“Boston‘s cityscape is a perfect blend of history and modernity. Cobblestone streets lead to towering skyscrapers, while the Charles River reflects the city‘s timeless charm. From the iconic brownstones of Beacon Hill to the futuristic Seaport skyline, every corner tells a story of resilience and innovation. #Boston #Cityscape #HistoryMeetsModern”
pickWhat this really made me wonder is, what if the Weimar Republic hadn‘t ended? In WWII books the end of the Weimar Republic always feels like a forgone conclusion, but I don‘t think it felt that way to people living through it.
Whew, I don‘t know much about Bauhaus. But the dislike that the author holds for Gropius‘s wife Alma, seems over the top and problematic.
pickA friend bought me this set years ago. Titled "Lost Buildings" (not in database) it contains a DVD of a live recording of This American Life discussing the architect Louis Sullivan and the demolition of his buildings in Chicago. The book is a companion to the video, detailed photographic records of the buildings discussed. I don't have many thoughts on architecture, but this project makes it easy to see what was so special about these buildings.
(Off topic😂)
With the aftermath of Hurricane Helene my birth state is having a very tough time right now. I found the below link informative.
https://youtu.be/CbrCyWzF464?si=WixJFQ50WCn-RPfh
Years ago I saw this in an antique store and was interested, but they wanted over $100 for it. I found it for a quarter of that and pounced on it! I love old houses, and these are close enough to drive by and take a look.
“Brookhants students later told stories of flaming yellow jackets making their way from their now- burning nest, through the woods and onto campus, before drowning themselves, bodies hissing, in the fountain in front of Main Hall.”
Aspirational home library. This could double as my dining room and living room, so unlike William Randolph Hearst, I wouldn't need the other 114 rooms and three cottages, just this room, a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom or two, and a kitchen. Totally reasonable, IMO.
This was an impulse buy on my last trip to my new favorite bookstore. I haven‘t started it yet, but the cover caught my attention and the story sounds intriguing. Have any of you read it? Thoughts?
For #decemberdreams today we have the gorgeous bookish Christmas tree at st pancras station this year!
#wintergames #snowangels @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
