Monday, November 3, 2014

Squeezed In

I love old buildings.  Waaaaay back when we had tv, one of my favorite shows was If These Walls Could Talk.  I love to imagine all the things a building has seen.  Recently I took this picture from the top of Center in the Square.  I liked the King's Paints sign on the brick building.  And I couldn't help but wonder if anyone ever slid down the roof of the 1902 building.

Doesn't the roof top look perfect for sliding?


Linking up tomorrow with Rubbish Tuesday.

35 comments:

  1. AnnetteNovember 3, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    How cool!! I love old buildings too. Oh, the stories they'd tell if only they could talk :)

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  2. MichelleNovember 3, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I love the look of old buildings like this. We have this type on our small town square.

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  3. Steve SurrattNovember 3, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I love those old buildings downtown. I'm sure there are many nefarious stories there. Roanoke was a very rowdy place at the turn of the century.

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  4. Busy Bee SuzNovember 3, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    I can totally see some teens sliding down that roof! Great photo.

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  5. TexWisGirlNovember 3, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    neat viewpoint. :)

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  6. Tina Fariss BarbourNovember 3, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    That does look like a cool place to slide. I like old buildings too, especially with the old red bricks.

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  7. Out on the prairieNovember 3, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    The painted signs are real unique. Is the paint company still in business?

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  8. LynnNovember 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    I love old buildings too, it does look like a super slide and I imagine someone has tried it.
    I'm particularly fond of the faded old fashioned publicity on the sides of buildings and homes as well...these are great shots.

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  9. MontanagirlNovember 3, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I love the "old" buildings. So much character!

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  10. Ginny HartzlerNovember 3, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    That WOULD make a really good slide. Had it been raining or is it always that shiny?

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  11. MaggidNovember 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    You share the very best stuff . . .
    yes, that looks like a place kids would delight in finding - and parents would live in fear of that discovery . . .

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  12. UnknownNovember 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Lisa: You've hit the nail on the head. I too share a fascination with history as you've shared with us in these photos. My hometown has a lot of old structures like this. I don't remember that television program but it sounds like it must have been "an adventure" with each episode! Just to imagine...

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  13. Sharon WagnerNovember 3, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    I remember that show. I liked it too.

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  14. JeanneNovember 3, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Very interesting old building and I like the sign on the building! Does look like a good place to slide

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  15. Sunnybrook FarmNovember 3, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I was there but didn't notice the sign, I will have to look closer next time!

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  16. Harry FlashmanNovember 3, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Looks like your typical old time Southern town there. Red brick buildings, and all old.

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  17. A Colorful WorldNovember 3, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Great old building! Yes, that looks like a great slide, too.:-)

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  18. Starry DawnNovember 3, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    YES! I ALSO LOVE OLD BUILDINGS,
    BECAUSE THEY COULD TALK TO YOUR HEART.
    IMAGINATION IS THE KEY FOR DREAMING.
    GOOD POST, LISA!
    KIND REGARDS,
    STARRY.

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  19. TomNovember 3, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Boy I like ghost signs!!! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  20. JudyNovember 3, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    That tin roof would be a great place to slide, depending on the landing site...
    I also love seeing the old signs painted on brick walls!!!

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  21. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 3, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    What a great view you had of the tops of those buildings. That one definitely would make a good sliding place!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  22. LindaNovember 4, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    Neat photos! Love the faded sign.

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  23. OurWanderingAdventures November 4, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    That is definitely an interesting roof design that was meant not only for sliding, but for sledding :)

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  24. doodles n daydreamsNovember 4, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    A really interesting view of the old building. I like the detail at the top just under the roof in the second pic.

    Diana
    http://adifferentlenslens365.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/a-paperweight.html

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  25. RoanNovember 4, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    It certainly does look like a great place to slide. Not on ice, though. One could end up over the end on the other side. :)

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 4, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Love old buildings and I am delighted to see that many are being renovated. Our local historical society has bought two old downtown buildings and has filled it with antiques. They replaced windows and painted the old brick. It's nice to see. I love the way they used to put the date on the buildings.

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  27. Latane BartonNovember 4, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    That building has a charm all it's own. Nice.

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  28. SallyNovember 4, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Love it, Lisa. I often wonder about old places also. :)

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  29. Tanya BreeseNovember 4, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    oh this is great, where is it? i haven't seen that show, i wonder if it is on netflix, sounds like something i'd love!

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  30. Tweedles -- that's meNovember 4, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I have a feeling lots of people slid down the roof!
    love
    tweedles

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  31. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    I can see teenagers loving to slide down that roof!

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  32. betty-NZNovember 5, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    I imagine many a Mom was frightened at the sight (or thought) of her kids sliding down. It seems so perfect.

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  33. mail4roseyNovember 5, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    Some old buildings I like. Others can creep me out. My husband gets disturbed by empty factories.

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  34. Amy BurzeseNovember 6, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I enjoyed that show also. And I bet some youngsters and adults alike slid down that roof.

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  35. AnonymousNovember 8, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    I adore all that old brickwork!

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