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A view of the north side of the 200 block of E. Market St. Of the five buildings facing E. Market St. in this view, the three buildings to the east (right) of the alleyway are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The first of these contributing buildings is the Cottonseed Warehouse at 209 E. Market (next to alley). Constructed in 1910, this frame warehouse building with pressed tin facade was built by A. D. Mebane, Lee Beaty, and W. D. French and was used to store cottonseed. The building is currently used as a thrift store.
Next door at 211 E. Market is the Lee Beaty Building. It also was constructed in 1910 by Lee Beaty (one of the owners of the warehouse next door) as a cottonseed warehouse. The building is a one-story brick structure with ornamental brickwork across the top of the building. The central double door entrance is outlined by arched stone trim.
The last of the three contributing buildings is the A. L. Davis Building at 215 E. Market St (northwest corner of E. Market and S. Colorado St.) This structure was built in 1909 for A. L. Davis and was originally used as a grocery store. From this angle it is difficult to see the details of the building due to the view being partially blocked by trees and automobiles.
You may wonder why the two buildings west (left) of the alley were not included in the Lockhart's NRHP nomination form for the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District. Both are attractive buildings today, and are certainly old enough. A partial answer may be found In Lockhart's 1976 application to the NRHP. In that application is a photo of the three contributing buildings and the two properties that were not listed. The building housing El Patio (next to alley) was modified and configured as a garage. Next door, the orange painted square surrounding the exterior windows covered by an awning was also a garage door. Both buildings were painted white at the time, and neither showed much in the way of "curb appeal."
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart's square and downtown is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. The city's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
A view of the 100 block of S. Commerce St. on the east side of Lockhart's Courthouse Square. This photograph looks to the south from San Antonio St. In a previous post, we looked at the east side of the square looking north from E. Market St. The buildings in this view are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
On the corner at 100 S. Commerce is the J. C. Fulps Building. Built originally as a dry goods business for J. C. Fulps, the one-story brick and stone building retains its original detail. The three-bay building has three round arched openings with a central double door and flanking display windows. The transoms have been enclosed. Above the arches brick pilasters divide
the upper facade into three recessed panels and a round arched parapet crowns the central bay.
Next to the Fulps Building at 102 S. Commerce St. is the Blackwell Building. This building was constructed in 1898 for a grocery and hardware store owned by J. T. Blackwell. It is a one-story brick and stone store with a plastered facade that is painted white. Although the original facade composition of alternating display windows and double doors is still evident, applied tile has been added to the window bases and the transoms have been painted.
Third from the corner at 104 S. Commerce St. is the William Ray Building. This building was constructed in 1898 for for William Ray, who operated a dry goods and millinery store. It is a two-story buff brick building with a red brick facade. Although the first floor has been altered, the second floor retains the original embellishments. Justicated stone forms a stringcourse above both the first and second floors. The four segmental arched windows are joined horizontally by buff brick stringcourses. Crowning the building is additional brick ornamentation emphasized by the use of the buff brick trim. The parapet displays the original building's name and date, "Ray, 1898."
As we enter the middle of the block, the fourth building from the corner at 108 S. Commerce St. is the B. F. Dodd Building. This is actually two buildings with the south half built in 1910 and leased to a Mr. J. P. Laney for a grocery store, and the north half built in 1912, This building was remodeled in 1967 and has a mid-century facade.
Descriptions of the four buildings on the south end of this block are described in a previous post.
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart's square and downtown is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. The city's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
A view looking east from S. Church St. at the north side of the 100 block of W. San Antonio St. in downtown Lockhart. My previous post showed a portion of the north side of this block looking west from S. Main St.
The buildings shown above in the 100 block of W. San Antonio St. (left) are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
On the corner at 119 W. San Antonio St. is the Masur Hardware Building. Completed in 1910, the building was originally built as a hardware store for the Masur family. On the south (main) facade this three-story brick corner building contains the original cast iron pilasters supporting the windows and recessed entrances of the first floor. The west facade contains four (three visible) short round arched windows with fanlights (three visible in this photo.)
Separated from the first floor by an unbroken corbeled brick stringcourse, the upper two floors are divided by
brick pilasters into six bays on the south facade and eight bays (five visible) on the west facade. The south facade displays round arched windows with fanlights, while segmental arched windows form the west openings. Decorative brick corbeling crowns each bay and alternating pilasters extend beyond the roofline.
Next to the Masur Hardware Building is Joe Masur Building, also completed in 1910. Similar to the building at 107 W. San Antonio (shown in my previous post next to the Corner Drug Building), this building is a one-story brick building with cast iron pilasters supporting the double doors and display windows and a brick corbelled cornice.
The three remaining buildings in this block are:
•E. A. & Joe Masur Building, 109-111 W. San Antonio St.
•Storey and Browne Building, 107 W. San Antonio St.
•Corner Drug Building, 101 W. San Antonio St.
More detailed descriptions of these building can be found in my previous post.
Lockhart's downtown surrounding the square is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. Lockhart's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart was proclaimed the "Barbecue Capital of Texas" by the Texas state legislature in 1999.
Help out my daughter, contribute your pictures to the MKE elevate campaign. Come on all you Milwaukee area artists, what do you see around the city that is making Milwaukee healthy or unhealthy. Email your pictures to MKEelevate@milwaukee.gov
Desiderata, which means “things that are desired,” was written by Max Ehrmann “because it counsels those virtues I felt most in need of.”
Max Ehrmann was an American attorney and poet who often wrote on spiritual themes. During his life, he contributed great thoughts to our literary lexicons, blending the magic of words and wisdom with his worthy observations.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are four museums that are operated by the Carnegie Institute headquartered in the Carnegie Institute complex in Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Carnegie Institute complex that includes the original museum, music hall, and library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1979
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We have arrived on the other side of the Wadden island of Ameland, at the row of young dunes that have to protect the North Sea side.
If you see the difference in height with the beach, considerable progress has been made with the dune formation.
It is now a matter of time for these young dunes to get higher and higher. The ripples in the sand at the front point to the prevailing wind direction, which is predominated from the southwest.
The sand is sprayed in this direction and you can see that marram grass has germinated at the top. This grass species keeps the sand together due to their long and large root system.
Marram grass is drought resistant and the water requirement is obtained from the moist sea air.
There has just been a nice rain shower and the wet sand also contributes to this....
My friend had been right to reproach me, from the minute i set foot on this magnificent forest, I knew this was my kind of environment.
The Muir Woods National Monument is an old-growth coastal redwood forest. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the forest is regularly shrouded in a coastal marine layer fog, contributing to a wet environment that encourages vigorous plant growth. The fog is also vital for the growth of the redwoods as they use moisture from the fog during drought seasons, and in particular the dry summer months.
Perhaps too many youngsters contributed to his gray hair.
Northern Cardinal
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Now for a look at the east side of the 100 block of N. State St. in downtown Jerseyville. This block is in the heart of the Jerseyville Downtown Historic District that was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986. The district encompasses the commercial center of Jerseyville, and includes most of the city's historic commercial buildings, which were built along State Street (U.S. Route 67) and its cross streets from 1867 to 1929. With the exception of the previously posted Jersey County Courthouse and Jerseyville Carnegie Public Library, the buildings in the district are mainly one-and two-story brick commercial style structures; other architectural influences in the district include Richardsonian Romanesque, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Chateauesque.
Five of the buildings on the east side of the 100 block of N. Main St. are contributing buildings to the Jerseyville Downtown Historic District. All are 2-story brick, commercial buildings constructed between 1888 and 1910.
From right to left, the second building (gray) from the corner at 103-105 N. State St. was constructed in 1900 and is unnamed. Next door at 107-109 N. State St., is the Laufkoelter Building, which was constructed in 1903.
At mid-block, next to the Laufkoelter Building, is the Jacoby Bros. Building at 111 N. State St. built in 1910. From this location the Jacoby Brothers sold furniture, carpets and wallpaper. The fourth contributing building is found next door at 115 N. State St. This unnamed building was completed in 1910.
The fifth and final building contributing to the historic district in this block is the Brockman Building on the southeast corner of N. State and E. Exchange St. This Italianate-style structure was built in 1888 for a bakery and confectionary store, and is the oldest building on the block.
The Southern Illinois City of Jerseyville is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Jerseyville as of the 2020 U.S. Census was 8,337.
In my previous post we looked at a beautiful three story brick building built around 1875 that sits on the north side of the 200 block of E. Sixth St. in the Sixth Street Historic District. This view shows what sits across from it on the south side of the street.
The three-story building shown here at 209 E. Sixth St. is the Morley/Grove Building. Morley Brothers Drug Store occupied the building from 1906 through 1935, at which time Grove Drug Store became the occupants. Although it has been nearly 90 years since the Morley Drug Store changed hands, a ghost sign for have passed since the Morley Bros. Drug Store can still be clearly seen on the side of the building. And the large neon sign for the Grove Drug Store still hangs off the second floor.
The first two floors of the Morley/Grove Building were built in 1874, with a third floor added in 1898. The Queen Anne cast-iron bayfront was one of the few pre-fabricated iron fronts used in Austin. All the window frames are studded with rows of light-bulb sockets, a potentially spectacular way of displaying the relatively new electric power of Austin at that time.
The Morley/Grove Building is a contributing building in the Sixth Street Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1875. Today the building is occupied by The Bee Grocery and the Barcelona nightclub.
Some of the oldest buildings in Austin can be found in the Sixth Street Historic District, a.k.a. Old Sixth Street and Dirty 6th, that runs east from Lavaca St. (2 blocks west of Congress Ave.) to I-35. While the Sixth St. entertainment district extends well past Congress Ave. to the west, and I-35 to the east, it is the historic section known for its clubs, bars, live music, restaurants, and 19th century architecture that made Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World."
Nome. C'est la pureté du bokeh qui m'a frappé dans ces 2 images. Les grands espaces. The pure BG was appealing in both shots. The foreground contributes well to that soft ambiance here.
Another take on Halnaker tunnel taken from a different point of view. I like how the shadow and light pattern on a bright sunny day contributes to the geometry of the image..
The Garden sits nestled in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12 acres with eight separate garden styles, and includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. This is a place to discard worldly thoughts and concerns and see oneself as a small but integral part of the universe.
Born out of a hope that the experience of peace can contribute to a long lasting peace. Born out of a belief in the power of cultural exchange. Born out of a belief in the excellence of craft, evidence in the Garden itself and the activities that come from it. Born out of a realization that all of these things are made more real and possible if we honor our connection to nature.
Hello there! I hope all is well! Happy Humpday my friends! I am here with a Sunny/Beachy post today featuring Chez Moi Furniture with the Brand New Sombrero Tiki Bench at the Cosmopolitan Event. This bench is that statement piece that will jazz up any beachfront. It's really dramatic! It is filled with some nice animations and with the size of it I was able to decorate by the seating area and add things like the Caliente BBQ from {What Next} to contribute to a nice day at the beach! It is available with Adult or PG versions. It is also 20% off while at the event. Greenery from Studio Skye & [DDD]. Decor from Trompe Loeil, Dust Bunny and Headhunters to name a few. I have full credits and details on the blog. Feel free to have a look! Thank you so much for the support and I wish all of you a blessed day! xoxo Ebony
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A view of the businesses on the south side of Lincoln's historic courthouse square. This view looks to the east at the 500 block of Pulaski St. from S. Kickapoo St. the 100 block of S. Kickapoo St. in downtown Lincoln. All of the properties in this view lie within the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
On the corner is the former First National Bank Building, which more recently has been used as a senior center. This neoclassical style building was constructed about 1915 and is one of two architecturally significant buildings in this block. The third building from the corner, known as the Arcade Building, is the other structure in this block that makes a significant contribution to the historic district. The Mission style Arcade Building was constructed in 1929 and is the design of architect John M. Deal. The building features terra cotta and tile trim, with shops open off the interior arcade as well as off the front part of the structure.
The remaining structures on this block are late 19th century Italianate and early 20th century commercial buildings. All but one at the opposite end of the block are contributing properties in the historic district.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
A view of the Lincoln Theater, last known as the Lincoln Grand 8, in the 200 block of S. Kickapoo St. in downtown Lincoln. The architectural style of the original theater is Italian Villa, a design that is typically asymmetrical while the Italianate style emphasizes symmetry. The Lincoln Theater is a contributing property in the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
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The Lincoln Theater opened in early-1923 with the Lon Chaney film “John Quincy Adams Sawyer”. In addition to cinema, the theater featured an organ and live stage shows well into the 1930’s. In 1985, the Lincoln Theater was twinned, and was turned into a quad in the mid-1990s. A $6M addition in 2016 added four more screens, 775 seats, a new lobby and exterior streetscape. Rechristened as the Lincoln Grand 8, the theater closed in late 2018 after the owners defaulted on a $3.9M bank loan. Additionally, the city of Lincoln, which had bet on the theater project helping to attract more business and customers downtown, was out $2.3M in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bond proceeds.
As of October 2020, the Lincoln Grand 8 Theater is on the market for $1.2M. The sale includes more than 42,000 square feet spread among three buildings - the original theater which opened in 1922, the 2016 addition, and a 1920s-built commercial building at the corner of S. Kickapoo and Clinton St.
Although the current pandemic environment has not been disastrous to cinemas, hopefully the theater will find a buyer.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
Constructed during 1889-90, Rockford's East Side Centre is a historic, Richardsonian Romanesque style building that has seen multiple uses over the years. Located at the corner of State and Madison streets in the city's East Rockford Historic District, this landmark structure was the first YMCA in Rockford. Look closely at the building's Madison St. entrance (right) and you'll find the letters "Y M C A" etched in stone above the arched doorway.
In 1906, the YMCA Building was remodeled and renamed the Merlin Block Office Building. Then, In 1909-11, the structure was converted into a 61-room hotel known as the East Side Inn. It remained known by this name until the hotel closed in 1968.
Vacant and in disrepair, the building was saved when it earned landmark status in 1980 as a contributing property in the East Rockford Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Renewed interest in the building led to a $1.8 million renovation in 1988, after which the building became home to a law firm for the next ten years.
The building became vacant once more after the law firm moved out in 1998. This lasted until 2007 when the building came under new ownership. The new owners conducted an extensive renovation of the property including a new roof, skylights, carpeting, etc. Then, in 2019, ownership changed hands again with the building selling for $960,000. The East Side Centre is now fully leased and among its tenants are the administrative offices of …. you guessed it … the YMCA!
Located in northern Illinois, Rockford is the seat of Winnebago County and is the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Rockford had an estimated population of 145,609 as of 2019, with the Rockford Metropolitan Area population standing at 344,623.
The only work that will ultimately bring any good to any of us is the work of contributing to the healing of the world.
Marianne Williamson
A corner view of the Fiddick House in Galena. John Fiddick was born in Cornwell, England in 1826. He immigrated to the United States in 1841, and became a prominent dry goods merchant in Galena. Fiddick built this beautiful Second Empire style mansion in 1859, with additions made in 1883. He lived to the age of 92, and is buried in Galena's Greenwood Cemetery along with his wife, Mary.
This angle also provides a glimpse of the Asa Haile Row House next door. This Federal-style brick home with Greek Revival accents was constructed in 1856 for Asa Haile Row, a riverboat captain and successful mason. Both the Fiddick House and Row House are contributing properties in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
I have been for a little roadtrip through some of Australia`s Alpine areas for a few weeks . This was one of the few days I locked in as I was meeting Tony Brown from Canberra to explore some more of Kosciuszko NP around the Main Range and Ramshead . My brother in law accompanied me on the journey so we headed up Mt Kosciuszko first as he hadn`t climbed it before and then headed over to North Ramshead to the semi frozen tarn and tors .We had a beautiful clear morning but the wind was picking up as we climbed Mt Kosciuszko , the rime {ice build up into the wind } was amazing .We could hardly stand in the wind on top of Kosciuszko , I found myself being tripped by my leg being blown into the other numerous times . As we arrived here the weather changed and we had to wait for breaks in the cloud as we were flat out seeing the tor at this distance most of the time in the whiteout but it did contribute to the wintery mood . We were certainly well looked after with timing and conditions here .As the light started breaking through I shot a couple of panos and it all disappeared again .This day capped a great trip .We were planning to stay for sunset and some night shots but shortly after this we didn`t see the sky again so we wisely started heading back in some challenging navigational conditions . We were planning to hike the main range track the next day but it started raining the next morning .
We ended up hiking about 30 klms that day, we did about 160 klms on the trip many with laden backpacks to explore and photograph some areas and reached many peaks.
We drove a little over 5000 klms also
This is a seven shot stitch
"Harpers Ferry is best known for its role in the history of abolitionism and the American Civil War. In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in an attempt to spark a slave revolt. Brown's raid was unsuccessful, but it helped to galvanize support for the abolitionist cause and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War." Source: Google Bard 29 Apr 2023
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad built the original railroad tunnel in the 1850s, before the Civil War.
Constructed in 1886, Feehan Hall was built by St. Michael's parish and used as St. Michael's Annunciation School until the 1960s.
Feehan Hall is named in honor of Patrick A. Feehan, Archbishop of Chicago from 1880 until 1902. The building was designed in Romanesque Revival style by Dubuque contractor and architect John Keenan.
Early photos of this building reveal the tower as once being twice as high. The upper half of the tower was removed in 1949. SInce 1969 the former school has been used as the Galena Arts and Recreation Center.
Feehan Hall is a contributing property in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
Frank Gehry's famous wooden staircase in the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. Great to see him contributing to the architecture of his birthplace.
Molti mestieri spariscono ma c'è ancora chi resiste all'incessante evoluzione del consumismo sfrenato quello che produce beni di consumo scadenti e a basso costo. Beni non riutilizzabili e facili da buttare che constribusicono allo spreco di risorse e all'inquinamento di questa terra.
Old craftsmen
Many professions disappear but there are still those who resist the incessant evolution of unbridled consumerism, the one that produces cheap and shoddy consumer goods. Non-reusable and easy-to-throw goods that contribute to the waste of resources and the pollution of this earth.
Oil City Downtown Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 51 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in the central business district of Oil City. It primarily includes commercial buildings in a variety of popular architectural styles including Romanesque Revival, Colonial Revival, and Italianate. Notable buildings include the General Telephone Company Building (1942), Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (1924), Oil City Boiler Works, Downs Block (1894), Veach Block (1896, 1913), Drake Building (1928), and Oil City National Bank (1926). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
It's my favourite time of year on Flickr again: Roid Week! Go to the pool right now and check it out - there's some fantastic work there, and it's not too late to contribute, it'll be running all week!
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the
imagination. They open up windows to the world
and inspire us to explore and achieve, and
contribute to improving our quality of life.” - Sidney Sheldon.
For the theme Window Wednesday.
The Blue Mosque's historical and architectural significance, as well as its cultural and religious importance, make it a central attraction in Istanbul. The inclusion of the mosque in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list underscores its value in preserving and showcasing the rich history of Istanbul.
The mosque's distinctive features, such as the central dome, semi-domes, courtyard, and minarets, reflect the classical Ottoman architectural style. The interior adorned with Iznik tiles and floral motifs in shades of blue adds a unique and visually stunning aspect to the mosque, earning it the popular name "Blue Mosque."
The strategic location of the Blue Mosque, situated across from the Hagia Sophia and near the former Hippodrome, creates a historical and cultural ensemble, making this area a focal point for tourists and visitors interested in exploring the rich heritage of Istanbul.
The inclusion of Ahmed I's tomb, a madrasa, and other structures within the mosque's külliye further contributes to its significance as a religious complex, showcasing the multifaceted aspects of Ottoman architecture and cultural practices.
Overall, the Blue Mosque stands as a testament to the grandeur and artistry of the Ottoman Empire, inviting both worshippers and tourists to appreciate its architectural magnificence and historical importance.
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El tren (592.067) acaba de salir del apeadero de Agullent y circula en sentido hacia Alcoi. Su próxima parada está en Ontinyent.
Además está a punto de entrar en una pinada de la que ya hemos aportado alguna imagen y todavía aportaremos otra.
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Renfe medium-distance train (Xàtiva-Alcoi Line) passing through AGULLENT (Valencia)
The train has just left the Agullent railway halt and is running towards Alcoi. Its next stop is in Ontinyent.
It is also about to enter a pine forest of which we have already contributed some image and we will still contribute another one.
The delightful little fishing village of Polperro on Cornwall's south coast is full of narrow streets and alleys. The building immediately on the left is known as Couch's House, and dates from around 1595. It was owned by Dr Jonathan Couch (1789-1870), who contributed much to scientic knowledge and was much acclaimed as a Cornish naturalist. The building, like so many others in this beautiful village, is Grade II-listed.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh
India
Anyone interested in seeing one of the festivals held in India, check out the image in the first comment section.
The red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical bird in the family Phasianidae. It ranges across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. It was formerly known as the Bankiva or Bankiva Fowl. It is the species that gave rise to the chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); the grey junglefowl, Sri Lankan junglefowl and green junglefowl have also contributed genetic material to the gene pool of the chicken.
Evidence from the molecular level derived from whole-genome sequencing revealed that the chicken was domesticated from red junglefowl about 8,000 years ago, with this domestication event involving multiple maternal origins. Since then, their domestic form has spread around the world where they are kept by humans for their meat, eggs, and companionship.
The range of the wild form stretches from India, Nepal and Bangladesh in the west, and eastwards across southern China, to Indochina; south/southeast into Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Junglefowl/Chickens were one of three main animals (along with domesticated pigs and dogs) carried by early Austronesian peoples from Island Southeast Asia in their voyages to the islands of Oceania in prehistory, starting around 5,000 years BP. Today, their modern descendants are found throughout Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.
Red junglefowl prefer disturbed habitats and edges, both natural and human created. Apparently, the forage and thick cover in these sorts of areas are attractive to junglefowl, especially nesting females. Junglefowl use both deforested and regenerating forests. - Wikipedia
John Yates Chisholm (1849-1918) was a prominent Bloomington businessman and real estate dealer. In 1888, he commissioned architect George H. Miller to design this Victorian Romanesque-style office building in the 200 block of E. Front St.
Miller, whose work has been seen throughout this McLean County series, delighted in the variation of colors and textures. Like many architects of the late 19th century, he was intrigued by the abundance of new ceramic products which were coming to market. The Chisholm building shown here was an early example of the use of terra cotta panels and other ceramics.
Miller believed businessmen wanted their buildings to be distinctive and be clearly distinguished from those of their neighbors. Both the Higgins Marble Works building next door (also designed by Miller and previously featured in this series) and the Chisholm Building are Victorian Romanesque-styles; yet the facades are quite distinct from each other. Today the Chisholm Building is a mixed use property with professional offices on the ground floor, and condominiums above.
The John Y. Chisholm Building is contributing architectural property in the Bloomington Central Business District listed in 1985 in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The district includes roughly twelve square blocks of the city and encompasses 140 buildings, 118 of which are contributing buildings to the district's historic character.
Bloomington is the seat of McLean County. It is adjacent to Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area. Bloomington is home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring twin city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. Bloomington is 135 miles (217 km) southwest of Chicago, and 162 miles (261 km) northeast of St. Louis. The estimated population of Bloomington in 2019 was 77,330, with a metro population of 191,067.
My recent trip to Wales also saw the opportunity to visit a Tern colony and work on my flight photography.
The early morning light and a lack of heat haze due to an onshore breeze helped contribute to some excellent shots.
Both Common and Arctic Tern’s nest at Cemlyn Lagoon, the black tip to the bill helps tell them apart.
This Philadelphia Vireo has gleaned a berry to provide for its daily needs and to contribute to its migration south. It was foraging in Confederation Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Street artists Krimsone and Scott Nagy contributed this fascinating work to the 2021 Brisbane Street Artists Festival. It is located in Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane within the Exhibition Grounds, well, at least on its perimeter wall. I think I am dreaming, no nightmare here!
Al segle XV ja es feia a Barcelona una fira de roses amb motiu de Sant Jordi. Hi acudien sobretot nuvis, promesos i matrimonis joves, i això fa pensar que el costum de regalar una rosa té l'origen en aquesta festa, que se celebrava al Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Es va proposar convertir aquesta data en festa de precepte per primer cop el 1436, quan es va formular la proposta a les Corts catalanes. La proposta es faria efectiva el 1456. Des del segle XV, a Catalunya la diada de Sant Jordi és el dia dels enamorats, i és costum que les parelles es regalin una rosa vermella «com la sang» i un llibre. A la popularitat del sant hi van contribuir els monarques Pere el Catòlic, Jaume I o Pere el Cerimoniós. Tot i ser tradicional, la popularització del fet de regalar roses es va restablir activament el 1914, gràcies a l'impuls de la Mancomunitat.
In the 15th century, a rosemary fair was held in Barcelona on the occasion of Sant Jordi. They came mainly to boyfriends, promises and young marriages, and this suggests that the custom of giving away a rose is the origin of this celebration, which was celebrated in the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya. It was proposed to turn this date into a precept party for the first time in 1436, when the proposal was made to the Catalan Parliament. The proposal would be effective in 1456. Since the 15th century, in Catalonia Sant Jordi's day is the day of lovers, and it is customary for couples to give away a red rose "like blood" and a book. The monarchs Pere el Catòlic, Jaume I or Pere el Cerimoniós, contributed to the popularity of the saint. Although traditional, the popularization of the fact of giving roses was actively restored in 1914, thanks to the impulse of the Mancomuntat of Catalonia
En el siglo XV ya se hacía en Barcelona una feria de rosas con motivo de Sant Jordi. Acudían sobre todo novios, prometidos y matrimonios jóvenes, lo que hace pensar que la costumbre de regalar una rosa tiene su origen en esta fiesta, que se celebraba en el Palacio de la Generalidad de Cataluña. Se propuso convertir esta fecha en fiesta de precepto por primera vez en 1436, cuando se formuló la propuesta a las Cortes catalanas. La propuesta se haría efectiva el 1456. Desde el siglo XV, en Cataluña el día de Sant Jordi es el día de los enamorados, y es costumbre que las parejas se regalen una rosa roja "como la sangre» y un libro. A la popularidad del santo contribuyeron los monarcas Pedro el Católico, Jaume I o Pedro el Ceremonioso. A pesar de ser tradicional, la popularización del hecho de regalar rosas se restableció activamente en 1914, gracias al impulso de la Mancomunidad de Cataluña.
Snowy Egret pairs are devoted to each other (monogamous) and devoted to raising their families.
Both adults share in incubation duties, both contribute equally to raising their young and both defend their nesting site.
These beautiful birds have become my favorite species!
(It’s amazing how their elegant white plumage is Always pristine! I’ve been observing them for six years and have NEVER seen their plumage smudged)😳
This pair was photographed in a nesting rookery on Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
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First Trust Company Building is a historic commercial building located at Broadway and State Street in Albany, New York, United States. It was designed by noted architect Marcus T. Reynolds and built in 1904. Currently, it is the main offices of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is also a contributing property to the Downtown Albany Historic District.
P3240409... June 2, 2025
Hazy sunset seen in Mississauga (Streetsville), Ontario today.
Distant wildfires are contributing to the haze, which made the Sun appear as a red planet.
Die Philharmonie Luxemburg, bekannt für ihre markante Architektur, hat 823 Säulen. Diese weißen, schlanken Säulen sind ein zentrales Merkmal des Gebäudes und umgeben den Konzertsaal, wodurch ein beeindruckender visueller Effekt entsteht. Sie wurden von dem Architekten Christian de Portzamparc entworfen und tragen wesentlich zur eleganten und modernen Ästhetik der Philharmonie bei.
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The Philharmonie Luxembourg, known for its striking architecture, features 823 columns. These sleek, white columns are a defining characteristic of the building, encircling the concert hall and creating an impressive visual effect. Designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc, they contribute significantly to the elegant and modern aesthetic of the Philharmonie. (Quelle: Internet)
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Culture Days 2019 Painted Piano Community Project | Coordinated by Arts Milton & Co-created by the community members (2019) – Piano
The Culture Days 2019 community project was a painted piano and matching piano bench designed and facilitated by artist Aparna Rangnekar and co-created by dozens of community members during Culture Days. The upright piano and bench were primed with white paint, and Rangnekar used black acrylic paint to outline blossoms with music note and music clef centres. Community members contributed by painting in the blossoms with a selection of brightly hued acrylic paints in primary and secondary colours. The piano is maintained by the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, and is located on the second floor of the facility. It is available to be played by community members during open hours.
Malus sylvestris, the European crab apple, also known as the European wild apple or simply the crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus, native to Europe and western Asia. Its scientific name means "forest apple"
The wild apple is a deciduous small to medium-sized tree, but can also grow into a multi-stemmed bush. It can live 80–100 years and grow up to 14 metres (46 feet) tall with trunk diameters of usually 23–45 centimetres (9–17+1⁄2 inches), although diameters exceeding 90 centimetres (35 in) have been recorded. The leaves are roundish-oval and sometimes hairy on the underside. The hermaphrodite flowers appear in May, slightly preceding hawthorn, have white or pinkish petals and are insect-pollinated. The small pome-fruits are around 3 centimetres (1.2 in) in diameter, ripen in autumn and fall to the ground. The bark is light brown and breaks up in flakes. The branches are thorny, especially in response to pruning or browsing.
In the past M. sylvestris was thought to be the most important ancestor of the cultivated apple (M. domestica), which has since been shown to have been primarily derived from the central Asian species M. sieversii. However, DNA analyses confirm that M. sylvestris has contributed significantly to the genome. They found that secondary introgression from other species of the genus Malus has greatly shaped the genome of M. domestica, with M. sylvestris being the largest secondary contributor. They also found that current populations of M. domestica are more closely related to M. sylvestris than to M. sieversii. However, in more pure strains of M. domestica, the M. sieversii ancestry still predominates.