Rest and Restlessness has moved to a new home.
Go to mattwiebe.com.
If you are a feed subscriber, please update to the new feed.
(The old feed will contine to be updated from the new site for a while)
Comments are closed, but clicking on post titles should bring you to the appropriate post on my new blog.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Mansionville
they sure don't build 'em like they used to!
So, the other day Jac decided to walk around the block and check out the hood.
The level of quality in these homes is really quite remarkable. (Plus they sell for about half the cost of homes in Winnipeg. no joke.) The downside is that many are in disrepair.
Our building. This is a close-up of some of the detailing on one of our porches.
. . . the main entrance to our building.
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. In reaction to the mass production and standardization brought about by the industrial revolution, William Morris believed that our lives are enriched when the everyday objects around us are of high quality and craftsmanship.
This odd little raised nook is at the end of the hall from our suite.
I think we might have to do something with it yet. . .
A couple houses down from us. This Queen-Anne style villa was owned by the Ganong bros. (yes, the chocolate guys).
Our neighbors. This is the Fitch residence. (Pete is the pastor of the Vineyard).
Also just across the street.
Many of the houses here have been converted, like ours, into several cheap apartment suites. This one's for sale. Unlike in Winnipeg, houses stay on the market for a while here.
So, the other day Jac decided to walk around the block and check out the hood.
The level of quality in these homes is really quite remarkable. (Plus they sell for about half the cost of homes in Winnipeg. no joke.) The downside is that many are in disrepair.
Our building. This is a close-up of some of the detailing on one of our porches.. . . the main entrance to our building.Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. In reaction to the mass production and standardization brought about by the industrial revolution, William Morris believed that our lives are enriched when the everyday objects around us are of high quality and craftsmanship.
This odd little raised nook is at the end of the hall from our suite.I think we might have to do something with it yet. . .
A couple houses down from us. This Queen-Anne style villa was owned by the Ganong bros. (yes, the chocolate guys).Our neighbors. This is the Fitch residence. (Pete is the pastor of the Vineyard).Also just across the street.Many of the houses here have been converted, like ours, into several cheap apartment suites. This one's for sale. Unlike in Winnipeg, houses stay on the market for a while here. About Me
I'm Links
Blogs of Friends
Tags
Blogs of Interest
Archives
Visitor Map
Buttons
but ya, some of the architecture here is absolutely beautiful.
Way to hijack! Great post. I love the pics! My idea of a good time are these mansions.
God bless the both of you Bruswicker's. Hope you don't miss home too much yet...
Oh yeah, and Maria's picture is CRAZY funny. Oh my....
Many Blessings!!!!!
Nice pics, thanks for the view.
Post a Comment