Historic homes in this area of Pennsylvania often feature candles or lamps in the windows (especially those with 4 over 4 or 3 over 3...

In the 1830's farmhouse, each room would have several wall or table top oil lamps. Things would have been this way for around 50 years...

I had working class parents whom instilled the use of simple mechanical devices and the use of traditional tools and technology in all...

As an Art and Engineering student, I could only be drawn to DaVinci's work as a Master of Art, Medicine and Engineering (amongst others)....

I have always loved light and the importance of lighting from each age of art and technology. The Art Deco period saw the most exciting...

Our home was built  in 1830 and after a couple of extensions it had 3 basements under 3 living sections with separate roofs.  One of the...