I apologize for my poor reading- Sorry. The structure looks good with lots of character already showing. I think you should remove the temptation from the good citizens of Convers by adding bars to that rear window. Besides they would look good. Especially with a few layers of rust on them.
Bob, I live in an area where bars on windows are rarely needed... so hadn't thought about that... I'll look into it thanks!
Kathy, you're right, but also younger than me ;-) I'm in the repair period of age, so no real surprises (unless one should wake up one morning without something hurting...)
the fruit and veg stand looks nice, i have to admit though, i do get a kick out of your drawings! maybe when your are "done" with the layout you could sell them off? for chairty of course.
will be following like a hawk as done with the other volumes
I don't think you'd find bars on windows in Maine during your era. Sometimes a wire mesh was used to protect from an errant ball or farm tool but thievery wasn't a main concern back then.
Small towns had their constables to take care of crime and it wasn't hard to determine who a thief was through word of mouth or a little old fashioned detective work.
That reminds me that I think you need some sort of law enforcement for the town. Maybe a small room in the town hall building. The only local department that got it's own building was the fire department.
I started my law enforcement career as a constable in one room of the local school (almost 50 years ago).
My grandfather was a Justice of the Peace and had an office in his house where the constable would bring the offenders to by tried. Troels, you could hang a shingle on a house denoting the JP's office.
Thanks for the law and order suggestions! I want to keep the town of Convers cozy and warm, so no bars on windows... I'll try to find a nice foot-patroling policeman...
The Furlow's has been developed a little further, with front windows and door, some more detailing, a roof, and some paint. Awning next...
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