12 October 2006

Americana

What do the houses in an "affluent" American suburb — in this case, near Albany, NY — look like? Here are some examples. The second two are very grand, aren't they?




Here's a picture of a house out in the country in upstate New York, north of Albany. I think it is very austere and puritan in appearance.


And here is a suburban Albany house where the homeowners are expressing their political opinions.



Finally, a sign I noticed in a window in downtown Albany.

5 comments:

  1. Great signs! Finally a sign of life.

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  2. (from the old U.S. of A., that is...)

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  3. It's great to see the voices of protest are not being stifled. Here's something else that's inspiring. The story of something as innocuous as taking pictures in a neighborhood being banned and then...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

    Power to the people!

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  4. I love looking at houses from anywhere -- sounds like you're enjoying your stay in the USA!

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  5. I'm now truly up to date. Love the photos and comments. Call before you go home -- E

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