I am an amatur architectural historian and middle-aged college kid, originally from North-central Oklahoma. I love to post and see images of historic buildings, mid-century interiors and furniture, and about anything else!
Most of my historic research - and pictures in my 'stream - is centered on Kay county, Oklahoma, where I grew up and still have ties.
I am happily married (Michelle) with one son (Clay) who is actually more mature than I am in a lot of ways.
I am a real child at heart and in my mind, never mind what my driver's license says! I have a wide sense of humor, somewhat warped in a lot of ways..... "LOL" will probably be a good epitat for my tombstone! My sense of humor is so dry, though, that often-times people don't get it... sorry!
My first time around in college, I studied architecture. Now, I am going back to gather a Masters and eventually a PhD in history. I will work to combine the two interests.
Architecture, no matter what style or how portrayed fascinates me. And details of buildings are particularly intriguing. I also love to draw (there are a few examples in my 'stream) and work to receate the types of architectual illustrations seen in the late 19th and early 20th C. But, if you look at the drawings I have done, I have a ways to go!
Many of the images I post are from my extensive collection of original historic negatives, a collection that spans the years from c1900 to c1979. Enjoy!
I have also published a book of my historic images of buildings. Contact me for info!
- JoinedNovember 2007
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Bret has an excellent photostream that serves as a visual documentary for the historic architecture of his region. North Central Oklahoma (Kay and Woods Counties in particular) owes him a debt of gratitude simply because of the way that he has created a veritable museum of architecture for this part of the nation. I … Read more
Bret has an excellent photostream that serves as a visual documentary for the historic architecture of his region. North Central Oklahoma (Kay and Woods Counties in particular) owes him a debt of gratitude simply because of the way that he has created a veritable museum of architecture for this part of the nation. I am not aware of any other such site on the internet. It is for people like Bret that makes flickr such a useful application. Thank you Sir.
Read lessOnce you begin looking through Bret's photos of Ponca City and its surrounds, you will be addicted. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!