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Although these tombstones of past (obviously!) Jesuits are prominently displayed--they are also so tucked away that one would have to seek the area out to come upon them.
A bad back dictated that I travel light to the Georgetown, Texas, July 4 festivities. No tripod. I took my long zoom lens, great for the people shots I got, but not the best choice in hindsight for fireworks - especially since the show was bursting literally right over our heads as we sat on the banks of the San Gabriel River. I had to point my Canon 60D, cranked up to ISO 6400 and hand-held, almost straight up, and the 3D effect of "bombs bursting in air" was better than anything in any movie. Congratulations to Georgetown for successfully pulling off a fireworks show when other Central Texas cities bowed to the drought and fire concerns. Well done!
Georgetown University in the background, the Georgetown waterfront near Key Bridge in the foreground.
Georgetown Law Barrsiter's Ball - March 27, 2010 - Andrew Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC - Photographer: Alex Perry - www.aperryProductions.com
Georgetown was Sanford's exclusively black section, bounded by 2nd St. on the north, Sanford Ave. on the west, Celery Ave. on the south, and Mellonville Ave. on the east. For many years, it operated as a separate town in most respects.
Marker Front: sanfordhistory.tripod.com/histmark/tripone/P9010183.JPG
Marker Back: sanfordhistory.tripod.com/histmark/tripone/P9010184.JPG
This is a shot of the historic mining town of Georgetown Colorado. I took this shot from the mountain side at an elevation of 8700ft. I had an opportunity to trek through the town, and was blown away at the tremendous history this town has. I could have spent an entire day in Georgetown going in and out of the various shops, sampling the local cuisine, and - of course - photographing the historic town. I definitely need to return to Georgetown. It was snowing off and on during this day. In the distance you can see the snow whipping down the side of the mountain across the lake. The wind was so strong on this day that it blew over a semi-truck - really.
I was forwarded this email today, I think it says it all.
Dear honorable members of the Landmarks Board,
Yesterday, I stood with friends and neighbors as "the wall" was separated from the Stock House. It was surreal to watch as a machine crunched through brick and twisted and turned rebar. More disturbing was the sound of the bricks hitting the ground and the squeal of steel as the jaws of the machine pulled out the wall's bracing.
But, what was remarkable, is that the wall stood.
It was as though the wall fought against the machine's jaws every step of the way. In attempt to prove, that it was stronger than Sabey anticipated. And that it wasn't going down without a fight.
And so I write to you today.
For, to me, that wall symbolizes the life of the Georgetown community. The wall has withstood fire, an earthquake and decades of neglect. And in recent years the wall, and the mass of old brewery buildings, has stood guard as Georgetown's historic business district has come back to life. Shielding us from the freeway and railroads. Reminding of us the proud history that is Georgetown.
And yesterday, that wall withstood the jaws of death. Without additional support or bracing. Just by sheer will. This is the very essence of Georgetown.
But, if that wall is to have the chance to continue its life, she needs your help. She needs your protection. So I ask that you strongly consider preserving the remaining portion of the wall. And let her continue to watch over her beloved Georgetown, as she has for over a century.
Thanks very much for your time and thoughtful deliberation of this request.
Cheers,
Holly Krejci
homeowner in Georgetown, member of the Community Council & Merchants' Association
206.852.5789