July 21: The year is 1879.

Wouldn't it be cool if each building had the year they were built posted large and clear on the exterior?

[Maggiemae]

We have a lot like this in Oamaru, NZ. They have historic significance even though the use they were built for is no longer! As long as I don't have to wear one going around!

[Milanie]

What an interesting idea! I think that would be quite a good idea.

[Dawn Ulmer]

Good idea. Well captured, too.

[Terri Morris]

This make a great bw photo.

[Lin]

A great pov on this black and white!

[*lynn]

great shot!

[Michael Smith]

I agree heartily! Great black & white.

[tony gig]

Lovely old building with great detail.

[Laura]

Looks great in B&W.

[Pyrrhula]

Great idea. but it`s all written on in archives. Great B+W.

[Daisy Miller]

@maggiemae It is interesting that Oamaru has lots of these. I would not like to wear my birth date around my neck either.

[Daisy Miller]

@milaniet Thanks. I don't think that this idea will catch on though in today's world.

[Daisy Miller]

@deu49097 Thanks. Focusing on the intricate architectural details of buildings is certainly different for me.

[Daisy Miller]

@morrisphotos @linnypinny @lynnz @la_photographic Thanks for all of your wonderful comments.

[Daisy Miller]

@golder365mjsmith Thanks!

[Daisy Miller]

@tonygig This is a lovely building with lots of cool architectural details. Most of the buildings on this side of this one block have cool details.

[Daisy Miller]

@pyrrhula Thanks! I always have problems finding the information in the archives. One of the local historians is writing books about various downtown districts. I can't wait until she writes about all of the downtown buildings!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

1879 must have been a good year- it certainly gave you a nice bold shot!

[Cheri]

Great shot in B&W