FYI

Immediately after opening my kitchen window this morning, to take this picture, I regretted the whole idea.

Former Shomer Emunim Synagogue, Old West End

Old West End

I'm not usually partial to Wren-inspired towers, much less ersatz colonial. This, however, is really very good.

Old West End

The Bartley House. Damn shame the one gable collapsed.

Monroe Street

I know nothing about this building, and only noticed these today, by sheer luck.

Alright, People, Listen Up

There are going to be some major announcements in the next month, including the availability ( I ruddy well hope. ) of my first book on Toledo architecture. This one will be about the things you don't notice in Downtown Toledo unless you're either very observant or a fanatic. I qualify as both.

Old West End

Old West End

I got my buildings mixed up. This one's in the 400 block of Bancroft, so you might say it's in disputed territory. Does anyone have an official definition of where Uptown starts?

Later

I'm having computer problems, so I might not blog until next week. Stay tuned.

Old West End

Old West End

Old West End Commons

Yes, they're old pictures. Winter wonderland my ass. I'm not going out in that mess unless I have no choice.

Bancroft Street, Old West End

Bancroft Street, Old West End

Bancroft Street, Old West End

Delaware Avenue, Old West End

Jones Junior High, Old South End

Old West End Houses