Ever noticed the 5 story, vaguely moorish looking building pictured above?
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Month: May 2022
1892: Speaking Tubes And Old Homes
A reference to ‘speaking tubes’ appeared during a look at old real estate listings around Lafayette Square. Being from split level suburbia, I’d never heard of them.
The Surfaces Of Lafayette Square
A Deeper Appreciation For Superficial Things
There’s something enchanting about the interplay of surfaces. This narrative was supposed to be about the mysterious painted rocks I occasionally encounter while walking the dog around Lafayette Square ( 7 to 8:30 a.m. on a sidewalk near you). It evolved into a general appreciation of the surface interactions we see around the Square. it’s also an outlet for the photos piling up from these morning rounds. It gets around to the rocks, so please read on.