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Building the railroads.
Prior to the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1868, there were only three options for traveling from the East coast to San Francisco: by sea around the potentially treacherous waters of Cape Horn at the tip of South America; by sea to the Panamanian isthmus, then crossing the malarial infested landscape to the Pacific coast and catching a ship to San Francisco; or making the 2000 mile trip across the California trail by wagon and facing the hardships of cold weather, starvation, Indian attacks.
WPA Murals at the Rincon Center Post Office, San Francisco, entitled "History of San Francisco" by Anton Refregier, painted between the years 1940-1948. The panels include scenes from the Gold Rush, the Vigilante committees, the Sand Lot riots, the rebuilding of the city after the earthquake , and culminating in the second World War and the founding of the United Nations.
37 students cross the stage in the Celebration of Completion as they receive their degrees' from Baldwin Wallace University in the John Patrick Theatre at the Kleist Center for Art & Drama.
So, all over. One year shrunk into 365 photos and 33'401 words. It felt very bizarre not to pick my camera up yesterday and take a shot, but at the same time quite nice.
I've spent the last two days creating a photobook of the year using blurb, and in a week or so I expect to hear the immense thump of a 400 page hard back book hitting the floor. Or not, as it probably won't fit through the letter box...
To everyone who has been keeping up to date with the goings on in my life, a big thank you to you. I don't plan on stopping taking pictures, even if the whole thing has left me creatively drained.
But, a Project 52 is on the cards as it will provide me with the time to keep up with the thing, but also to start looking into other areas of my life.
Once again, cheers flickr-y people!
Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean and Minister for National Development Mr Mah Bow Tan presenting the keys to residents.
Legislator Hahn celebrated the completion of the Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail during two ribbon cutting ceremonies held on each end of the recreational route. The 3.5 miles paved trail runs from the intersection of Route 112 and Hallock Avenue in Port Jefferson Station to Limroy Lane in Setauket. Visits to the trail can enjoy the area’s natural beauty while walking, running or biking along its course.