Two sills

These window sills - and window frames - have not been re-varnished since they were put in, leaving the wood grain exposed to view.

 

 

The left of one

 

The right of another

Years of exposure to the southern sun has dried out the springwood, leaving the summerwood proud.  A low sun angle enhances the lines, texture, and waves of the wood grain.  

 

From the age of the building and the color of the wood, it is possible that this wood is American chestnut.

 

Scene from above

 

Shadows and grey

 

The low angle of the sun highlights just the tops of these snow coated trees; the rest of this scene is in grey shadow.

 

Stairway to back deck

 

Back stairs

 

The stairway allowing access from the ground level to the second level deck also allows egress from the interior upper floors of the building to the exterior ground level of the building.  This bi-directional stairway is presented here as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.

 

 

Diamonds from India

 

36x34 diamond pattern cover

 

This 36 x 34 diamond pattern manhole cover seen in the street beneath our feet is sourced from India.

 

The O in Hotpoint

 

"O", "O", and "O"

 

That "O" is the second "O" in the word HOTPOINT.  This enamel metal neon sign served a store that sold Hotpoint and other brands of appliances.   Restored, the sign now lights up for an establishment in zipcode 02809.

This 'in context' view is presented as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.

Read the reflection

This neon sign is one of possibly four such signs in the USA.  Three of these signs are functional and light up.  The fourth appears to be for sale but needs restoration.