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09-JUN-2007 Bootstrap

DuBois Home, Jupiter, Florida
by Bootstrap

Jupiter, Florida

The DuBois house stands on a Native American shell mound, or midden, 20 feet high and originally 600 feet long. It is now only 90 feet in length. A midden is technically a trash heap, built up over hundreds of years. Eventually such heaps became mounds and provided an elevated place for a chief's house or a religious sanctuary. The oyster and other shells that compose the mound are especially visible under the steps leading up to the house.
Built in 1898, this house is the 2nd oldest extant house in Palm Beach County.

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desaroo 18-Jun-2007 02:17
hey, that's not the home blanche dubois of "streecar named desire" fame, is it? (ahahaha.) seriously, that's a captivating shot; lots of tidbits to look at and think about. nice visual stair-stepping capped off by a florida sky. and the info on the mound is most appreciated.
Guest 16-Jun-2007 18:50
OH! we drove by this house when down there in Feb. I didn't photography it for some reason. But it was so interesting. well done. Katherine
Guest 14-Jun-2007 20:04
We've got a lot of those wood shingles things in Normandy as well Bill. I like the growing perspective of the three buildings, and that gets you straight to the main one. Nice use of the 24mm, looks like a fine lens indeed !

Marc
Guest 13-Jun-2007 03:11
I think I see why they put Disney(World?/Land?) in Florida. All of the trees and ground cover to a Northlander look simply so exotic. What is the silver tube thing for -ideas? Nice balance of lights and darks for such a direct light. It is interesting they allow building on any Indian grounds - here they are all sacred regardless of use ( small price to pay I guess for all the Indians have given up). Provocative shot Bill.
Bootstrap12-Jun-2007 22:43
Alistair,
Those are Cedar shingles and are rplaced on a regular basis, as needed.
Thanks for the comment.
Guest 12-Jun-2007 21:54
Glorious colours Bill, and looks a fine house, thanks for the information as well. Are they wooden shingles on the walls? Envy you that blue sky! Alistair