June 5th, 2008
Only Sort of Related: Northeast Architecture
Sorry for the blatant self-promotion, but I think some of you regular readers will be interested in this. I’ve started another web site along similar lines to this one, although it doesn’t have anything to do with asylums. It’s a collection of photos and history of buildings in the northeastern United States.
In studying Kirkbrides for so long, I’ve also gained appreciation for other buildings too. Even though they don’t have the same allure as the old insane asylums, other buildings can still be beautiful and intriguing. While traveling to visit Kirkbrides, I’ve come across a few other places worth taking pictures of. I wasn’t planning this new site when I took the photos though so the galleries are currently a bit uneven. But at least it’s a better starting off point than the original KirkbrideBuildings.com! (I still can’t believe I put that online. You’ve come a long way, baby…)
I’ll be adding to Northeast Architecture over the next few years and it’ll grow like KB.com has. I’ve also worked in some “Web 2.0” features to help combine the presentation of my pictures and historical information I find with other people’s stories and thoughts. I’m hoping that’ll add some richness and depth.
Right now there’s not a whole lot there, but I definitely recommend checking out the amazing Great Western Staircase and New York State Capitol. Both are essentially the same location (the state capitol in Albany, New York) and are one of the main reasons I started the site. I probably could have made a site dedicated to the staircase alone, but it wouldn’t have given me as much room for expansion.
Anyway, please check it out. If you like KirkbrideBuildings.com, there’s half a chance you’ll like Northeast Architecture too.
