Tools of the Trade

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  • 01-11-2010, 01:06 PM
    Loupey
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    Tools of the Trade
    For bricklayers one essential tool would be a level. Perhaps they were winging it on this one :)

    I wonder if those doors even open?
  • 01-11-2010, 03:15 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    Maybe the foundation settled.
  • 01-11-2010, 03:26 PM
    Ridgetop
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    I think you camera horizon wasn't level :).
  • 01-11-2010, 06:22 PM
    Frog
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ridgetop
    I think you camera horizon wasn't level :).

    Then why do the steps go in different directions?
    It does seem strange as it does not appear to be a new building so how has it lasted so long?
  • 01-13-2010, 01:40 PM
    drg
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    I love the effect.

    Are there angles on the front of the building such as it is not all square to the face or used to break up the smooth front as in little alcoves? Or has there been remodeling and expansion of the original??

    The lintel sets of the windows center and left and the door look very intentional.

    Historic building that requires such extremes?

    Inquiring minds want to know!
  • 01-13-2010, 02:00 PM
    SmartWombat
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    Judging by the brick colour and repointing, this has suffered serious collapse.
    Maybe it happened while replacing windows/doors?
  • 01-14-2010, 06:50 PM
    Loupey
    Re: Tools of the Trade
    Thanks for looking, guys. This building is from the "historic" section of our city. I suspect that the original section of the building was built in the 19th century. But it looks like it was renovated recently.

    We parked in about this spot about 2 months ago when my wife took one glance and said "look at those crazy bricks!". Even with that, I didn't see what she was referring to until several moments later. Wanted to wait until some snow made it a little more interesting.