12-02-2009, 09:35 PM
Some more comments on the pictures...
Nice!
Also, there is a lot of paint on some of those buildings, especially the white and green ones.
The point about neighbouring structures is good, but does not have to be overly complicated. Even a black tar line, where the roof of a lean-to addition used to be can be easily done.
The other thing that is interesting in that top photo is the handpainted advertising. In the 1920s, you'd see a lot of this, and it would be in fairly good shape. The older/faded ones would date from the late 1800s...
The fancy parts of the roof lines and other details in MM's pictures are quite likely terracotta or other carved/moulded details that were often added to the buildings.
One of my favourite resources for these kinds of pictures is ww.forgotten-ny.com.
Lastly,
I recall two prominent wood buildings in Orangeville that lasted into the 1970s and 80s (well over 100 years) before succumbing to demolition. One was a long-serving department type store, and the other was a bank.
Andrew
Nice!
Also, there is a lot of paint on some of those buildings, especially the white and green ones.
The point about neighbouring structures is good, but does not have to be overly complicated. Even a black tar line, where the roof of a lean-to addition used to be can be easily done.
The other thing that is interesting in that top photo is the handpainted advertising. In the 1920s, you'd see a lot of this, and it would be in fairly good shape. The older/faded ones would date from the late 1800s...
The fancy parts of the roof lines and other details in MM's pictures are quite likely terracotta or other carved/moulded details that were often added to the buildings.
One of my favourite resources for these kinds of pictures is ww.forgotten-ny.com.
Lastly,
Quote:In most western towns buildings were put up as fast as possible, with no regard to a fancy front.While this may have been true of the first generation of structures - some were even simple tents - second generation wood buildings often had false fronts. These are the high, square fronts that you see on western saloons and other important buildings. It gave a good first impression and also room to advertise, even if the structure behind was less than impressive. Many of these second or third generation buildings were the ones that gave way to newer, more fire-safe brick buildings.
I recall two prominent wood buildings in Orangeville that lasted into the 1970s and 80s (well over 100 years) before succumbing to demolition. One was a long-serving department type store, and the other was a bank.
Andrew