Nothing Lasts Forever

This ornate column, beautiful even in its state of decline, graces the doorway of a lovely Old Town home. It is over 100 years old and will be replaced by a new column which replicates every detail. Homeowners of historic Old Town homes are bound by the Board of Architectural Review to maintain the integrity of the architectural style.

Columns and Doorway

A charming entry to an Old Town residence.

Parker-Gray Rowhouses

Rowhouses in cheerful colors in Parker-Gray.

Behind the Red Door

Old Town’s secrets are guarded by beautiful doorways.

West Street

Rowhouses on West Street in Parker-Gray.

North Pitt Street

Here’s one of the places Dave used to live. At that time, back in the 1940s, although this building had indoor plumbing, the people in the house next door had an outhouse.

A Different Style

A bright, sunny day today but cold, only in the 30s. I’m much happier when the temps rise above the mid-40s. Looking forward to spring!

This building is right next to the ones I posted on February 24 and 25 with the interesting decoration over the window. But the style of decoration is completely different.

Admiring From Afar

I often admire the many beautiful houses in Old Town and wonder what it would be like to live in one of them. Having been inside more than one, I know that there are pluses and minuses. The rooms are sometimes very small and narrow, and it takes a lot of money to upgrade to modern conveniences.

Right now, if my heat pump goes out (and it’s living on borrowed time, since it’s more than 15 years old), that would immediately negate any new windows, new kitchen floor and new carpeting I might be considering. I can’t imagine having to replace a roof, redo the plumbing or have foundation problems in one of these grand old homes.