red brick
image notes: distressed without the use of texture layering
The University of Arkansas [Clinton School of Public Service] is housed in the old Choctaw train station, Little Rock, Arkansas. Located on the Arkansas river in downtown Little Rock, the renovated structure is now 13,200 square feet.
I was never in the train station and haven’t been inside this structure since it was renovated to house the school. The last time I was inside, it housed the Spaghetti Warehouse. I find myself fascinated with this school and would love to attend it, but several things stand in my way. The main obstacle is that I have no desire to be in public service. (you can smile – i did)
While Governor of Arkansas, Bill and Hillary did much for education. I admire politicians and citizens who see the need of education for people from all walks of life as a major investment in America and have no respect for those who would tear down the public education structure of this country.
We should reward the best schools, and we should shut down or redesign those that fail, and especially those that are unsafe. That’s one reason why I have supported expanding school choice and charter schools — creative new schools started by parents and teachers and licensed by school systems. And it’s why I have announced a new $5 billion program to renovate and modernize school buildings badly in need of repair in inner cities, suburbs, and one–stoplight towns.
— President William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton, (born William Jefferson Blythe III; August 19, 1946), (Source: Between Hope and History, by Bill Clinton, page 44, January 1, 1996)
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Len Saltiel
August 18, 2011Great perspective and color Sherri.
Christopher
August 19, 2011Very cool shot Sherri–love the red brick agains the blue sky. I’m with you on education.
Soe
August 19, 2011It’s a beautiful shot, Sherri.
Is there a reason the lower part of the building is cropped out?
John Prior
August 19, 2011Politicians never seem to be able to get the balance between ‘self’ and ‘public’ service right :-)
Frida
August 19, 2011A beautiful building to host a school.
Otto K.
August 19, 2011fine shot of this building, I like the subtle processing and colors.
crash
August 19, 2011love that old timey architecture !!!!
A.Barlow
August 19, 2011Wonderful shot. Nice topic too, one I’m close too. I like your little note on “no overlay” Now it has me curious!
Rob
August 19, 2011The old school way of architecture. In this modern era of everything brand new, including schools and curriculum, we need to step back and fix what is not working.
yz
August 19, 2011great perspective on a spectacular classic building
John Maslowski
August 19, 2011Nice to see that this old train station has found a new life. There is a train station near me that is being considered for a remodeling project. Hopefully, it will be. These are such beautiful old structures, great shot Sherri of the amazing intricate design and details.
Michael Rawluk
August 19, 2011That certainly is a beautiful building?
Zing
August 21, 2011Beautiful building, lovely red bricks.
oldshutterhand
August 22, 2011lovely old building.
george
August 22, 2011A lovely photograph of a lovely building Sherri – And with your talent for photography and design they’d probably welcome you with open arms (well Bill probably would!)
rian
August 22, 2011sure is a nice shot of this place though.. :)
Fritsch
August 24, 2011Glowing, swinging & great. Your point of view is always one of a kind! All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.