This historic bridge is only one of a few handful of covered bridges remaining in Virginia. There is much graffiti inside dating back decades. This was a winter (February) visit, would love to see it in warmer weather.
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Showing posts with label photos of historical buildings. Show all posts
Monday, July 10, 2017
Humpback Bridge in Covington, Virginia
These photos were taken in Covington, Virginia. I'd long heard of Humpback Bridge and always wanted to see it. Happened to pass it by chance on the way to West Virginia. Wonderful luck! It was a no brainer to take the very short detour to go see it when we saw the sign.
This historic bridge is only one of a few handful of covered bridges remaining in Virginia. There is much graffiti inside dating back decades. This was a winter (February) visit, would love to see it in warmer weather.
This historic bridge is only one of a few handful of covered bridges remaining in Virginia. There is much graffiti inside dating back decades. This was a winter (February) visit, would love to see it in warmer weather.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Michie Tavern's Grist Mill as it looks today
Last summer I had the pleasure of visiting Michie's Tavern, it was a place
I've always wanted to go, so we stopped there for lunch in between visiting
Monticello and Ash Lawn Highland. Lunch was great and afterward we walked
around the historic property. One of the things I loved seeing was the old
mill.
The mill that exists today is the former Meadow Lark Grist Mill (Laurel, Va.). It was relocated and reconstructed by Michie Tavern (Charlottesville, Va.) to replace one that fell away from decay and to not interrupt operations (I'm not sure of the year, it said "turn of the century" so I'm thinking around 1900 and the sign at the site is older...).
Today you can see the mill turning when visiting Michie Tavern. I spent a bit taking some photos there.
The mill that exists today is the former Meadow Lark Grist Mill (Laurel, Va.). It was relocated and reconstructed by Michie Tavern (Charlottesville, Va.) to replace one that fell away from decay and to not interrupt operations (I'm not sure of the year, it said "turn of the century" so I'm thinking around 1900 and the sign at the site is older...).
Today you can see the mill turning when visiting Michie Tavern. I spent a bit taking some photos there.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Visiting the beautiful Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg
This morning, once again, I've got spring on the brain. As I look out my window and see the remains of this week's snowstorm, it is hard to believe spring is right around the corner. Today I began thinking about how I should take another ride out to Leesburg this year and visit Oatlands Plantation. It's been a while - the house tour has an interesting history and is connected to many historical figures that had spent time on the property.
Then there are the gardens, which have been restored and are beautiful. Here are a few photos I have taken in the past.
(For a much more in-depth history of the property - I invite you to visit my other blog which is dedicated to the Washington DC Metro area where I have a very detailed post with many additional photos of the rest of the property).
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Then there are the gardens, which have been restored and are beautiful. Here are a few photos I have taken in the past.
(For a much more in-depth history of the property - I invite you to visit my other blog which is dedicated to the Washington DC Metro area where I have a very detailed post with many additional photos of the rest of the property).
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| Front of the main house at Oatlands |
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| I've always thought the rear of the main house to be attractive. That sitting area looks so cozy to me |
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| One of the fountains found in the gardens |
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| Busy bees at work in the garden |
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| There are literally dozens and dozens of varieties of flowers in Oatlands' gardens. Here are some peonies. |
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