Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Live in the "Urban" Glass House


Live in the "Urban" Glass House

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Urban_glass_house_009Take a close look at these two pictures to see if you notice anything similar about the basic design.
Of course the one on the left is architect Philip Johnson's famous Glass House in New Canaan. The one on the right is considered Philip Johnson's very last design before he died, 330 Spring Street in New York City. 
Click here for a look back at my tour of the Glass House, as well as some of Philip Johnson's architecture around the country.
Several units are available at 330 Spring Street. You can contact Core Group NYC for more information. In my last blog posting, I wrote about Trump Parc Stamford. From unit 11A at 330 Spring, you can see Trump Soho, which is also under construction. I was lucky enough to get a tour of 330 Spring this past weekend. Below are more views from that unit. As usual, click to enlarge.
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From another unit at 330 Spring, can see the Statue of Liberty.Urban_glass_house_004_2Urban_glass_house_005
On a historical note, 330 Spring sits on the line that marks the old shore line of the Hudson River and New York City.
The area was filled in with rocks so boats could unload.  The Urban Glass House is next door to Ear Inn, what New York Magazine says is "arguably the oldest bar in Manhattan."
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Adopt a Dog Month

When people see the pictures I take of my dog Willamena, they often say, "You must have a lot of time on your hands."
No, not really.
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I have a dog, and that means I have to walk her and spend some time with her; I just take pictures sometimes when I do.
As great and fun and fabulous as having Willamena has been over the past ten years, believe me, there are times when the responsibility can seem a bit too much.
October is American Humane's Adopt-A-Dog Month and ASPCA's Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month. While both organizations would love for you to take on the responsibility of a canine addition to the family, they want to make sure you are ready to do so.
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The American Humane Humane Society reminds people that taking in a pet is for a lifetime.  It urges you to consider where you will be 15 to 18 years from now, considering most dogs, with good care, can live to be 15 years or older, and most cats can live to be 18 years or older. 
So as long as you are prepared, get ready for a lifetime of fun and love.
Here is a website with links to adoption places in Connecticut.

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Great pictures !!!
You've got an uncanny knack for snappin shots of your perro with the backgrounds "just happening" to be faaantastic. The one with the Empire State building perfectly framed inside the tree limbs...how'd ya pull that one off!!
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Posted by: brn | October 02, 2008 at 12:52 PM


Willamena is lucky to have a lifetime friend in you.

Posted by: trent | October 02, 2008 at 02:43 PM


Boa noite Ms Heather. Tu cão muito bonita.
Muito amor, Señor B.Garcia
Posted by: Gael | October 03, 2008 at 08:51 PM


I don't know about adopting a Shelter-Dog but I'm willing to adopt your grandma! God bless her and your whole family for sticking together and being there for eachother during these hard times.

Posted by: Stanley Wimpowski | October 04, 2008 at 06:22 PM


Great golf pic..."the dogleg on the back 9".
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Posted by: dr.bill | October 07, 2008 at 08:55 AM


Hey! Thrilled that "What's Bugging You" is finally archived. Just sat together and enjoyed the ones we missed. The Aug 12th show on Fantasy Football...loved it! One of your best. Not only did you look fabulous (always a great way to start & finish) but the whole piece was mint! Great topic, lighthearted yet very interesting and educational. Ya, we got a few problems you can help us solve...got a minute? or 100 !!

Posted by: bill & sandy | October 07, 2008 at 07:25 PM


Super Duper is very mint. Your friend looks pretty content like she had part of whatever you had..

Posted by: Eric Sundman | November 02, 2008 at 04:09 PM
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Friday, May 23, 2008

Philip Johnson

Gallery_107001_2   Regular tours of Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan are sold out again for the 2008 season! However, private and patron tours at $500 and $1,000 a person are still available. Click here.
When the famous home of the architect first opened to the public last summer, News 12 Connecticut Photographer Lori Golias and I got a sneak preview. Click here for that blog on the Glass House and a tour of some of Philip Johnson's famous New York City buildings.
However, during my recent trip to Houston, Texas, for Mother's Day, I couldn't get Philip Johnson off my mind. One of the first buildings that caught my eye as we drove towards downtown was Johnson's Republic Bank Center(now Bank of America.) It's across the street from Johnson's Pennzoil Place. Click on pictures to enlarge.
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Johnson is also known in Houston for the Transco Tower (Now Williams Tower) and Water Wall in the Uptown District.
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Students in Houston may be familiar with Philip Johnson. He did the campus of St. Thomas, including the Chapel of St. Basil. There is also a Philip Johnson monument at St. Thomas.
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Philip Johnson made his first mark in Houston with the  de Menil house in 1950,the same year he completed the Mrs. John D. Rockefeller House III Guest House on Manhattan's east side and one year after his Glass House.
Ready for another Philip Johnson TEXAS TOUR? Next stop: Dallas/Ft. Worth.
The JFK Memorial, Dallas, Texas JFK Memorial Crescent Hotel Crescent Hotel
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Bankone2Thanksgiving Square, Dallas (far left)
Comerica Bank Tower 
Below: Fort Worth Water Gardens and Amon Carter Museum. 
        Ft Worth Water Gardens entrance        Amon Carter Museum of Western Art in Ft Worth                        
I hope you enjoyed your tours. This way, when you visit the Glass House, you'll have a good idea of Johnson's style. What you can do in New Canaan is visit the Glass House visitors center. It's right across from the train station.

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Wanda

Thank you, Heather. I enjoyed my tours.
In 1972-73, used to walk through the campus of St Thomas for lunch and then back to work.
Posted by: Wanda | May 23, 2008 at 04:10 PM

trent

Perillo Tours look out!
Heather, you're the best: )
Thank you for this wonderful tour
not to mention it was free!!
Posted by: trent | May 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

Angelo and Domenica

Ms. Heather . I am glad to write you for I was sick. my loving wife thouo always show me your writing and it to me much happines when I was not feeling good. I watch in the mornings the news also.
I someday will like to see these buildings in Texas but now I enjoy as you show me on my computer. Thank you. Happiness on this Memorial day.
ciao ciao
Posted by: Angelo and Domenica | May 25, 2008 at 02:40 PM

bill and sandy

Thanks for the tour.
So, tell us....whats the guitar that's
sticking up from the roof of the "short" building in the BankAmerica building photo? Sandy is tellin me "bill, there's a guitar cut& pasted into the pic" and I'm snappin back "no way dolly" ...but after a closer look, I see THERE IS a guitar & its REAL!
You've GOTTA fill us in on this one Heather because our curiostiy is drivin us crazy.
Is it a Guitar factory?
Posted by: bill and sandy | May 29, 2008 at 03:43 PM

Wanda

The guitar is for Hard Rock Cafe.
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