February 23, 2012

London Bridge in London & Lake Havasu

LondonBridgeLondonatnight.jpg

Do you remember singing this as a child: London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady. I sure do.  But when I sang it, I had no idea what London Bridge was really all about or where it was – other than London, I mean.. So [...]

Flame On at Museum of Fire Fighting

Hall of Flame museum fire trucks

If you’re looking for a short respite from intense Arizona weather, duck into the air-conditioned Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes for a glimpse of heat of a different kind. The museum covers about an acre, and has an impressive display of fire history exhibits. A catalog accompanies the [...]

Green Architecture Before its Time: Frank Lloyd Wright & Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright is probably the best known American architect, with a body of work that has influenced and shaped the course of building in this country.  His former home, Taliesin West (pronounced Tally-ehssen) in Scottsdale, Arizona, has become the international headquarters for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and is also open for public tours. Taliesin [...]