A belated welcome!

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Sorry for the belated welcome, but the cookies are still warm!  

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Again, welcome! KennethSides (talk) 13:33, 5 November 2011 (UTC)Reply

a couple of thoughts

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Great edit at Second Empire architecture, those architects were an excellent addition to the article, though I'd not consider the edit to be a "minor" one. Secondly, Detroit has the habit of turning out some fine editors, might you be one? And finally, if you put something,anything on your user page then your user name will appear as a blue link rather than a red one suggesting, among things, that all your edits do not need to be double checked. Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 14:12, 20 May 2013 (UTC)Reply

I am trying to discover if the term 2nd Empire for an architectural style is just used in the US & Canada. It seems so, my European books use other names for it. Feel free to leap in on that (or any other) topic. Carptrash (talk) 18:52, 20 May 2013 (UTC)Reply

Heyo Markhole! My name is TechFilmer, and I saw your work on Second Empire architecture. The article is very thorough but it lacks a couple of things, namely inline citations. If you wouldn't mind adding some of those in, we would all greatly appreciate it. Refs can be added by typing

<ref name="what ever you want to name it">place reference here</ref>

which in turn gives you [1]. You may reuse the same reference multiple times by typing

<ref name="what ever you want to name it" />

after the first instance above giving you.[1] Once you are done with that add

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

at the bottom of the pages. This will give you this:

References

  1. ^ a b place reference here

Thanks again! TechFilmer - Please reply on my talkpage 12:02, 23 May 2013 (UTC)Reply

Hi!

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When you do -91 useful things to an article, would you please leave a little edit summary so that I don't think it's some horrible vandal deleting stuff? Amandajm (talk) 15:35, 16 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

No, it wasn't intended to be sarcastic. It is simply that when one sees the -91 changes have been made to a watched article, the watcher is obliged to check. However, if one sees from the edit summary that the -91 is accounted for by the reformatting of spaces, then I don't bother to check. Particularly when I know that a named editor regularly applies themselves to tweaking formatting in that manner. I watch a lot of articles, and I would rather not have to search for the minor tweaks made by people who simply tidy-up. There is enough work to do with those people whose -91 means a significant gap in the wording! Amandajm (talk) 07:28, 17 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

I am wondering why

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you removed the "Those before 1898 were with Mason and Rice" from the "commissions" section of George D. Mason ? You seem to have added Rice's name to some of those commissions but not all of them. What's up? Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 15:56, 6 October 2013 (UTC)Reply

Well that's fine. I didn't feel a need to revert your edit, I was just wondering. Carptrash (talk) 22:04, 7 October 2013 (UTC)Reply
After a couple of weeks searching I've finally documented that the Thompson Home for Old Ladies was designed by Mason & Rice. Back in that day architects rarely, if ever did projects such as that outside whatever firm they were in. I will make some changes to those articles and probably a few more. Carptrash (talk) 15:39, 21 October 2013 (UTC)Reply
Great! I'm sorry, I won't trust Hill & Gallagher any more... Markhole (talk) 13:33, 22 October 2013 (UTC)Reply
Trust is a wonderful thing, I do not want to mess with it. H & G told the story, just not the whole story. Carptrash (talk) 15:44, 22 October 2013 (UTC)Reply

If you are interested in an email exchange with Gallagher & Hill on this subject I'd rather forward them to an email address than post them here. Let me know. Carptrash (talk) 19:29, 30 October 2013 (UTC)Reply

That would be really great... Markhole (talk) 18:05, 2 November 2013 (UTC)Reply
Got it sent off. Carptrash (talk) 03:16, 3 November 2013 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation: George Baldessin (February 26)

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Onel5969 was: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit when they have been resolved.
Onel5969 TT me 14:01, 26 February 2016 (UTC)Reply


 
Hello! Markhole, I noticed your article was declined at Articles for Creation, and that can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Onel5969 TT me 14:01, 26 February 2016 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation: George Baldessin has been accepted

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George Baldessin, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.
The article has been assessed as B-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article.

You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. Note that because you are a logged-in user, you can create articles yourself, and don't have to post a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for Creation if you prefer.

Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia!

LaMona (talk) 16:30, 3 March 2016 (UTC)Reply
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  Thanks for your help with article creation, George Baldessin for example. Happy editing! Garchy (talk) 17:05, 3 March 2016 (UTC)Reply

I.O.O.F. Centennial Building

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I intend to nominate this for a WP:DYK. We need a good hook. Maybe we should add more about the Odd Fellows and the architecture from the Alpena News article. They would have to be added to the article and referenced. Suggestions would be appreciate. 7&6=thirteen () 20:21, 3 June 2016 (UTC)Reply

I want to significantly expand the architecture section. The NRHP registration form contains a lot of material too. I'll work on it tomorrow. Markhole (talk) 20:38, 3 June 2016 (UTC)Reply
Nicely done! 7&6=thirteen () 17:50, 4 June 2016 (UTC)Reply
What a slog through the muck. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and I don't think it is an oncoming train. 7&6=thirteen () 10:34, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

A barnstar for you!

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Great job on I.O.O.F. Centennial Building 7&6=thirteen () 19:30, 4 June 2016 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation: Ernest G. Liebold has been accepted

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Ernest G. Liebold, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.
The article has been assessed as B-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article.

You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. Note that because you are a logged-in user, you can create articles yourself, and don't have to post a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for Creation if you prefer.

Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia!

Tseung Kwan O Let's talk 02:24, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

Ernest G. Liebold

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FYI, there is a "location" section of the book citation template which ordinarily should be used. Small point. You can wikify the publishers, too. Take a look at what I did to polish the article. 7&6=thirteen () 10:09, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

Thank you. I still have a lot to learn! Markhole (talk) 10:20, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
You are doing remarkably well. Way ahead of the casual editors for sure! And a lot of regulars. Cheers. 7&6=thirteen () 10:23, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

WP: User page

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FYI. 7&6=thirteen () 10:52, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

Harv error detection

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Your welcome! Very good work on creating articles = way better than most!

An idea to be able to detect "harv errors" like I do here,
is to go to the Wikipedia:Help desk and ask for the "Harv Error" detection tool and how to install. Then when dates (or whatever) don't match,
the tool shows them up in bright red. Then you can correct immediately on your own, before others find it. --Doug Coldwell (talk) 12:25, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

E-mail thoughts

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Meanwhile, I suggest you remove your e-mail address as it can (and will) be picked up by Bot web crawlers and bad things can happen. You might want to then activate the e-mail option in your wikipedia Preferences. Just a suggestion. 7&6=thirteen () 12:29, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

A precious suggestion. Thanks. Markhole (talk) 12:37, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
I apologize if I am coming across as an officious intermeddler. I mean well. You have great promise and ability as a contributor, and I want to help. 7&6=thirteen () 13:00, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
There's absolutely no reason to apologize for anything, your help is truly appreciated. Thank you again. Markhole (talk) 13:26, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
If I can be of service, assistance, etc., please let me know. 7&6=thirteen () 13:47, 9 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
At the bottom is the Email options. Its a good idea to provide your email address.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 19:23, 10 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
@Doug Coldwell: Added. Thank you! Markhole (talk) 21:09, 10 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
@Markhole: Another nice trick is to learn the "ping" - where it alerts the other person you have a message for them (i.e. reply).--Doug Coldwell (talk) 22:16, 10 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
@Doug Coldwell: I got the email alert, but no trace of the email. Could you send it again? Markhole (talk) 22:34, 10 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
The ping worked just fine for the alert to me. Explanation in a new email from another account. You should get it.---Doug Coldwell (talk) 10:34, 11 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

DYK for Ernest G. Liebold

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On 19 July 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ernest G. Liebold, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Henry Ford's personal secretary, Ernest G. Liebold, was investigated by the United States Department of War as a suspected German spy during World War I? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ernest G. Liebold. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ernest G. Liebold), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 01:16, 19 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

DYK for I.O.O.F. Centennial Building

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On 19 July 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article I.O.O.F. Centennial Building, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the historic I.O.O.F. Centennial Building (pictured) is a three-story commercial building with an exterior decoration of raised brickwork spelling out "Centennial 4 July 1876"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/I.O.O.F. Centennial Building. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, I.O.O.F. Centennial Building), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 13:01, 19 July 2016 (UTC)

Precious

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history and architecture

Thank you for quality articles about people in history and architecture, such as Ernest G. Liebold and I.O.O.F. Centennial Building, beginning with added precision, for gnomish formatting work, - pastafarian, you are an awesome Wikipedian!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:44, 21 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

Well this was quite unexpected! Thank you very much, Gerda Arendt. Markhole (talk) 10:37, 21 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
Well, I like to surprise ;) - I collect DYK (even remotely) related to Germany, that's how I noticed you. Happy editing! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:03, 21 July 2016 (UTC)Reply
Three years ago, you were recipient no. 1439 of Precious, a prize of QAI! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:48, 21 July 2019 (UTC)Reply

Arras

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Greetings Mark, if you want to change the references on the Arras page I think it would be wise to mention it on the talk page to check that no-one objects [1]. Regards Keith-264 (talk) 13:47, 27 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

@Keith-264: Thank you, I'll remember that for next time. Greetings --Markhole (talk) 14:41, 27 July 2016 (UTC)Reply

DYK for Vaile Mansion

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On 21 November 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Vaile Mansion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Vaile Mansion (pictured), built in 1881 in Independence, Missouri, contains chandeliers originally intended for the White House? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vaile Mansion. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Vaile Mansion), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 21 November 2016 (UTC)Reply

Marker

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I notice you are putting to good use the markers I photographed at Brush Park. Since when I have a digital camera, I started to photographing them. Do you happen to know about copyright content of a marker? can someone use it on a wiki article? (I'm talking for myself, not you, I completed some pages on Garden District and French Quarter using the content from some markers.) --Elisa.rolle (talk) 21:20, 2 April 2017 (UTC)Reply

@Elisa.rolle: I am no expert in the matter, but if you quote the content indicating where it comes from, I see absolutely nothing wrong with that. --Markhole (talk) 21:34, 2 April 2017 (UTC)Reply

A barnstar for you!

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Thank you for creating the Vaile Mansion!Zigzig20s (talk) 09:30, 1 January 2018 (UTC)Reply

Merger discussion for List of Masonic buildings in the United States

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An article that you have been involved in editing—List of Masonic buildings in the United States —has been proposed for merging with another article. If you are interested, please participate in the merger discussion. Thank you. Doncram (talk) 17:14, 22 May 2018 (UTC)Reply

Hi, you actually edited on similar List of Odd Fellows buildings, where the same issue can apply. Your participation would be welcome. --Doncram (talk) 17:14, 22 May 2018 (UTC)Reply

Your GA nomination of Canton Synagogue

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Your GA nomination of Canton Synagogue

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Precious anniversary

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Precious
 
Seven years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:38, 21 July 2022 (UTC)Reply

I have sent you a note about a page you started

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Hello, Markhole. Thank you for your work on Casa de Ferro. User:SunDawn, while examining this page as a part of our page curation process, had the following comments:

Hey there! Hope you're having a great day. Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia with your article. I'm happy to inform you that your article has adhered to Wikipedia's policies, so I've marked it as reviewed. Have a fantastic day for you and your family!

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✠ SunDawn ✠ (contact) 21:20, 30 July 2023 (UTC)Reply

@SunDawn: Hello SunDawn, thank you. Wishing a lovely day to you as well!
Markhole (talk) 21:34, 30 July 2023 (UTC)Reply

Your GA nomination of Casa de Ferro

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Your GA nomination of Casa de Ferro

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