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Brandwashed by Businesses

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Brandwashed – Brain washed.  That’s what is happening to everyone each day bit by bit and it is just impossible to avoid. You and I – the public – the consumers – human beings - are being controlled and programmed as if we were robots.  Our life and way of thinking is influenced so much to [...]

Modern Architects and Historic Preservation

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Caution - your historic building can end up like this! There are architects that are Historic Preservation Architects and Architects that are not.  There is a big difference and an important one, especially if you have an older building. If you have an old building and you value its historic style and features but need [...]

Victorian Gothic Historic House Critique

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This Victorian-Gothic house is located in Freehold NJ.  I would estimate it to have been built around 1860-1880. Distinguishing features of this style are the steeply pitched roofs and cross gable including pointed arched windows as shown on the 3rd floor window. Many Gothic buildings have bargeboard ornamentation (gingerbread) along the gable edges and eaves.  [...]