Architecture

Geauga County Maple Season

Posted on Mar 2, 2013 in Burton Historic District, Nature | 0 comments

Reflections of Sugaring original print by Janet Jacques Maple season is here, and the Geauga County Maple Festival is the last full week of April! Purchase this beautifully detailed pen and ink drawing to capture the beauty of the season. Originally drawn as a wedding gift for Janet’s brother, this piece combines elements from Burton Village and Burton Township. The sugar bush seen in the reflection of the maple sap is symbolic of Burton Township, and the tapped maple tree represents the one in the front yard of Janet’s family home in Burton Village. Contact Janet to place an...

Pen & Ink Drawing: Outhouse

Posted on Sep 7, 2012 in Architecture, Vintage | 0 comments

In this pen and ink sketch, the humorous side of architecture is revealed. Could this be an original structure in Burton? Possiby. Could it have been the most important building in Burton during the time of the early settlers? Most likely. This just may be the first outhouse to make you smile. Enjoy Janet’s pen and ink drawing of a vintage outhouse.

Burton Log Cabin

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 in Architecture, Burton Historic District | 1 comment

Settlers established Burton in 1798 — the first settlement in Ohio’s Geauga County. To commemorate its history, establish a historical resource center and offer a firsthand look at maple syrup production, Burton Chamber of Commerce built this log cabin, opening its doors to tourists and residents in 1931. Owned and operated by the Burton Chamber of Commerce, The Burton Sugar Camp (log cabin) is a historic landmark open year-round. Available to Buy Now at the Burton Log Cabin Burton Log Cabin Sugar Camp Products 14590 E Park St Burton, OH 44021 (440) 834-4204 Or contact Janet to...

Peaks of Chautauqua

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 in Architecture, Chautauqua, New York, Slider | 0 comments

“Peaks of Chautauqua” was drawn to recreate the rooftops of Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua, New York. Art galleries in Chautauqua responded to this pen & ink rendering with enthusiasm and now feature her drawings of their local architecture.