Mission

Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest art of all the arts. Painting and sculpture are but images, are merely shadows cast by outward things on stone or canvas, having in themselves no separate existence. Architecture, existing in itself, and not in seeming a something it is not, surpasses them as substance shadow. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For all those who view a castle, mansion, or historical building and question how much it cost to build, this site is not for you. For this blogspot is dedicated to all those who view a castle, mansion or historical building and question why it was built.

Architecture is one of the most beautiful forms of enduring art history. From the material that is used to erect the structure to the design that is chosen to give it life and personality, these grand works held a special meaning to those who once in habituated them and a haunting message to those who are graced by their majesty today. Catching a glimpse of select architecture transports one into the past where the viewer is able to experience the history and emotion that surrounds the structure.

This blogspot is an open forum for those to share the art of architecture and reveal their essence. Please feel free to post comments or email me with photographs and information about castles, mansions or historical buildings for which you would like to see included in this ongoing journal.