Once upon an afternoon dreary, while I was making poor DH weary…That’s all I’ve got. But truth is it was a dreadfully dreary afternoon, I felt as if the grey of the skies was trying to wrap itself around me and encase me in it’s gloom – evermore. It wasn’t looking too good for photography until I recalled this strange old farm house (I think) by the side of the road somewhere in Delaware County. It is abandoned but not completely abandoned so I was a bit worried about someone coming out and yelling at us to get off their property when we pulled over onto this gravel path next to it.
The ground was a bit muddy and soppy from recent snows so I had to walk carefully and every time the house creaked I twitched wondering who or what was making that noise. As close as I dared get I noticed the that someone had taken care to put down boards to prevent what once was a front porch from becoming a major hazard. I’m pretty sure there is some name to the style of this house but I haven’t a clue. The colors used on this house along with the intricate and detailed carving makes for amazing architecture. Now is the 1884 the address or the year it was completed? And these two front doors; what kind of design is that?
The intent was to do a 360 around the house but I was getting nervous and my imagination (or was it?) had me seeing something looking down at me from the upper windows. I scooted off back to the car and we drove away. I’d like to go back when it’s not a dismal day but who knows.
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What a beautiful house with lovely details. Such a shame it is going to waste. Can imagine what it may have looked like in the spring or summer when everything is blossoming around it. It must have been absolutely gorgeous and lovely.
I would love to see a picture of it in it’s prime. The colors and details must’ve been amazing. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Nice graphs and a nice fixer upper. 😉
I think someone is fixing it up. I saw a door on the inside that looked a bit newer than the house. Who knows!
It will take some major $$$s but worth it for someone.
The beginning of a horror movie….hold on let me grab my Lays…now, please continue!
ROFL!! BTW – I found the garlic bread Lays and they weren’t good. Sriracha wins! Now back to the horror flick. But stay tuned – wait till you see what I have done with one shot of this house 😉
I haven’t found either chip. 😦 On with the show please.;)
You should write short stories to accompany your photos – I’d buy or download a copy. I also ate the Garlic Bread and agree, have a bag of Sriracha in my desk today right now…come on lunchtime…
Oh now you had to go and give me an idea! I’ve been doing some poetry but short story writing? WooHoo!!!
It’s a great old house but I wonder how bad is it structurally for it to be abandoned. I do hope you get a chance to go back there, Teri. Would love to see more of it.
I’d love to go back when Spring has really sprung. We shall see
Great old house photos Teri. Given the architectural details, this is probably a Queen Anne style building. This style was fashionable 1880 -1910, so your guess of 1884 could also be close. I also agree with the other comment, that this a major money pit. Classy, but expensive to renovate.
Wow! Thanks! The 1884 is built right into the house so maybe that was the year – how cool. I only shot from two sides so who knows what needs be done to it all around; a money pit indeed.
Fabulous, fabulous!
I really should go back when Spring finally gets here and the mood of the house might be different. 🙂