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Month: April 2006

April 22, 2006 Bill Swislow

Charming eyesores: The Georgian Burglar Alarms of Dublin’s Doors

Yes, the Georgian doorways are charming, especially given that the Georgian facades are otherwise remarkably spare. These buildings could be 20th Century low-rent apartment blocks if not for the massive chimneys and lovely doors. That makes the prominent addition of burglar alarms even more striking, with the alarm boxes typically placed immediately adjacent to the door.

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April 16, 2006 Bill Swislow

Western Avenue Art Gallery: The Suburbs

The same artistic brilliance to be found on Chicago’s city roadsides is abundant in its older suburbs.

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