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Glenn Cook's avatar

Fascinating. I love the architecture of old buildings and the stories behind them. Great photos; thanks for sharing.

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The Sandwich Life's avatar

Thanks, Glenn. Tracking down these banks one by one has been fun. Gotta figure what's next on my list!

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Deborah J. Russo's avatar

I love the banks (especially the blue)!!!!! Thank you for sharing them.

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John I's avatar

Love this! God bless his cantankerous soul: The 1893 Columbian Exposition set architecture back 50 years, indeed. The arch with the blue is striking, and The Old Home reminds me a little of The Gage building, with its stems that rise up and burst into flora. https://www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.il0056.photos/?sp=2

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The Sandwich Life's avatar

Yes, and the Clinton Iowa depart store!

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John I's avatar

Wow, that one's the best, with the green terra cotta!

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The Sandwich Life's avatar

Isn't it great. I just happened across it. We'd been driving and decided to stretch our legs at an antique mall in downtown. We got out and I looked across the street and kind of did a double take. I thought.....waaaaaiiiiiiitt. Sure enough, as I walked toward it I could see the plaques on it saying it was Sullivan. Just stunning.

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Linda Blair Davis's avatar

Looking forward to the recipe for the muffins. Seeing the world through the wanders you & Ernie take is a wonderful experience. Thank you.

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