Marguerite Rogers House by Richardphotos
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John G Slover was my great grandfather and he made all the intricate wood work with a feet driven scroll saw which is still on the property
the Marguerite Rogers House Museum, built by John G. Slover in the early 1900's, is located at 113 East Dumble in Alvin, Texas. In 1938 James A. and Marguerite Rogers bought the house. The Rogers' daughter, Emaline, bequeathed the property to the Alvin Museum Society in 1995. The Society restored the home and named it Marguerite Rogers House Museum, in honor of Emaline's mother.
needless to say I was gone yesterday to Houston and Alvin Texas.I will try and catch up in the next couple of days
thanks for viewing and any comments
Comments (95)
sazzart
Excellent example of early American building style. Those older homes are so cool; sad that they've become white elephants with the high cost of heating etc.
RodolfoCiminelli
Creative deformation effects and excellent photo my friend.....!!!!!
Maori
Perfect shot, Richard!
scifibabe
Lovely b&w image. Love the intricate detail on the porch and beautiful detail around the roofline. Interesting history too. Really pretty photo.
shadownet
I can remember my Grandmother in Alabama having a house very much like this one. Always find it fascinating the way the style of homes changes from one era to the next. I really love some of those old home styles.
virginiese
stunning architecture. Your great grand father was very skilled. It is a very nice story. Thanks for sharing
angelbearzs
that is aweosme :)
schonee
I just love it...So Cute...I'll take it.
annie5
Beautiful historical house! love it :)
Miska7
Nice B&W shot! Well done.
rainbows
Wonderful connection to the past, dear Richard. A fine shot in B&W. Hugs. Diane. xx
brycek
Beautiful capture Richard..lovely house!!
eekdog
cool looking old house, has a lot of resemblence to my mothers house in minot, nd. nice pic bro. steve
lior
Great B&W photograph!
photostar
A Victorian mansion in miniature. A really elaborate splash of gingerbread wood work.
bakapo
very nice, this is a great shot, it's stark and beautiful.
three_grrr
Love all that scroll work on the trim of the house! Like Mina, I cannot imagine doing this with a foot powered scroll saw. Though I have sewn on a pedal sewing machine, and once you get the hang of it, it's not that hard. But scroll saw work?? I don't think so, give me power, LOL. What an awesome heritage you have, perhaps that's where you get your artistic abilities from?
pops
The columes are awesome-what craftsmanship
Minda
i love that B&W color..great older homes wonderful shot and history.
loligagger
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Syltermermaid
A wonderful old building and thanks for sharing this family history with us!! Hugs Ute
babuci
I don't remember B&W work from you but this look realy cool.
jocko500
that a old house but you can see the wood work is wonderful done. make you feel happyto see something your kin folks did and still there today.
Star4mation
Excellent photo Richard :)
hipps13
awesome, Richard warm hug, Linda
Antonio57
Magnifique photo!!!!
mickeyrony
At first sight. It seemed to me well that it there something of step too catholic .Escuse me an expression Quebec peoples lol.Nice catch was to pass and especially this black and white then the prospect makes it vulnerable to our fears. Richard cheer and mile mercies a Work hipper and very creative ((5++)) À première vue . Il me semblait bien qu'il s'y était passer quelque chose de pas trop catholique Escuse moi une expression Québécoise lol Belle prise et surtout ce noir et blanc puis la perspective la rend vulnérable à nos craintes . Bravo Richard et mile mercis Un Travail hipper et très créatif ((5++))
goldie
well, all i gotta say is that your great grandpa did some fine work...this is such a charming house...thanks for sharing it with us with your super capture ;)
npauling
A beautiful historic house and I love the angle you have used here.
Fidelity2
Perfect.