tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post5800657917546812343..comments2024-03-23T09:18:34.779-07:00Comments on RoadToParnassus: A perfect day in Painesville, OhioParnassushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-46282019470500276842018-12-26T06:46:53.664-08:002018-12-26T06:46:53.664-08:00💚💚Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-36706788990624608942018-12-26T01:03:50.130-08:002018-12-26T01:03:50.130-08:00Hello Mariette, I am glad that you enjoyed this to...Hello Mariette, I am glad that you enjoyed this tour of Painesville. Lake Erie College has a small but very attractive campus; I just recently added to my collection a small vase with a picture of Lake Erie's main building on it.<br /><br />While Painesville has beautiful tree-shaded streets, that one tree surely is a stand-out!<br /><br />It is natural that we borrowed the word sluice from the Dutch, who know so much about the control of water! --JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-45595819942476631112018-12-25T13:57:36.540-08:002018-12-25T13:57:36.540-08:00Dearest Jim,
What a lovely visit that has been! Lo...Dearest Jim,<br />What a lovely visit that has been! Love the architecture of Lake Erie College and of course all the other preserved buildings you captured during your walk.<br />One can truly ponder when coming upon such a majestic tree that could tell us lots of stories...<br />The word sluice is such a typical Dutch word. We say sluis...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-45233326484315813952012-12-19T04:23:00.182-08:002012-12-19T04:23:00.182-08:00Hello Cindy, The Western Reserve is a very histor...Hello Cindy, The Western Reserve is a very historical area; your base in Chagrin Falls is one of the best, but take some time to explore Lake County--in a row are Painesville, Mentor, and Willoughby, all full of interesting places and buildings.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-16435750761882876702012-12-09T10:41:09.220-08:002012-12-09T10:41:09.220-08:00Thank you for the lesson about Painesville. I have...Thank you for the lesson about Painesville. I have studied the Western Reserve towns around us since moving to Northeast Ohio eleven years ago but was not familiar with the history of Painesville. Been to its outskirts for soccer matches and admired the Grand River from the road only. Great information, thanks!Cindy @ a curious gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303756811551040856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-54421346731252815342012-10-07T03:07:46.926-07:002012-10-07T03:07:46.926-07:00Hello Hels, If you ever do get to Ohio, you will ...Hello Hels, If you ever do get to Ohio, you will have fun visiting all these old inns. Many of them are still open as restaurants; in the Cleveland area alone I recall pleasant meals at the Rider Tavern, the Welshfield Inn, and the Unionville Inn, while the Dunham Tavern in Cleveland itself is now a charming museum.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-61382235587046074052012-10-06T21:32:36.479-07:002012-10-06T21:32:36.479-07:00It is amazing that one architect, in this case Jon...It is amazing that one architect, in this case Jonathan Goldsmith, could be responsible for many of the loveliest buildings in Painesville and surrounding cities. He was a] very talented and b] in tune with his times.<br /><br />Of course I am most interested in Rider Inn, which dates right back to my era - 1812 <br />So many thanks for the link<br />Hels<br />http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/coaching-inns-1700-1850-short-but.htmlHelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-78132567227154359972012-08-31T10:49:55.673-07:002012-08-31T10:49:55.673-07:00I very much appreciate your sending me this link, ...I very much appreciate your sending me this link, of which I had been unaware. I just took a quick look at some of these photos, and will go back when I have the time to examine them leisurely. I write about a number of places, but Painesville is very special to me. Thanks.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-40457066445183643052012-08-31T10:07:45.900-07:002012-08-31T10:07:45.900-07:00Yeah, I hope to get back there sometime soon mysel...Yeah, I hope to get back there sometime soon myself and take some pics. A few months ago I discovered a treasure trove of old Painesville photos posted on the Downtown Painesville Organization Facebook page by longtime P'ville photographer Robert Barbian. I remember he took my 4th grade class picture--45 years ago!--and apparently he's still working! Here's the link:<br />http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.310431972350145.71284.192648177461859&type=1&bef=310563819003627Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-85344870612326451142012-08-30T13:20:52.804-07:002012-08-30T13:20:52.804-07:00Thank you for your memories of Painesville. I came...Thank you for your memories of Painesville. I came to know the city because I worked there and had family there, and it became one of my favorite places to explore. <br /><br />Unfortunately this trip back to Ohio I only returned to Painesville one day, and of course are so many interesting places there that will have to wait until next time. I still have the Mathews house pictures, and hope to post them soon. I also have some older memorabilia of Pville scattered about.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-77656221601136348972012-08-30T13:06:06.637-07:002012-08-30T13:06:06.637-07:00thanks so much! Although I haven't been back t...thanks so much! Although I haven't been back there for ages, Painesville is my hometown (grew up there in the 60's). It's good to see the Steele Mansion coming back to life, but like everything else in Painesville, it didn't happen without controversy (despite overwhelming popularity for this project by pretty much everyone else in town!)--some disgruntled neighbors fearing the expected commercial use as an inn would generate too much traffic (it's on Mentor Avenue across from Lake Erie College!. I also love the Grand River, having had many a family picnic in Recreation Park along the beautifully rocky shoreline. Looking forward to more P'ville pics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-3071393407528122132012-08-19T07:35:12.173-07:002012-08-19T07:35:12.173-07:00Hi Kionon, Taiwan does have its rainy spells, and...Hi Kionon, Taiwan does have its rainy spells, and this year seems to be the record-holder; months can go by without a completely sunny day.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-73694153945425449022012-08-19T05:48:41.544-07:002012-08-19T05:48:41.544-07:00It rained most of the time I was there. Kyushu'...It rained most of the time I was there. Kyushu's not much better.notanymorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273328844156046408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-36621279910639050492012-08-12T07:15:24.781-07:002012-08-12T07:15:24.781-07:00Hello Ann, I am also fascinated by Euclid Avenue-...Hello Ann, I am also fascinated by Euclid Avenue--which book do you have? Some emphasize the 19th-century residential period, while others the 20th-century commercial development.<br /><br />Looking at that radiator again, I notice that the design is practical as well as interesting, because those barbs and fins would also serve to radiate heat.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-76826340417694133282012-08-12T02:17:33.796-07:002012-08-12T02:17:33.796-07:00What a beautiful tour. I am so interested in Ohio&...What a beautiful tour. I am so interested in Ohio's historical architecture of late, oddly enough. I've really never explored Ohio but became obsessed with a book about Euclid Avenue. So interesting to see what else the state has to offer! Love that radiator, I've never seen one quite like it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991085128131515835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-5098888960428185772012-08-09T09:03:43.145-07:002012-08-09T09:03:43.145-07:00I'm glad you enjoy the blog, and appreciate yo...I'm glad you enjoy the blog, and appreciate your adding me to your list. I am back in Taipei now, and I hope to have some Taiwan-oriented posts coming up soon--that is if the weather ever decides to cooperate.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-49699990174700545502012-08-09T03:24:25.851-07:002012-08-09T03:24:25.851-07:00I often forget about your blog, Parnassus, which i...I often forget about your blog, Parnassus, which is why I likely don't constitute enough of your traffic... And I always enjoy reading it, when I remember it.<br /><br />I'm going to add you to my follow list so you show up in my dashboard. You'll be joining a very small club of perhaps ten blogs or so.notanymorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273328844156046408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-44077086514676167162012-08-08T11:31:17.369-07:002012-08-08T11:31:17.369-07:00Hello Di, I just read about Arrow Rock after readi...Hello Di, I just read about Arrow Rock after reading your comment. I never knew what a fascinating and historic town it was. I hope one day that you'll tell us the story of how you happened to honeymoon there.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-36151723887572621112012-08-08T02:11:18.967-07:002012-08-08T02:11:18.967-07:00It reminds me of the little town we honeymooned in...It reminds me of the little town we honeymooned in, Arrow Rock, Missouri, only looks to be on a slightly larger scale. Why Arrow Rock, a long story!<br /><br />Great to find you. I am your newest UK follower.<br />DiYONKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659751063643621817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-2511147578191673322012-08-03T02:41:52.205-07:002012-08-03T02:41:52.205-07:00Hello Columnist, That is an amusing coincidence ...Hello Columnist, That is an amusing coincidence about the names. I guess I lived in Ohio so long that I don't think about their alternate meanings. The Chagrin River Valley is so nice that the word 'Chagrin' now connotes high class and distinction, at least around Cleveland. Painesville, on the other hand, I believe is underappreciated.<br /><br />P.S. One day I'll get around to another great place name, Ashtabula, the next city over from Painesville.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-72839968149295138212012-08-02T22:57:38.855-07:002012-08-02T22:57:38.855-07:00Like your "Chagrin Falls", I am amused b...Like your "Chagrin Falls", I am amused by the name Painesville, as in "the experience was painsville". But as you've explained the origins of both names, these are just trivial observations on my part, but assuage my interest in names and wordplay!columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-26957185618963296902012-08-02T11:37:20.781-07:002012-08-02T11:37:20.781-07:00I am not familiar with her work.....will check out...I am not familiar with her work.....will check out! Thx!Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-13505995638364917082012-08-02T08:11:00.278-07:002012-08-02T08:11:00.278-07:00Hello Rosemary, The Mathews House, while old for O...Hello Rosemary, The Mathews House, while old for Ohio, isn't really old enough to be Colonial. Most of its details--gable end facing front, pilasters, and various ornaments derive from Greek Temples, so most would call this Greek Revival. <br /><br />That radiator is quite special, and worthy of some research. The next time I am in the area, I will look to see if there are any manufacturer's or other marks on it.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-34165783910568111912012-08-02T08:02:18.849-07:002012-08-02T08:02:18.849-07:00Unfortunately, Painesville is not as wealthy a com...Unfortunately, Painesville is not as wealthy a community as Chagrin Falls, and many of its old buildings are neglected.<br /><br />That was the lowest I have ever seen the Grand River. Although I enjoy it when it is low enough to wade across, in the early spring the torrent is such that no one who entered the waters would be likely to surviveParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-83384434067552163452012-08-02T07:57:26.173-07:002012-08-02T07:57:26.173-07:00Hello Loi, Some of the D.C. houses were recorded...Hello Loi, Some of the D.C. houses were recorded by the remarkable photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston--are you a fan of her work?<br /><br />I also admired that radiator. I wanted to seek out more details to photograph, be we arrived there quite late, as they were getting ready to close.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com