Sunday, August 3, 2014

Troy & Cohoes

Over the weekend, Aimee showed me her hometown and neighboring cities.  We went on several long walks through Troy and Cohoes -- at a spirited pace, I must add, which means Aimee walks very fast and I scurried to keep up.  Troy and Cohoes are cities that bustled with thriving industry 100-150 years ago but declined sharply when their industries closed down.  Now, decaying remnants of those prosperous times are evident.

It's possible to find poignant beauty in buildings which were once grand and are now dormant.  See if you can see it in these pictures.


 
 

 
 

 
 
 



 
 

 
 

 
 



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24 comments:

  1. DaleAugust 4, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    I love old buildings, they have a look of uniqueness, its amazing how they survive for centuries and stood the test of time. Not like new houses that are slapped together and designed to last 15-20 years. I was in the town where Ned Kelly was Hung. The town is amazing and all the history that goes with it.

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  2. KezzieAugust 4, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Oooh, it looks a really lovely place!!! X
    I love beautiful buildings and the waterfall looks fab!! X

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  3. LarissaAugust 4, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    What a beautifull place! I love cities with rivers. It gives the city a whole different atmosphere which I really like.
    Thanks a lot for your last comment and your good advice on the perfect baba ganoush :)

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  4. MaikenAugust 4, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    looks like a really cool stroll. I love the architecture, sense of detail and most of all the beautiful waterfall. that's my favourite photo here. though the orange flower with a tiny bee is lovely too. nice job!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  5. ToadMamaAugust 4, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Wow, those buildings are very cool. I love all of the detail. I would have never guessed the one with the smokestack was some sort of factory. The colors are gorgeous. Sad to see buildings like that just sit and decay, but the upkeep is expensive. Great statue capture, by the way. And the waterfall is very pretty. Looks like you had a very nice visit.

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  6. TrueScrapAddict@blogspot.comAugust 4, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    OMGoodness!!!! THANK YOU for sharing your amazing photos of the buildings ... I LOVE old buildings they look so grand and regal. I wouldn't mind taking residence at # 135!!!

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  7. SaraAugust 4, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful photos! Another place that I need to put on my bucket list!

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  8. two birdsAugust 4, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Wow, so beautiful! These are such great photos. What a weekend!

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  9. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Your photos are gorgeous and the buildings are so interesting.

    Sounds like a perfect weekend.

    Hugs

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  10. Hollie Black-RamseyAugust 4, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Ooohh!! Gorgeous buildings!

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  11. Connie StaccatoAugust 4, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    It IS lovely! Where the heck are you, dude?

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  12. oomph.August 4, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    beautiful pictures. thanks for sharing them, and glad you had a nice time!

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  13. Witchcrafted LifeAugust 5, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    Suffice it to say, my historical architecture loving soul was aflutter over these elegant, stately, timely beautiful buildings. *Swoon!*

    ♥ Jessica

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  14. Green Tea and CupcakesAugust 5, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    What beautiful buildings and that last photo with the Bea is amazing.

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  15. FASHION TALESAugust 5, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Marvellous photos, especially of the stream of water flowing. It looks like such a lovely place with historic and artful features to love. :)
    Style Adjustments

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  16. LorenaAugust 5, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    I had never heard of these places… you continue to take marvellous pictures, I really love the last one. I just love bees.

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  17. Charlotte SparkleAugust 5, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Nice post, super photographs.

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  18. Little Messy MissyAugust 6, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful place...I can almost here the buzz of voices past.
    xoxoxo

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  19. Vale ♥August 6, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Wonderful places, thanks for sharing ! I am really fascinated by old buildings. Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies

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  20. Shawna McComberAugust 7, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    Great photos, Ally! I love old buildings and they are all the more special as there aren't any where I live. I am surrounded by natural beauty but not much man made beauty. In fact man has been pretty good at creating ugliness. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are enjoying your visit!
    xoxo

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  21. Fashion Confessions of a MommyAugust 7, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful architecture. Love the photos…
    I am trying to take more city photos here as well. But you have much more talent. :)
    Daphne.

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  22. SaraAugust 8, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    You are getting better and better with that camera! These photos are stunning, and what a cool place!

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  23. ravenlocksAugust 8, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Wow...those buildings are really something! Wonderful photographs :)

    xo

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  24. HeidiAugust 19, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    You are such an artist!

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