01 November 2008

Presidential Stuff

The bike seemed to be running OK so I stopped at the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library & Archives in Little Rock. I liked the modern design and concept, but was disappointed with the way in which it was carried out. How part of the structure was engineered, specifically the fire-escape helping to support the main cantilevered part extending north toward the Arkansas River. A local I spoke with at a gas station referred to it as a "Waste of tax dollars that looked like a giant trailer on stilts." Rather than engage the man in a discussion about any nuances or theories concerning modern architecture or anything political, I changed the subject to the weather forecast and was soon on my way into Southern Arkansas.