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Historic St. Ann Church was dedicated March 15, 1896, on the southeast corner of Rosemary and Datura Streets. In 1902, it was moved to its current location which was donated by Henry M. Flagler and served the Catholic Community until 1913. When the new church was dedicated, the old church was then used as the forerunner of St. Ann School which was built in 1925. St. Ann Church is the oldest Catholic Church and parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach. It was developed by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus.
St. Ann’s has several programs that serve the community. The church has an outreach center that helps homeless men and women by giving them breakfast and lunch, housing assistance, healthcare services, and job support assistance. They also have a food pantry, a substance abuse ministry, and a hospital ministry.
The place of worship offers many interesting events for its parishioners. Fish fries, book readings, Soup and the Sunday Scriptures, and retreats are frequent occurrences. A family mass, which is targeted at the younger generation, is celebrated on the first Sunday of each mon
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Salix discolor (pussy willow). Like daffodils and tulips,pussy willows are one of those species that bloom in early spring.The flowers are soft silky silvery catskins borne in early spring before the new leaves appear, with the male and female catskins on different plants; the male catskins (which is probably what these are) mature yellow at pollen release -Wikipedia
A black and white street portrait of a ancient man. The photo was taken during the history reenactment festival. Many ancient Greeks and Romans participated in the event, but nobody seemed to know, who this man is. There is some mystery about him, and maybe magic. And those eyes... Do you have any idea about his origin or profession, or trade, or whatever?
The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, or 'Nea Petra', stands on a narrow and precipitous rock at a height of 263 ft (80 m) above sea level.
It was founded in the late 14th century. It is renowned for possessing several spiritual treasures, including the icon of ‘Our Lady of the Akathistos Hymn’ (painted by St. Luke himself) as well as the relic of the Forerunner's right hand. It is with this very hand that John the Baptist baptized our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. The oldest complete portrayal of the Apocalypse in the Orthodox world, too, is located there (as a series of wall paintings).
One definitely must make a pilgrimage to pray there!
📷 & Settings:
Canon EOS M50
Canon EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM @ 35 mm
ISO 200 - f/9 - 1/1000 & 1/400 sec
DUMBO stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. It was a nice day, so I walked from lower Manhattan to Brooklyn where can clearly see the Empire State Building in the crosshairs of the the bridge's abutment.
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. The main span is 1,470 ft (448 m) long, with the suspension cables being 3,224 ft (983 m) long. The bridge's total length is 6,855 ft (2,089 m). This is one of four toll-free bridges spanning the East River; the other three are the Queensboro, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges.
The bridge opened to traffic on December 31, 1909. It was designed by Leon Moisseiff, and is noted for its innovative design. As the first suspension bridge to employ Josef Melan's deflection theory for the stiffening of its deck, it is considered to be the forerunner of modern suspension bridges and this design served as the model for many of the long-span suspension bridges built in the first half of the twentieth century.
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Type 2: As one of the forerunners of the modern cargo and passenger vans, the Type 2 gave rise to forward control competitors in the United States in the 1960s, including the Ford Econoline, the Dodge A100, and the Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan, the latter adopting the Type 2's rear-engine configuration.
The Forerunner
Climate changes have allowed trees such as this Norway Spruce Picea abies to expand into previously marginal habitats, such as here in the delta of Nordre Øyeren, the largest inland delta of Northern Europe. The delta platform is densely populated by Betula and Alnus spp., here seen in their very early spring state where sap is starting to rise and colours the tree crown in muted, rust-red hues.
The perspective compression obtained by using a long zoom lens @1200mm is immense. The conifer forest in the background is approx. 4.5km away, and the foreground more than 1km away from the vantage point of the camera. Remains of a recent snow fall powders the vegetation.
Nikon Z9, Zooom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED lens
2022.02.02 Utsikt fra Bjånes tvers over deltaet i nordre Øyeren. Et enslig grantre står trolig på Kusand. Fet og Rælingen kommuner, Akershus. © Birna Rørslett-NN/Nærfoto < B202202020083 B202202 B2022 202202020083 202202 DIGITALBILDE, NATUR/NORGE/NORDEN> 3.4 MB IMAGE 02.02.2022 20:54:52 GPS UTM:PM,PM24,PM2042,PM209423 [NIKON Z 9, Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200 mm f/11 ED]
The BAC 98 is the forerunner in quick strike armour technology. Equipped with a Deuterium 3 Hydrogen engine, it is able charge at a stunning 145 kph. The BAC 98 sacrifices significant amounts of armour to accomplish this, but it's effective defence against explosive and impact projectiles is greatly augmented by two HOVER experimental support drones, which are equipped with high intensity Cesium ion lasers and advanced targeting systems. These armaments allow the drones to target most fast moving projectiles and disintegrate or disorient them to the point of neutralization. The BAC 98 features two docking stations to charge the drones for prolonged missions.
Despite being reduced, the protienaceous armour of the BAC 98 still provides substantial protection for the vehicle, and an additional cation hardened grill on the fore end enhances it's ability to blitz through debris and light cover.
The BAC 98 has a utilitarian cabin that can fit three operators, although two is the recommended safety capacity. HUD link controls allow the pilots to control all operations and switch tasks with fluid speed. These tasks are assisted by a robust AI that can take over certain operations.
These functions include the targeting, reloading, and firing of the main neutron mass cannon, the two classic electronic .50 calibre HMGs, and the six programmable grenade launchers, which can be loaded with a variety of lethal and tactical ordinances.
Comments and critiques please! also, I believe somebody wanted the colour codes, the main colour is 5a3a3b, if you want all the shading codes ask and you shall receive.
The Town Crier Of Lyme Regis, Dorset. An official who from the 1500's used to ring their bell to gather the local townsfolk to then proclaim the news. The forerunners of social media. Today in the UK, they continue to be used for ceremonial duties.
G-JEAJ,
BAe 146-200,
Jersey European Airways,
Edinburgh, Scotland [EGPH/EDI],
19th November 2000.
Jersey European was the forerunner of Flybe, before it was rebranded British European, then Flybe.
C-FCAE
Boeing 767-375(ER)
Air Canada
London-Heathrow (LHR/EGLL)
1 Aug 2008
c/n 24083/215
Built in 1988
Test registration was N6046P
Fleet number '682'
Bearing the '70 years since the formation of T.C.A. Trans Canada Airlines 1937' (Forerunner of Air Canada) on the tail.
The forerunner to Regional Eurostar services were the "Eurostar Connect" workings introduced in the summer of 1995 but sadly the patronage was very low. Poor marketing or BR having more important things to focus on like privatisation are probably the root causes of the failure. It did suit certain quarters though as the new owners of the BR-EPS sector, L&CR (London & Continental Railways) from 01/10/96 could scrap Regional Eurostar and Night Star with some justification. So by 1997 the connect service was dropped along with Regional Eurostar which never started much to the annoyance of MP's in Parliament from the provinces who had agreed to the Channel Tunnel expenditure on the basis it's benefits would reach as far as Scotland, Wales and the South West of England.
Kensington Olympia even had Eurostar staff based here for several years pending the introduction of "Night Star" another still born concept which would have seen trains combined here and diesel traction replaced by a class 92.
The train seen here is 1O86 the 07.37 Manchester Piccadilly to London Waterloo with connections into Eurostar 9I32 12.27 Waterloo International to Brussels Midi.
Going through my shots of last year and occasionally uploading stuff I like. This one is from early autumn with just one branch having dead leaves so far.
Press "L" for better view.
So I am making the most out of a recent PaB binge all of which have given me some ideas for my next Halo project.
1947 Nuffield ‘Gutty’ military quarter ton prototype and the distant forerunner of the Austin Champ
Only three prototypes were built and this is the only survivor.
Cybele is an Anatolian mother goddess; she may have a possible forerunner in the earliest neolithic at Çatalhöyük.
She is Phrygia's only known goddess, and was probably its national deity.
Greek colonists in Asia Minor adopted and adapted her Phrygian cult and spread it to mainland Greece and to the more distant western Greek colonies around the 6th century BC.
The Fountain of Cybele (Spanish: Fuente de Cibeles, or simply, "La Cibeles") is a neoclassical fountain that lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain.
It has become one of the icons of the city.
Designed and commissioned by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group—made of white marble from Montesclaros, is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (who worked the goddess) and Roberto Michel (who worked the lions).
This statue of the goddess has a mural crown and rides a chariot pulled by two lions, representing Atalanta and Hippomenes.
It was moved to its current location and orientation in 1895.
The fountain is the site where Real Madrid's supporters and players gather to celebrate the team's trophies as well as partakers of the successes of the Spain national football team.
The goddess lost a hand in 1994, following a celebration of a victory of the Spanish national team.
The goddess lost again one of her hands on 21 September 2002.
The Fountain of Cybele has a replica, the namesake Fuente de Cibeles, located in Mexico City and inaugurated in 1980. (Source: Wikipedia)
FUENTE DE LA DIOSA CIBELES, MADRID, ESPAÑA, 2024
Cibeles es una diosa madre de Anatolia que puede tener un posible precursor en el neolítico más temprano en Çatalhöyük.
Es la única diosa conocida de Frigia y probablemente era su deidad nacional.
Los colonos griegos en Asia Menor adoptaron y adaptaron su culto frigio y lo extendieron a la Grecia continental y a las colonias griegas occidentales más distantes alrededor del siglo VI a.C.
La Fuente de Cibeles, o simplemente "La Cibeles", es una fuente neoclásica que se encuentra en el centro de la Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, España
Se ha convertido en uno de los iconos de la ciudad.
Diseñado y encargado por Ventura Rodríguez en 1780, el grupo escultórico, elaborado en mármol blanco de Montesclaros, es obra de Francisco Gutiérrez (quien trabajó la diosa) y Roberto Michel (quien trabajó los leones).
La estatua de la diosa lleva una corona mural y monta un carro tirado por dos leones, representando a Atalanta e Hipómenes.
Fue trasladado a su ubicación y orientación actual en 1895.
La fuente es el lugar donde se reúnen los seguidores y jugadores del Real Madrid para celebrar los trofeos del equipo, así como los participantes de los éxitos de la selección española de fútbol.
La diosa perdió una mano en 1994, tras la celebración de una victoria de la selección española.
La diosa volvió a perder una de sus manos el 21 de septiembre de 2002.
La Fuente de Cibeles tiene una réplica, la homónima Fuente de Cibeles, ubicada en la Ciudad de México e inaugurada en 1980. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
The LEGO: Architecture theme has expanded! LEGO and Halo have joined forces to bring the iconic buildings of Halo to life! This model of a Forerunner Spire found on the Halo: Reach multiplayer map Tempest is accurate and detailed enough to please collectors and Halo fans alike. Measuring over 7" (190mm) tall, 5" (140mm) long, and 3.5" (80mm) wide, this model makes for an eye-catching display on any desk, shelf or mantelpiece!
-Replica of actual Halo structure!
-Booklet contains information on Forerunner architectural style.
-Measures 7" (190mm) tall, 5" (140mm) long, and 3.5" (80mm) wide.
PRICE: $19.99
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Well, this was a ton of fun to build and photoshop! This is my entry for the Lego Halo group "Design your own Halo Lego set contest 2".
As always, enjoy! :)
Cybele is an Anatolian mother goddess; she may have a possible forerunner in the earliest neolithic at Çatalhöyük.
She is Phrygia's only known goddess, and was probably its national deity.
Greek colonists in Asia Minor adopted and adapted her Phrygian cult and spread it to mainland Greece and to the more distant western Greek colonies around the 6th century BC.
The Fountain of Cybele (Spanish: Fuente de Cibeles, or simply, "La Cibeles") is a neoclassical fountain that lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain.
It has become one of the icons of the city.
Designed and commissioned by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group—made of white marble from Montesclaros, is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (who worked the goddess) and Roberto Michel (who worked the lions).
This statue of the goddess has a mural crown and rides a chariot pulled by two lions, representing Atalanta and Hippomenes.
It was moved to its current location and orientation in 1895.
The fountain is the site where Real Madrid's supporters and players gather to celebrate the team's trophies as well as partakers of the successes of the Spain national football team.
The goddess lost a hand in 1994, following a celebration of a victory of the Spanish national team.
The goddess lost again one of her hands on 21 September 2002.
The Fountain of Cybele has a replica, the namesake Fuente de Cibeles, located in Mexico City and inaugurated in 1980. (Source: Wikipedia)
FUENTE DE LA DIOSA CIBELES, MADRID, ESPAÑA, 2024
Cibeles es una diosa madre de Anatolia que puede tener un posible precursor en el neolítico más temprano en Çatalhöyük.
Es la única diosa conocida de Frigia y probablemente era su deidad nacional.
Los colonos griegos en Asia Menor adoptaron y adaptaron su culto frigio y lo extendieron a la Grecia continental y a las colonias griegas occidentales más distantes alrededor del siglo VI a.C.
La Fuente de Cibeles, o simplemente "La Cibeles", es una fuente neoclásica que se encuentra en el centro de la Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, España
Se ha convertido en uno de los iconos de la ciudad.
Diseñado y encargado por Ventura Rodríguez en 1780, el grupo escultórico, elaborado en mármol blanco de Montesclaros, es obra de Francisco Gutiérrez (quien trabajó la diosa) y Roberto Michel (quien trabajó los leones).
La estatua de la diosa lleva una corona mural y monta un carro tirado por dos leones, representando a Atalanta e Hipómenes.
Fue trasladado a su ubicación y orientación actual en 1895.
La fuente es el lugar donde se reúnen los seguidores y jugadores del Real Madrid para celebrar los trofeos del equipo, así como los participantes de los éxitos de la selección española de fútbol.
La diosa perdió una mano en 1994, tras la celebración de una victoria de la selección española.
La diosa volvió a perder una de sus manos el 21 de septiembre de 2002.
La Fuente de Cibeles tiene una réplica, la homónima Fuente de Cibeles, ubicada en la Ciudad de México e inaugurada en 1980. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
WICT F units 901 and 106 share BRC's engine terminal with Family Lines GE's on a Saturday afternoon in June 1989. A forerunner of today's WSOR BRC run.
Cherry blossoms,"sakigake (forerunner)" is, as its name implies, a harbinger of the cherry blossom season in Kyoto.
桜, "魁(さきがけ)”
平野神社発祥の枝垂れ桜でこの桜が咲くと京都の花見が始まると言われているそうです。今年は例年より１週間以上開花が
遅れているようです。
Wightlink and its forerunners have provided ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight for more than 160 years.
The forerunner of the 41 Red Arrow National Greenway conversions for London General was the former LS466, which was also the first example to receive the restyled front and rear end treatment. When the completed vehicle emerged from Blackburn in early October 1992, it was renumbered GLS1 and is seen here at Waterloo in April 1993.Yet another cyclist comes perilously close to ruining the shot (and some have done just that !).
This image is copyright and must not be reproduced or downloaded without the permission of the photographer.
This forerunner for the BR railbuses built in the 1980s was tried out in the Ipswich area during 1980. It is now preserved on the North Norfolk Railway. Interesting also to see a 4 car DMU formation passing by on a down service to Lowestoft.
Prague
The Lesser Town Bridge Tower is one the two towers at both ends of Charles Bridge in Prague.
It is also called Judith Tower because it was part of the Judith Bridge , the forerunner of today's Charles Bridge
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The Ria Formosa lagoon attracted human occupants from the Palaeolithic age until the end of pre-history. During that time a settlement grew up - Ossonoba - which was an important town during the period of Roman occupation and, according to historians, the forerunner of present-day Faro. From the 3rd century onwards and during the Visigothic period it was the site of an Episcopal see. With the advent of Moorish rule in the 8th centurh Ossonoba retained its status as the most important town in the southwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 9th century it became the capital of a shortlived princedom and was fortified with a ring of defensive walls. At this time the name Santa Maria began to be used instead of Ossonoba. Later on the town was known as Harune, whence its current name, Faro. After a traumatic period attributable to the political and military fragility of the town's Moorish rulers, in 1249 Faro became part of Portuguese territory. thus completing the Christian reconquest of what is now Portugal. In the centuries that followed Faro became a prosperous place, thanks to its geographical position, its safe harbour and growing trade - in salt and agricultural products from the interior of the Algarve - increased by the voyages of exploration known as the Discoveries. At this time the town had a large and active Jewish population: the first Portuguese book was printed locally on the Jewish community's initiative at the end of the 15th century. Recognising the town's growth, in 1499 King Manuel set in motion major changes to the urban. fabric, with the construction of new facilities - a hospital, the Espirito Santo (Holy Spirit) church (later rebuilt and run by the "Misericordia" (charity and welfare institution), a customs house, a slaughterhouse and so on, outside the city walls and along the coast. In 1540 Faro was elevated to the status of a city and in 1577 it became the site of the Episcopal see of the Bishop of the Algarve, who had previously had his throne in Silves. In 1596 it suffered a severe mauling at the hands of raiding soldiers led by the Earl of Essex, Essex's men sacked the city, then set it alight, damaging its fortifi'catious and its churches. The 17th and 18th centuries were a period of expansion for Faro. A new series of battlements was built during the Wars of Restoration (1640-1668), enclosing the urban area and tracts of arable land in a huge semi-circle facing the Ria. The city remained within these confines until the end of the 19th century. After years of steady but unspectacular growth, its expansion has accelerated significantly in the last few decades.
Its elevation to the status of a city, in 1540, and the transfer. in 1577, of the Episcopal see which had until that point been located in Silves, were important steps in Faro's history. Its steady, growth and its importance in the regional context were such that it was chosen as capital of the Algarve province at the time of the administrative reorganisation which took place in the 19th century. The last few decades have made a decisive contribution to Faro's position, injecting new economic life and confirming its vocation as a service centre for the whole of the Algarve. The construction of an international airport on the outskirts of the city in 1965 made Faro a hub for tourist traffic across the region. Other items of infrastructure uvhich have had a positive impact on the economic, social and cultural life of the city are the University of the Algarve and the Conservatorio Regional (Music Regional College), both of which have their headquarters in Faro and attract students from the rest of the region and from other parts of Portugal, and the district hospital. With its rich artistic heritage and many museums, hotels, restaurants and other facilities, not to mention the many attractions offered by the surrounding area, from the long beaches of Faro, Farol and Culatra Islands to the important Roman ruins at Milreu, Faro is also a city, with a strong vocation for tourism.
The Wuppertal Suspension Railway had a forerunner: in 1824, Henry Robinson Palmer of England presented a railway system which differed from all previous constructions.
It was basically a low single-rail suspension railway on which the carriages were drawn by horses. Friedrich Harkort, a Prussian industrial entrepreneur and politician, loved the idea.
He saw big advantages for the transportation of coal to the early industrialised region in and around the Wupper valley. Harkort had his own steel mill in Elberfeld; he built a demonstration segment of the Palmer system and set it up in 1826 on the grounds of what is today the Wuppertal tax office.
He therefore tried to attract public attention to his railway plans.
On 9 September 1826, the town councillors of Elberfeld met to discuss the use of a "Palmer's Railway" from the Ruhr region, Hinsbeck or Langenberg, to the Wupper valley, Elberfeld, connecting Harkort's factories. Friedrich Harkort inspected the projected route with a surveyor and a member of the town council. The plans never went ahead because of protests from the transport branch and owners of mills that were not on the routes.
In 1887 the cities of Elberfeld and Barmen formed a commission for the construction of an elevated railway or Hochbahn. In 1894 they chose the system of the engineer Eugen Langen of Cologne, and in 1896 the order was licensed by the City of Düsseldorf.
In 2003, the Rhine Heritage Office (Rheinische Amt für Denkmalpflege des Landschaftsverbandes Rheinland or LVR) announced the discovery of an original section of the test route of the Wuppertal Suspension Railway.
Construction on the actual Wuppertal Suspension Railway began in 1898, overseen by the government's master builder, Wilhelm Feldmann. On 24 October 1900, William II, German Emperor participated in a monorail trial run.
In 1901 the railway came into operation. It opened in sections: the line from Kluse to Zoo/Stadion opened on 1 March, the line to the western terminus at Vohwinkel opened on 24 May, while the line to the eastern terminus at Oberbarmen did not open until 27 June 1903.
Around 19200 tonnes of steel were used to produce the supporting frame and the railway stations.
The construction cost 16 million Goldmark. Since its first opening, the railway has closed once owing to severe damage from World War II, but managed to open as early as 1946.
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The Ria Formosa lagoon attracted human occupants from the Palaeolithic age until the end of pre-history. During that time a settlement grew up - Ossonoba - which was an important town during the period of Roman occupation and, according to historians, the forerunner of present-day Faro. From the 3rd century onwards and during the Visigothic period it was the site of an Episcopal see. With the advent of Moorish rule in the 8th centurh Ossonoba retained its status as the most important town in the southwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 9th century it became the capital of a shortlived princedom and was fortified with a ring of defensive walls. At this time the name Santa Maria began to be used instead of Ossonoba. Later on the town was known as Harune, whence its current name, Faro. After a traumatic period attributable to the political and military fragility of the town's Moorish rulers, in 1249 Faro became part of Portuguese territory. thus completing the Christian reconquest of what is now Portugal. In the centuries that followed Faro became a prosperous place, thanks to its geographical position, its safe harbour and growing trade - in salt and agricultural products from the interior of the Algarve - increased by the voyages of exploration known as the Discoveries. At this time the town had a large and active Jewish population: the first Portuguese book was printed locally on the Jewish community's initiative at the end of the 15th century. Recognising the town's growth, in 1499 King Manuel set in motion major changes to the urban. fabric, with the construction of new facilities - a hospital, the Espirito Santo (Holy Spirit) church (later rebuilt and run by the "Misericordia" (charity and welfare institution), a customs house, a slaughterhouse and so on, outside the city walls and along the coast. In 1540 Faro was elevated to the status of a city and in 1577 it became the site of the Episcopal see of the Bishop of the Algarve, who had previously had his throne in Silves. In 1596 it suffered a severe mauling at the hands of raiding soldiers led by the Earl of Essex, Essex's men sacked the city, then set it alight, damaging its fortifi'catious and its churches. The 17th and 18th centuries were a period of expansion for Faro. A new series of battlements was built during the Wars of Restoration (1640-1668), enclosing the urban area and tracts of arable land in a huge semi-circle facing the Ria. The city remained within these confines until the end of the 19th century. After years of steady but unspectacular growth, its expansion has accelerated significantly in the last few decades.
Its elevation to the status of a city, in 1540, and the transfer. in 1577, of the Episcopal see which had until that point been located in Silves, were important steps in Faro's history. Its steady, growth and its importance in the regional context were such that it was chosen as capital of the Algarve province at the time of the administrative reorganisation which took place in the 19th century. The last few decades have made a decisive contribution to Faro's position, injecting new economic life and confirming its vocation as a service centre for the whole of the Algarve. The construction of an international airport on the outskirts of the city in 1965 made Faro a hub for tourist traffic across the region. Other items of infrastructure uvhich have had a positive impact on the economic, social and cultural life of the city are the University of the Algarve and the Conservatorio Regional (Music Regional College), both of which have their headquarters in Faro and attract students from the rest of the region and from other parts of Portugal, and the district hospital. With its rich artistic heritage and many museums, hotels, restaurants and other facilities, not to mention the many attractions offered by the surrounding area, from the long beaches of Faro, Farol and Culatra Islands to the important Roman ruins at Milreu, Faro is also a city, with a strong vocation for tourism.
This building was erected in 1898 for the Alma Mechanics’ Institute which was the forerunner of Technical Colleges and Adult Learning. It was a very important community centre for residents of South Broken Hill.
The Alma Mechanics Institute building was restored between 1987-1990 from a near-ruinous condition. The building was saved by one councillor’s vote and became one of the first restoration projects undertaken by the Broken Hill City Council and is now known as the South Community Centre.
‘Alma’ was the original name for South Broken Hill, named for a battle in the Crimean War of 1854.
Source: Visit Broken Hill (www.visitbrokenhill.com/Trails/Silver-Trail/82.-Alma-Mech...)
STENA FORERUNNER (IMO: 9227259) is a Ro-Ro Cargo and is sailing under the flag of Netherlands. Her length overall (LOA) is 195.3 meters and her width is 26.8 meters.
Stena Forerunner, newly returned off charter to Transfennica and repainted into Stena Line colours, departing Harwich on the freight-only service to Europort.
"Last transmission from Echo Squad indicated an unusually large Covenant infantry defense near a Forerunner structure. Marines, I think the Covenant are hiding something. Find out what it is and search for survivors from Echo Squad."
After months of work, I present my first diorama. Inspiration is taken from all the Halo games, mostly Halo: Reach and Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, some of the Feet First Into Hell contest entries, and the sense of action achieved in this moc by Andrew Somers, as well as many other sources.
This will be one of many works I will be bringing to Brickworld 2012.