Connie Zeigler
@conniezeigler.bsky.social
Historian who mostly writes about architecture and design history; also has a general history newspaper column. Like: old buildings (including modernism), old dogs. Dislike: fascism
It’s hard to bear what’s happening in the world right now, but here’s a 1901 recipe for a salve. Goose grease and lard make it extra emollient. I guess
July 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s hard to bear what’s happening in the world right now, but here’s a 1901 recipe for a salve. Goose grease and lard make it extra emollient. I guess
Good window. Harrisburg, PA.
July 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good window. Harrisburg, PA.
The19th C. buildings of Harrisburg, PA, have some beautiful stained glass.
July 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The19th C. buildings of Harrisburg, PA, have some beautiful stained glass.
I was so pleased to be included among the 25 scholars who wrote essays for this Phaidon publication. It is a coffee table-sized book that accompanies a new exhibit at Cranbrook Art Museum, “Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US”.
July 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I was so pleased to be included among the 25 scholars who wrote essays for this Phaidon publication. It is a coffee table-sized book that accompanies a new exhibit at Cranbrook Art Museum, “Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US”.
Here’s something I like more than thinking about Trump. A beautiful old building. This one’s in Harrisburg, PA.
April 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Here’s something I like more than thinking about Trump. A beautiful old building. This one’s in Harrisburg, PA.
Harrisburg #50501
April 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Harrisburg #50501
Pygmy Hippo Day is a celebration I can really get behind. I’m looking forward to Miniature Horse Day.
April 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Pygmy Hippo Day is a celebration I can really get behind. I’m looking forward to Miniature Horse Day.
Making America Great Again?
March 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Making America Great Again?
Let’s all join Scott Perry’s virtual town hall.
March 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Let’s all join Scott Perry’s virtual town hall.
Saturday in Harrisburg. Cone for the protest, stay for the parade (St. Paddy’s Day). #50501
March 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Saturday in Harrisburg. Cone for the protest, stay for the parade (St. Paddy’s Day). #50501
The protest in Harrisburg, PA, today.
March 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The protest in Harrisburg, PA, today.
Frozen Susquehanna rRiver in Harrisburg, PA. It’s finally going to warm up this week. I won’t be sad to see the ice melt.
February 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Frozen Susquehanna rRiver in Harrisburg, PA. It’s finally going to warm up this week. I won’t be sad to see the ice melt.
Proud of Giant food stores for staying committed to its DEI efforts. Because of this I’m committed to shopping there.
February 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Proud of Giant food stores for staying committed to its DEI efforts. Because of this I’m committed to shopping there.
What to know if ICE shows up at your home.
February 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What to know if ICE shows up at your home.
Snorky is not looking forward to the winter vortex.
January 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Snorky is not looking forward to the winter vortex.
Ought oh, moon’s caught in the lines over the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg, PA.
January 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ought oh, moon’s caught in the lines over the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg, PA.
I kept this box of matches from my dad’s house when I cleaned it out to sell. Every time I strike one I think of him and feel happy that I saved them.
December 20, 2024 at 1:08 AM
I kept this box of matches from my dad’s house when I cleaned it out to sell. Every time I strike one I think of him and feel happy that I saved them.
Hoosier Author Fair at the Indiana Historical Society and my book in the gift shop. Fun.
December 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Hoosier Author Fair at the Indiana Historical Society and my book in the gift shop. Fun.