What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[hatophile]

I took the remainder of the week off to spend time with Lydia and our son Ryan on his Spring Break. We will be heading up to the Northshore of Lake Superior tomorrow, but today, I wore my Cavanagh Homburg to the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.





Additional photos of the hat in the Cavanagh Club thread.

Wow, that is one cool hat. I love the contrasting colors.

 

[alanfgag]

Winter has certainly returned to New Hampshire. My Campdraft is my go-to nasty weather hat.

I hope that's an April Fool's post, David.

 

[hatophile]

I hope that's an April Fool's post, David.

Based on what I've been seeing for the weather reports, I don't think it is. We got about 2-3 inches here 2 days ago, but fortunately starting to melt now. Where the heck is Spring?

 

[DJH]

No April Fools I'm afraid. We seem to have 4 or 5 inches of snow so far. Less than forecast but more than enough for me!

Roll on spring!

 

[delectans]

Took a few days off to spend with Lydia and our son Ryan during his Spring Break. We are driving up to the Northshore of Lake Superior today to say our goodbyes to a long, snowy Winter and welcome in the budding Spring.

Yesterday, however, we knocked about the Twin Cities, and I was able to wear my early Cavanagh Homburg to the Schubert Club's Courtroom Concert at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.

At the risk of over-saturating the forum with my hat I am posting to the thread before we hit the road this morning, so please pardon my indulgence!



The LandmarkCenter, home of the Schubert Club. Built in 1902, it is a pink granite, Romanesque Revival gem.



The pink granite ashlar facade of the Landmark Center contrasted against navy blue fur felt and burgundy grosgrain.



The Landmark Center originally served as a Federal Courthouse and Post Office, and it was here that John Dillinger's girlfriend Evelyn Frechette was tried.



The main courtroom of the Frechette trial, now a grand space for music, and home for the Schubert Club's aptly named Courtroom Concert series.



On the third floor ballustrade overlooking the grand courtyard.



Corner detail. Note skylight above.



The courtyard is bathed in natural light.



A marvel of carved oak, mahogany, marble, and glass.



View from the Landmark across the street to the Hamm Building, home of our favorite restaurant, with Heimie's Haberdashery conveniently located next door.



Final picture outside before heading over to the violin shop.

 

[DJH]

You're not kidding - that is a grand space.

Beautiful hat as well!

 

[delectans]

Wow, that is one cool hat. I love the contrasting colors.

Thanks, hato! Not as 'cool' as Alan's Panamas, I'm afraid. lol

No April Fools I'm afraid. We seem to have 4 or 5 inches of snow so far. Less than forecast but more than enough for me!

Roll on spring!

My condolences, David!

 

[scotrace]

You are making me completely rethink the homburg thing. This looks fantastic, the whole business.

 

[delectans]

Thank you, David, it was a grand day!

 

[delectans]

You are making me completely rethink the homburg thing. This looks fantastic, the whole business.

Thanks Scot, I appreciate the kind words. I think my appreciation for Homburgs has been completely revised by this hat as well!

 

[hasselhoff]

The Nostalgia in caribou!
Love this hat! I've got it for xmas and wore it everyday since!

 

[zetwal]

Today, I'm enjoying this ventilated 30s era scrappy miniature fighting chicken.

 

[hatophile]

Looks good, Zetwal, good to see you back.

 

[bolthead]

Today, I'm enjoying this ventilated 30s era scrappy miniature fighting chicken.

W W

 

[alanfgag]

Today, I'm enjoying this ventilated 30s era scrappy miniature fighting chicken.

bantamtastic! +1 on the welcome back.

 

[Bootsie]

Delectans. Superb homburg keep up the classy style. Last person
seen wearing one here was the Rt Hon Anthony Eden ex Prime Minister.

 

[danofarlington]

You've got the personality thing down pat with that hat.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for sharing this grand old scenery... enjoy the spring break travels!

 

[alanfgag]

working hat

I wore my Tonak velour into the print room today. This warm gray post-war felt is a working hat... it goes with almost anything.

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Wish I had me one of those scrappy miniature fighting chickens , but all I had today was my Nostalgia.