Monday, March 10, 2008

Animals--sort of




This is a Victorian building that's about 150 years old that was operated as a gift shop until closing down a few years ago. I read in the paper this morning that it's going to be demolished within a month or so, and I thought I'd go by and take a few photos before that happened. It's a shame that it's fallen into such disrepair and is being razed--I think it could be restored into something beautiful. And we'll call it a theme photo because it was called Gooseberry Barn.

But here's a real theme photo. A typical moment in Baxter's day. He watches from the window to see his girl get on the bus every morning.

29 comments:

Alexis said...

What a neat old house -- that is sad that it's going to be gone soon. I totally love the color. The photo of your dog is too cute!

Amy said...

that is an awesome house and i'm glad you were able to document it's existance! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sweet pup looking out the window......he looks as if he is longing to go run outside or something :-)

pat said...

What a great old house! You'll have to try to get back when the snow goes down some. Hey--those would be good for the pink challenge, too! Love the patient pup photo.

Stacey said...

What a shame... I hate seeing that happen.. I love the character of the old homes/buildings. What a sweet dog to watch her get on the bus every morning!

C said...

I know where the pink panther lives! LOL, wow these are great :) Pretty cool old house.

Liz said...

That is one really cool house it is too bad that it is being demolished. It would make a great B&B if restored, Pink is the New B&B, sounds like a good name to me. :)
Baxter is too cute, I wish my dogs were that into the comings and goings at my house.

Angela2932 said...

Oh, that's too bad that the house is going to be demolished! The first photo is especially nice. And what a cute, loyal, dog.

Anonymous said...

Sad they are going to demolish such and awesome house. Such a cool dog. All four of mine are outside they got skunked and they stink bad.

Margaret said...

So sad to hear that house is going to be torn down. What a shame! That shot of your dog is too sweet, especially knowing what he's watching. What a faithful friend!

Krystle said...

What an awesome old house, to bad they are tearing it down :( How sweet your doggie watches her go every morning.

Anonymous said...

I love that house - it is beautiful. Pepto bismol pink and all. :)
And of course your pup is adorable!

Jason said...

What a great old house. Think of all that has happened in that house over its life time. If walls could talk there would be some great stories!

Val said...

OMG I love that pink house! That sucks that they are going to knock it down! They should save it for me!

Jen said...

LOVE that pink!! The dog shot rocks as well!

Reds said...

Too bad they have to demolish the house - it has so much character!! And how sweet of your dog to wait up for your daughter!!

Anonymous said...

Wow...that house is so gorgeous. I hate to see old houses torn down like that, but can totally understand that when they go into disrepair their inst much you can do. The color is FAB though!

And your puppy picture...ohh goodness. So precious!

amazing grace said...

wow what a fun house to take pictures of!! wonder what it looks like inside...all the windows are great!

mamawest777 said...

Oh, I hate to see old buildings go!!! Thanks for sharing it with us! Love the doggie picture! He looks so mournful!

You're comment on my blog today made me LOL, literally!

Jess said...

Aww, that's so sad! It is such a cool building! :(

Love the photo of Baxter watching out the window!

pakosta said...

awww love him looking out the window>
and what a cool house. i hate when they get rid of old history:
tara

April said...

that's a great building. too bad it's getting torn down. it reminds me of a really old school building by my grandpa's house. that's a cute picture of the doggie.

Joanne Fowler said...

I hate to see beautiful old houses demolished! Good thing you snagged a few shots! These are great pics.

P.S. I just LOVE your shots from the last post of the baseball - awesome!

Danielle said...

What a beautiful home. I thought you were taking the theme that they were animals for demolishing the home.

Amy said...

How sad that they're tearing that house down, I bet it has a lot of character! I love the shot of your dog, he's so cute!

Kristen Wagner Penn said...

The color of that house rocks! What a sweet doggie! I love the way he's watching her leave.

Angela C. said...

That's so sad about the house. I bet in its prime is was gorgeous based on what it looks like today.

Your puppy is adorable.

Kristina said...

Cute puppy picture! That building looks really cool. Too bad their going to tear it down!

Bobbi said...

That is a shame, that house has a lot of character. That is cute that your dog is so protective.

Tera Fraley said...

Looks like a cute old house. Interesting choice of paint color, lol!!