#historic-buildings

#historic-buildings

That is, if the church has a pipe organ. Most do, and pipe organs need periodic tuning as the seasons change. When organ tuners carry out that work, many will write down details of the ambient temperature and humidity at the time. Those observations are often recorded in small logbooks kept by the organ itself - and over time, they can build into a surprisingly detailed climate record.

A nearly 100-year-old building with expansive views of Oakland's Lake Merritt has been put up for sale again, this time after plans appear to have collapsed to develop it as a new hub for a San Francisco-based private club. The building, originally named the Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County when it opened in March 1929 and renamed the Bellevue in the late 20th century, was listed for sale on June 17 for an undisclosed price.

A large awning at the St. George Tower in Brooklyn Heights collapsed onto the sidewalk, measuring approximately 10 feet by 20 feet, with no injuries reported.

The Dragon Bravo Fire is the one that burned the Grand Canyon Lodge and nearby structures. It was sparked by lightning on July 4 and expanded to 200 hectares (500 acres) in a little more than a week.

The Waldorf Astoria, which opened in 1931 and has been shuttered since 2017, is about to reopen after a renovation that combines museum-quality restoration mixed with back-to-bare-steel rehab.

The Daily Express Building on Fleet Street is proclaimed the greatest art deco building in the world, featuring a tiered façade made mostly of vitrolite.

The office spaces are in a rough shell condition, but they are gorgeous spaces, with high ceilings. We have several people who are studying this for a purchase.