2,174 Comments for Bennett School for Girls

They were really serious about the sprinklers - right into the window nook.
A fabulous perspective view, Mr. Motts.
Look at the solid stone walls!! I like your haiku, bobo.
Lovely scroll work. Thanks for the close-up, I would have missed it in the large photo.
Wow, how wonderful to see you back Mr. Motts. And a new layout for your pages too. This is a great shot.
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I believe it was concrete; this wing seems to have been the one constructed in the 1920s.
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There's a school or day care that's pretty close to the old college, the building might've even once been a part of Bennett. There are also houses across the street; it's not a very rural location like it once was 125 years ago.
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I think the angle is the opposite of the historic photo, as the windows are on the other side, so the stairwell was behind me. But that old door looks familiar. http://opacity.us/image9112_deep_inside.htm
I Know this a great pitcher. When I look at it I get a little dizzy
GRAND
in the window frame at back wall. it looks like a teddy bear head with a Santa Claus hat on
hope and prosperity
now hung alone in despair
why do I stay up


Hi to everybody

this is my 1st haiku
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Interesting location for a radiator. One would have to duck walk or crawl to adjust the heat. No easy feat in the clothing of the period.
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One of the front dormers collapsed a couple of years ago. The building is in much worse shape since these were taken (2006).
An awesome gallery and a nice Christmas present seeing you back!