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Monday, 18 August 2008
Historic House, Greenfield Village
Greenfield Village is a Historic Re-enactment site started by Henry Ford in association with the Henry Ford Museum. He moved Historic buildings here from all over the country. We're members and love to visit.
Love the colours in the bottom one especailly with the dark sky. Shame about the buildings and poles in the background. Have never seen such a roof in the UK. I like the sepia too although I suppose because of the 21st century people in the foreground and the buidings in the back it does not look nostalgic. Of course I suppose the buildings had to be new at some point or other but they really do look like new old houses. But nice houses nevertheless. Of course they must be at least 15 years old now? It is just how I remember it. Always think of Marlow, Pat's husband, when I see your Greenfield Village pics as this was where he had a heart attack when we were there.
There are 83 authentic, historic structures, from Noah Webster’s home, where he wrote the first American dictionary, to Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory, to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
I have never been to the Henry Ford museum, drove past it once. I love historical buildings, so interesting the story of their history.... I like the lower one in colour as well, the skysets off the house.
I agree when alls said and done probly not worth all the xtra hassle of putting trees in and moving the people. Marlow went to a hospital in Detroit for a couple days but Pat wasn't happy with his care there so he was shifted by helicopter to Anne Arbour where he stayed for at least a month before being flown home to Eau Claire. He then lived for about another 7 years. We stayed in Anne Arbour a few days and then drove Marlow's car back to Eau Claire through Chicago in the rush hour.
Val, if you come down this way and want to go and I'm free, I'd be happy to go with you.
PJ, I have a Canon Powershot G7, a canon 10D and a Canon 30D. My husband has a Canon 20 D. Those are our digital cameras. I like the 30D best, but of course, it is the most expensive.
These other ladies take some great pix, but they use different cameras.
No Greenfield did not have anything to do with it. In fact he was just sat down on his own as usual while we walked around. His heart attack was due to long years of neglect eating the wrong food, drinking and smoking. Though he didn't smoke when we knew him and had cut down on his drinking. He was Pat's second husband and in hindsight a mistake. Now she is free and can come and go as she pleases. But that sounds awful. He did have a sweet side to him.
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Love the colours in the bottom one especailly with the dark sky. Shame about the buildings and poles in the background. Have never seen such a roof in the UK. I like the sepia too although I suppose because of the 21st century people in the foreground and the buidings in the back it does not look nostalgic. Of course I suppose the buildings had to be new at some point or other but they really do look like new old houses. But nice houses nevertheless. Of course they must be at least 15 years old now? It is just how I remember it. Always think of Marlow, Pat's husband, when I see your Greenfield Village pics as this was where he had a heart attack when we were there.
Yikes! Heart attack, how terrible. What happened to him? :-(
The houses are kept in good condition, and since they were reconstructed, they look newer than you might expect, but they are all originals.
I considered moving the background buildings and poles, but decided to leave it as it was.
I could put more trees there and they'd be gone.
There are 83 authentic, historic structures, from Noah Webster’s home, where he wrote the first American dictionary, to Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory, to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
This from what they say in their blurb online.
It says it is the largest museum in the world.
I have never been to the Henry Ford museum, drove past it once. I love historical buildings, so interesting the story of their history.... I like the lower one in colour as well, the skysets off the house.
I agree when alls said and done probly not worth all the xtra hassle of putting trees in and moving the people.
Marlow went to a hospital in Detroit for a couple days but Pat wasn't happy with his care there so he was shifted by helicopter to Anne Arbour where he stayed for at least a month before being flown home to Eau Claire. He then lived for about another 7 years. We stayed in Anne Arbour a few days and then drove Marlow's car back to Eau Claire through Chicago in the rush hour.
Val, if you come down this way and want to go and I'm free, I'd be happy to go with you.
PJ, I have a Canon Powershot G7, a canon 10D and a Canon 30D. My husband has a Canon 20 D. Those are our digital cameras. I like the 30D best, but of course, it is the most expensive.
These other ladies take some great pix, but they use different cameras.
Did greenfield village have anything to do with the heart attack or was it coincidental?
Chicago in rush hour, ugh.
No Greenfield did not have anything to do with it. In fact he was just sat down on his own as usual while we walked around. His heart attack was due to long years of neglect eating the wrong food, drinking and smoking. Though he didn't smoke when we knew him and had cut down on his drinking. He was Pat's second husband and in hindsight a mistake. Now she is free and can come and go as she pleases. But that sounds awful. He did have a sweet side to him.
Well, I am sorry about his death, glad she is free, and I know all about good and bad sides to people. SIGH! :-(
Glad it wasn't Greenfield village though!
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