I'm tempted to say, "How cool is this!" It is an drawing, dated 1881, I have found of my home, Das Kleine Haus.
It was quite by accident that I discovered it. Most older finds have layers of information, just waiting for someone to do the looking.
I was in the library on Saturday afternoon, doing some research on one of the towns near my home. As I was leaving the historical archives, I looked over at a large drawing displayed on the wall.
It was labeled "Birds Eye View". Giving it a closer look, I saw my home on the landscape lay-out.
Birds Eye View drawings became very popular after the Civil War between the States. This particular illustrator drew over 200 in his career. If you would like to read more about it, click HERE.
I'm still searching for some older photographs to share with you.
Although there have been changes to the outside over the past 130 years, the inside staircase and newel post have remained the same. I often wonder, as I climb the stairs, just how many lives have touched this same hand rail and stairs.....
Meggie Mac
What an interesting thought. And what a beautiful staircase!
ReplyDeleteThat is 'very cool' I too think your staircase beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteHi Suzy....Thanks. The floors are original too, and so beautiful.
DeleteThanks, Judy....You know, the women who lived there in the late 1800's were wearing long dresses when walking up those stairs.
ReplyDeleteYou must have been thrilled to find that drawing! Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteI was...even though the outside has changed some.
DeleteWow, how exciting! Amazing to think who must have walked the same stairs as you.Do you have any ghosts about?
ReplyDeleteYou know Anne, I feel very peaceful in this house. I think it may have been a happy home.
DeleteThat's a very grand and beautiful staircase Meggie, I imagine some quite fascinating characters traversed those stairs at one time or another...........if only walls could talk.
ReplyDeleteKim
Hello Kim....I believe the staircase is much the same as when built....he was a master carpenter from Germany.
DeleteWhat a lovely piece of history to find. It must be fascinating living in an old house and discovering bits and pieces of it's past life and past residents :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Thanks Connie....hope you have a good week end.
DeleteHow cool it that? Wasn't it fun finding that piece of history for your home? Love the staircase, would love to see more when you are ready..
ReplyDeleteI will be showing more as it comes together.
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