Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


Hollander Building, Dutchtown

Hollander, 1888

Except for the new windows on the second floor, which look a bit staring but do at least seem to fit the holes they were made for, this building is unusually well preserved—a Victorian feast of ornaments of all types, applied lavishly but not without an eye for the overall effect.

Hollander building

The fact that the left half is a sort of narrower duplicate of the right half suggests that it was built as an addition when Mr. Hollander acquired the lot next door.

Hollander building from Moravian Way
Crest
Lion and shield
Gorgon head
Gorgon head
Lion and scallop
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS.


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