The Library on George Street
This is the Riverview Library over on George street  it was built in 1917 and there is another that looks just like it in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood.  Libraries can not replace the kindle, but I

The Gilbert Building
The Gilbert building is named after Cass Gilbert. He designed it in 1893, it is a five story building and was built for the Boston and Northwest realty Company. It is located at 413 Wacouta street and is on the national register of historic places.Even more important than that Saint Paul Home

The Hall Decking Has Begun
  I was downtown a couple of hours ago taking some photos when I ra

More Valves
It all started when I was out with my nephews wife showing her how to use her new Canon DLSR camera.  I saw this red valve downtown and took a photo of it.  I found some nice valves and pipes in Minneapolis too. That was last winter and now I have a collection of valves, fire hydrants . . which are also valves and a few faucets from around the country.  I have no use for these photos other than to put them on this blog now and then.  I have apparently inspired oth

Mayor of the grocery store
It is Friday and Fridays are for fun.  This photo was taken last Saturday in San Diego where I attended the National Association of Realtors conference and spoke on a panel. As you can see from the photo it wasn't really a vacation.  I have never been to San Diego before. It was nice to see my friends and be in such a lovely place. I spent a day and most of a night taking pictures.I may have gone some other places and done some other things too but no one wants to read about