Brownstones
May 23, 2012 | Filed Under Architectural Details, Harlem Brownstones
I stopped to admire the molding/designs/details (what do you call this?) on some brownstones that I bypass all the time but never really paid attention to, before. Is this for decorative purposes or something more important, I wonder?
Interesting moldings.
I’ll have to pay attention to the other brownstones in the neighborhood, next time.
Paz
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That is such a beautiful and intricate moulding…love the scallop shell. I also wonder how and why that design? Did it mean something special to the builder…fascinating.
Yes, fascinating, Sara.
Paz
Such beautiful details!
Yes, Merisi!
Paz
ny brownstones are some of the prettiest in the world
I love the brick
I love the brick, too, Dianne!
Paz
Paz, brownstones are just lovely! These moldings are quite nice as well. I believe they have a decorative purpose. Here in Europe, a lot of the moldings include the year the house was built.
Bella: How interesting about the moldings in Europe. That is certainly important info to show. So far, I don’t see any dates
on the houses.
Paz
You seem to be drawn to decorative moldings and the scallop is distinctive – perhaps the owner collected shells and this was his favorite!
Hi Margaret: Yes, I’m fascinated with the intricate details on the buildings. Yes, perhaps, the owner was a shell collector.
I like that!
Paz
Brownstones architecture are just gorgeous!