Sunday, March 22, 2020

Shelter In Place: Noah Did



It wasn't raining when Noah began building the ark. . .
In fact, Noah didn't know rain at all.
But. . .God told him to build an ark. . .
and Noah did. . .


When the time came. . .and all the animals and family were inside. . .
GOD sealed the door and SHELTERED THEM IN PLACE. . .
where they remained SAFE throughout the storm. . .

Then GOD kept His promise. . .
The day came when the rain ceased and the land became dry.
Noah and his family and all the animals
left the shelter in good health and with much thanks. . .
and they realized how BLESSED they were
 to have a LOVING FATHER who brought them through the worst storm of their lives. . .


So, too, in the present-day viral storm we face. . .
I'm certain old Noah would advise. . .

KEEP THE FAITH. . .
TRUST IN GOD to see you through. . .
STAY SAFE in HIS loving hands.
 
For this, too, will pass one day. . .
When the rains of an invisible enemy will cease. . .
and its power will run dry. . .
When we, like Noah, can give THANKS for God's shelter
through an awful storm. . .


Saturday, March 7, 2020

The Bolduc House: A Few Interior Images Past and Present

Bolduc House Bedroom 2018

I love comparing photos of houses taken through the years, especially those that have survived time.
Hard to believe the Bolduc House is still standing after 230+ years. We are so fortunate that the Bolduc family lived in the ancestral home without too many changes until 1949 when they donated it to the Colonial Dames. Where I come from, historic buildings such as this were torn down decades ago.

Exterior shots are usually more plentiful, but in the HABS 1985 SURVEY OF THE BOLDUC HOUSE there are some pretty interesting interior shots. Most were taken before the 1950s, before and after the Dames took possession. I have also included some book scans, as well as my own photos.

Bolduc House Bedroom 2018

North Room (Bedroom)

Bolduc House Bedroom 2018


Bolduc House Bedroom

Bolduc House Gathering Room

Bolduc House Gathering Room 2018

Bolduc House Gathering Room 2018

from: COLONIAL KITCHENS, 1971

Bolduc House Kitchen

Bolduc House Kitchen

from: COLONIAL KITCHENS, 1971

Bolduc House Entry Hallway: Bedroom Door-left; Gathering Room Door-right

Bolduc House Hallway
For more information on the Bolduc House, CLICK HERE