A View of Trueth House

[Bob_B]

We are having exceptionally warm weather here in Maryland, so I took the opportunity to visit one of my favorite nearby venues: The Trueth House. For those interested in the history of this handsome structure:

Located on the grounds of the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Oella, the Trueth/Bannaky House traces its history back to 1737 when Robert Ellicott purchased 100 acres of land in Baltimore County (Maryland, US). The 100 acres were divided, and parcels sold to different families through the years, passing through generations and hands. The two and a half story, five-bay ashlar farm house was ultimately acquired by William and Elizabeth Trueth, and donated to the Park in 1985. The House is completely restored and continues as a public facility of the Banneker Museum.

Mathematician, astronomer, surveyor and publisher Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland in 1731. The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum honors his land and legacy .

Please feel free to leave your thoughts and comments, and I thank you for stopping by. Happy New Year!

[Michael West]

We are having exceptionally warm weather here in Maryland, so I took the opportunity to visit one of my favorite nearby venues: The Trueth House. For those interested in the history of this handsome structure:

Located on the grounds of the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Oella, the Trueth/Bannaky House traces its history back to 1737 when Robert Ellicott purchased 100 acres of land in Baltimore County (Maryland, US). The 100 acres were divided, and parcels sold to different families through the years, passing through generations and hands. The two and a half story, five-bay ashlar farm house was ultimately acquired by William and Elizabeth Trueth, and donated to the Park in 1985. The House is completely restored and continues as a public facility of the Banneker Museum.

Mathematician, astronomer, surveyor and publisher Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland in 1731. The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum honors his land and legacy .

Please feel free to leave your thoughts and comments, and I thank you for stopping by. Happy New Year!

my first impression was that somehow your gear was capable of making very high resolution engravings..

very fitting "treatment".

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Excellent, especially the sense of light on the house.

[John R]

Excellent, especially the sense of light on the house.

I agree.

[Bob_B]

Gentlemen, thank you.

[kers]

Very staccato sharpening and a reddish BW; In this case it suits perfectly.

[David Eckels]

An excellent portrait, Bob. It belongs on a wall; did you try the museum?

[Bob_B]

Thank you kers and David. fwiw, I hadn't thought to ask the museum if they might be interested in my photo, but I will in the new year. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Chris Kern]

Excellent image and treatment.

I've lived in Maryland for the better part of a decade now (my wife and I are retirement refugees from Washington, D.C.) and I wasn't previously aware of the Benjamin Banneker Park.  So thanks for that, as well as for posting your fine photograph.

[Rajan Parrikar]

Marvelous framing, and Bob is a master of these conversions.

[Bob_B]

... I wasn't previously aware of the Benjamin Banneker Park.  So thanks for that, as well as for posting your fine photograph.

It's small, but quite lovely, and it's very close to Old Ellicott City, and adjacent to the No.9 Trolley Trail, which in the spring is a great birding venue. Thanks for your comment.

[Bob_B]

Thanks, Rajan.