I took these sunset pictures from an outlook at Mississippi Palisades State Park.
Campbell Center
Recently, I took a week-long course at the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies in Mount Carrol, Illinois. Not only was the course highly informative, I also had a blast exploring the early 20th century campus. One evening we were able to go into the old gymnasium that hadn’t been used since the seventies.

The old pool in the basement of the gym is in remarkably good condition, don’t worry about the mold in the corners, it adds character

There was even a theater at the end of the basketball court, painted on the wall were the names of the crew of “The Silver Whistle” performed in 1959

I took this picture by sticking my arm around the corner because I could not walk into this room due to all the rubble

I was not able to explore all of the rooms because the light was fading quickly, I pretty much just shot these last two photos on the fly while I was finding my way out of the gym
I loved being able to explore this old building, what a rare treat!
Hot Summer Day with Tiny Hippo
The George Peabody Library, Baltimore, Maryland
The George Peabody Library is a beautiful library that is a must see for any bibliophile in the Baltimore, Maryland area. The library, designed by architect Edmund G. Lind, was opened in 1878.

The public is not allowed to go upstairs into the stacks, but there is plenty to entertain the curios on the first floor
Baltimore Sculptures
While visiting Baltimore I made sure to take sometime to see the bronze sculptures that grace the parks around the Washington Monument in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon (at the intersection of North Charles Street and Mount Vernon Place).

The horse wasn’t the only dignified creature gracing the parks of Mount Vernon, this seated lion was very stoic, if not a bit aloof.

There was a series of four sculptures representing different themes. This one is Force, he seemed very stern.
The sculptures and fountains that grace the parks of Mount Vernon are definitely worth a visit, see you there!





































