Places – Photo Portfolio

A Morning Walk Through Nuremberg

Sun rising over the Pegnitz — The sun lights the architecture next to the Pegnitz.

The Weißgerbergasse in the morning — The Weißgerbergasse is deserted in the morning.

View from the Albrecht Dürer Haus — View from the Albrecht Dürer Haus across the plaza.

From the pedestrian tunnel under the Burggarten — From the pedestrian tunnel under the Burggarten.

The Neutorturm — The Neutorturm peeks from behind a residence.

Pedestrian suspension bridge across the Pegnitz — Pedestrian suspension bridge across the Pegnitz – Kettensteg.

March 10, 2019March 29, 2019

Ankerstein Building History in Rudolstadt

What is thought to be the original Ankerstein building

A deteriorating Ankerstein building to the rear of the Richter mansion

An Ankerstein manufacturing building in Rudolstadt with a spiral stair tower

Some of the original Ankerstein buildings on the corner in Rudolstadt

The Richter mansion still stands in Rudolstadt

An ornate doorway inside the Richter mansion

Ankerstein began in the 1880 and with various disruptions, has been in business since then. Started in Rudolstadt Germany and still there today. The classic stone blocks are little changed since the beginning.

March 4, 2019March 29, 2019

Heidecksburg Castle in Rudolstadt

The Heidecksburg castle on the ridge above Rudolstadt market square

Within the Heidecksburg castle compound

Ballroom inside Heidecksburg castle

February 26, 2019March 29, 2019

Anchor Stone Manufacturing in Rudolstadt

The outside of the Anchor Stone factory in Rudolstadt

Where Anchor Stones are mixed from sand, chalk, linseed oil, and pigment

The factory press room for stone blocks

Pressing Anchor Stones by hand

Each stone block has a stainless steel die for the pressing process

Each wooden stone block set is packed by hand

Anchor Stone manufacturing is not too distant from 100 years ago. You can still buy the stones today.

February 21, 2019March 29, 2019

Toy Fair in New York 2019

Toy Fair entrance at Javits, New York 2019

A massive display of K’NEX building toys

Hape booth entrance in New York 2019

The Kathe Kruse selection on display at Hape at New York Toy Fair 2019

Unicorns from Kathe Kruse at New York

Bonikka certified organic from Sri Lanka at Toy Fair NY

Look for Kathe Kruse items from New York Toy Fair at euroSource.