Archive for June, 2009

Police Office of the State of Illinois – Pontiac Illinois – Historic buildings and architecture

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

To the south of Pontiac on Old U’S’ Route 66 Illinois State Police, now abandoned, which was built during World War II and an easement from the Illinois State Police District 6 headquarters until it was released in 2004′ L’Art Moderne (closely related to Art Deco) is an elegant-looking glass blocks, parts of the curves and smooth surfaces’

The structure is a relatively recent addition to the National Register of Historic Places, added March 7, 2007′ Rural areas are particularly attractive’ The building is abandoned on the tracks south of old Route 66, a road which in turn is recognized by the National Register, while the north lane is still in use as a road from two lanes in both directions’ The plate was considered’ In another article you can visit my website here or Ezinearticles

Modern Art and a sleek futuristic elements add meaning to the construction’

The glass blocks at the entrance of the building really futuristic feel, imagine the impact in 1941′ I liked the glass blocks as an architectural element, since I was a toddler, we had some of our basement windows’

Smooth surfaces are the influences of other modern art’

The choice of this building really interesting is what happened after police left the world a better, new excavations’ For some time, its future is in the air, the state struggled to find an owner who can afford to maintain the building, which has its share of problems when the police left’ Finally, after trying to sell, the state passed a law that took ownership of the property for the county of Livingston, was considered a victory for historic preservation and enthusiasts of Route 66′

Some graffiti has been noticed during my visit, I think it’s fun to smash the police’

Despite the change in ownership, the building was still vacant when he visited last fall’ It will take some work to do on the pitch, in addition to plumbing problems and other issues that had already building the persistence of acts of vandalism will be cleaned and blocked’

Romantic Destinations in Illinois

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Illinois is often viewed as the city of Chicago, and nothing else’ Indeed, romantic destinations in Illinois show this state much more to offer than you think right away’

If you’re looking for romance, beauty, activities and metropolitan chic in a single state? Illinois is for you’ From the beautiful landscape that make up the rural areas of the state, forests, lakes and rivers? the refined charm of the city of Chicago, there really is something for everyone in Illinois’ The romantic feel out of place here, well, the many romantic destinations in Illinois is certainly something to remember and appreciate’

The state of Illinois has four seasons? This means that your visit may be very different depending on when they arrived’ The winters are hard, but perfect for snow and nights cuddling in front of a fire’ Summers are hot and from the borders of the state in many bodies of water (the Mississippi River in the Great Lakes), is also a perfect place to spend a weekend along the water’ Chicago, which is the great city it is, is an ideal destination throughout the year, hip hotels, resorts and other tourist sites waiting to be visited in a romantic destinations in Illinois’

If your trip to this state to be closer to the state capital of Springfield, who wants to look at the Beall Mansion in Alton, Illinois’ Just 90 minutes from the city of Springfield, this B & B luxury rivals including five star hotels in major cities across the country’ With the down button and a glass of champagne on arrival, gourmet chocolates, service and even bath salts lavender hand, as part of its package of toilet’ Choose between a continental breakfast or breakfast in the morning for food, equipment and many other small comforts’

The Beall Mansion has several different types of rooms with two king size beds’ Whirlpool tubs and recovery emphasis foot opulent bathroom, and if you’re really looking to choose one of the most romantic destinations in Illinois, try Room Spa Experience’ This package includes a bottle of champagne in your room, as well as accommodation, a bottle of lavender bath salts hand at home, a couple in the massage room and even a plush robe at his home as a souvenir’

The picturesque area of Illinois, near Springfield (also known as the Great San Luis) is an excellent place for your next trip for two deserved’ Enjoy the relaxing feeling of a spa experience is sure to arouse the love of your life!

A day trip ancient village Illinois Richmond

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Most of us can recall fond memories of childhood holidays’ Sometimes the only weekend visits, as they often live? Droite plans? our destination’ As we review some of these places as adults, often see things that we have lost a lot of road’ Several towns have been known only as a blur, but now, years later, strangely enough, beyond discovering the treasures of the road’ The people of Richmond, Illinois, is one of the jewels as you? I am glad that he was arrested for’

With a rich history, Richmond offers an experience that transports you to another time’ The city has a number of Victorian houses, ranging from Greek to Gothic to the Renaissance, many of which were restored to their glory, they are the perfect complement to the most famous of Richmond, antiques’ These houses are decorated to express much more than one hundred years of architecture, while according to the old stores collections past eras’

Specialty shops and restaurants downtown to the present’ Visitors are invited to enjoy a gourmet dinner while sipping a cup of tea or a glass of wine before continuing navigation’ The stores are leather, honey and decorated in mosaic and cats’ The city also offers golf, a games room for hunting and archery club for people who have more masculine’

National Register of Historic Places – David Syme House – Sycamore Illinois – Historic Architecture

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

If you are in Sycamore, Illinois, with nothing to do, especially if you are in the 800 block of Somonauk Street Sycamore undoubtedly see Chauncey Ellwood House and Esther Mae Nesbitt House, you can walk to the south’ Walk until you click the Block 400′ 420 is an impressive Somonauk David Syme House’ It is a Queen Anne style house, which is part of a group known as the “Painted Ladies” (wiki, but not as good)’

David Syme House was designed by architect George O’ Garnsey, who has designed several other local dignitaries, as well as buildings in other communities in Illinois (more than two subjects in other articles by me)’ Garnsey was a Chicago architect who helped design many of the buildings after the great fire in Chicago and what is thehead of the Illinois State Capitol’

Syme The house is two circular towers at the houses of the town of Queen Anne’ Syme The House also has a roof hippo (wiki), with cross gables (wiki), a feature available in approximately 50 percent of Queen Anne style houses’

David Syme came to Sycamore in 1868 and home to 420 one Somonauk costs about $ 8000 to 1880′ Syme served as president of the local bank, and the mayor and president of the Sycamore School Board’

Sycamore, Illinois, is a town of 15,000 inhabitants, located in DeKalb County, which is the county seat’ Sycamore was settled in 1835, mainly north of the Kishwaukee River’

Sycamore worth the visit for any student of architecture, history enthusiast, or a photo-journalist’ The National Register of Historic Places is an excellent combination of the two feilds worth watching is the connisuers specialty’

Visit the City of Momence Illinois

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Momence is the oldest city in northeastern Illinois’ With a population of only 3200 inhabitants, Momence, Illinois, is a place where you can get the atmosphere of the suburbs, but still relatively close to the city’ If you’ve never visited before Momence, now is the perfect time to visit’

The first week of August marks the sixty-second festival this year gladioli’ There are many fun and exciting for people of all ages’ The first day of the festival belongs to the kingdom’ The queen and princess crowns festival Gladioli are in school football’ The festival also features a 5K run, kids, parade, carnival, a former truck show, craft markets and much more’ You can also learn more about the quality of health care and Momence’

Father’s Day in June weekend is a celebration that is the occupation: the Dixie Daze Celebration’ Dixie Days has plenty to keep everyone entertained’ Dixie Days a playground for children, with three-legged race, throw water balloons and rides’ A zoo and horse rides are also present’ Mr’ D’s magic and illusion show set for kids’ The boldness of souls, there is also a talented Momence a “karaoke contest’ If you want to taste delicious local flavor Momence begins at noon’ For those who prefer to drink instead of eating, beer store also opens at noon’ Just do not drink too hot or you can return to the hospital Peotone’ If you are looking for something a little more education, there are also several local historic sites, which are open to the navigation of pleasure’ Room school house, a bed and breakfast and museum of the historic house will be open in the afternoon’ If you sit and relax and listen to good music, kings of the earth Dixie jazz will be presented in the afternoon too’ Vintage car show in town swing around three in the afternoon’

Playing good golf is something that looks like a great idea for many people’ If this is you, perhaps you should consider the South Shore Golf in Momence, Illinois’ This golf course is open to the public and policy XVIII eight holes’ The golf course stretches along a river with its provision of views’ Gone with the Wind in Momence, Illinois, be sure to keep your insurance adventure’ While the health system in Illinois Manhattan is excellent, do not want to spend your visit to the hospital!

Momence Illinois is a wonderful place to visit’ Riverside Medical Center is an ideal place to visit if you are looking for more information on health care Momence’ If you visit a hospital near Peotone, Riverside Medical Center for information on that’ If your destination is not Momence, you can take advantage of Manhattan, Illinois, rather than health care’