Friday, August 7, 2009

Edgar County Coourthouse

I took this photo a few weeks ago, and kept waiting to show it in hopes I would get back over there and get a better shot, plus more views. I think this is one of the most ornate courthouses I have ever seen. It is located in Paris, Illinois. Enlarge it and see what you think. Oh, be sure and notice the birds!
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Lorelei is actually down for a nap; it probably won't last long but any is better than none. I forgot to tell that day before yesterday I put her in her little rocker-seat while I vacuumed and she went to sleep in it before I got done. She only slept about 20-30 minutes but that gives me a few minutes to relax....or get things done. That was all the napping she did that day.

7 comments:

  1. Wow, Rose, it looks like something from Paris, France instead of Illinois. Very grand!

    Hugs & kisses to Lorelei for me!

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  2. I think you're right, Rose. I've never seen anything this ornate in the States!

    Those aren't bird, they're pigeons! ;-) And they're everywhere!

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  3. Sure looks like the pigeons are keen about the architecture. Lots of places to perch and do their thing. ;-)

    Yes, do get more photos. It really does look something from a different time and place.

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  4. Very ornate! I'm always taking photos of steeples, but courthouses are just as interesting and I've seen several neat ones this year. I never seem to get to stop for photos when I see one, however. Frustrating!

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  5. Whoa! That really does have the decorations! Sheesh!! But it is beautiful....

    Glad that you were able to get a couple things done while the little angel slept! =)

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  6. That is a very interesting courthouse with its figure atop holding the scales of justice! Birds love those lofty perches. Little ones do have a way of demanding attention when awake. Hope you're having a good weekend.

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  7. Very pretty and ornate! Nice birds! :-D

    My grandchildren are too far to see regularly-which gives me more time to myself but less time to see them.

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