tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29360650322379286392024-03-05T18:47:26.654-08:00HSS 105 (My Own GPU)Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-77813174123575388592009-11-30T18:01:00.000-08:002009-12-02T19:10:28.465-08:00The Guilford Courthouse Park Experience<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410084551796416898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNE9GDuql7UId8dUz5i9nnZymBNk3xh_l_SbSrUKn3f2Fhyvg4bfzDGhI8q9UIgAX-xmuKfvXUgp9ZUkY5jX2YpTbYZLyvPy6bD7hKrjp5Y-vbUNb8QJ-bCw8K1PnVSlpF8q0NI-z/s320/100_0458.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div><div>Well, this is it, ladies and gentlemen. This is my last post about the journey of HSS 105. For my Greensboro project, I decided to analyze the relaxing, yet mysterious area of Guilford Courthouse Park. This area has a reputation that only a few other locations can have. It was the site of a major battle in the American Revolution. This battle was so major that it was known as the ultimate turning point for the War. Still, we all know about the battle. Or do we? This is only one aspect that I will tackle today along with a few other "mysteries." I will cover 5 big aspects. First, I will give a brief background of the park itself and a little bit of the battle itself. Second, what is the connection between exercise and the history of the battle? Third, we will see why there are certain monuments in the park. Fourth, we will see why the memorial was placed at the battle site (or was it?). Finally, we will solve the mystery of Tannebaum Park and why it is around the area of the battle site.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410092702871430450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WM-dhshEmevroEmKvD7OeOb7eCC2nS9RPvla4rHa1t4YlkjkF4RA0bEgDRUD8pnf-NnvJ_eWW5BvlQHwlh_kd83ofj6fo2W0tffeEgVO6cEPm0DtEQG0LUgrrX07whQRRgHK9Xmy/s200/100_0452.JPG" />First, we will cover a brief history of the park. The battle took place on the Guilford Court House area on March 15, 1781. In one corner, we have the Dean of Mean, the Britain Destroyer, the Ravager of the Colonies, please welcome General Cornwallis! (cheer) In the other corner, we have the Defender of the Carolinas, the one and only General Nathaniel Greene! Both men met with their armies at the site and planned to do their battle. Little did Gen. Cornwallis know that Gen. Greene had Col. William Washington and his fighters, the Dragoons, flank the British Army on the side to make the battle tougher for the British. The battle lasted and lasted, but in the end, Gen. Nathaniel Greene had to sound a retreat. He was so depressed because of the loss, but he realized something. He may have lost the area, but he put a big dent in the Britain Army. He killed more troops, wasted more of their ammunition, and destroyed their overall morale. This soon led to the surrender of Cornwallis in the Battle of Yorktown. Over time, the site lost its caliber and was soon forgotten. It was nearly lost to progression until two powerful men saw the site and wanted to fix this. Then, Judge David Schneck and Joesph Morehead formed the Guilford Battle Ground Company, with Schneck being the first President around 1880. Now, before we go on, we know that the Morehead name was very powerful and knoeing this, with a Morehead at the head, who knows what could happen? Anyways, the battlesite was made into a local park in 1887. Other monuments were placed such as Monument Row, a row of monuments that were important to David Schneck, Morehead, and even Morehead's wife.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410093428973588178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe_35ow23k3e1ffXIlYEpKMG7a0OV34X0e3rlL0AV45ZSViRmhgq9hjtOnakEyek82oaxhqJhNR9MYTxOdlDYFreJbsvPOnXZmaIafJ84MnuuU3kCtJ9od3F_3Vq_pA6LjLMJjNnr/s200/100_0451.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>In 1893, Governor Holt placed a memorial for an unknown hero of the battle, Major Joesph Winston and his troops. They still fought against the British troops even after the retreat was called. Their bout was unsuccessful of course, but it was memorable. Then, in 1915, the Nathaniel Greene monument was erected to attract people to the park and to symbolize the person who Greensboro was named after. Then, in 1917, the park was endorsed by the National Park Association, making it the national park we know today.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ2ENg2t6SI7M4Ui5zJz6KHZ0N7JuOtgiysN6msYMT1eg2B5sdU4ERD2l4n0RQ-95NdzvHRq2WqwDElYQcNui5F8qZztUtO52fBBjCVfEq7SAplGfwsZQ4gPgRZF-aw0lRmqDGZia/s1600/100_0479.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 235px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410095463198026418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ2ENg2t6SI7M4Ui5zJz6KHZ0N7JuOtgiysN6msYMT1eg2B5sdU4ERD2l4n0RQ-95NdzvHRq2WqwDElYQcNui5F8qZztUtO52fBBjCVfEq7SAplGfwsZQ4gPgRZF-aw0lRmqDGZia/s200/100_0479.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKR5lVVZYjyCY6K-6qgRp7EhF4Z7vaqq7bi1nUfM2KwV836vnylr_E-4mdCP6JCwzz2rTdQfFGwX9mtVHDlfYPPKsoTAgXIsnSsO2XUc3RlovmQvhz8pjTwjFwY5cPN6yi4_fRQJp/s1600/100_0446.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410095458935378610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKR5lVVZYjyCY6K-6qgRp7EhF4Z7vaqq7bi1nUfM2KwV836vnylr_E-4mdCP6JCwzz2rTdQfFGwX9mtVHDlfYPPKsoTAgXIsnSsO2XUc3RlovmQvhz8pjTwjFwY5cPN6yi4_fRQJp/s200/100_0446.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Next, we have our exercise dilemma. What is the connection? Well, as I entered the visitor center, I ran into a older man in a Continental Army uniform who was publicizing about the movie within the park. He told me all about the history, when I asked him about the exercise aspect, he gave me a sad look. This park was about walking and enjoying history. Over time, people became bored with history and found a new value: staying in shape and looking good. Therefore, running came into play here at the park. As you can see, when values change, some are left behind and some are adopted. Why? Well, when running became popular at the park, more people came to the park. Then, more people came to the city. So, the running was allowed to promote tourism in Greensboro. Therefore, there is no real connection between the park and exercise except the fact that exercise has taken away from the realization of the history of the park. It's sad to think about, is it not?</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-vRni4iRou7PTyF7f4WDnLLbd8qrrUSB4cfBxvcwWkqeKbP2j4OlEACfvRGIkWk_upIbz9GI6CaZ9WgIOMYoXHdhyDcrQn7Kg_2a0VwvCkdm4BGeotAvwtT_IlM7CVv53oMPLC9-/s1600/100_0462.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410098508820568738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-vRni4iRou7PTyF7f4WDnLLbd8qrrUSB4cfBxvcwWkqeKbP2j4OlEACfvRGIkWk_upIbz9GI6CaZ9WgIOMYoXHdhyDcrQn7Kg_2a0VwvCkdm4BGeotAvwtT_IlM7CVv53oMPLC9-/s200/100_0462.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4I4Nno1iUOnhME2j3V8ewH8t43ml8Ff1vw9fqnECbkFMpR_RdQnWYQhzejonT69HUkceDq3z84EJbRCXQK-mho5oNlu3BTfTJ9zCM-gnxrMU0L6xIjlHQTv6qlHxTlpvu6HCLd8YS/s1600/100_0449.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410098507872922994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4I4Nno1iUOnhME2j3V8ewH8t43ml8Ff1vw9fqnECbkFMpR_RdQnWYQhzejonT69HUkceDq3z84EJbRCXQK-mho5oNlu3BTfTJ9zCM-gnxrMU0L6xIjlHQTv6qlHxTlpvu6HCLd8YS/s200/100_0449.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTs76JpbAHDT9e-iFLkA_zcQlzk39vQv3QLGdbC8YuNXBW_XiY-NOk9FPSMwQ1gReKiTtMxFEk7utisbwEQhUk3mhTckywOV4IU4qbMfvuLmBqI6L2yHrquRknmb8qbY5Mpszki3Qw/s1600/100_0455.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410098499540852626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTs76JpbAHDT9e-iFLkA_zcQlzk39vQv3QLGdbC8YuNXBW_XiY-NOk9FPSMwQ1gReKiTtMxFEk7utisbwEQhUk3mhTckywOV4IU4qbMfvuLmBqI6L2yHrquRknmb8qbY5Mpszki3Qw/s200/100_0455.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Continuing, we move on to our third mystery. What is with the monuments in this park? We have monuments that have nothing to do with the battle or even North Carolina. Well, let us start with the most obvious of the monuments, the Signers monument. This monument represents three powerful people, William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, and John Penn. These people were three signers of the Declaration of Independence, one of the major reasons we started this revolution. This monument specifically is a statue of a Congressman stating his point and the graves of two of the signers, Hooper and Penn. Hewes' body was lost over time. These people were buried here in 1894. Anyways, this is a symbolic monument to the cause that the men who died here fought for.</div><br /><br /><div>Next, there is the tombstone of Major John Daves. As you can see, this monument and other monument like this (Maryland troops monument) are here to signify the people that died here. Their graves are actually on this battlesite. Thje officers had a bit more decoration for their grave markers.</div><br /><br /><div>There is the Maryland troops monument as well. The bones of these troops were found by Schneck in 1888 and identified as troops from Maryland. Still, why would you see a Maryland monument down in North Carolina? This shows that the park is known nationally. It is not a local landmark. It is nationally renowned and the other states want to show their part in the battle. Also, you see that the value of history in other states is very high. Therefore, you see the great monuments from the other states you see today. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Finally, there are a few specific monuments that resemble the untold heroes of battle. For instance, there is a monument for the great Col. William Washington and his troops that flanked the British Army and killed many of the troops. Also, there is the monument to Major Winston, who tried to resist the British despite the retreat being sounded. A little side note, in Monument Row, there are a few monuments that represent the Morehead and Schneck respresentation in the battle. There are a couple "show off" monuments that show descendants of David Schneck, Joesph Morehead, and even Morehead's wife.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCJf8nQmplSROytqrS3lZdE0q7F2u2IDjt66iE1Tc371YEu7NvRFuWFIRMXqqx8yRLpVkMhdy1fwvSVp1Ke4nVZMCQWFBVZdn1o0ErhWttKzgiewFgQ0mun_Bbx6zejVk_SAxoupz/s1600/100_0477.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410103969045525138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCJf8nQmplSROytqrS3lZdE0q7F2u2IDjt66iE1Tc371YEu7NvRFuWFIRMXqqx8yRLpVkMhdy1fwvSVp1Ke4nVZMCQWFBVZdn1o0ErhWttKzgiewFgQ0mun_Bbx6zejVk_SAxoupz/s200/100_0477.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MWsPPLLkJmziPMOB3uLWfDqgHyBEBMqWUkxATwemV5m6vchfHWWVFKKGjClr4TZfLy1BynDIYdczlOuyu4BUcRugHOoZjOI77a-NI7Ud9tL3ZwmD2ID9oBrlu0WdoCY73oFLMAQI/s1600/100_0479.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 352px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410103964908738498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MWsPPLLkJmziPMOB3uLWfDqgHyBEBMqWUkxATwemV5m6vchfHWWVFKKGjClr4TZfLy1BynDIYdczlOuyu4BUcRugHOoZjOI77a-NI7Ud9tL3ZwmD2ID9oBrlu0WdoCY73oFLMAQI/s200/100_0479.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Continuing on, we have the connection between Tannebaum Park and Guilford Courthouse Park. Why are they near each other and why is this one continued with the GC Park? Well, this spot was the Hoskins Farm Estate (7.5 acres of farmstead are left as a park), where the Hoskins worked their hardest to make a living. Still, there's a bigger reason for the park itself. This is the area where the British began their march to the battle. If you can see the map, then you can tell that the battle took place from that area to nearly the other side of County Park. This is a monumentous area because this was the starting point of the army that got smacked around by the Continental Army. It is very essential to see where the enemy began as well the heroes. So, the Guilford Battle Ground Company saved this part of history to continue history and the knowledge of it. As of 1985, it became a local park. Coming up in a couple of years, it will soon become a national park as well. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now, the big mystery awaits us. Why was the memorial placed right at the battlesite instead of a different area unlike War Memorial Auditorium or Memorial Stadium? Well, the reason that the park was placed right at the battlesite is because the park is the only big monument for the Revolutionary War. There are other little areas such as the statue of Greene in the traffic circle, but this is the only big and old memorial for the battle. War Memorial Auditorium is for World War II and it was built in 1959. Therefore, why would they build it near the battlesite of aother war? Same for Memorial Stadium which was for World War I commemoration. The only war that is not represented here is the Civil War. Why is it not represented in Greensboro? Well, I do not know that reason but mabe it was because we were a part of the Confederacy which was not well taken during the Radical Reformation after the Civil War. </div><br /><div>Now, there is the big mystery. Was the battle site really there or is it a few miles down the road? Now, the battlesite was actually at that area, but there is a new twist. The park only covers 25% of the actual battlefield. Let's look back at the map. The park only covers around the 2nd and 3rd lines. There is more to the battlefield than meets the eye. Why was the battlefield not bought out all the way? Well, there are other areas that came into play such as Guilford County Park. Also, back in the time when the park was first created, the battlefield was considered to be much much smaller. Therefore, the Battle Ground Company only bought that much of the battlefield. Tannebaum Park was set apart in the 1980s, so it was not considered part of the park at the time. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, as you can see, the mysteries have been solved. We found out that exercise was not part of the park's true meaning, the history of the park itself, Tannebaum's connection with GC Park, why the park is at the actual site (just a quarter of it, but the actual site), and what the monuments represent in the park. Enjoy!! Thanks for being so supportive throughout this whole experience. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-27179191993734898222009-11-16T07:24:00.000-08:002009-11-16T07:44:39.885-08:00The Wrap-up for a Great Smeester<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI9s7VcmuvDmTfSXoUXxTs6jL-bnPqXJ6Q7pVT2Fdqv6NNnstuazvBziafk9lYF8OhSA_eBmBgIlC5n_13oHkFQMZPDjWWTJu7Dz1vGDP5rVkr8CFG3bVzj9TdITNb1dKEEuyqb1f/s1600/100_0421.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404724273188791506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI9s7VcmuvDmTfSXoUXxTs6jL-bnPqXJ6Q7pVT2Fdqv6NNnstuazvBziafk9lYF8OhSA_eBmBgIlC5n_13oHkFQMZPDjWWTJu7Dz1vGDP5rVkr8CFG3bVzj9TdITNb1dKEEuyqb1f/s200/100_0421.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Well, the time has come where we all must wrap it up. We have been all over UNCG, College Hill and Park, Downtown, and even all around Greensboro itself. We have accomplished so much. I have learned a lot. I have learned about Nathaniel Greene, a man we would hear about so much throughout the semester.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>We learned that all streets have a name for a reason, like Market St. was called Market because it led to the market in Greensboro. Also, going with that, I have personally learned that each building has a story to tell whether it is clear or not so clear. All we have to do is take the time to ask the question: Why is this this way or that way? </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4idkUsSelHP54FZ-jQr_f070fw0qcbj9_XUVLHoRBZYx-VWcLhOofMqNx54GwWtZbxv-794np8RwvV19__tWavXcuHzJzsa1L_D2DyG0zfzCe-RhNfX6cW0C0bh86-bnaPzb0tSep/s1600/100_0223.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404727377095477954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4idkUsSelHP54FZ-jQr_f070fw0qcbj9_XUVLHoRBZYx-VWcLhOofMqNx54GwWtZbxv-794np8RwvV19__tWavXcuHzJzsa1L_D2DyG0zfzCe-RhNfX6cW0C0bh86-bnaPzb0tSep/s200/100_0223.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Finally, my thoughts about looking at life, buildings, and areas itself have changed severely. I have gone from saying, "Oh, what a nice building!" and moving on, to asking myself about the purpose of the building and how it got a mark or a cranny. I tell my friends about what I learn from an area all the time. It's always very interesting to see what happened here. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For my Greensboro Project, I am very interested in studying more of Guilford Courthouse Park. We did not get to spend as much time there and I was very interested in this area. </div></div><br /> There are so many mysteries to solve and a lot of information to gather about the battle that took palce there. See, I am a history fanatic so this is very itneresting to me. I guess we'll see how it goes. Thanks for being so supportive, everyone!!Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-61834933433327158772009-11-16T06:23:00.001-08:002009-11-16T07:23:36.801-08:00The Gate City Marathon #4: Roadways<div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404707728655530194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B4ovB6wDdAuKCS9np5y_01JhWK2UVH4xv4WxrFQbay_Xb8llFHNb1gmwqID4VQZL4OD9uOVH-LHHfCLnT_Mhli66QKSj-eiN_o65SrOif-7dkKUBPsIZHBaobfnSQ7g4yAHbnTU4/s200/100_0350.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekfULOl_yLJxqbYiia2-dk5aj_WqH0raPKkqwMzHShusswnj3SjlNgi_ObbOa3q-FIWvX4k_zvAnRbFegwYtW2WbQow8PPctntZAHVdAOkAoFMKBlumAuJF2OlyKiK5bDcbFzAhrD/s1600/100_0348.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404707728097892018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekfULOl_yLJxqbYiia2-dk5aj_WqH0raPKkqwMzHShusswnj3SjlNgi_ObbOa3q-FIWvX4k_zvAnRbFegwYtW2WbQow8PPctntZAHVdAOkAoFMKBlumAuJF2OlyKiK5bDcbFzAhrD/s200/100_0348.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, here we go again! This is when we went from place to place and went on many major roadways. We covered three big roadways on our long marathon. We were on Battleground Ave., <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wendover</span> Ave., and Interstate 40. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>First, we went on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wendover</span> Ave. This strip of road is a strong place for businesses of all kinds. There are hotels (O Henry), gas stations (Exxon), and even car dealerships (Honda). Quite frankly, I believe that if anyone built a store or business on this road (where there is space), then it would do quite well. Why? I believe it is because that it is near so many residential areas that people could walk, run, drive, or bike to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wendover</span> Ave. As we went along the way, we saw that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Wendover</span> changed into more of a residential area than into a conglomerate of businesses like the western side. That could explain the popularity. Also, when I think of this street, I think of another street as well. Elm Street pops up. Elm Street is much like this street except the only problem is that Elm Street has smaller businesses and a smaller size for stores to come to. Therefore, Elm could never amass to what <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Wendover</span> is now. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wendover</span> became what it was because it had bigger stores like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Wal</span>-Mart and even the mall is around that street too.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0rVlu6XFUPAcHU_Ot1WTMOSyxUnHzm33dHAww52NbPInAFfh7V95F_PqB5qYotVoXQ2CQLMsQMYYlg7eOVaMX4M03xxVnCBqFDK2xDV2-GavGyxdYMlq3HWj1t4HAYfn-e7f9voP/s1600/100_0338.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404711878802094210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0rVlu6XFUPAcHU_Ot1WTMOSyxUnHzm33dHAww52NbPInAFfh7V95F_PqB5qYotVoXQ2CQLMsQMYYlg7eOVaMX4M03xxVnCBqFDK2xDV2-GavGyxdYMlq3HWj1t4HAYfn-e7f9voP/s200/100_0338.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlVZ8bcaSCN7sjiFOy0osGjVVmQQ4w395YkAQBwqnjbaK0V1YBtNEQvEcwPAsFnui8yWiybFQjT6HYH_OGDPeyrhgdp8Noj38Io8bfxpzGy2-ff9MrXm3gs-o_fN-1yC3CQ-wYZxn/s1600/100_0340.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404711881643365714" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlVZ8bcaSCN7sjiFOy0osGjVVmQQ4w395YkAQBwqnjbaK0V1YBtNEQvEcwPAsFnui8yWiybFQjT6HYH_OGDPeyrhgdp8Noj38Io8bfxpzGy2-ff9MrXm3gs-o_fN-1yC3CQ-wYZxn/s200/100_0340.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVzS4MvA7YSDnTAjf6gdBgILr7e1mQddv7VokGx2F62udFDMsDxxyAkJXj27FOsIUft1ZXWJi1sLKg2Ov-ZoTgELC_TYEn2YMbnWRRYccM1b1nPnbdbRv9bSsk3fCywisxsZHCy9a/s1600/100_0342.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404711888493140242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVzS4MvA7YSDnTAjf6gdBgILr7e1mQddv7VokGx2F62udFDMsDxxyAkJXj27FOsIUft1ZXWJi1sLKg2Ov-ZoTgELC_TYEn2YMbnWRRYccM1b1nPnbdbRv9bSsk3fCywisxsZHCy9a/s200/100_0342.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlVZ8bcaSCN7sjiFOy0osGjVVmQQ4w395YkAQBwqnjbaK0V1YBtNEQvEcwPAsFnui8yWiybFQjT6HYH_OGDPeyrhgdp8Noj38Io8bfxpzGy2-ff9MrXm3gs-o_fN-1yC3CQ-wYZxn/s1600/100_0340.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Next, we went onto Interstate 40. This stretch of road can connect you to many places and even give the speed demons a sense of satisfaction (but only up to 60-65). You can see many things along the way to where you are going. Take the last picture, for instance. You see a big gray slab. Those are barricades. What's the point of this barricade, you ask? Well, behind this barricade, there is either a drop of 3 feet or 20 feet. Depends on where you are. So, big values on safety continue to emerge everywhere now. Now, my sense of community changes in the fact that a community can now be a lot bigger because of this interstate. Now, people can get to each other a whole lot faster and even in mere minutes because of this interstate. Plus, a community can advertise for everything a lot more because of this interstate with the invention of.....BILLBOARDS!!! Therefore, a community can become bigger instead of a small group.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Finally, we went onto Battleground Ave. on our way to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Guilford</span> Courthouse Park. Battleground Ave. was very calm compared to the clutter of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Wendover</span> Ave. The landscape here was very weird because this is considered a busy street with lots of businesses. Still, do you know what I saw that was not very visible on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Wendover</span>? TREES!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8sOZIOhFJLzbsbYGf_WWvJ6bSzEj7LmiUUiMp_czYJPOEZdtifArn9_OiZxT0Z9F-g4ntl_2MYFCNpc-bGeTLSU5N0xcwEqj0LoJszn3sjjvpL1XkCAQicI49pImx8TDHWOs_a-3/s1600/100_0410.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404718738096821634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8sOZIOhFJLzbsbYGf_WWvJ6bSzEj7LmiUUiMp_czYJPOEZdtifArn9_OiZxT0Z9F-g4ntl_2MYFCNpc-bGeTLSU5N0xcwEqj0LoJszn3sjjvpL1XkCAQicI49pImx8TDHWOs_a-3/s200/100_0410.jpg" border="0" /></a> There is actually greenery on Battleground Ave.<img class="gl_spell" alt="Check Spelling" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" border="0" /> Also, there could be more businesses for Battlegorund Ave. to prosper, but people are more content with a historical park and that helps anyday. Well, that's it for the marathon! Now, my next blog will consist of a big wrap up of all we have done. Enjoy and give as much feedback as you can! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-22710950382513345872009-11-15T12:13:00.000-08:002009-11-15T12:49:21.464-08:00The Gate City Marathon #3: Residential Areas (Getting Close!)Off to Number 3 on our marathon through Greensboro! We are stopping by the residential areas of Greensboro (major areas) like the White Oak Village area. First, though, we are stopping by a house that is very different from houses all around it. This is what we call the Lowenstein House. This house was created by Edward Lowenstein, a famous architect who was the first to employ African-Americans as workers in the architect firm. Anyways, when we stopped here, we were already surprised by the windows that slanted to get all forms of light when needed. They were so different from other houses we have seen. Also, we have seen that it was straight on the ground instead of slanted to meet the ground. Why was that? I believe that it was meant to be a house of the future and people could see that. Plus, the house was created to be different and with it on the ground, it shows that people could be down to earh and still have amazing features. Then, we saw the backyard and we were amazed by the artwork. One was the pile of airplane parts formed to make an arch. Why was art such a strong part of this house? Well, I also believe that without art, the house would not stand out as much. It would not be a house beyond all houses. Also, Lowenstein might have been an art fanatic. He has numerous pieces which each add life to the house. Either way you see this place, it is a standout place that creates a sense of the future of architecture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbMjrmWn9XIvq-Mutfi-pgpi7FnLW-jyw6DmlV34fFobeMVFQ2cOnEdgD35uMfzKQAqpQf6F1-ZNSCUHx9aDXB4mrXsmdY64SisyEukhCFr0PTwiRfesYduxlyPssYybKfSZciK8Q/s1600-h/100_0397.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404426951833016770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbMjrmWn9XIvq-Mutfi-pgpi7FnLW-jyw6DmlV34fFobeMVFQ2cOnEdgD35uMfzKQAqpQf6F1-ZNSCUHx9aDXB4mrXsmdY64SisyEukhCFr0PTwiRfesYduxlyPssYybKfSZciK8Q/s200/100_0397.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuXR-w86WI2BFyNXn0afa4YRv1fmtuuhDuP8_FekisgMul4rj2PgK01LJXmpswMkGzbg0SZ18iYh45BPIIsoq5FgvCrW0fOnx70NmkfmrATGqZQ74EUWGjb4C-LZ48WEBEgndbGpa/s1600-h/100_0405.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404426955042024514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuXR-w86WI2BFyNXn0afa4YRv1fmtuuhDuP8_FekisgMul4rj2PgK01LJXmpswMkGzbg0SZ18iYh45BPIIsoq5FgvCrW0fOnx70NmkfmrATGqZQ74EUWGjb4C-LZ48WEBEgndbGpa/s200/100_0405.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0rmPcj7F41mdw88v3Sre_GeV3Y859-CvFEF-cSlvEjkavM2fdSz9j76UDCbVr_u2MXyAidJe-wI94QklCzkZU-NmVuhtMPbEhveI9_CiB0RQmi17kREAMWe3apL2AIL1iuWNuj2s/s1600-h/100_0404.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404426944898471410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0rmPcj7F41mdw88v3Sre_GeV3Y859-CvFEF-cSlvEjkavM2fdSz9j76UDCbVr_u2MXyAidJe-wI94QklCzkZU-NmVuhtMPbEhveI9_CiB0RQmi17kREAMWe3apL2AIL1iuWNuj2s/s200/100_0404.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuXR-w86WI2BFyNXn0afa4YRv1fmtuuhDuP8_FekisgMul4rj2PgK01LJXmpswMkGzbg0SZ18iYh45BPIIsoq5FgvCrW0fOnx70NmkfmrATGqZQ74EUWGjb4C-LZ48WEBEgndbGpa/s1600-h/100_0405.jpg"></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7qbodkd5IlrSO79r1Thg9sJWAT1Kcxq_buZh67pk-xrjrrsmk1lX449xpaeGpkzBtEOp7l-uraAW87tVOmd8UcBsT8tY9i7rjSxpvzfZtS_STeMNSOS2_fUGPTg6Jr7BXEDJJeT1/s1600-h/100_0383.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404431674992174946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7qbodkd5IlrSO79r1Thg9sJWAT1Kcxq_buZh67pk-xrjrrsmk1lX449xpaeGpkzBtEOp7l-uraAW87tVOmd8UcBsT8tY9i7rjSxpvzfZtS_STeMNSOS2_fUGPTg6Jr7BXEDJJeT1/s200/100_0383.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYcHdZYL6kmo857iOJDaABo4cSLBTua7YrF_U1kSab48a1ogZoC2XsoaP-UsV87K-h37_TdnhnB5fQP7CHlegwU6FMCD4GibjkAI9IWCTTf8efVDeuOLLnV3kDTiF11WxCgpAQZDg/s1600-h/100_0395.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404431689145350818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYcHdZYL6kmo857iOJDaABo4cSLBTua7YrF_U1kSab48a1ogZoC2XsoaP-UsV87K-h37_TdnhnB5fQP7CHlegwU6FMCD4GibjkAI9IWCTTf8efVDeuOLLnV3kDTiF11WxCgpAQZDg/s200/100_0395.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Next, we<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kvblAnJnc-OhZLrx5-ZFDgCl5FAjCVvlB8s2YB3G4Agr5ZT2w4-b80p42lNj3iPuehQ2Vi-rl-1dsOiqrREFc84U5kSLDTX87XHkg4A-ATngziaem4xUX86FHN1vQe0QckV_RHgN/s1600-h/100_0392.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404431685384238498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kvblAnJnc-OhZLrx5-ZFDgCl5FAjCVvlB8s2YB3G4Agr5ZT2w4-b80p42lNj3iPuehQ2Vi-rl-1dsOiqrREFc84U5kSLDTX87XHkg4A-ATngziaem4xUX86FHN1vQe0QckV_RHgN/s200/100_0392.jpg" border="0" /></a> went to the White Oak Village area. This was an area where the mill workers stayed for sleep, food, and relaxation from work. Also, it was a village for families to stay while the mill workers worked. From the first picture, you can see that all the houses were not really ones that would stick out like the Lowenstein hose. They were just used for people and their necessities. There were no decorations or anything as I know of. Also, religion was really big for the people of that area. As you can see, there was a big church called Buffalo Presbyterian Church. It originated around the 1790s. Now, why is religion big here for the area? Well, the mill was a dangerous workplace and people were, once again, very determined to get to an azfterlife in heaven. So, the churches were there. Also, there is another bit of history here. Thre is a Masonic Lodge for the Free Masons who lived here. This showed that Free Masons were popular around this area and who knows what could have been here? As you can see, this area was a quiet area where people did not care about decoration and luxury. They were worried about life and making sure that everyone made it another night. Well, moving on to #4: Roads and their Craziness!! </div></div></div></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-17916265985108744142009-11-15T11:25:00.000-08:002009-11-15T12:13:33.117-08:00The Gate City Marathon #2: Open Spaces<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdq4Ofxkv3NKMVCUrhkX1gu9BMDsIuRKMNM3KMv0L7yL3OETzpI8eEVluqVB8iE3xa9hnJtA9rBjLsXUMPiE8Gnkfn5RixQzzx2IjaGQf1UsKW4fOJlFolNGENJJszz8fUN94pgjE/s1600-h/100_0421.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404420644264929778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdq4Ofxkv3NKMVCUrhkX1gu9BMDsIuRKMNM3KMv0L7yL3OETzpI8eEVluqVB8iE3xa9hnJtA9rBjLsXUMPiE8Gnkfn5RixQzzx2IjaGQf1UsKW4fOJlFolNGENJJszz8fUN94pgjE/s200/100_0421.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Welcome back!! Next, we are ging to continue our marathon with open spaces or one big open space: Battleground Park (Guilford Courthouse Park). This is the only really big space we came to on that fateful day. Anyways, this place was placed here to symbolize THE major turning point for the American Revolution, according to history and Greensboro. This place represents the unit of Gen. Nathaniel Greene and his battle with Gen. Cornwallis in that specific area. Greene lost the battle, but found out that Cornwallis lost a severe amount of troops and lots of ammunition. Then, he surrendered at Yorktown. Now, as we have seen before, towns like to make populated areas around historical landmarks. Our mystery to solve today is why the people of Greensboro did not make a towny area in this park.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404420649939346242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNsNeuYO1gCGYvNE-LzVJUgDalTSti1O_Pgv31vH0RqJY0givBsgk48zGKPsGMm17sQw9iMHLV_emgU_mrQ2MU4sMloonU6FE6vsGP5AXN4tuZpdAdeJAjnDuR0DQcsk26galrfhJ/s200/100_0424.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404420655667624786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGn131ueOS9x86yKeENNyCI_9g9mBHm_JmM0abI8mYrmDfp97aHbg6HXVP7jUGzY2haXSJOAefqsYcOwMbSL_M70d-Ye7gcVMja3uBuxRwOOA-MA8iIy7umyqy_beH8hvV1dGP3ns/s200/100_0419.jpg" border="0" />My first (and strongest) reason is that there are many graves among this area. There are two remarkable graves in this area. First, there are two people buried here who signed the Declaration of Independence and took residence in North Carolina. These two people represented Greensboro's part in freedom and democracy. Also, there is a monument that marks the graves of three American soldiers killed in the battle of Guilford Courthouse. Now, why would people build anything populated-related over graves? They will not. The people of Greensboro were a Protestant style group. They were a very superstitious group of people who believed in God as their Savior and ghosts and the damned as evil. Now, there's an old superstition where if people build over a grave of someone, they disturb the spirits of the dead buried there. Now, does that sound bad to you or not? Also, the people buried here had too much respect to just be built over so why do it?<br /><div> </div><div>Next, we have our second reason. This land has national appeal instead of just a state appeal to being a landmark. This photo below shows a monument of the soldiers who died.........from Maryland! If Maryland has claimed a monument here, they must have some sort of value of respect for this place. If we built over that, we are just trodding all over another state's respect. That's not too good.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404420662207470530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHV8XbZQM9jUs_Xoq1QBwKfs4DDmwkUDm7mJSnt9fUjP8gYIoo4gw63Xo_XEc3d6cd8b3cenE-SHVHsrL3p8ECXcSUT2vmoOM1wtPVS97VuAZIRZ_xPNI7bRFIkcZJwDnIb2Sswba/s200/100_0425.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404420665641755938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGw2yILS89I2vRmGGH5WqPVl9aJKk9MNXfQgnETC8ChDzaAgmGAsHjWwlS0vX_YFsCXtT18MLr-ETvVYjiNA4POGEKM-miDidTMQv4mRAqrzUPsSuajkmTBdkExEE4s8Srgf7FolC/s200/100_0428.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><br />Finally, we have a nameplate of one of the presidents of the Guilford Battle Ground Company. This group loved the history of this area and wanted to preserve it despite the economy gained from new buildings and shops. Look at the name on the plate. Yes, it is a Morehead. Joseph Morehead took over as president of the company once the first president, Schenck, died. He was around for the christening of the park as a park and he made sure of it. Now, if you remeber from the Blandwood mansion, the Moreheads were a powerful family. If a Morehead wanted something, they were pretty sure that it was going to happen. Therefore, the area was going to be a park. End of story on that. Well, moving on to #3: Residential Areas!!Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-90132911292665483282009-11-15T09:28:00.000-08:002009-11-15T11:25:21.203-08:00The Gate City Marathon #1: Retail (Our Main Spots)<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>Welcome back to another wonderful edition of the journeys of HSS 105 and our ongoing journey through Greensboro and deciphering its amazng history. We traveled all around Greensboro and stopped at many places. Therefore, you will see 4 different blogs about these areas and one blog to wrap up the journey, sadly. We will start with the main buildings we went to. There were four big areas, Old Friendly Center, Four Seasons Mall, Revolution Mill, and The New Shoppes at Friendly Center. Well, here we go!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj48obk-1euM4biaYpL-E0gEFgTbS5mPBwu0qfln8VuOIKFPF_C4V_MGq3lWVsFjC2GkKlDH0ENd02BD1vfmMSHWTOtb-hNhj_G-3z_o91_D0T7m02lIkVqGxNPUxUUQQnZkP_uIo/s1600-h/100_0319.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404385531802390306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj48obk-1euM4biaYpL-E0gEFgTbS5mPBwu0qfln8VuOIKFPF_C4V_MGq3lWVsFjC2GkKlDH0ENd02BD1vfmMSHWTOtb-hNhj_G-3z_o91_D0T7m02lIkVqGxNPUxUUQQnZkP_uIo/s200/100_0319.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404385543160138690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeArbhCvndx1KUwiWTjVM4Qu4zH7PTG4ECIVt-ofv0wu5QxHFPWPRWuPHb_tWAXH6opvw9xd1p6ZHkIz5slTFYQmJQE06TvDbay_bP4iVGW0t_u_1X9n4cA3vWDy6ajC0gCNAT2zi7/s200/100_0317.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div>We started at Friendly Center, the original part. The original part of Friendly Center is the red rectangle with strips down the side (on the map). It is a center for many people because it is in a central location where is is easily accessible from the road and for pedestrians. Also, it has a wide variety of stores for children, adults, and even our elder adults (Chuck E. Cheeses, Gap Kids, and even a Mexican Restaurant). Now, there are a few areas in this area where something does not make sense, or you could say it sticks out. Notice the next two pictures at the top? One building is made of stone decor. The other building is made of brick? That doesn't follow standards of consistency. Well, my theory is that the stone buildings were used earlier, circa 1950s, because that was a strong material that was cheaper at the time of the creation of Friendly Center. Then, circa 1970s and 1980s, people saw that Friendly Center needed to grow and the stone we saw on the other building was getting expensive. So, the workers switched to a new material, brick. It was sturdy, strong, and could possibly withhold through strong storms. So, this explains the two stripes of Old Friendly Center. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj542fmghPii5ltwKoWaC3j0kjIUqDYK73qOdJmvFLfUWmXrIzWP988IpTyhDVNrkY7EOFMAff60vFgu5Sat8Qin8Em_ItJuGWII0oBr06BPDeezCz4Yt6rpDflbudjZ4dsuV7B6Rt7/s1600-h/100_0327.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404385519889290338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj542fmghPii5ltwKoWaC3j0kjIUqDYK73qOdJmvFLfUWmXrIzWP988IpTyhDVNrkY7EOFMAff60vFgu5Sat8Qin8Em_ItJuGWII0oBr06BPDeezCz4Yt6rpDflbudjZ4dsuV7B6Rt7/s200/100_0327.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Next, there is the issue of parking. Parking was tough because the value was use everything you can to make something useful. Then, the issue came up with where to park when cars became very popular. So, you can see a value change from building space to space for parking. So basically, parking is wherever there is not a building. Finally, there is a new style that we do not see in other places. There is the pedestrian connector and many sidewalks. This shows that values of walking are also in effect because people needed exercise and it saved money with gas. All in all, this place is a strong center for a variety of things whether it be food, appliances, or even a place to exercise. Now, we move to a different style of center, Four Seasons Mall.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZg4c5tbahU0RIIrXz6wUUYGneJJ0kW-4LrvpDIrqXUn1a5zw9AN_JlnMuq0XWcblhnOSXCbm2oUTXB0B7ZF7owp1JT4fHi_jsfZewEYocTzXELqaFqAEoIRXzJGRbPatxTuihcYf/s1600-h/100_0330.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404398988875369698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZg4c5tbahU0RIIrXz6wUUYGneJJ0kW-4LrvpDIrqXUn1a5zw9AN_JlnMuq0XWcblhnOSXCbm2oUTXB0B7ZF7owp1JT4fHi_jsfZewEYocTzXELqaFqAEoIRXzJGRbPatxTuihcYf/s200/100_0330.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJX6cVm76MawhE-BIIgpHU_6Nmm_qdhUshZl5lVTBiK7mWpZpmVJ2_KpU7nKq4xGE39WkeC6Yyl_XX7r970pOrmxydG295x7hAL0bkeve9DGROj_ds0KY2PMg1NEbft6nDqm3WLxpN/s1600-h/100_0331.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404398996771997650" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJX6cVm76MawhE-BIIgpHU_6Nmm_qdhUshZl5lVTBiK7mWpZpmVJ2_KpU7nKq4xGE39WkeC6Yyl_XX7r970pOrmxydG295x7hAL0bkeve9DGROj_ds0KY2PMg1NEbft6nDqm3WLxpN/s200/100_0331.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_0cUwjNCz9tl-opKvUIvAD2F_FSCyBkCZhbDiUfuUPYByo27Yjp9oMfuxyV5yaiBrKD43DnbQD1BUkTzOompPZdcxfU62fddd0kGxZIx69V4DWmA3nz_MXpO7EiI3JFm0MSEskga/s1600-h/100_0334.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404399000790920418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_0cUwjNCz9tl-opKvUIvAD2F_FSCyBkCZhbDiUfuUPYByo27Yjp9oMfuxyV5yaiBrKD43DnbQD1BUkTzOompPZdcxfU62fddd0kGxZIx69V4DWmA3nz_MXpO7EiI3JFm0MSEskga/s200/100_0334.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Four Seasons Mall is a big center for many people in the Greensboro area. I wish I had more pictures but the security in the mall were not very "photogenic." Still, this is almost like Friendly Center. There are a variety of shops which are placed in one big area. Also, it has security making sure everything was in good condition (by the way, i was stopped by security twice for using a camera and standing with a group, so they are on their best work ethic). Along with these, there is a main center where everyone meets for an event or etc. Still, there are a lot of differences. Four Seasons is actually a big building so everything is inside. Also, it has more of a popularity because it is closer to big areas of residence and business, like the Koury Convention Center with a HOTEL right in it. To sum up Four Seasons, the value here is that it provides an indoor area for people to converse, buy products, and have a good time. Next, we'll go to Revolution Mill. Word of warning. There wasn't too much on this but I will give you what I have.</div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDOlxsiG-nX0axuNhORV8qBwif6H4SCXOKl4QWNw9bCDHZqZDPjgtri-dce0Hb2BahiZldzoyuyi-VEMXZ_hB28KghAXVRDr1zAib6eKRWad7nlvKGoi-3Uc-VedkgjYX00hs4Qpl/s1600-h/100_0380.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404409486726382626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDOlxsiG-nX0axuNhORV8qBwif6H4SCXOKl4QWNw9bCDHZqZDPjgtri-dce0Hb2BahiZldzoyuyi-VEMXZ_hB28KghAXVRDr1zAib6eKRWad7nlvKGoi-3Uc-VedkgjYX00hs4Qpl/s200/100_0380.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Next, we went to Revolution Cotton Mill in the White Oak neighborhood. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Revoltuion Mill helped symbolize the model of a mill town. It was made to symbolize the American Revolution, since we are on the craze of the use of Guildford Courthouse. The mill is not in use right now, but it was one of the strongest mills around at the time. How can we tell? There was a big railroad right beside it and from what we could see, it went all around Greensboro, back where Wafco Mill was at the time. It's amazing how it all comes back around. Finally, our last retail stop is the Shoppes of Friendly Center. This one is fun! </p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Eup1PqTTAwY0Ltf4eXpgFVD4cM3HRFYjBOlbW0Vs8xQDA2r5elixQFccHYTpPaV2FKi9LRf33SqJSFKXeH-NkgAjzCFX_51NNT__ACbLDuqqjeiunVFSz1iHp8KJ7u7xK2cDsGbS/s1600-h/100_0430.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404411850427788626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Eup1PqTTAwY0Ltf4eXpgFVD4cM3HRFYjBOlbW0Vs8xQDA2r5elixQFccHYTpPaV2FKi9LRf33SqJSFKXeH-NkgAjzCFX_51NNT__ACbLDuqqjeiunVFSz1iHp8KJ7u7xK2cDsGbS/s200/100_0430.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzTOEA6Ja6mlwyTPHYa_yNxQhUgywzOdA5M34UNpRztTsmWtRA49mIG-i4-0M29ZPKeAd_HrQZqB3D9j6Yj8CV6w3TKea55AqqChfQvdIQr5RZMRkeC1KrEk5Jjy8A12ZwkI6Mf-G/s1600-h/100_0438.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404411839050547442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzTOEA6Ja6mlwyTPHYa_yNxQhUgywzOdA5M34UNpRztTsmWtRA49mIG-i4-0M29ZPKeAd_HrQZqB3D9j6Yj8CV6w3TKea55AqqChfQvdIQr5RZMRkeC1KrEk5Jjy8A12ZwkI6Mf-G/s200/100_0438.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDepQNvR_wGBwqam7mhafqJhJVxFYQXEx31iSEafHNo_SK9mW-JmbeDHuwhN7tknFMb3eEanjpojNnjRTkvD1b53y97T0sk5eFq1AmRO5n4da9RQEvCCidw1TJIqcmSi3_CxErNID/s1600-h/100_0440.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404411836652590834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDepQNvR_wGBwqam7mhafqJhJVxFYQXEx31iSEafHNo_SK9mW-JmbeDHuwhN7tknFMb3eEanjpojNnjRTkvD1b53y97T0sk5eFq1AmRO5n4da9RQEvCCidw1TJIqcmSi3_CxErNID/s200/100_0440.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7S7IMNnWEo5agXuQqubXtlvbH5sgBdkubgW-BBWSxLVdvoMtqsv-Zvd-oSPqN9jjNT1M5rOlbcq4o5V4C62HhacSmaoxJH3h9RR9VJlsf3eYGEdUCG9tSn6ovDIHzAheKRMkT1J7/s1600-h/100_0432.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404411852246255426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7S7IMNnWEo5agXuQqubXtlvbH5sgBdkubgW-BBWSxLVdvoMtqsv-Zvd-oSPqN9jjNT1M5rOlbcq4o5V4C62HhacSmaoxJH3h9RR9VJlsf3eYGEdUCG9tSn6ovDIHzAheKRMkT1J7/s200/100_0432.jpg" border="0" /></a>Finally, we stopped at the Shoppes at Friendly Center. This is the newer part of Friendly Center with many different parts to it that makes this area look like the future. Now, there are a variety of stores here (Wine store, Jason's Deli, and even the Apple Store). Now, the demographic here is more for adults because you have breakable objects, not too many kids stores, and especially the wine store. Now, on this last picture, you can tell that there is a style of brick and stone. Weird. The workers combined the two designs of Older Friendly Center. They may have done this to show the continued history of Friendly Center and how it will become a great center for people who can not get to Four Seasons. Also, one last thing, there are many different art pieces here in this area like the wall of bamboo in the picture above. Well, one down. Four to go!! </p></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-90760171902554418862009-11-02T12:51:00.000-08:002009-11-02T13:30:25.407-08:00Exploring the Other Side of the TracksHere we are again!! This time, we are going to the other side of the tracks where there was a notable street: South Elm Street. South Elm Street had a strong past since it is a part of the downtown scene as well as the railroad scene. Well, this part of Elm St. was very active due to its location near the ever popular railway. There have been many stores, lawyer offices, and even insurance companies that have taken residence on this street.<br /><br />Now, we walked up and down both sides of the street to see what was there presently. I did not manage to get any pictures this time (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">grrr</span>....), but I will explain the best that I can. Each building did not look like a new building, but as if they were re-used. (seems familiar from a while back) Anyways, we looked at these today and from overtime back from 1925, 1950, 1975, and 2000. It was a very interesting process.<br /><br />Overall, I was not very surprised about a few of the results. 1925 had a lot of commercial businesses such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Furniture</span> stores and hardware stores. Still, it was very commercial due to one big fact. The railroad was right by this area! The train was a powerful mode of transportation and lots of people came through the area of Elm Street to get commodities, food, etc. Where people are is where the businesses will clutter. So, it is very logical to see. <br /><br />To add on, a lot of businesses died out because of the dominance of the railroad and expansion of properties. Also, the Great Depression just cut through the United States like a wildfire so therefore, businesses will get hurt and be closed due to money. Then, the 1950s came and people started worrying more about money and their right to take money for wrongdoings. So, what takes over this area? Lawyers and insurance companies, that's who! Where could accidents happen the most? Well, at a busy part of town, or the railroad itself. Money became a key part of society and that's how this era came around.<br /><br />Now, the railroad became over-prosperous and it needed to expand. Therefore, around the times of the 1970s and even today, places were taken out for parking spaces, more railway goods and necessities, and even a bus depot for people to get to the station and other places. So, the railroad took over the area and took away from the commercial areas. Now, more traditional areas popped up and took the places of the lawyers and insurance areas such as a Goodwill and other small businesses.<br /><br />To end with, there are some big patterns throughout this era of railway dominance. First, there is the Fordham Drug Co. It stood the time barrier from 1925 to today. How did this survive? Well, my opinion is that it is a historical landmark that became a historical landmark over time. Something must have gone on over time and made this place historic. What could have appened? Maybe it could have adapted over time to create this store that could adapt with the times. Who knows?<br />Also, many stores have taken the test of time and survived. There is the Salvation Army Hall, Southside Hardware Store, Coe Grocery, and many other places. Why? Once again, they contributed to the ongoing necessities of the people coming off the railroad. There were palces to get clothes, tools to build, and even food to eat. They had what people needed, so they survived the test of time.<br />Well, that's it, but leave some feedback if you desire and I hope that you continue to read The Amazing Journey of HSS 105!!Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-80051030810150955942009-10-23T12:47:00.000-07:002009-10-23T14:06:20.839-07:00Downtown Greensboro: The Arts District<div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Welcome to another exciting edition of my blog journeys! Today, we continue our journey into downtown, but this time, we focus on one special district, the Artistic District. This is the area where th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_SMc9aO2z-aVd9u0bT8_ZMNFFTtCn7bPtF7oInxrr8Ll9QsH1DltjWCwdHDqlbRNlCVwwrW8OF_KbzKSyksnV6jDnguPn2ClbLnoQ93ILciv8qwg6mEMp2ZJhBPzwRS7hwr4N9L1/s1600-h/100_0255.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395887847386513346" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_SMc9aO2z-aVd9u0bT8_ZMNFFTtCn7bPtF7oInxrr8Ll9QsH1DltjWCwdHDqlbRNlCVwwrW8OF_KbzKSyksnV6jDnguPn2ClbLnoQ93ILciv8qwg6mEMp2ZJhBPzwRS7hwr4N9L1/s200/100_0255.jpg" border="0" /></a>e arts hold a m<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6ceNKe1TfNO-rjYGj-oArgtIA2_IkBAK5ra0d8AmkBcz6PKorDoHD7R8lrqOEloSjoUi1H4_frYwfAMH9_3FF_8qNXFBD-0mZJNipiqCtTDVlOKtnBF7-R0GzgGKU3UJ5c953ulI/s1600-h/100_0256.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395887843079724610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6ceNKe1TfNO-rjYGj-oArgtIA2_IkBAK5ra0d8AmkBcz6PKorDoHD7R8lrqOEloSjoUi1H4_frYwfAMH9_3FF_8qNXFBD-0mZJNipiqCtTDVlOKtnBF7-R0GzgGKU3UJ5c953ulI/s200/100_0256.jpg" border="0" /></a>ain portion of the area. We will begin in the Central Park. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /> </div><div>Center City Park is a more recent addition to the city of Greensboro. It is a tribute to the arts through the artistic pieces placed throughout the area. We have, on the right picture, a vase of sorts and a building with bronze plaques of donators (and the restrooms...haha). Now, there's a mystery here. The area where the park is had many buildings there. Why did they need to have this empty space for arts? Well, I believe that the area of downtown was developing so quickly that there was no space around for miles. Kids in the area worried more about work and left behind the aspects of nature and art. The people saw this and thought about saving a spot for those aspects. So, I see this park as a way to restore and uphold the aspects of art and nature.</div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395891600073156770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqXi2EGr3bKB5-Og7hzRunZSIaAPdAceAmO_kAnTgN4sXNQvVlEc61VQPR0mMV5i6jQC3dwsm13Ps-3A9TM8meH9rPSr36nYHMPFWk6z_bcT70E0kX5du78KvN8Ge1asFuOCgvFwL/s200/100_0274.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395891605539814002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FVxtfWFvvWhDlGFbFaeu6Rdml4KLDu6gghyphenhyphen5nXUTeq-3JgdUzjiO85QfiRoJyZyUNot0mG7Yen7T4aWPYhDcvo8PKFl8IVD8thp31nPSb4u1h-pVG-Wj-2clk0_eK39mX92EyhQB/s200/100_0275.jpg" border="0" />Another area we went to is the Cultural Center. The Cultural Center is actually a cross from the New Library back to the Central Park. Along the way, there are areas where there are offices for the performing arts groups and meeting places. Also, as you can see, there are artistic pieces placed all over the area. Now, this building speaks out to the issues of the lack of art in downtown. The issue is that this is one of the only areas where the arts are openly displayed. The access of the arts are slightly limited because of the areas of businesses around. So, there's no space for artistic designs out in the open. Instead, there's only the "avenue" and the alleyways from last time. So, the Cultural Center is a key stand out to the arts and the lack of space for it.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEsaVFZthuMEDDnKaN_nlkpvN7YRnEDDaG9RUoe583DSOB_ME1C6E6NK8uYUO89MtfwkOQ8vUf3G4lkVzcgsmfkYYqNpNSVlntVBVXERGD_apGNEeJZNGIu55IhMxdz5lRQTAgYih/s1600-h/100_0268.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395895553949431922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEsaVFZthuMEDDnKaN_nlkpvN7YRnEDDaG9RUoe583DSOB_ME1C6E6NK8uYUO89MtfwkOQ8vUf3G4lkVzcgsmfkYYqNpNSVlntVBVXERGD_apGNEeJZNGIu55IhMxdz5lRQTAgYih/s200/100_0268.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Next was the Central Library. This library is actually a newer library built by the Historic Museum. The Library is one of the big areas here in downtown. The biggest symbol here is the dome in this picture. This dome symbolizes, what I believe, is open opportunities. The sky is the limit for education and the arts. The hole in the middle, I believe, represents that education and the arts will always poke through the stone of the norm and technical style. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHgCqIrFX-2Hb68x1W8j0IqoaS0OX1KPdxs9KE3HHfFvFSmIla9PLraQbizY_hwr13Qa0PuVdGE6QIWSln_zF9AfnXtEgmPN0_e784yeCUeyqwjEggSQZ6uWJjutWwCnwkd_lWw0B/s1600-h/100_0260.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395898628771600914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHgCqIrFX-2Hb68x1W8j0IqoaS0OX1KPdxs9KE3HHfFvFSmIla9PLraQbizY_hwr13Qa0PuVdGE6QIWSln_zF9AfnXtEgmPN0_e784yeCUeyqwjEggSQZ6uWJjutWwCnwkd_lWw0B/s320/100_0260.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5GmnFzf3w-z0e5zKOpd0H8WKTLWy1QIHtHzFsU4MAzJ4WhWdU1NoTVFJgwtXRKPgp_g2onJ9HRXMlKNhkrzcGr0fIrbye56NJwX_QLPtwz7nlGOob2KtMYPMsPdg00CjEgQKAEGV/s1600-h/100_0261.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395898623927786802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5GmnFzf3w-z0e5zKOpd0H8WKTLWy1QIHtHzFsU4MAzJ4WhWdU1NoTVFJgwtXRKPgp_g2onJ9HRXMlKNhkrzcGr0fIrbye56NJwX_QLPtwz7nlGOob2KtMYPMsPdg00CjEgQKAEGV/s320/100_0261.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div>The Historical Museum is a place where the history of Greensboro is shown. It started as a Presbyterian Church, then became a auditorium, a hospital (right picture), and finally a museum. Now, why did they re-use the church to make a museum? My idea is that why build a new building for a museum when you can put history in history? Also, space is another key to the equation. Still, the history is what the area was trying to recover from the trouble of multiplying businesses. History is another of the arts that was fading away and the people wanted to keep despite the growing presence of business.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBWpFyNOhr7aG99SLo9P_RhAItJM3I2Pn8Hna3cxB0OZIfTv2b_WJyQEUvqyYEB2JHfZ4lEsGfwQAb1AxBwMQWKaH0HlOLt6xVHuOF-XH7RRTAJ8pxrG1OU29aIlwtkNZb4JeK_eh/s1600-h/100_0279.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395901045885983538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBWpFyNOhr7aG99SLo9P_RhAItJM3I2Pn8Hna3cxB0OZIfTv2b_WJyQEUvqyYEB2JHfZ4lEsGfwQAb1AxBwMQWKaH0HlOLt6xVHuOF-XH7RRTAJ8pxrG1OU29aIlwtkNZb4JeK_eh/s320/100_0279.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8IfG4YLP_RwSqeyFQ6kZ6ECQtOm7OmMX9zqGBFPeuioIvrfKJn8xqBPvf3tXlcB-WaINdpHNfsTZ4GqQdd9KsqaJdNBbOgJ6GIFgWdBzwTD0oSkS54VRO8aaFVOnrjxMZFqy21as/s1600-h/100_0278.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395901047940516130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8IfG4YLP_RwSqeyFQ6kZ6ECQtOm7OmMX9zqGBFPeuioIvrfKJn8xqBPvf3tXlcB-WaINdpHNfsTZ4GqQdd9KsqaJdNBbOgJ6GIFgWdBzwTD0oSkS54VRO8aaFVOnrjxMZFqy21as/s320/100_0278.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Finally, we stop by the Old Public Library. This area was the old library, but was closed because of a new school for Elon University, the School of Law. As you can see, there is a atmosphere of quietness and tranquility. The other building has more of an artistic style while this area has more of a bankish style where the normal is there. This area does fit more of the law style and courtrooms. Now, this area seems more of a conference area than a library. The spacing of the rooms are not very huge and it's more of a place of work. The newer library is wide-open and the arts reassure the use of books and imagination. It's a great spot for reading and artistic ability.</div><div> </div><div>In the end, I believe each of the buildings meet the streets in a crazy way each time. The museum has a fence, the Cultural Center has a mini-park with art, and the Library actually meets the street but doesn't blend in with every building. Now, there are little companies around the areas like car dealerships and factories. I believe that these areas symbolize the times where businesses were dominant in the area, but the arts have taken over and businesses have to adapt to this. </div><div> </div><div>Thanks once again for reading! Leave as much feedback as you can! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-61309831670196718812009-10-21T13:27:00.000-07:002009-10-21T14:15:52.549-07:00A New Era: Downtown Era<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp_1GE6LBbSfbNY-CmK9kgZ_tnC4cRA15qk2Er-LSRuU_OfddPUT5sgL2KHLmiPvux6-RCOEHXDEC79AGAz-I53vttyLYLUhuHEKFZxKEj8bBS69dUeNiSTR3jj-inQxKxQfUi0ax/s1600-h/100_0213.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395153274263229362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMp_1GE6LBbSfbNY-CmK9kgZ_tnC4cRA15qk2Er-LSRuU_OfddPUT5sgL2KHLmiPvux6-RCOEHXDEC79AGAz-I53vttyLYLUhuHEKFZxKEj8bBS69dUeNiSTR3jj-inQxKxQfUi0ax/s320/100_0213.jpg" border="0" /></a> Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Amazing Journeys of HSS 105! Today, we leave the College Hill and College Park area and we go to our new area: Downtown!! This is considered the center of Greensboro itself because this was the road to where the market was. Hence the name of the street that bisects it: Market St. Downtown Greensboro has some great history behind it. Still, what fun would the blog be without Clay's wonderful vocabulary to define the city and its elements? Also, another thing we will look at how the vocabulary changes from an older time to a more modern time. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">First, let's begin with our obvious beat. The obvious beat of Downtown is right near the center of downtown. It is the intersection of Elm St. and W. Market St. Many people cross through here because it leads to many different areas like UNCG and A&T State University. It also is a merge point for the 4 districts of downtown, which we will get to later. Therefore, this is the beat of downtown. Now, the beat desn't really change. The definition still is the same, really, but a change I would say is the fact that not only is it a crossing point, it becomes the point where two or more districts meet and form a mutual point.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZrRURgOEPI8LcXfRdbywhNavOKRDxaCnj3jtf5lq1Ey1qmPnj6EGu2EpybhpYqUm9bn25W2SJheqU1fKAqalDrJVDh7vS3F-46L0K4CTLUb5reFRk8OcsGLn9zmQWZBW_V49oGfk/s1600-h/100_0246.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395153280372812098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZrRURgOEPI8LcXfRdbywhNavOKRDxaCnj3jtf5lq1Ey1qmPnj6EGu2EpybhpYqUm9bn25W2SJheqU1fKAqalDrJVDh7vS3F-46L0K4CTLUb5reFRk8OcsGLn9zmQWZBW_V49oGfk/s320/100_0246.jpg" border="0" /></a>Next, we have our stack. Our stack is the County Jail. This jail has no more use for the community except to keep the inmates in and away from society. Also, it is a huge stack that might grow taller if the inflow of inmates continues to grow. Side note! Why would the people of Greensboro put a jail in what was once a growing part of Greensboro? Isn't that a safety hazard if an inmate escapes? Well, I believe that this jail was built around the time where people began to live over around Friendly Ave. instead of downtown, so people were not as affected. Also, it could serve as a reminder to people in the business side of downtown that crime will not be tolerated and this is where you will go if you do not follow the law. It becomes a menacing tool to control downtown. Now, a stack has changed from its definition of useless junk. I believe it changes to an area where it will be useful but there's no area to expand except up. Thus, a stack is usually very tall.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlhMLJoY1AGH-6jJ3hUzKAvRIbRkAKZPNmFNNfl3hKDd1k_RPjC3mmZsqJZKwsvtbXJK-wRawiUSlKFOGjkL6oVbF2JuH5jnFclBFVJbAFdq8BdAO5XSxC0j7FEjXC-_cEZjpRMCQ/s1600-h/100_0225.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395157853866344498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlhMLJoY1AGH-6jJ3hUzKAvRIbRkAKZPNmFNNfl3hKDd1k_RPjC3mmZsqJZKwsvtbXJK-wRawiUSlKFOGjkL6oVbF2JuH5jnFclBFVJbAFdq8BdAO5XSxC0j7FEjXC-_cEZjpRMCQ/s320/100_0225.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395157513228885570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzalIe6LvUrB_P_Ron3bT-xemxk2jYvqkp9XSEZ0K0y6AW1aP81IMQ0Nlp8DZS48FJ4_e15CyPNvVv96OmG7OFwit3j4SI77uryLMy4Jmak_6Hrbkr-at9LIutIJjwixZoyUknUsf/s320/100_0230.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><br /><p>Next, we have our sink. Now, the sinks change into a treasure that is hidden behind the drabs of the city life. My sink is actually multiple parts of the area. It is the art hidden in the alleys of the downtown area. These are hidden treasures placed by the city to revive the artistic values of downtown. They are hidden in areas where they could fins it, like alleys or in a traffic circle. Something like that.</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395160060759471266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCUPAY7wzftqf07Y5GLwZKkGFfAj6l4UCzcThspY_9kkDJ8LCPTZBHZ9e2oRGS_CGX0bC1rZkf437MdQcqTxNHSYwYp4v8BXpOnmfmZ26weR-7QYzo1fmnP2nSYfw0bUhYlTbciB7/s200/100_0224.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>Next, we have our strip. The strip represents the most developed area in an area now. Not exactly a developed area, but the most developed area. My strip is Elm St. Sadly, I did not get the street sign, but I got the developments along Elm St. What you see here is a few general stores and a theater of sorts. You only see a few of them, but there's actually tenfold. There's also a lot of historic aspects to this street. Woolworth's (the bottom picture) was actually where the first Civil Rights Sit-in took place. It was one of the birthplaces of the Civil rights movement. Amazing history on a strip of Downtown!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395160059310664626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TKVZMyFdatwWpzUH6GXFoNO1ChqKQKtvtAzalC_sLpLUmOLCT911P5qea7B6dfSaJfiVw3EYr3KYR60TocrA_8-OD6g3lgFa-i-J1Y2OywCMvmVVYNWinDXt1SsJUaHNpSsrM6JE/s200/100_0220.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395160068145492578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXVrMwImiD4BOz670QhGPzgRV4vMOD_eBCux8rcLInZ4bNr1w0o6zvg9mhhkopxVX2z4LZfFUcGR7R7pzycAusxNygA4G8xE0Q1LpZ73ZAkdDBtTuF7LRuPnrMHRq-H7xCIFRkXkN/s200/100_0228.jpg" border="0" /></p></div></div><br /><p>The districts are numerous in this area. In downtown, we have 4 big districts that resonate from one big merge point. It all begins at our beat, the intersection at the top. On West Market St. which lead to UNCG is the government district. This area consists of Guilford County Courthouse, the city hall, and numerous other government facilities. </p><p>On West Market St. going towards A&T University is the more residential and parking district. This area consists of more of the apartments and parking lots. This would be a more popular area for the downtown area. One special area is the big parking lots that decorate the area. </p><p>Next, we have to the left of Elm St., our arts and humanities district. This is where the artisitic areas are and even the human rights areas are. It represents our artistic interests and our city's values in art. Presently, this has begun to spread into the other districts, so tis district could get bigger.</p><p>Finally, there is the right side of Elm St. This district is called the business-oriented district. We have our strip here. Also, we have our banks, general stores, and even some bakeries too. Through here, you will rarely see an apartment complex or anything like that. This is what I would also call a "money" district. </p><p>Finally, we have our fronts. Our fronts are actually two streets that create the boundaries for downtown. First, there is Davie St. Davie St. marks the street that cuts the downtown from the area with A&T University. It serves as a boundary for this area because on one side, you see a lot of businesses and apartment areas. On the other side, you see clearing that soon lead to the university. Interesting, huh? Then, there is Cedar St. Cedar St. spits downtown from Greensboro College. Also, it marks the barrier for the College Hill neighborhood which doesn't look a thing like downtown.</p><p>Well, that's it! I hoped you enjoyed my ideas and give me as much feedback as possible. Thanks for listening!! </p>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-44584227345228325412009-10-09T11:46:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:41:39.098-07:00The Progressive Mansion of Greensboro<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, here I am again!! This time, we went to a new part of Greensboro, out past McGee St. and onto Blandwood Estate. Blandwood Estate is a place that stands out today and in the past. It was the home of former Governor of North Carolina, John Motley Morehead, and his family. It was a progressive style of house that changed over time, but why did it change so much? Also, a little note to remember is that this mansion was built by James Bland in the 1770s. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Now, why did this place change so much? Well, from its time of being built to its final change, it was meant to impress the masses of guests that came in the building. It stood out so much that even people were scared to go in, but most people still did. Still, Gov. Morehead was a porgressive governor. He saw that his house had to represent what he stood for. Therefore, his house had to change to fit the progressive style. Now, to begin the tour. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390678442845376338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WJoeeVO0Isa4NvchqvuJXoZLHPUbaCwz4Xx4DAmFUCIVOroDj9RhQBeAyourhfamCM6IU0Ne-dzvOFEdhCYbnbDfIdqrIdr-dU_6zuwzWwWcykqWUg5N2Ao4Ggg6Szw7oxRKiF6f/s320/100_0185.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Now, this was the ceiling of the first room people saw when they entered the Mansion. Right off the bat, you can see that this is a different ceiling from what you see in a normal house back in the 1800s. It's too nice for any other ceiling. Plus, when you came in, your breath was taken away from the beauty of the room. Once you came in, you would go to one of two parlors if you were a guest. One's the King's Parlor and the othe ris the Queen's Parlor. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruqJ1rqfswiRUK_YbQDXAa6SW1VSWeQ5k3Vi4ejKIXUEvskp-oO00qkamT75Q-yjq_U9gd5P2pKCXo5xVUYIeSSpJ1QON3-NcondtfYDUWV9RGAtbLcDh0F1NIM70yFX6xAjcqnKX/s1600-h/100_0186.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390679927125773218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruqJ1rqfswiRUK_YbQDXAa6SW1VSWeQ5k3Vi4ejKIXUEvskp-oO00qkamT75Q-yjq_U9gd5P2pKCXo5xVUYIeSSpJ1QON3-NcondtfYDUWV9RGAtbLcDh0F1NIM70yFX6xAjcqnKX/s320/100_0186.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZPm-9y8PVyfmckXGuY-UlDfR4DcmH93e7H2a0LB5hP2iXBxnlFezunWF0_w09eRDz1XCR7PJ_Y9eEdqEdxWZQm7-JmNlKOsf3fwzWVu7DkE7D3DJQJhNpv_ZqQuWCqQah-Tmq_CT/s1600-h/100_0191.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390680218792574498" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZPm-9y8PVyfmckXGuY-UlDfR4DcmH93e7H2a0LB5hP2iXBxnlFezunWF0_w09eRDz1XCR7PJ_Y9eEdqEdxWZQm7-JmNlKOsf3fwzWVu7DkE7D3DJQJhNpv_ZqQuWCqQah-Tmq_CT/s320/100_0191.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p>Now, the King's Parlor is the one on the left. This area was a parlor for quiet entertainment and good conversation among the Governor and the guests. The furniture is set comfort and there are so many interesting things in this room. The big thing is that there were mirrors on the back of the doors. For what reason, you ask? Well, it was used to reflect light from the big window directly across from it and light up the room. The rooms were still old-age rooms, which meant that they were dark. This could mean that Governor Morehead had guests over even into the still of the night. </p><br /><br /><br /><p>On the right, we have the chandelier from the Queen's Parlor. Now, if you can see, there is a crown on the chandelier. It's a little crown of leaves. CONTEXT CLUE!! If there is a crown on the Queen's Parlor's Chandelier, then the King's must have one as well. Indeed. The crown on the King's Chandelier is bigger and more royal-looking. Now, the Queen's Parlor was the entertainment room. There was music (mostly) and more furniture for talking. Now, each of these rooms had the strong decorations and, especially, the ceiling decoration we saw earlier. Why are these rooms so nice? Well, my belief is these rooms were the main areas for guests to be in and the other rooms, like the bedrooms and upstairs rooms, were not.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKxuY7stuzMC0H2wdeF5R1qthoLOWjrMgHmrr1LbmUp991CrJyGw44T69apTWsc4OhtZS37ddA_bRSSNXxC7HClaZyzmPdyKD_Ogl4cwSo3OJT9Je32XJxlBCWrfMnPlmI-EpOpIr/s1600-h/100_0206.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390684324644358114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKxuY7stuzMC0H2wdeF5R1qthoLOWjrMgHmrr1LbmUp991CrJyGw44T69apTWsc4OhtZS37ddA_bRSSNXxC7HClaZyzmPdyKD_Ogl4cwSo3OJT9Je32XJxlBCWrfMnPlmI-EpOpIr/s320/100_0206.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfU7bbZtrnTO2WAjmgcrJrq7hVZ4shMBV3YYQh-Gt1zBIB5B4YjsQlsL6jvwAEmt79BqcZWh_qrKZ1ZwiVnDT8g6NpX0_fRyjaFCWCJxdPJuGmlNZUTdNxKgkDZ-3lJPYJi55YM-U/s1600-h/100_0207.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390684842777256866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfU7bbZtrnTO2WAjmgcrJrq7hVZ4shMBV3YYQh-Gt1zBIB5B4YjsQlsL6jvwAEmt79BqcZWh_qrKZ1ZwiVnDT8g6NpX0_fRyjaFCWCJxdPJuGmlNZUTdNxKgkDZ-3lJPYJi55YM-U/s320/100_0207.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Now, I'm going to use the kids' room to represent all of the rooms of the Blandwood Mansion. First, these pictures were just a little indication to know that this was the kids' room. There's c cage over the fireplace in the room and there's games for the kids to pla<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzrYZBuCea9d18Iw3ktVXpUqujbyXS3a5-jfvamMlJlsXFHc5nhmRV_Uznjtvw_X2cGTCrEhQnq-WSCHcZCVomXZbnrTjrHEsQQsoSev1KGuXaT4WZ0nQA5lW7PHyCr-DBldGsj8f/s1600-h/100_0205.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390685447478809762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzrYZBuCea9d18Iw3ktVXpUqujbyXS3a5-jfvamMlJlsXFHc5nhmRV_Uznjtvw_X2cGTCrEhQnq-WSCHcZCVomXZbnrTjrHEsQQsoSev1KGuXaT4WZ0nQA5lW7PHyCr-DBldGsj8f/s320/100_0205.jpg" border="0" /></a>y. Interesting, huh?</p><p>Now, this represents the rooms. Each had the style kind of like this. There's nothing special about it or anything that sticks out. It's a nice rom that is relaxing. This could represent the idea that the people of the house did not expect anyone back here , but kept them in the guest rooms at the front. </p><p>Now, the final part of the blog is the big question. Why did they change the house so many times? Well, I believe that the house represents what the state of North Carolina was changing into. It was becoming a progressive state. NC was changing and Morehead knew this. He had to represent what NC was becoming. So, he changed his whole lifestyle to fit change. Plus, he had to impress due to the fact that he had so many guests. So, he changed the house a lot to fit the changing style of North Carolina. Now, you see that this is a great Estate that is esteemed by all of North Carolina.</p></div></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-12863422385371599532009-10-06T05:01:00.000-07:002009-10-06T06:04:33.950-07:00College Park vs. College Hill: What's the Difference?<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, another day and another blog comes around. This time, we will be looking at the neighborhood College Park and how it compares to College Hill. To begin, we need to know more about College Park to make our comparison more credible. College Park is a neighborhood that is right outside UNCG. It starts at Spring Garden St. and goes around S. Elam St., and of course, Walker Ave. So, here we go!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389460191232947698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMRhMghfgN040dDlHrBDp3oRBennC7NUqIPzZPYdYUgTdP7IFGzeA3imOcRgdshv6NWEO3FXWfuhimJxFCppGtwYZA1P7D2z57Y9MqrL986Ku-jzd1YCTq0yAj8LokKYj3Dg9e-wp/s320/100_0173.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /></div><div>Let's start with Spring Garden St. Spring Garden is the big street for this area because of its location to the university and its developments. As you walk right across campus, it seems to look nice (around Jack's and Walgreens), but as you move further out, the appearance goes downsome (around the apartments). Spring Garden St. is a big street due to the fact that Spring Garden developed very quickly after its construction. You can see that near the university, the area looks quite taken care of (Walgreens, restaurants). We believe that this part of Spring Garden was developed more recently and it is more taken care of due to the fact that it is near a big landmark, UNCG. As you go down the street, you see more of the residential part of Spring Garden St. There are more apartments down this way and some residential areas. This could show that these apartments are used by college students. More likely, these students want a safer environment near the university. As for the residential areas, the areas here are weird though because as you can see from the picture below this one, the buildings do not face the street. It faces the other houses on the street. This could have been a style of the times when Spring Garden was made. They could be infills for lots that had been down this area. All we know is that they are not like College Hill, where the houses face the streets.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389460195301939186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFcYvcD7stOqugr6Lvd7Swxw1YAuu-PNR3UEme5hIWYg75cVzqKrE6RSitjkIYlNXPlCZt2q6-aUejp2fD8d3bv9Ob63__7LSuCkl_VV_zPb9nse0eKj-Bc-mJqhWuQj7w880wHBB/s320/100_0174.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389460206401977522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqngf0rw4fL9RZyYHrNeWy4do7nXJlwW12GENY-qEXwI731WZFa3v3EbliEr7H4XWh4-7SlquX-2hbjLtne7Zb0KQ5C6TMVAUMThehz1FqKD3qN-zcTRUZ8pIqdp00_zTa3A3UzvJ/s320/100_0175.jpg" border="0" /> Next, we will talk about the residential areas of College Park like S. Elam St., Mayflower St., and even parts of Walker Ave. The College Park neighborhood obviously is a residential area. The homes in do not vary tremendously, although a few styles are seen as you walk the streets. Larger apartment complexes were found along with the average size we have been seeing in recent weeks. On the side streets in the core of the neighborhood we found craftsman style houses, and some more boring looking ones. I would guess they were built in the 1960's because of the boxy feel they have. The houses along Spring Garden St. were situated very close to the road, where the houses farther in the neighborhood had bigger yards in some instances. We noticed more retaining walls in front of houses. We did not ever come to a conclusion to what that signifies exactly, but more houses were above the road. Maybe a value of housing is what is to be learned from the walls. Even though the land was not perfectly convenient for building, the need exceeded that inconvenience. We also noticed a creek that went under the road and did not come out on the other side, I would consider this another sign of the importance of housing for the same reason as the retention walls. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YaxUxW_Gr14ptQCDIvRuLlueaLfQh2qPdADUC5wfpRtg4KjNojNUR-fsL4nDIkhxFasNFrrOX8UQh9OAeFGT3eX-BaXIS3IR8Q7E9NFW6Bq2WBa120Pt9v60pscRd3gUuxLVJAgu/s1600-h/100_0178.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389464347103708994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YaxUxW_Gr14ptQCDIvRuLlueaLfQh2qPdADUC5wfpRtg4KjNojNUR-fsL4nDIkhxFasNFrrOX8UQh9OAeFGT3eX-BaXIS3IR8Q7E9NFW6Bq2WBa120Pt9v60pscRd3gUuxLVJAgu/s320/100_0178.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK39yDm7KzbLK5Y8fOpZfEJxhinbo_MxpcEvrejTO8yHTwu_6hoPxprydo0t_ih3HcDQ2bT0XTSUP2iY-fIsTVEZ_OMuV3v6aL8bVV5iRp2klDlYwKJQOdxmrFmphDRoV98Gz1NrmV/s1600-h/100_0177.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389464342037727698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK39yDm7KzbLK5Y8fOpZfEJxhinbo_MxpcEvrejTO8yHTwu_6hoPxprydo0t_ih3HcDQ2bT0XTSUP2iY-fIsTVEZ_OMuV3v6aL8bVV5iRp2klDlYwKJQOdxmrFmphDRoV98Gz1NrmV/s320/100_0177.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElOQ5T90T4BWPxIHVphGHhlNRei4Hmw5UZoNqYRciLRIdE0F3xIuevJePNft08G27hNLoxwm_5MTKpfNY097MfXV_Mlm0MCoE9l0suAi4JAfAdq8FvPG7OB6SqYBJ42u1Y37-6bEW/s1600-h/100_0180.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389464355384427762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElOQ5T90T4BWPxIHVphGHhlNRei4Hmw5UZoNqYRciLRIdE0F3xIuevJePNft08G27hNLoxwm_5MTKpfNY097MfXV_Mlm0MCoE9l0suAi4JAfAdq8FvPG7OB6SqYBJ42u1Y37-6bEW/s320/100_0180.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUWWV_gb2R3PLtINIJqoJfp-EbOlpmyaMYbQWcAaquKOQdolx8M2yYGN4J8smM6gIdI8TTwPtI7-5L9Ag_LWLH_6mIYgRny-hpRBM2aRcZuInSwRpVco6e_98oKuH3nA6MV-GO-a2/s1600-h/100_0183.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389464929032441010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUWWV_gb2R3PLtINIJqoJfp-EbOlpmyaMYbQWcAaquKOQdolx8M2yYGN4J8smM6gIdI8TTwPtI7-5L9Ag_LWLH_6mIYgRny-hpRBM2aRcZuInSwRpVco6e_98oKuH3nA6MV-GO-a2/s320/100_0183.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p>Along with this we noticed that each residential house was pretty big and full of space. They looked more like permanent homes. We believe that these houses on S. Elam St. and the the other small roads are family homes, not the student homes we saw on College Hill. Therefore, we could tell that these buildings were around to add more space for the families of Greensboro at the time. Besides, it was right beside a strong part of campus. It was beside Walker Ave., the first strong street, the Spring Graden St. Before we move on to the next part, just a quick observation we found. We saw that the sidewalks in the back roads were lined with brick as we went on. It was tough to decide what these bricks were for. Were the for looks? Probably not, due to the fact that there's a use for mostly everything in Greensboro. What about a drainage system? It's tough to decide because we found no particular use for the brick beside the siewalks.</p><br /><br /><p>Finally, we came to our cut<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL_wvtucoutQZFi2UbLHz_b_PTjEsaAR8ALyJhan74qiBlTo0Y4ohNUCOJLLm63se_bkPB6h-rMemLpweo2oE7aZtDwG5NHVlzzFrm2aw3RGaIFyD6clebnqgchia3FlkxBRFNWzT/s1600-h/100_0182.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389467132372165298" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL_wvtucoutQZFi2UbLHz_b_PTjEsaAR8ALyJhan74qiBlTo0Y4ohNUCOJLLm63se_bkPB6h-rMemLpweo2oE7aZtDwG5NHVlzzFrm2aw3RGaIFyD6clebnqgchia3FlkxBRFNWzT/s320/100_0182.jpg" border="0" /></a>-up street, Walker Ave. Walker Ave. is <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GgSIgYw6tuQfFvbGrpYJ2gi9i7fFuVy5WgHbjtUuW2qUCB6p7GbyYtfvPqO4b6U1ibKdX1nLsX1jByNqyUaUD0mkwjVz3TA2WZjfq4rnpq6hyphenhyphenGC6a7oXNr2YLkP_y09ztr0ftLWq/s1600-h/100_0181.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389467130482311266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GgSIgYw6tuQfFvbGrpYJ2gi9i7fFuVy5WgHbjtUuW2qUCB6p7GbyYtfvPqO4b6U1ibKdX1nLsX1jByNqyUaUD0mkwjVz3TA2WZjfq4rnpq6hyphenhyphenGC6a7oXNr2YLkP_y09ztr0ftLWq/s320/100_0181.jpg" border="0" /></a>a street that is used mostly for residential purposes now. We have seen many houses along the way and these are very nice houses as well. We see the bungalow type mostly from this street, so we can see that these houses were filled in for something else. Now, Walker Ave. looks like it used to be a dominant street for this area and the proof is there. Back at the part of Walker Ave. we came on, we saw many developments and old time buildings. For instance, we saw an old bar called The Blind Tiger. This bar was very special due to the fact that we looked at the sign and saw that it had been around since the 1920s. Maybe earlier than that. Also, we saw other developments like Fishbones, Walker Bar, and The Property Source. Also, we saw a ton of infills, but we also saw another piece of evidence. Lots. Lots were all around Walker Ave. whether they were used or not. Something must have been there before and had been taken down for the sake of the infill of houses. Now, we move on and see that two churches had been placed along Walker Ave. These churches looked pretty well kept so the may have been placed in for the houses so no one would have to walk to the churches around College Hill. </p><p>Now, the fun part. College Hill turned out to be mostly a residential district for college students and some bachelors and bachelorettes with a job. It had its own strip right beside Tate St. and it was near two of the colleges in Greensboro. It was not developed as well. and you could tell that these buildings were older and more useful towards livng purposes. The only development we saw was around Mendenhall St. and Tate St. There were infills, but not as many as College Park.</p><p>College Park, on the other hand, is a more developed area of Greensboro. It has more businesses and restaurants than College Hill. The residential part of the area is more for families than for students, though there were a few areas with student housing. College Park is based around two strong streets, Spring Garden St. and Walker Ave. compared to College Hill. There is more of a contemporary style with this area and it doesn't follow the old style of College Hill. Therer are more bungalows compared to the Queen Anne style houses. There are definitely more infills in this area due to the developments. All in all, this area was developed quickly compared to the historic style of College Hill. So, you can see that College Park is very different from the oder and more historic College Hill. </p></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-89270935028872008992009-09-30T12:36:00.000-07:002009-09-30T13:20:24.681-07:00The World Has Come To An End....... They're Allowing Me To Choose What A Old Building Becomes.<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, all I can say is that I can't believe that they have given me an opportunity that they might soon regret giving me. Just kidding. Today, I become a city planner and I will reuse some of Greensboro's history to make some new buildings that will benefit the city. Also, you will be my voters, my wonderful followers. If you want (and I love having your opinions), give me a yes or a no for each building you believe is possible and reasonable or not. I'll tally the votes and post them on my next blog. It's a little twist to the blog, eh? Well, here goes!</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-SdqzdeEGGJZ-co2t-cERwUOEz-IwPcFdCclsO0hReWUlchoKj5r0yX0OB2DdZOSTA-vZnWq02j3c0qKYWdwpcY-owHnsJRT-VbWfdyzRuJ8N9Zbe36LARmhBbUogNHPNXMKmMPd/s1600-h/100_0154.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387348691702414338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-SdqzdeEGGJZ-co2t-cERwUOEz-IwPcFdCclsO0hReWUlchoKj5r0yX0OB2DdZOSTA-vZnWq02j3c0qKYWdwpcY-owHnsJRT-VbWfdyzRuJ8N9Zbe36LARmhBbUogNHPNXMKmMPd/s320/100_0154.jpg" border="0" /></a>First, we have this warehouse right in the heart of the back of our college neighborhood. This, I believe, was on another stretch of Walker Ave. and it was near Lee St. Now, this building, as you can see, is pretty big and it is in an area near the back roads that connect off of Lee St. As your city planner, I propose that we change this old warehouse into a top of the line police station. This area is just out of the reach of the police station on Tate St. Also, that station is used mainly for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UNCG</span>, so the city is left out a little by this. From my observations, there was not a police station in this area for a few miles. This building is just in the right location where it could take care of the back roads and Lee St. itself. Also, it is a big facility. This big facility could hold an office, jail cells, a K-9 unit, and many other theories. I mean, the sky is the limit with this building. Therefore, we should turn this building into a police station.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAw4htH_ZBcdBZNfkgqOkn7v2jCrr2Kn1Jan_2BI3KwS9ovslU7_hWG9pQlXHB97wZzPrve1wSTqaUK5-3ebh21hgvmkmm0ChE_F384JM-IBhbgWe7sEVft0XaVoQ9Hbo-n3SxZay/s1600-h/100_0160.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387351416545920530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAw4htH_ZBcdBZNfkgqOkn7v2jCrr2Kn1Jan_2BI3KwS9ovslU7_hWG9pQlXHB97wZzPrve1wSTqaUK5-3ebh21hgvmkmm0ChE_F384JM-IBhbgWe7sEVft0XaVoQ9Hbo-n3SxZay/s320/100_0160.jpg" border="0" /></a>My next proposal is for this building. This building is a large building that is 2-stories and can hold a ton of people. Also, it is right beside a big and new apartment complex that will hold many college students. Therefore, my next proposal is that this building should be changed into a Recreation Center for the apartment complex and the community that consists of Lee. St and the streets that surround it. My first reason is that many college students live in the apartment complex right by this building. They have heard of the "Freshman 15" and the weight gain from college. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UNCG's</span> recreation center and Greensboro College's recreation center are too far away for these students, so they will not go to those centers. With one center here. they just have to go across the street to work out and exercise instead of walking across town in a scary environment or driving and wasting gas. Also, I recommend that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">UNCG</span> and Greensboro College co-sponsor the center. With this, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">UNCG</span> and Greensboro College will gain more money from the center and possibly make this building a education area for those out of reach of their recreation centers. It's educational and a safe way to work out and be the best students can be.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387355706621808626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaCGZYr80K0-tJ90pbgsRDhiwgDlAv6MomGRKr18TqUkfKbdxkrRwTgHG9X5b_JUdvMwVEvwEwXcznt8BM23u5eGynK9T7NGo7kXjeSyNRVeF_WXaM7GHy_jZOiXQeth5FKO5T7VL/s320/100_0161.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><p>My final proposal is for this building. It is near the same apartment complex as the building in my last proposal. It's a smaller building, but it can still be very useful. Therefore, my final proposal is that this building be changed into a post office for the people in this area. With a post office here for the people, once again, distance will never be a problem for anyone who walks in this area. Safety will not be an issue. They could walk to this building with no worries about safety or gas. Also, it is in a central location where anyone can use it. Students who live here can use this instead of going to a post office far away or going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">UNCG's</span> post office or Greensboro College's post office. Along with this, it opens up jobs <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">for</span> the people of this area, like mailmen (or women), postal workers, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">box boys</span>, and much more. Therefore, it is a safe and easy way to make jobs for the people of this area.</p><p>Well, there you have it. My proposals are here for your approval. You know the rules. Comment back with a yes or no to signify your belief in these ideas. The choice is yours, ladies and gentlemen. The future of Greensboro itself is in your hands. What will you do? </p><p>P.S. Leave feedback. What do I need to work on? Is it well done? Speak now, or forever hold your peace. Thanks everyone!! </p>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-36017234637751981882009-09-28T11:02:00.000-07:002009-09-28T13:52:18.697-07:00College Hill (Clay style)<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, as you can tell from my blog title this time, I will be comparing the College Hill neighborhood to Clay descriptions like beats and strips. Hopefully, my Kodak Share Program is working today. We'll see. Now, College Hill has had a great history with its ilustrious buildings and its strips and other spots of interest. Now, let's begin, shall we?</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkXGv8cT_kF-swY2kA-7OkG4XxNpyOCNlS_-Xc3_DKuL9h8UJbkaoF-5eGS512-3cY8T0y4IxxQZcmWKcl7Fzsq9fs5bgntJp_5yFcaDMW1tWmz1c4r14AjPE6KsMiAnTcjV_ms96/s1600-h/100_0083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386582347718265986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkXGv8cT_kF-swY2kA-7OkG4XxNpyOCNlS_-Xc3_DKuL9h8UJbkaoF-5eGS512-3cY8T0y4IxxQZcmWKcl7Fzsq9fs5bgntJp_5yFcaDMW1tWmz1c4r14AjPE6KsMiAnTcjV_ms96/s320/100_0083.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We'll start with the beat of College Hill. College Hill has many popular streets. Two that come to mind is West Market St. and Mendenhall St. This is where I believe the beat is for College Hill. Now, West Market is the street for College Hill where they can access downtown easily and go to many places like Friendly Center and other special areas. Mendenhall is the main residential street for College Hill, in my opinion. Mendenhall is the longest street compared to Tate St. and the most houses reside there. I believe through this, we can see that many people cross this intersection especially which allows me to consider this a beat. Now, from what you can see, this street is very clean and the pavement is very, very well done. Keep this in mind when I go on to the other spots in my blog about College Hill.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Now, the next place to talk about is Tate St. Tate St. fits the bill of a strip in my opinion. This strip is the biggest developed area in College Hill. There's shops and restaurants. There's a laundromat and even the security building. Tate St. Tate St. is truly the strip of both UNCg and College Hill. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFezFwDLMN9BiLm0UWs2uSv-4x5CFk3PV4a0_S7aFgfl82F1bpONw37-g95t5C3BJ9vxI-jDf2asC_ya2doLNo8P__kWb1NpPtDuByPitLsnQp-QdYkniuCEfQcXzept7pR6OPfo_/s1600-h/100_0131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386586693228492130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFezFwDLMN9BiLm0UWs2uSv-4x5CFk3PV4a0_S7aFgfl82F1bpONw37-g95t5C3BJ9vxI-jDf2asC_ya2doLNo8P__kWb1NpPtDuByPitLsnQp-QdYkniuCEfQcXzept7pR6OPfo_/s320/100_0131.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Now, once again, think of Tate St in a modifed way now. It is cleaned by the streetsweepers. It's renovated by the city for a better use of the community. Even the buildings are reused to further keep the popularity of Tate St. Again, keep this in the back of your head. What will happen next is that I will talk about the stack and sink next. This is where this blog will get interesting.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY-Fb16N3eWpF3X_iZ6P0LaJH05BkHhr4aOcN9ZDKH3CXsAG8mtSP2_G1vKOYnIP7OxvnsjEeMuvPi57KM_5E1t8Hiz5K1yCKM4-TfM3HwKry_hvAre_ECfy-4EmUiqIg6vLs5QAr/s1600-h/100_0099.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386588698101630498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY-Fb16N3eWpF3X_iZ6P0LaJH05BkHhr4aOcN9ZDKH3CXsAG8mtSP2_G1vKOYnIP7OxvnsjEeMuvPi57KM_5E1t8Hiz5K1yCKM4-TfM3HwKry_hvAre_ECfy-4EmUiqIg6vLs5QAr/s320/100_0099.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Let's start with the stack first. I consider this alleyway my stack. It is an alleyway on Walker St. that has been used from time and time again. Now, from before, you remember that a stack is a piece of junk that goes upward. In this case, I call this a man-made horizontal stack. It's horizontal because it does not stack up. It stacks out like a fallen down building. That is what this alleyway reminds me of. It's a fallen building that has been left aside for other streets. Sadly, this cannot amount to anything else because it won't be paved or made safe. It's just piled in the back of the neighbrhood where it can not become anything more useful like Tate St. and West Market St. Now, why does this happen to a very useful, but somewhat unsafe alley? There was nothing to begained from this alley, moneywise. Tate St. had an opportunity to be useful because it was right beside UNCG, which at the time, was rising to fame. The alley, of course, did not have an use. It was not useful to society and its growing desire, so it was left to just die away. The only reason it did not get turned into a set of houses is because the people have found a use for it. This is why I consider this a stack.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14seg3gbPEdDZTMVbCeTjH7gzCOMCgOsNWQN6i6pGuj1INAuv50PlMe43qggHn6kLbvcdNhO6KuaWt0pN5eQDaOSlp6ad_H5uXhM-UQzan8E2TbqyTMzCl477N13HK0Cm1kTaMXvm/s1600-h/100_0106.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386591411310682402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14seg3gbPEdDZTMVbCeTjH7gzCOMCgOsNWQN6i6pGuj1INAuv50PlMe43qggHn6kLbvcdNhO6KuaWt0pN5eQDaOSlp6ad_H5uXhM-UQzan8E2TbqyTMzCl477N13HK0Cm1kTaMXvm/s320/100_0106.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now, onward to the sink. This is the apartment complex placed up in the back of College Hill on McGee St. Now, from what you can see, this place is so amazing looking that how can this be put to the back of the neighborhood? Well, once again, space becomes a key issue. McGee St. was not very useful to the public due to its location away from Tate St. and UNCG. It was poorly taken care of and I thought that it would have been soon turned into something that is not a road anymore. With the apartments added in, I believe that McGee will become a better-known street, but because of its size, sadly, a sink is all that it will be.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now, the districts are a little tougher. I can split College Hill up into two districts. There is the UNCG district and the outer rim (the forgotten district, figuratively). The college-dependent district would be, for me, from Tate St. to Mendenhall St. Now, there are a few little streets there, but it is mostly filled up by these two streets. With these, this is where the strip, the beat, the front, and even the vantage points are. It's been taken care of a lot better because it is more public and it has more development than the other streets. With this, I can safely say that this is the college-dependent district. Why? Well, this district is right beside UNCG, the big powerhouse for College Hill, and Greensboro College. It has a reason for being developed due to the fact that it is right beside two growing colleges with a reputation. Now, there's also the forgotten district, as I call it. Why? This district composes of most of the little streets. Now, I call this a district with a split called Mendenhall St. The little streets, as you can tell, are not paved as well and itis not as taken care of. There's no development there, but just houses. These houses are very nice, but they are only improved by the patrons. Plus, there is nothing that can be fixed there unless some of the houses are taken down. Now, I don't want that to happen. Plus, to finish the districts off, this district has only two city spots in the districts: the sink and the stack. These are not like the beat and the front, but only seen as junk. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The front of the College Hill district is Spring Garden St. Spring Garden is the cut between the college residential district to the regular family residential district. Also, if you go out past Spring Garden, you will hit parts of downtown which is different from College Hill. The front represents a fall off from one area into another, so this fits perfectly. Also, you can see that it continues down the street to be more developed. There's also more stores and more buildings that have nothing to do with college or anything like that.</div><div> </div><div>Finally, we have my turf. One turf on College Hill is the church on Mendenhall St. More specifically, I would say the fellowship Hall is a turf. The church represents a meeting point for all people whether it be a less fortunate person or a richer person. Also, it is at a big residential area like Mendenhall St. and it is on an intersection of Walker Ave. which leads to Tate St. This gives the college students a place to meet which makes it more of a turf. Therefore, everyone has a way to get there. So, this is my turf. </div><div> </div><div>Well, feel free to put in feedback on your opinions or your critiques. I always enjoy them. I welcome them and await the challenge you send me through these. Thanks for being so curious! </div></div></div></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-40542185264968232012009-09-11T13:06:00.000-07:002009-09-11T13:35:27.717-07:00One Value and the Value Behind it<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UNCG</span> used to be an university just for women and a university that taught everyone what they needed to know. Sadly, that was all that the women received. Today, we receive something even more than just the facts. We receive nature, athletics, and a diverse campus. Therefore, as pertaining to my title, a big change for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UNCG</span> was the emphasis on nature and the other side of the college student. This value is about changing from an emphasis of just technical knowledge to a special knowledge of nature, the arts, and even in keeping in shape.<br />My first piece of evidence for this claim is Peabody Park. Peabody Park used to be 18 acres of pure forest and a natural reserve. Now, it is a small golf course, a running/walking track, and the Student Recreation Center. What does this mean? It switched from a forest that no one went to and into a special place for athletics, fun, and nature. The leaders of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">UNCG</span> wanted to make their mark in the university stomping grounds and saw their chance. They saw an opportunity to be unique and did it. Also, they saw a need for nature in their future and knew that if they left it out, then the future generations could lose it. If that happened, then life would be a horrible place. Also, people must have seen that the times were changing. Women could run and do exactly what men were doing. Plus, the integrated campus led to a need for more diverse and open choices. For example, the running path we knew of today was not paved. It was a dirt road that was hard to run on. It was used to be a walking path for the women. Then, men came to the university and wanted to be athletic. Therefore, the running path was paved and many other spots for athletics were put in. <br />Next, there is the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gatewood</span> Building. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Gatewood</span> Building is the building for Interior Architecture and some arts as well. Now, you ask why this was chosen for the value of arts. Well, the main reason I chose this for the CHANGE TO AN ARTS PROGRAM is the building itself. It was made to be the "jewel" of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">UNCG</span>. It shone like a jewel when the sun hit it just right. Plus, it was known to be a landmark for the college. So, if it was meant to be a landmark and it's an arts building, then maybe this could be a notion for the change for the arts. Who knows? It could be though.<br />Now, sadly I have to put a-to be continued- for this post because I will have pictures on as soon as I can. My camera has been acting bad and my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kodakshare</span> program is on the fritz, but I will have them up as soon as I can. Thanks for understanding, everyone!!<em> </em>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-54622796378888762302009-09-09T13:11:00.000-07:002009-09-09T14:01:38.357-07:00Centrality and the Reality of them<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL7l0IkFY0hHE_Y-t0dAX22V7Y3u4774bDo4rZmYM_uADlHq3H2Ife2fFY3DU5IIKNDquQmFqtULc1wOaH9l_bJatgDTAZG4IrhkyoW16jmslNn4x7OlkmjU16dLnb8so-LLD9KrN/s1600-h/100_0059.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379563485459336258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL7l0IkFY0hHE_Y-t0dAX22V7Y3u4774bDo4rZmYM_uADlHq3H2Ife2fFY3DU5IIKNDquQmFqtULc1wOaH9l_bJatgDTAZG4IrhkyoW16jmslNn4x7OlkmjU16dLnb8so-LLD9KrN/s320/100_0059.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Now, when you look at this, you are looking at the roof of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">EUC</span>, a wonderful building that has sered as the "center" of the campus for a long time. Now, other than the lights that are burnt out, this should be a circle of lights with the blue center. Now, this could represent many ideals. This could represent the circular style of the newer buildings like the Music Building. Thus, the new age of building come into play. It could represent the equality of the building's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">substores</span> and the hall that connects to it. Each part of the building is equally important to the building compared to the other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">substores</span>. Finally, (and my idea about it) it could represent the big eye-popper in the building that signifies the entrance of the center. More people will see the roof before they see the stairs that hug the people entering the back. It's a great landmark for people to meet around.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379565951751958738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8dA3IwZn-C0W5xzdHZYQH-Ny-4CjSUEg6rOXPIEesvmO3dhqkozS8fRuzjb8gbXXEIz0r7ZAFEm4yjyh7rBPC7KYauVfg1xJvff8OgME2QK509KjsHK15e677_AuiSuPBn3opUPO/s320/100_0054.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Now, the interesting part of the building is this. If you can see this,the brick wall is very special. The building has the darker red brick, but there's the one spot that sticks out because it's duller. There's another spot symmetrically in the same spot on the right side. Why is this there? Well, my inference is that something was there that was replaced in the years that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EUC</span> was renovated. It could have been vents <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">orwindoes</span>, but I believe it was vents. Vents must have led to the Cone Ballroom which must have been a 2-story room at the time. Who knows? Still, something was there. </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriv0XcEXs1F_sy3XZQqBPRYV-mcMJ40x5Fz6FYtK3rhJAikS8gXjqOosovxBvnviUPZmlhVQFyrxWNspa578R-GWhaykleOk8u6-0KoFyL5aTj5Um_6N9fUD3uuSiENvkb0PFZ7pL/s1600-h/100_0062.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379567577774900770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriv0XcEXs1F_sy3XZQqBPRYV-mcMJ40x5Fz6FYtK3rhJAikS8gXjqOosovxBvnviUPZmlhVQFyrxWNspa578R-GWhaykleOk8u6-0KoFyL5aTj5Um_6N9fUD3uuSiENvkb0PFZ7pL/s320/100_0062.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04rqRvtlkTong78egpwmQ_oa56VhyCb2H9Xh5s2SpizbSzcAGGtE1Fd1HgHJoJgvzTIPXGCoQWKplkZeB1IYotvvnv744Hpqc33Z5OYmpALtyS4R-_Xf_mGO2F9Q6obIIgpgnoU1T/s1600-h/100_0065.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379568020813115554" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04rqRvtlkTong78egpwmQ_oa56VhyCb2H9Xh5s2SpizbSzcAGGtE1Fd1HgHJoJgvzTIPXGCoQWKplkZeB1IYotvvnv744Hpqc33Z5OYmpALtyS4R-_Xf_mGO2F9Q6obIIgpgnoU1T/s320/100_0065.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>Now, this represents the next center that we will talk about. This is a building that we will always love to use for research and last-minute studying, the Jackson Library. Now, this building is a center for those reasons. It is a big building for study and group research. Also, it is a standout building because of the tower behind it and the columns that help it to stand out. Now, a little fun fact info. First, the Jackson Library is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mathemaician's</span> dream. It is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">symetrically</span> perfect in every way. The doors are equal, the building is the same size on both ways, and it has windows and doors in the exact same place. Now, the first picture represents what I believe is the center of the center. This area is what I call the crossroads of the library. It shows the way to every part of the library from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Superlab</span> to the elevators to the tower. Also, the artistic design on the wall behind the sign is what I call an eye-popper. The eye-popper helps the area become a landmark to the library. This could become a meeting point for all people who enter, thus making this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">palce</span> a center.</p><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4DNKXUBSwmvsT3DMwxE48hZeRO5RKLSY8lDKpOy-u-qLI1VH62yH44xo7siIyEalaTTHsRgAICEgWSl1qg4l-V_yo8nz0dVo9KsP30C3EH5bzpaa73yYuWP4s_zcySVaVOd9Tu7v/s1600-h/100_0074.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379571016693118914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4DNKXUBSwmvsT3DMwxE48hZeRO5RKLSY8lDKpOy-u-qLI1VH62yH44xo7siIyEalaTTHsRgAICEgWSl1qg4l-V_yo8nz0dVo9KsP30C3EH5bzpaa73yYuWP4s_zcySVaVOd9Tu7v/s320/100_0074.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9T17J_8G3K-ajA-oPDQ7iJUFuTyBdumY0Wf9XX2FTUKBNILNExKe5IOdmeKTBE4dyvzF16O8pT6tzENkloRa3cnLqSyLjSCFDvlwOEI4s8bwh9elpXJ5GBsF-x594y8ftcRMKLUuk/s1600-h/100_0073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379571025394469698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9T17J_8G3K-ajA-oPDQ7iJUFuTyBdumY0Wf9XX2FTUKBNILNExKe5IOdmeKTBE4dyvzF16O8pT6tzENkloRa3cnLqSyLjSCFDvlwOEI4s8bwh9elpXJ5GBsF-x594y8ftcRMKLUuk/s320/100_0073.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Now, the final building that represents a big center for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">UNCG</span> is the special Dining Hall. The Dining Hall is a center to everyone because of its resourcefulness and its landmark. The Dining Hall is a abstract type of building that relates to more of the artistic type. Now, this building defies all of the rules of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">UNCG</span> buildings. It doesn't have the similar patterns on the wall. It does not have uniformity. Most of all, it does not add up to the standards of the buildings. This building has different colored walls. It has a glass roof and even an agricultural part to the building. Now, this can be easily seen as a center. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Firest</span>, it's easily noticeable as a landmark to mark a center. Second, it is very close to the center of the campus. When we mapped the campus earlier, the center was somewhere around the fountain. Thus, it could be a center because of that. Plus, it is a unique area which is very noticeable as a center for people.</p><p> </p><p>Now, this is a special blog ending. What is a center to me? A center is what I call a meeting point that is so unique that everyone can point to it and say that they recognize it. Each of these buildings in the blog represent the center in my perspective a great way. First, there is the uniqueness of the center. In each center, there is the special part of the building that makes it stick out. It could have been the circle of lights in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">EUC</span>, the library's amazing art style and signs, or even the abstract wall of the Dining Hall. Second, it is the resourcefulness of the building. Each center must be put to great use and it must have a developed style to it. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">EUC</span>, for example, has the bookstore and the two-story food court. Plus, there are many meeting rooms where people study and try to connect with nature, meditate, or even just play around. Also, the Dining Hall has the Post Office, a popular market, and of course, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Caf</span>. The Jackson Library has the group study rooms and the big halls for studying and study parties. Plus, it has the art and noticeable spots that attract people to the area. Finally, there is the fact that each is very popular to the community of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">UNCG</span>. Without that, there is no center, thus no reason to write this blog. Each is very popular in its own way, which leads back to the resourcefulness idea. Now, you can make your own perceptions and ideas from this and I hope you do. Still, this is what a center means to me.</p></div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-90428919933877356572009-09-04T13:12:00.000-07:002009-09-04T13:53:00.656-07:00Rapid-Fire Picture Describing Round<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I9qR2C76zVExV1IAOUkjp99GbNTom8L997lxHLy46AveYUUg3pphVilGzrdu9WAmlPncXjHtCZEt9dvcu4ZSLNL0q5cf0Ap4KAMuGY0oS7CdnMxyodNr7j-TH5m2iBb7jD51_AJg/s1600-h/100_0044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377708297847772386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I9qR2C76zVExV1IAOUkjp99GbNTom8L997lxHLy46AveYUUg3pphVilGzrdu9WAmlPncXjHtCZEt9dvcu4ZSLNL0q5cf0Ap4KAMuGY0oS7CdnMxyodNr7j-TH5m2iBb7jD51_AJg/s320/100_0044.jpg" border="0" /></a> First, what we have here is the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UNCG</span> Alumni House. You can already tell that this is an older-style building based on the pitch roof. This building has the rectangular windows so there is consistency. A question that comes to mind with the arches under the balcony. Why is the balcony and the house placed up this high? As you can see, there is a special floor hidden under the building that can't be seen from College Avenue. Maybe with this, the people who constructed the building saw that there was a need for an extra floor where there is a hill. Who knows? </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377710061487984274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSldaclqWdVYnqkl_4f7CZJ-Ixvo2Z38EldjL21i2CqgffqINqtGiFfk9RjyB5kOOKC_mxjQm12eSALhhSKs45HnS28cr8EpaQ0tXQ6IFOV_vB4LtUjGRTqZ2J9vyhLbhntUfWeyn/s320/100_0041.jpg" border="0" />This is the Jackson Library on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UNCG's</span> campus. This building looks towards the more modern style with the flat roof. The one question that I have is why was this made completely different from the other buildings? It doesn't look like the old buildings with green and stone colored walls and roof. It doesn't even look like the newer buildings with their unique structure. It looks like a combination of both, really. It looks drab, which is different from the style of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">UNCG's</span> design. Were they trying to create a landmark where most people will see this and know that this is the Jackson Library? I think they were trying to make a center (maybe even a fix) out of the Library and a unique building would do it.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377712002283816066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwp0pNJavTkEUPY-U90rsMuM09tO5sDpXDl5ZZRedI1hac1Dm_ZtN_5TNqkgJ0tJfHLVPKR3whuZyjKDSyB9YzMMuN7B5Ro3oLDIp-XiovR-g7CXsZq0hI3Un6Iz_4VSoAaAQrBjL/s320/100_0040.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><p>The next picture is a picture of the fountain right outside the Dining Hall. It is known as a meeting place for many of the students of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">UNCG</span>. Now, hopefully, everyone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">remembers</span> my vocabulary from the last blog because I'll be using this a little in the next parts. The fountain is not gaudy or mind-blowing like the other fountains I have seen in the world. It is a nice fountain that sticks out. If you can see, the fountain has the arched-rectangular design like many of the windows on the old buildings. So, we could infer that this was a design built to keep history going in a deep way. Now, this fountain could be considered a beat. The fountain is a crossing point for many of the students. Also, this is a major beat because it is right in front of a major area, the Dining Hall. </p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377713906707789010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_Fyj-GM_HMInhO21Y5728_Gj7ICDpz9tE96DdSK5UswpEQw5mNoqAGgMIO3VU5bw6hVtMZGTfreISKFfVoV6InlHnaELiJ79LGq0jaMbd-Q0sYoRaq9pgVoteuy-p6U9IVd6fCAA/s320/100_0047.jpg" border="0" /></p></div><br /><p>The next picture is a picture of the once-only Science Building, the Petty Building. The Petty Building has multiple old-style attributes like the pitch roof and the Corinthian columns. Now, there's something new added in this building. There's the bridge. The bridge is a special thing to the Petty Building. It's a metal bridge with a glass interior to the bridge. Now, you can see from this that the times were changing when this design came in. Now, I believe this was a smart decision because of the big, gaping hill right in front of it. Why did <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">UNCG</span> construct a building near a hill that could hurt someone without that bridge? Well, I think they were trying to change the design of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">UNCG</span> buildings by doing this and adding the necessity of a bridge. Now, the Petty Building could be considered a part of the Academic District in the districts of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">UNCG</span>. This is because the building is an academic building and it is in a central area where academic buildings reside. </p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377715639248444722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyY4Rh8szX2BzyZi7Wqs8zHxwosIJQ0K7Y-7GmYw6-9K8TPvePfaje3Yp6uYAgitWcOwKzzODGqd8WB-v05v-ckdArvQeHaWaPO5dB4pAY3rvDRFrXSkF2iWDnJEkfPRJEWambhLzI/s320/100_0042.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p>Finally, this is the Elliott University Center. This building needs no introduction due to its reputation. It is a center to the university. To state some attributes, this building looks almost like half of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">the Music</span> Building. Maybe these two buildings were constructed at the same time period. It keeps some of the old historic approach with the brick and stone walls and the rectangular windows that could form a puzzle, as I like to call it. The Corinthian columns are also a great way of showing the historic past of our buildings. Now, this building could be as infamous as it is famous. See, while this is a center, i would also call this a fix. This has been labeled as the center of the university so everything had to have been built around it. Sadly, with this, it has left out many of the outer-laying buildings like the Human and Health Performance Building. Also, it has made the point of view of the university that only the buildings around the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">EUC</span> are popular compared to the outer buildings. </p><p> </p><p>Well, I hope you liked this special edition of my blog. Please give feedback as much as you can and I appreciate it! </p>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-39209828863242691282009-09-04T11:49:00.000-07:002009-09-04T12:33:11.453-07:00Map of UNCG (modified my way)<p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgCxm7LUi4l-rDp8scY8XypIeQ1r6MMHdz87G8aXClc8DooSIDhObAMcLJ1-KhlCVaTx07DfrXKNuBNIgbjmaybOajsneBWzygwT7_n6Pg5Fe0WcXRw5womZn1yksoezRWgUSOYYH/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 511px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377686960044175282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgCxm7LUi4l-rDp8scY8XypIeQ1r6MMHdz87G8aXClc8DooSIDhObAMcLJ1-KhlCVaTx07DfrXKNuBNIgbjmaybOajsneBWzygwT7_n6Pg5Fe0WcXRw5womZn1yksoezRWgUSOYYH/s320/scan0001.jpg" /></a></p><br /><br />This is a map of my version of the city attributes of UNCG. Sorry about the quality of the map. I hope you will still be able to understand most of it. Well, I'll help you out then.<br /><br />My first category I used was a fix. I labeled this as a light red circle around the fix. A fix is a special center of the "city" where people build around that area and forget about the other aspects of the city. The EUC is a prime example of this. It is a center for people to eat, shop, and hang out. Sadly, because of this, people have built around it to make it the center and left out other areas such as the Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Health and Human Performance Building. This leaves out another point of view of UNCG.<br /><br />Moving on, we have our districts. I've used outlines of green and dark blue to mark these districts. The green ring represents the Athletic district of UNCG. In this district, you will see the athletic portions of UNCG, such as the Student Recreation Center. Before I go on, a district is a special area where there is a lot in common and made that way to show it. The dark blue represents the Residential district. All the dormitories and the residential halls are in this district. Also, note that they are usually in a nice location where nearly everything is in reach (keyword: nearly).<br /><br />Next, we have our strip. A strip (which is a brown line and circle) is a strip of street that is developed in many ways. Tate St. is a surefire example of this. Tate St. has a lot of restaurants and stores around the area. It has to be the most developed part of campus.<br /><br />Also, represented by the brown circle and line is the edge. It was left out on my key, but I got to it. An edge is a line where city lines end and county begins. Tate St. is a great example. It shows an edge where it leaves the UNCG campus and reaches one of the residential part of Greensboro. See, once you cross over Tate St., the land is covered with houses and apartments. So, another way of explaining an edge is where one part of a city turns into another part.<br /><br />The light blue circles (some filled in, some not) represents the beats of UNCG. A beat is a crossing place for many people and it's a usual crossing used every day. There's your major beats (used nearly all the time), Kaplan Commons, the Dining Hall, and the intersection between College Avenue and Walker Avenue. Each are near landmarks that are very popular and these popular areas create beats. The minor beats are mostly on Spring Garden where the parking deck and the education buildings. These are minor because I believe that these areas are only used by the people who need to use it like the commuters and people taking classes in those areas.<br /><br />Also, we have stacks. Stacks are areas that are "stacked" up with useless information or useless objects. I chose the construction site near Bryan building which is marked with a red circle with a line through it. This area causes a hinder for anyone trying to get to areas near the EUC and the Jackson Library. Plus, it is useless to the society right now, but that will change whenever they complete it.<br /><br />Next, we have sinks. A sink is a building or object that is pushed to the side by the community. It's not as popular with the community, but it could still have an historic part to it. Marked with a orange circle, there is the Steam Building and the Water Tower. Each have been placed on Oakland Ave. and out of the way of the community. Both, though, have an historic part to it. The Water Tower is a historic landmark to the university and a beacon to all those trying to find their way to UNCG. The Steam Building is the old laundry building for UNCG back when it was a Women-only college. So, why did these objects get left out from society? I don't know, but I think it is because of a popularity ideal. They weren't as popular so they got pushed back.<br /><br />Also, there are turfs. Turfs are hard to explain ebcause they are somewhat like fixes and beats. Marked with a light brown circle, I marked the dining hall as a turf. It is an area where many get together and converse with each other. Also, it has become a focal point for many events as well.<br /><br />Finally, there are the vantages. These vantages are high areas in the community where you can see the whole community from that one spot. Marked by a purple circle, I chose the tower of McIver Parking Deck and North Spencer's tower. If we could get to the top of these towers, we could see the whole campus of UNCG and its wonders. These areas represents the big view that we should all have of the community.<br /><br />Well, here we go! This is a map of the community of UNCG. Hopefully, everyone can understand it now and give as much feedback as possible.Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-48428409329300652812009-09-02T14:10:00.001-07:002009-09-02T14:40:15.254-07:00UNCG and The Big Picture (part 3: The Mystery of Walker Avenue!)<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsxpgMnwovorSgEDtPZEk_wvmcz2BPvTzB0RY0zuqCsxWzOpuX85pYxT05-0h1BJTsg5LHf98XcO5ozxzTh6L20FGoLrcqsc6nz-kg6yPpxiGCQ5jfiSGn4UW41QLUyWGJqFKY2D2/s1600-h/100_0016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376981024773321106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsxpgMnwovorSgEDtPZEk_wvmcz2BPvTzB0RY0zuqCsxWzOpuX85pYxT05-0h1BJTsg5LHf98XcO5ozxzTh6L20FGoLrcqsc6nz-kg6yPpxiGCQ5jfiSGn4UW41QLUyWGJqFKY2D2/s320/100_0016.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now, we return to the Stone Building and the mystery that surrounds it and the Walker Avenue. First, let's talk about the Stone Building and its history with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UNCG</span>. From the time of its construction, it has served as the Human Environmental Sciences Building. This building once again follows the older style of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UNCG</span> buildings. There's the pitch roof, the stone bands around the building, and the rectangular windows of consistency. It's a great building for the people of the majors in that building. Still, the building itself is not the mystery, but the next picture is the mysterious part.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWodnpHK69YbeldyAofVDJrQD-cJXyWPfBlqSkMR4H_tHRnFt4XHhyphenhyphen76KiNgiFLNcpxhnBvc6Dk17jTjJeVKq7Ztq2T8En4_xwV6Dkw_npoyVy-VcBN6jtTQND3Aqgto_CVjZ14KC/s1600-h/100_0017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376982791179562130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWodnpHK69YbeldyAofVDJrQD-cJXyWPfBlqSkMR4H_tHRnFt4XHhyphenhyphen76KiNgiFLNcpxhnBvc6Dk17jTjJeVKq7Ztq2T8En4_xwV6Dkw_npoyVy-VcBN6jtTQND3Aqgto_CVjZ14KC/s320/100_0017.jpg" border="0" /></a>BOOM!!! The Mystery of Walker Avenue is a mysterious mystery of the disappearance of Walker Avenue. Now, the first part of the mystery is the history of Walker Avenue. (rhymes...lol) Walker Avenue used to be a vehicular accessible road like Spring Garden. It would go from one end of the campus to the other and it was easy to use. Then, after some time, it had disappeared. What has popped up in its place is a part of College Avenue (a walking street now) and this building. The addition to the Stone Building came around. Now, why did this pop up? It looks historically accurate compared to the original Stone Building. I have an idea, but of course, only time will tell. First, College Avenue was once a vehicle accessible road to the public. Then, this was switched into a pedestrian-only road from Spring Garden to the new Music building, which leads to my next question. Was College Avenue bigger before the new Curry building and the Music Building? Back to the original mystery. Now, with the new style College Avenue, the chancellor had to wonder if a vehicle road (Walker) and a walking road (College Ave.) had to had been a safety hazard. Then, there's the Stone Building. What if the Stone Building had too many students and needed to expand? I mean, the campus was ever-growing and in need of a new building. If they did that, the onlt open spots would have been near Tate St. and where West Market St. is today. It was too far away from the Stone Building to be accessible. So, the chancellor and leaders of UNCG killed two birds with one stone. They cut off Walker Avenue and made it a paarking lot of sorts. Then, the Stone addition was placed for the students of the Human Environmental Sciences. Also, the university was trying to change their values from a isolated university to a diverse and more independent campus. So, by changing everything to walking paths, it led to this value becoming reality. It turns out, though, that could have led to more developments, such as the EUC and the Walker Parking Deck. So, that could be a mystery solved, but once again, only time will tell. So, at the end of the journey, we reflected on what we saw. We saw the future meet the past. We saw the change from an isolated unversity to a more flourishing campus. Finally, we saw a more artistic change from a somewhat uniform campus. Well, that's it for today!! Who knows where my next journey will lead me to? <br /><div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-6938568787847010322009-09-02T13:16:00.000-07:002009-09-02T14:07:16.075-07:00UNCG and the Big Picture (part 2)<div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7GyPXTX292MEoCvTlDwbePRjAa68C1Anpk1dMvkE0MpXQi0Sr5z0uCwHutX99NoeM9r6Nh4c5MPs_V12s6aZQIk9zDOtLeXYN2ghQ06V51YO7-GlhDcdgpK5W0iX3CU63ZGsclYc/s1600-h/100_0022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376967350566261682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7GyPXTX292MEoCvTlDwbePRjAa68C1Anpk1dMvkE0MpXQi0Sr5z0uCwHutX99NoeM9r6Nh4c5MPs_V12s6aZQIk9zDOtLeXYN2ghQ06V51YO7-GlhDcdgpK5W0iX3CU63ZGsclYc/s320/100_0022.jpg" border="0" /></a>For the next part, we went up Walker Avenue to the Stone Building, McIver Building, and (our big topic right now) the Sullivan Science Building. Now, we will return to the Stone Building for the final part because there's a mystery behind this building and Walker Avenue that we shall explore later. Now, the Science Building is a special building to UNCG. It was built in 2005 and named for Patricia Sullivan. This sideview of the building shows that UNCG must love their history because this building is a powerful part of the building! Now, it's a little hard to tell with this picture, but this combines the future and the past together. The building shows it all! On one side, you see a white wall with the futuristic part. Can you guess what it is? It's the glass windows that makeshifts for walls too! Still, the building goes back to its roots with the pitch roof and the brick building. It's very interesting to see because I believe that this building represents the value changes in UNCG from a small, isolated university to a diverse, historic campus that believes in the history of a university.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376970646136355266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFclBNxQ8hqMcY9P67elKlHcG02o8U6MG0QerPC8QgLZwGV4HmJ23TqNbMA6MDCLcXvhopZ6JKgZl3coYq2Ry7irbSkGaxhQ9ssbhvBwAyTeCcZHT7ozKNialRlbDw0xNUukEMpKEY/s320/100_0028.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376970635669957090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXvzo6o-Uucsx7uRDhHiUYj20Bd3Axy27rw-cO24hpYhjOc7ymE9-I-kcdOhBjDw-_9Z1AwdqBCk58rO-elBqOeZPzS9Q3p7MHFLEsUKP_L0I_LMCWZiPcrO5TbkOAnin6Or-rHED/s320/100_0027.jpg" border="0" />Now, we move on to one of the most popular buildings on the UNCG campus, the Music Building. The Music Building is the building that took the music curriculum away from the Brown Building, hence the name. The building is a more recent building, but not as young as the Science building. Now, this building defies all the rules of the UNCG buildings. For one thing, this building has round areas unlike the rest of the buildings. The inside will explain more of this. As you can already see, this building truly represents the switch in values. The columns turn from the round, old-fashioned style of Brown and changes into a cartoonish style of columns. It's almost as if the columns could blend in with the wall. Now, we'll move inside and see the big differences and why I have a theory about the structure of this building.<br /><br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376970653251116146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4gMiPWxcOEUWubYNDlM2enUXK1E4PIT0PiQUt68k3EhrPReFOS4SOSsDhORd23HhXztgJsASxeC3FaX_Du2Kohn3lfekmAWNZ5jmeWGkHwCOnwMiZaMTE5WLjv260XiG_fX2AyZb/s320/100_0031.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>First, this is where we came in. This is the top of a column that was a bulletin board. Now, there's nothing out of the ordinary here really. The design, though, is very interesting. Ity's a very artistic piece that shows a interest in the arts. Now, the reaosn why I brought this up is because this column with a bulletin board and the statue on top is what we call a beat. If you remember from my last blog, a beat is a place where many people cross and use this area. Also, it leads to a theory that maybe the university is trying to be funny with this building, which I'll explain in due time.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376974599679154834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOfmmc-cMI99nPuHrg8IKtxk1MF6Kv09XWE4cU86b3hE45HtVw_h5lYw5Fu1StCA9ZL3hdO-rhDTWMtyk8oSj6cR7OcrLZGNp-b35edIEYod3rg2WaIMdpVsOcuE3roNP_XkKILda/s320/100_0036.jpg" border="0" /><br />The floor of the Music Building is a funny factor in the theory of the non-uniformity. I wish I had a better picture of the floor because this is amazing in itself. It's all not the same color or the same design. It has lines that look like vibrations that come off the columns and other objects on the floor. Also, there's a special hallway that fits the bill perfectly. The hall has blocks on the floor right beside displays on the walls. Now, I thought that this would be like the Foust building windows and it made a puzzle, but something was missing. Now, in order for this to fit the bill of a puzzle, it has to be on all parts of the hall, wall or ceiling. This case, there was nothing on the ceiling. So, all this has led me to believe that for this building, all rules of UNCG building were thrown out the window. Non-uniformity was the key for this building. Why? I believe that it is to show that music and the arts are becoming a bigger part of the UNCG community and society. Also, UNCg wanted to show that they're grasping the future by this one building. So, if there is a bigger expansion, then will the buildings look more like this or the Science Building? Only time will tell. To be Continued in the mystery of Walker Avenue!! Onward we go!!Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-61108593210968312192009-09-02T12:48:00.000-07:002009-09-02T13:14:41.263-07:00UNCG and the Big Picture (part 1)<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcx1Hft-gp4V0m5ImQ8xEC0uvRq82ZBz2kHb-_nhH4IFnjdbSPlZZDMMf8qS1HoXyBIY7kyKEKLi-2oUCkuEkPZXvOx49o6_2zA4eo8K8Qr8OFndNN2veddNvICPQLrPlubIot4L3J/s1600-h/100_0012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376960303667599922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcx1Hft-gp4V0m5ImQ8xEC0uvRq82ZBz2kHb-_nhH4IFnjdbSPlZZDMMf8qS1HoXyBIY7kyKEKLi-2oUCkuEkPZXvOx49o6_2zA4eo8K8Qr8OFndNN2veddNvICPQLrPlubIot4L3J/s320/100_0012.jpg" border="0" /></a> So, my first stop in this class took me to the Foust Building. This time, the class met at the corner of Walker Avenue and Tate St. Now, before I go on, I would like to note that this blog will actually be split into three blogs due to the size of the information. Also, there's so much to say that I don't want to make anyone read a lot and mess up their eyes or waste their time. So, here we go! Now, there's actually a great reason for starting here. This little corner has a special meaning to the city. It is a central point to three special city ideals. The strip (what you see here) that holds a long strip of developmental shops and buildings, a beat which stands for a place of multiple crossings, and and a front which stands for an end for a city and a start for a county. Now, from here, we started towards our firsdt destination.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2a95umDON52JL0ALHnezidwV2c5ORR3I6kW0lHVl8N92AIA5_JpU2BOy-g3UZkoylGJU7IoXvH1im1BPumj4mvGND4Lhb8OEMI2qr7kBfWnqCEY9uGirGGmkUXZt0uVUlclY0DTW/s1600-h/100_0009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376962650427994050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2a95umDON52JL0ALHnezidwV2c5ORR3I6kW0lHVl8N92AIA5_JpU2BOy-g3UZkoylGJU7IoXvH1im1BPumj4mvGND4Lhb8OEMI2qr7kBfWnqCEY9uGirGGmkUXZt0uVUlclY0DTW/s320/100_0009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim71Turhqjr3f0bSeRTLtMYfEZqhGZ4CMtb-l4lfIjdpA8mk0ddXwszCZPDO5_hTWWJetQ67Faew4aqit7yAVrTwqYt2xSGvOivC4S2se2B4FCYuyUBR40FvFj3M7Hkqdp-O9FZTyX/s1600-h/100_0015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376962659056096402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim71Turhqjr3f0bSeRTLtMYfEZqhGZ4CMtb-l4lfIjdpA8mk0ddXwszCZPDO5_hTWWJetQ67Faew4aqit7yAVrTwqYt2xSGvOivC4S2se2B4FCYuyUBR40FvFj3M7Hkqdp-O9FZTyX/s320/100_0015.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Our first stop was the Brown Building. This building is not as old as the Foust Building, but it is very historic at UNCG. Just standing at the steps of this building is like stepping into the past itself. Now, take a look at this building. It is very different from the other buildings due to the features we saw last time at the Foust Building. There's the stone bands around the building, the windows of the floors, and (a big feature and a new one) the Corinthian columns. The columns represent a lot for the history of the building and the ever-changing styles of the UNCG buildings. Now, another big feature that is noticeable (sadly, not in the picture) is the fact that the building has musical composers around the whole building. What does this mean? Well, the new Music Building is a recent building, so there had to have been an old one. Well, here it is. Now, the questrion remains. Why did they move out of this one? Did the growing interest in music require a bigger building or another building at that? Was there something that hindered the building from being the Music-centered area of UNCG? Was there a value change by switching from a building near a vehicular road, to a path that is only accessible by foot? Well, all this can be explained in the next parts of my blogs. And onward we go!!!</div></div></div>Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936065032237928639.post-74847499163207327002009-08-31T20:02:00.000-07:002009-08-31T20:24:33.143-07:00Foust Building (the Building That Stood Out)Well, it was the first day of the HSS 105 class. I didn't know what to expect so you always anticipate what will happen. Well, here goes!! The Foust Building is the only original building left on UNCG's campus. Back in the older days, it was the Administration Building. So, this building has a reputation that precedes itself. After looking around the building, you can already see that the Foust building is different from the other buildings. The building has a rough structure compared to the smooth structure of the EUC or the Alumni Building. The color structure is different because the Foust building is brick colored with a green roof. Now, I would wonder why this building is different from the gray buildings around it. Then, I saw a picture of the other buildings at the time of the early 1900s. This building was the same as the others around it! The styles switched later in the years for some reason. Maybe it looked more professional or business-like. Also, you can see a bunch of the history of Foust Building through the materials left behind on the building like old electrical pipes and the air vents used before air conditioning. Still, one of the items that really got me was a star-shape placed in a circle. There were five in a column posted on one or two walls. It turns out that the building had these on the wall for structure and "earthquake" protection. As it seems, the people who constructed the building saw that there was a possibility that the building would bulge out, causing structual damage. I mean, that's some very good thinking!! Who would think that far? Well, there's one more thing that really stuck out to me. It was the fact that the windows on the building were not consistent. The top floor's windows were rectangular with a round top, but the other floors had windows that were just rectangular. Doesn't make sense to me, but maybe it was a puzzle. It could have been where we put the windows together to form a bigger rectangle. Sadly, this can not be explained because there's no exact way to prove my theories. Only time will tell. Still, through all this, we can see that the Foust building is a building that stands out above the rest in all categories. It is a monument of UNCg and will, hopefully, stand forever for the history it resembles.Taylor Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115377239701790621noreply@blogger.com1