Walkabout photo #7

A Church? A Castle?Is this a church? Or a Castle? To those in the know about Lockport architecture, it’s one-of-a-kind, with a rich story, both successful and tragic.

You'll find this nearbySecond photo: This marker is found nearby. If you know what it is, it will be a clue to the building’s history.

Click on either photo for a giveaway clue to the mystery building.

Yesterday’s photo: Continue Reading…

My studio project

The deskMy current project has been remodeling my workroom where I keep my radio equipment. I’ve mentioned it here before. The last step has been making a desk where I can use all my radio equipment ergonomically. Continue Reading…

Walkabout 6

Childrens Memorial GardenThis placard explains the purpose of this garden not far from a place of learning.

Only a couple blocks from Lockport High School, students pass by daily in busses, but seldom stop. This beautiful garden has a gazebo, benches, walkways and trellises from which to enjoy the garden which is full of beautiful flowers.

Automobile traffic passes by non-stop, yet very few people get out of their cars to enjoy this gem, located prominently on a major street. Where am I?

Trellis'esYesterday’s photo, Continue Reading…

Walkabout picture 5

Federal Building PlaqueDid you know Lockport had a Federal Building? I didn’t.

This is one of those places everyone called by another name. If you can’t guess it, or don’t know already, you’ll laugh because it’s so obvious. Click on the photo for another clue.

Yesterday: The cannon at Altro Park, or as we will forever call it Willow Park because that’s what it was called when we grew up there and it’s on Willow Street in Lockport. The cannon is at the corner of Willow and Cottage.

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