lot of details, but here’s an overview. New Harmony was established in 1814 by the “Harmonie … Continue reading →

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Somebody’s Farm

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Roger

As I was walking around outside the Mac-O-Chee house, I happened upon a grassy lane that led back into the woods. I followed it a short way and came upon a collection of farm buildings. I’m sure they were connected … Continue reading →

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Opryland Resort

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Roger

Opryland Resort was huge — three large hotels with a combined 2,000+ rooms, all covered with a glass ceiling with huge atria in between. The atria were filled with stores, restaurants, fountains, rivers, waterfalls and live plants. It was impressive … Continue reading →

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