The Henderson County Courthouse in Hendersonville, NC serves as a central hub for legal proceedings and administrative functions within the county. The Historic Courthouse is located on the right on Main Street of Hendersonville.
Henderson County Courthouse
The Transylvania County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Brevard, North Carolina. It was built in 1873, and is a two-story, “T”-plan Italianate-style brick building with a hipped roof. It has a rear addition built in the early 20th century.
Transylvania County Courthouse
Silvermont Park is a 8-acre county park in downtown Brevard, anchored by a 33-room Colonial Revival mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
We saw many activities and decorations related to the white squirrels at Silvermont Park.
Silvermont Mansion
White Squirrel Circus
Silvermont Adventure
Pirate Cove
After seeing the historic sites of Mexico City, here is a collage of images of the modern version of the city.
Modern Side of Mexico City
This historic hotel features stunning 1800s architecture combined with modern amenities, located blocks from the Zócalo and the Historic Center of Mexico City. There is a stained glass ceiling.
Hampton Inn in Historic Building
Reflection of Stained Glass Ceiling
It is common to see three-wheeled transport vehicles on the streets of the historic center of Mexico City
Three of a Kind
The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. Since 2018, it has also served as the president’s official residence. It is located on Mexico City’s main square, the Plaza de la Constitución.
While we could not take a full photo of the National Palace due to tents in the square in the historic center, here are some images.
Side View of the Presidential Palace
Advertisement in front of the Presidential Palace
Main Entrance to the Presidential Palace
Organilleros, or organ grinders, are captivating characters you might have seen while wandering the main historic plazas of Mexico City, especially in Mexico City’s Zócalo. They wear traditional beige uniforms and caps and play an odd instrument that makes a slightly mistuned sound.
Street Musician
During our visit, a wave of teachers in Mexico City protested issues regarding public education, pensions, and other social rights. A strike launched May 15 by over 20,000 teachers affiliated with Mexico’s National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) escalated into a protracted mobilization by teachers nationally, marked by roadblocks, the occupation of Mexico City’s Zócalo plaza by staying in tents.
This affected our ability to take clear photographs of the historic buildings, but we tried.
Blocking the Street
Colorful Tents of Protestors
Colorful Tents in the Shopping Corridor
Protestors Sitting
We visited Mexico City, Mexico, in June. We will be posting a series of photos from that city.
Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. Home to over 22 million people, it is a ginormous metropolis that blends ancient history with modern innovation, making it one of the most unique cities in the world.
We stayed at the modern version of Mexico City at the JW Marriott in Polanco, and a renovated historic building for the Hampton Inn in the historic center, to photograph different images of this city.
Mexico Flag
JW Marriott
Marriott Sign
Hampton in Historic Mexico City
Hampton Entrance
The First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church. It was designed by the important Lexington architect Cincinnatus Shryock, who was also an elder at First Church.
The original congregational name was Mount Zion Church, founded in 1784, making it one of the oldest churches in Lexington, KY. The name was changed when they moved to the present-day building in 1874.
First Presbyterian Church Plaque
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church Doors
After exploring nature at Hisle Farm, we visited the northside district of Lexington, Kentucky. The Northside is a historic neighborhood immediately to the north of Lexington’s urban center and, as such, its history is intertwined with the city as a whole.
Restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children’s productions, family shows, comedy, music, and national Broadway tours. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the Lexington Opera House serves as a premiere performing arts center in the region.
Opera House
Walker Covered Bridge was moved to Hart Square and restored in 1999. It is the least historic of all the structures at Hart Square. This 17-year-old covered bridge provides a unique walkway from the main ‘street’ across the dam to the Chapel of Peace. The window provides a view of the other side of the Upper Lake.
Walker Bridge
View from the Bridge Window
Bridge Leading Out
Our Catawba Valley Camera Club went on a private excursion to Hart Square Village last month, and we will post images captured there in the coming weeks.
Hart Square (located in Vale, North Carolina) is the nation’s most extensive collection of historic log cabins. Dr. Bob Hart, with the help of friends and volunteers, envisioned rescuing these pioneer structures and moving them to Hart Square to be preserved and enjoyed by the public. The square has 103 structures and is laid out well with an informative map and well-marked signs.
Hart Square Sign
Hart Square Village Map
Guidance Sign
The footbridge at the Whalehead Club in Historic Corolla Park was built c.1925. Corolla is a small town on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, between Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Historic Corolla Park is home to Currituck Beach Lighthouse, with sea views and a historic museum.
York’s city center is surrounded by historic walls. At 3.4 kilometers long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls and are the most complete in England. They were built mainly in the 13th century on top of older earth banks.
The main attractions of Pacific Heights, San Francisco, are the stunning mansions and historic buildings. Pacific Heights was first developed as a neighborhood in the 1870s with a series of small Victorian homes. Many of these were lost during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and were later replaced with period homes. Even today, the neighborhood is characterized by its wealth of Victorian-style architecture.
Here are two historic homes that look similar but have different porch entrances.
Grand Teton’s Mormon Row Historic District is one of the most visited sites in Jackson Hole due to its historic relevance and undeniable beauty. Part of the National Register of Historic Places, the historic district is one of the country’s best representations of an early 1900s western farming community.
There are remnants of historic pubs along with newer drinking establishments in older buildings in New Castle, Delaware.
Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle, Delaware. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community.
