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A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1999, The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club is among the most historic holiday destinations in all of Florida. Many have hailed this spectacular resort as a timeless masterpiece, often calling it “the best-known landmark” in Delray Beach. The facility debuted as the “Alterep Hotel” in 1926, after a group of investors led by Albert T. Repp had spent some $350,000 to finance its construction. Repp and his colleagues had decided to build such a magnificent structure due to Delray Beach’s growth as a prestigious resort community during the Roaring Twenties. Florida itself was in the midst of a lively—yet short-lived—real estate boom, in which Americans from across the nation built countless residential and commercial structures as a means of escaping the harsh northern winters. Delray Beach was no different from any other coastal community in Florida at the time, as businesspeople like Repp developed its shoreline with new luxurious retreats.
Designed by architect Martin Luther Hampton at the behest of Repp, The Alterep Hotel was perhaps the greatest structure built within the city in the 1920s. Standing three stories tall, its brilliant Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture brilliantly commemorated the state’s Hispanic heritage. The resort’s gorgeous stucco walls and iconic domed towers made it incredibly unique when compared to many of its fellow local destinations. Inside, a Spanish Galleon was carved into the lobby’s central mantle, highlighted in hues of gold and silver. Stunning terrazzo floor tiles proliferated throughout the space, as did wrought iron chandeliers and sumptuous antique floor lamps. An Otis & Company elevator ferried guests throughout the building to one of several dozen guestrooms located onsite. The contraption was absolutely beautiful, for it featured cut-glass panels, dark wood trim, and even a hand-closed metal gate. Fixx Reed wicker furniture filled every public space and guestroom, too, which Reep had acquired directly from the upscale John Wanamaker Store in Philadelphia.
Despite its grand, luxurious character, the Alterep Hotel struggled immensely to generate business during the first few years of its existence. Right when it seemed that Repp and his associates were about to turn a corner financially, the Great Depression struck with merciless fury. Businesses and property values collapsed all over Florida, spelling doom for entrepreneurs like Albert T. Repp. With no way to save the enterprise, Repp subsequently foreclosed on the Alterep Hotel. Fortunately, salvation arrived in the form of George and Agnes Boughton. The two were newlyweds who had stumbled into Delray Beach almost by accident. They initially wanted to drive straight down to Key West, where they would take a cruise to Havana. But social unrest in the Cuban capital caused the two to unexpectedly cancel their trip. George then contacted his father, Charlie, for help, as the latter was a veteran hotelier up in New Jersey. Finding new accommodations in Atlantic City, the couple started the long drive back to the northeast. Yet, when the two briefly stopped in Delray Beach, they immediately fell in love with the abandoned Alterep Hotel. George and Agnes eventually spoke with Charlie about the prospect of acquiring the bankrupted business. After much discussion, the Boughton's paid some $50,000 to buy the ailing resort in 1935. Renaming it as “The Colony Hotel,” the family’s subsequent stewardship saw the resort emerge as the hottest attraction in Delray Beach. They invested thoroughly into its revitalization, installing a wealth of new amenities and facilities throughout the structure. George even developed the famous “Cabana Club” on a 250-foot strip of land along the Atlantic Ocean. This fabulous venue contained a heated saltwater pool, authentic tropical fauna, and complimentary cabanas. The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club have since remained in the Boughton family to this very day. Much of the original architecture and décor remains the same, too! The resort even has 50 pieces of the historic Fixx Reed furniture that first arrived over a century ago. The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club is thus one of Florida’s best historic destinations.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_Hotel_&_Caba%C3%B1a_Club
colonyflorida.com/about/#!/history
www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/colony-hotel-and...
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It doesn't matter where we go, its the journey thats important. What we learn, who we affect, who has an effect on us. Where we happen to find ourselves is minor in comparison to what it took to get us to that place.
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. This scene tickled my sense of humour, especially with the guy on the right and his sock tan lines! Enjoy!
Explore #46 on Friday, June 19, 2009
Taken at the CAMERA OBSCURA, EDINBURGH
Imagine each light represents a day of your life.
Is there a destination in life?
To love?
To feel?
To grow?
To live?
To know?
Or is life simple pleasures,
Of falling down,
knowing someone's there to pick you up off the ground?
Maybe life is a dream,
Where you wake up in Happily-Ever-After-Land in the end?
To wonder,
To dream,
To explore
All unknown.
Travel Destination :: Bhutan
When I look back at my time in Bhutan, I can visualise the vibrant colours - bright reds, oranges, yellows, blues, and greens. These are succinctly evident in the prayer wheels, prayer flags, architecture, and national dress dotted throughout the country. Bhutan is the only truly Buddhist country in existence in today's world, and the symbols are incorporated genuinely into daily life.
The symbols of Buddhism are not on display for delighted tourists, but instead part of the practice of the daily Bhutanese life. To spin the plethora of prayer wheels is to wish, hope, or pray for good/better health, and that which is most important. A prayer wheel is a spiritual tool for widely distributing loving, compassionate and kind blessings with your positive wishes for yourself, all those you care for, as well as all beings. Just as the wind activates prayer flags with similar blessings and wishes, prayer wheels are activated by turning them clockwise, mostly with one’s own hand. The Lakhor prayer wheels are usually placed completely surrounding a building, such as a temple or a monastery. Sometimes there are up to 108 of these prayer wheels, an auspicious number. One will walk around, circumambulate, clockwise the entire building, turning each prayer wheel…one at a time… every single one of them…to release as many blessings and wishes as possible. Thus, walking clockwise around the building, while turning the prayer wheels clockwise.
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A last minute decision to try for this resulted in a bit of a rushed shot - only arriving with seconds to spare before the loco appeared.
Having just passed a couple of NR track workers DBS Class 66, 66221 makes steady progress towards her destination with 6M81 loaded steel from Margam to Round Oak. The train is about to pass underneath Pensnett Road, about halfway between the former Brierley Hill and Round Oak Stations.
After a short hiatus, I was able to head out and shoot with Ed over the weekend. This time, my wife and daughter joined us. It was quite refreshing to be out shooting again.
Follow me and let's go!
To the place where we belong
And leave our troubles at home
Come with me, we can go
To a paradise of love and joy
A destination unknown!
Some days you just gotta pick a direction and ride..
Stopped off at yet another abandoned pub for a quick phone snap...
The lead mines chimney at Ballycorus is the last remaining remnant of the lead mine opened in 1807 near Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Open cast mining for lead began around 1807 and then underground mining started in 1826. This continued until 1863. The chimney from the smelting works remains. This is a popular walking destination for the people of Dublin, and also ends my walk!
Waiting at the Polar Express platform with a suitcase heavier than my life decisions. No clue where I’m headed, but hey, life’s just one big round-trip ticket, right?
Thank you so much for having my work as group cover photo. It is my pleasure and I appreciate it so much.
All the best to the group!
♥♥~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♥♥ ♥♥~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♥♥
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Original photo link: Meant to find you all these years...
A lady walking by Maya Barkai's 'Walking Men 99', a cool piece of public art. It depicts pedestrian light icons from around the world. 99 Church Street, downtown Manhattan.
Taken with my Fujifilm X20
The frozen footprints of some small animal, a fox most likely, meandering out on the ice of Cobbossee Lake in Maine. Looks like the surface was slushy when it went out there.
The tracks disappear and reappear in the distance, making me think perhaps it went for a brief and unplanned swim.
After crossing Ilkley Moor we dropped down the hill to a legendary drinking den that seemed to have gone all foody so we carried on down to the river and the canal in search of a proper drinking establishment...
Sporting a brand new ET44C4, BNSF 3683 leads BNSF train H-GALSTL3-09A through Downtown St. Louis and toward it's final destination of BNSF's Lindenwood Yard. A TRRA track gang is seen dropping off ties, and doing other track and ballast work on the left,
Almost 4 years to the date. It's going to be sooooooo bitchen! I'm getting stoked. Looking at shot locations, basic Sierra High Route to Lake Basin Marion Lake. Then Cataract Creek Pass but why hurry is my general feeling. Then I'd like to make it to Cataract Creek Pass, just a walk in the park from the west side. Shot down to Amphitheatre Lake would be nice.
Pictures of Marion Lake from Red Pass, and Dumbbell Lake is also on my list.
Of course, Windy Point will be a camp spot, hopefully with a couple Milky-way shots.
Forcast calls for days in the mid 60s and nights in the high 40s.
Tripod -
Nikon 85mm f2 AIS
Lots of dodge and burn.
AaaaaaaWWWWWWWWoooooooo tomorrow blast off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a targeted shot of Ansel's "Middle Fork at Kings River from S. Fork of Cartridge Creek". Shot is actually taken from Grey Pass looking toward Muir Pass, on my list.
Back in a week. Yowsaburgers@
Great blue herons' size (3.2 to 4.5 feet/1 to 1.4 meters) and wide wingspan (5.5 to 6.6 feet/1.7 to 2 meters) make them a joy to see in flight. They can cruise at some 20 to 30 miles (32 to 48 kilometers) an hour.
Pressing L is nice ;-)
Looking out into the vast expanse of the Southern highlands of Iceland from the red bowl crater Rauðaskál.
At the end of day
I always thank Mother Nature for all the beauty in the world.
#natureandtravelphotography #travel #nature #thankgod #thanknature #naturelover #yourshot
After a long career of pulling freight for several different railroads, two diesel locomotives of the Rapid City Pierre & Eastern had been moved over their final length of steel rails and into a Huron, South Dakota metal processing yard to be scrapped.
Both had been deemed not worthy of repair after sustaining wreck damage. – Quite the sad ending indeed for a pair of once very fine looking EMD SD40-2s. – June 8th, 2023 ~~ A Jeff Hampton Photograph ©
As we were heading to Tioga Pass and the back road to Yosemite we passed through the quaint town of Bridgeport, California.
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London & Northwestern Railway EMU 350 113 departing Acton Bridge Cheshire on the WCML bound for Birmingham New Street.
Travel Destination :: Bali Indonesia
My first genuine encounter with Balinese culture was in the small village of Tampaksiring called Penempaham. I was the only foreigner in the Temple that day and was warmly welcomed by the villagers. I had no idea what was happening but a young Balinese boy quickly befriended me and explained all that was taking place.
It was on this day I began to wrap my head around the genuine dedication the Balinese have to their beliefs, as well as the strong sense of community. This was also the day my love for Bali grew immensely. If you are looking for a rich cultural adventure and travel destination you will not forget, add Bali to your list of top places to visit.
These are a few things I learned while in the small Balinese village:
In Bali, there is no single day without a ceremony. It is an obligation for the Balinese to promote balance relations among human, gods and nature. Those principles are materialized through a sacrifice called Yadnya. Yadnya can be a very simple thing like giving a slice of one's food to a wandering dog or cleaning up rubbish in a temple area. Yadnya, or giving away, is the root of most ceremonies in Bali.
There are five obligations or Panca Yadnya. Dewa Yadnya is for thanking the God, Pitra Yadnya to respect the ancestor's souls. Manusa Yadnya is for cleaning human souls. Rsi Yadnya is held when someone wants to be a priest and Bhuta Yadnya is for thanking nature and balancing positive and negative powers.
I help aspiring and established photographers get noticed so they can earn an income from photography or increase sales. My blog, Photographer’s Business Notebook is a wealth of information as is my Mark Paulda’s YouTube Channel. I also offer a variety of books, mentor services and online classes at Mark Paulda Photography Mentor
All images are available as Museum Quality Photographic Prints and Commercial Licensing. Feel free to contact me with any and all inquiries.
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