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Three of the remaining 38 stones of the Castlerigg Neolithic stone circle above the English Lake District town of Keswick.
11 East Forsyth, formerly known as the Lynch Building and the American Heritage 11 East Forsyth, Jacksonville, Florida, USA / Architects: Pringle & Smith / Completed: 1926 / Floors: 17 / Height: 200 ft / Architectural Style: Neo-Classicism/ Added: NRHP: December 23, 2003Life Building, is a historic structure in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally developed by Stephen Andrew Lynch, as its current name suggests, it is located at 11 East Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville. On December 23, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Vestcor invested more than $24 million to restore the building's exterior and transform the former offices into loft apartments, which tenants began to occupy during 2003.
The 17-story, 153,000 sq ft (14,200 m2) building originally contained commercial offices and was opened by entrepreneur and film pioneer Stephen Andrew Lynch. It was designed by architects Pringle & Smith in 1926 in the Chicago School style. It was constructed with limestone, marble and a facade of brick; the top of the structure contained a capital of terra-cotta. When it opened in 1926, it was Jacksonville's second tallest building, one floor less than the Barnett National Bank Building.
The building was renovated in 1962 and renamed the American Heritage Life Building when it was utilized as home office of the American Heritage Life Insurance Company. When the company built a new headquarters and left the downtown during the late 1980s, the structure was unoccupied for many years.
Jacksonville developer Vestcor began a historic preservation of the building in 2002 after obtaining a $17.8 million, 1.5% interest, 20-year loan from the city of Jacksonville. The company restored many architectural features including polychromatic terra-cotta panels, decorative ceilings and steel panels. Elevators, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure was modernized and a six-story parking garage was constructed adjacent to the building. The second floor was converted into a large community club room, a fitness center and a media room. Modern amenities were added while respecting the historic integrity of the structure. The building was renamed to "11 East Forsyth" and 127 apartments were opened in 2003 after $24 million and a year of construction. A Starbucks coffee bistro opened, but subsequently closed, leaving no tenants in the 4,500 sq ft (420 m2) of first-floor commercial space.
In late December 2009, Vestcor requested a modification to their loan terms, citing three years of operating losses at 11 East and their other renovated building, The Carling. The company asked for three years of interest-only payments plus low interest loans to potential tenants for the empty commercial space at 11 East. Three months later, the city approved the plan for principal deferral but took no action on tenant loans.
Credit for above data is given to this website:
A panoramic image of the suspension bridge in Conwy, North Wales, Highlighting the intricacy of engineering that was utilised in making this span. The bridge alone demonstrates a great degree of symmetry.
11 East Forsyth, formerly known as the Lynch Building and the American Heritage 11 East Forsyth, Jacksonville, Florida, USA / Architects: Pringle & Smith / Completed: 1926 / Floors: 17 / Height: 200 ft / Architectural Style: Neo-Classicism/ Added: NRHP: December 23, 2003Life Building, is a historic structure in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally developed by Stephen Andrew Lynch, as its current name suggests, it is located at 11 East Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville. On December 23, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Vestcor invested more than $24 million to restore the building's exterior and transform the former offices into loft apartments, which tenants began to occupy during 2003.
The 17-story, 153,000 sq ft (14,200 m2) building originally contained commercial offices and was opened by entrepreneur and film pioneer Stephen Andrew Lynch. It was designed by architects Pringle & Smith in 1926 in the Chicago School style. It was constructed with limestone, marble and a facade of brick; the top of the structure contained a capital of terra-cotta. When it opened in 1926, it was Jacksonville's second tallest building, one floor less than the Barnett National Bank Building.
The building was renovated in 1962 and renamed the American Heritage Life Building when it was utilized as home office of the American Heritage Life Insurance Company. When the company built a new headquarters and left the downtown during the late 1980s, the structure was unoccupied for many years.
Jacksonville developer Vestcor began a historic preservation of the building in 2002 after obtaining a $17.8 million, 1.5% interest, 20-year loan from the city of Jacksonville. The company restored many architectural features including polychromatic terra-cotta panels, decorative ceilings and steel panels. Elevators, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure was modernized and a six-story parking garage was constructed adjacent to the building. The second floor was converted into a large community club room, a fitness center and a media room. Modern amenities were added while respecting the historic integrity of the structure. The building was renamed to "11 East Forsyth" and 127 apartments were opened in 2003 after $24 million and a year of construction. A Starbucks coffee bistro opened, but subsequently closed, leaving no tenants in the 4,500 sq ft (420 m2) of first-floor commercial space.
In late December 2009, Vestcor requested a modification to their loan terms, citing three years of operating losses at 11 East and their other renovated building, The Carling. The company asked for three years of interest-only payments plus low interest loans to potential tenants for the empty commercial space at 11 East. Three months later, the city approved the plan for principal deferral but took no action on tenant loans.
Credit for above data is given to this website:
The town of Wardensville dates to the mid-1700's and was incorporated in West Virginia in 1879. It is situated in Hardy County, an agriculture and stock raising area. Print Size 13x19 inches.
Just looked at the noon news, to be greeted by the horrific sight of this 12th century integral part of Paris turned into an inferno.
Remembering the special times here and mourning such a loss.
(Built between 1163 and 1345)
This shot taken some years ago
Another one of those "better in colour or B&W?" I'm leaning towards the black and white version personally, but if you are wating to add your own thoughts please do so!
In the meantime Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride, Ayrshire. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later, and currently hosts an all volunteer visitor centre.
Henry Walker and his family built this in 1911. Additional information at this link: coloradopreservation.org/homesteading-resources-of-escala...
There is a sign out front discussing this cabin. the interior is falling apart (see comment below). There is a barbed wire fence to keep the cattle out (yes,it is open range!). There is a narrow walkway allowing access to the cabin,
Dominguez-Escalante NCA, CO
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This is a photo of an abandoned building near Volney, VA. It looks like it used to be a gas or service station. The building's design is typical of the United States' early to mid-20th-century service stations. The steeply pitched roof, brick construction, and decorative elements suggest a design influenced by the Tudor Revival style, which was popular for commercial buildings then. These buildings were often meant to blend in with residential architecture and provide motorists with a welcoming and homey feel.
Service stations like this one were usually part of a more extensive network operated by major oil companies. The distinct signage has faded, and the layout indicates that it was once a busy hub for travelers looking for fuel and automotive services. Its decline and eventual abandonment reflect broader changes in transportation and the rise of larger, more modern gas stations.
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11 East Forsyth, formerly known as the Lynch Building and the American Heritage 11 East Forsyth, Jacksonville, Florida, USA / Architects: Pringle & Smith / Completed: 1926 / Floors: 17 / Height: 200 ft / Architectural Style: Neo-Classicism/ Added: NRHP: December 23, 2003Life Building, is a historic structure in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally developed by Stephen Andrew Lynch, as its current name suggests, it is located at 11 East Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville. On December 23, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Vestcor invested more than $24 million to restore the building's exterior and transform the former offices into loft apartments, which tenants began to occupy during 2003.
The 17-story, 153,000 sq ft (14,200 m2) building originally contained commercial offices and was opened by entrepreneur and film pioneer Stephen Andrew Lynch. It was designed by architects Pringle & Smith in 1926 in the Chicago School style. It was constructed with limestone, marble and a facade of brick; the top of the structure contained a capital of terra-cotta. When it opened in 1926, it was Jacksonville's second tallest building, one floor less than the Barnett National Bank Building.
The building was renovated in 1962 and renamed the American Heritage Life Building when it was utilized as home office of the American Heritage Life Insurance Company. When the company built a new headquarters and left the downtown during the late 1980s, the structure was unoccupied for many years.
Jacksonville developer Vestcor began a historic preservation of the building in 2002 after obtaining a $17.8 million, 1.5% interest, 20-year loan from the city of Jacksonville. The company restored many architectural features including polychromatic terra-cotta panels, decorative ceilings and steel panels. Elevators, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure was modernized and a six-story parking garage was constructed adjacent to the building. The second floor was converted into a large community club room, a fitness center and a media room. Modern amenities were added while respecting the historic integrity of the structure. The building was renamed to "11 East Forsyth" and 127 apartments were opened in 2003 after $24 million and a year of construction. A Starbucks coffee bistro opened, but subsequently closed, leaving no tenants in the 4,500 sq ft (420 m2) of first-floor commercial space.
In late December 2009, Vestcor requested a modification to their loan terms, citing three years of operating losses at 11 East and their other renovated building, The Carling. The company asked for three years of interest-only payments plus low interest loans to potential tenants for the empty commercial space at 11 East. Three months later, the city approved the plan for principal deferral but took no action on tenant loans.
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Godrevy Lighthouse was built in 1858–1859 on Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay, Cornwall
The lighthouse is a white octagonal tower, 86 feet (26 m) high and made of rubble stone bedded in mortar. It is situated almost in the centre of the island and was originally provided with cottages for the keepers. The first light was an oil lamp within a large (first-order) revolving catadioptric optic by Henri Lepaute of Paris, which flashed white every ten seconds while the main light was rotated by a clockwork motor, driven by a large weight that descended down a cavity in the wall of the tower. The light had a range of between 17 and 15 miles.
11 East Forsyth, formerly known as the Lynch Building and the American Heritage 11 East Forsyth, Jacksonville, Florida, USA / Architects: Pringle & Smith / Completed: 1926 / Floors: 17 / Height: 200 ft / Architectural Style: Neo-Classicism/ Added: NRHP: December 23, 2003Life Building, is a historic structure in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally developed by Stephen Andrew Lynch, as its current name suggests, it is located at 11 East Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville. On December 23, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Vestcor invested more than $24 million to restore the building's exterior and transform the former offices into loft apartments, which tenants began to occupy during 2003.
The 17-story, 153,000 sq ft (14,200 m2) building originally contained commercial offices and was opened by entrepreneur and film pioneer Stephen Andrew Lynch. It was designed by architects Pringle & Smith in 1926 in the Chicago School style. It was constructed with limestone, marble and a facade of brick; the top of the structure contained a capital of terra-cotta. When it opened in 1926, it was Jacksonville's second tallest building, one floor less than the Barnett National Bank Building.
The building was renovated in 1962 and renamed the American Heritage Life Building when it was utilized as home office of the American Heritage Life Insurance Company. When the company built a new headquarters and left the downtown during the late 1980s, the structure was unoccupied for many years.
Jacksonville developer Vestcor began a historic preservation of the building in 2002 after obtaining a $17.8 million, 1.5% interest, 20-year loan from the city of Jacksonville. The company restored many architectural features including polychromatic terra-cotta panels, decorative ceilings and steel panels. Elevators, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure was modernized and a six-story parking garage was constructed adjacent to the building. The second floor was converted into a large community club room, a fitness center and a media room. Modern amenities were added while respecting the historic integrity of the structure. The building was renamed to "11 East Forsyth" and 127 apartments were opened in 2003 after $24 million and a year of construction. A Starbucks coffee bistro opened, but subsequently closed, leaving no tenants in the 4,500 sq ft (420 m2) of first-floor commercial space.
In late December 2009, Vestcor requested a modification to their loan terms, citing three years of operating losses at 11 East and their other renovated building, The Carling. The company asked for three years of interest-only payments plus low interest loans to potential tenants for the empty commercial space at 11 East. Three months later, the city approved the plan for principal deferral but took no action on tenant loans.
Credit for above data is given to this website:
The Knoxville Sunsphere was the theme structure for the 1982 World's Fair. It represents the sun, source of energy, and reflected the energy theme of the fair. During the fair it cost $2 to take the elevator to the tower's observation deck. The tower served as a restaurant and featured food items such as the Sunburger and a rum and fruit juice cocktail called the Sunburst. Following are some facts about the Sunsphere:
‧ During the opening ceremonies, a band played on the top of the Sunsphere
‧ President Ronald Reagan opened the fair at the Court of Flags on May 1st 1982. The fair officially closed 5 months later on October 1st 1982.
‧ Over 11 million people from across the world traveled to Knoxville to visit the fair (including me!)
‧ The fair hosted 87,659 people on opening day
‧ The cost of an adult ticket was $9.95 and a children’s ticket was $8.25
Designers -
‧ Architect: Community Tectonics Architects
‧ General Contractor: Rentenbach
‧ Consulting Structural Engineers: Stan Lindsey and Associates (Nashville)
‧ Consulting Electrical & Mechanical Engineers: West, Norris, Welch and Miller (Knoxville)
‧ Project Started: November 1979
‧ Construction Started: January 1981
‧ Project Completed: 1982
‧ Panes of Glass: 360
‧ Total Glass Area: About 14,000 square feet
‧ Restaurant Dining Capacity: 300 people
Dimensions -
‧ Total Height: 266 feet
‧ Tower: 198 feet (Hexagonal)
‧ Sphere Diameter: 74 feet
Construction Facts -
‧ The abandoned Louisville and Nashville Railroad Yard was demolished to become the 70-acre site of the first ever World’s Fair in the South.
‧ There are two 418-step fire stairs and three high-speed elevators contained in the tower.
‧ During the period of the World's Fair, the tower's color was blue to match the color of the sky. The current color of the tower is forest green.
‧ 24-karat gold gives the panes of glass the reflective gold color. The panes of glass have vinyl film impregnated with gold dust laminated to them.
‧ There is an insulating airspace between two pains of glass in each window section (one interior, one exterior). The top half of the sphere's outermost pane is tempered and the inside pane is laminated The bottom half of the sphere's outermost pane is laminated and the top half is tempered. This is why the top half of the sphere is not as reflective.
‧ Each plane of glass cost $1,000 on the average at the time of construction.
‧ During the period of the Worlds Fair, the restaurant was managed by Hardee's. The menu was greatly different from the fast food restaurants.
‧ It was noted for its unique design in several engineering publications.
Although the Sunsphere is the most recognized feature of the Knoxville cityscape, it has been extremely underutilized since the World's Fair of 1982 with several attempts to revitalize or restore it for different uses. It was eve proposed to be included as part of the new Knoxville Convention Center but, while not physically incorporated into the final design, the Convention Center was designed with an open curve along its north edge to allow access to the Sunsphere & World's Fair Park even though the interior is not accessible by the public.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 809 South Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a historic structure that on December 3, 1998, was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the owner objected to the property being listed on the Register. It is still a functioning Christian Science church.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Church_of_Christ,_Scientist_(West_Palm_Beach,_Florida)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Abele
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Facts:
Overview:
Lost bascule bridge over Intracoastal Waterway on FL 704 in West Palm Beach
Location:
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Status:
Replaced by a new bridge
History:
Built 1929; reconstructed 1959; replaced 2005
Design:
Bascule
Dimensions:
Length of largest span: 113.9 ft.
Total length: 1,237.9 ft.
Deck width: 27.9 ft.
Also called:
Intracoastal Waterway Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude:
+26.70602, -80.04645 (decimal degrees)
26°42'22" N, 80°02'47" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates:
17/594853/2954229 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:
Palm Beach
Inventory numbers:
FDOT 930505 (Florida Dept. of Transportation bridge number)
FDOT 930022 (Florida Dept. of Transportation bridge number)
BH 12466 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection: (as of 04/1998)
Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Critical (2 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 15.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic: (as of 1996)
11,000
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
The street door of a Territorial Period wood house in Sanit Augustine, Florida, the oldest continually inhabited European settled city in the United States (founded 1565). Shot in digital infrared.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 809 South Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a historic structure that on December 3, 1998, was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the owner objected to the property being listed on the Register. It is still a functioning Christian Science church.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Church_of_Christ,_Scientist_(West_Palm_Beach,_Florida)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Abele
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This viaduct is part of the railway line serving the now disused Folkestone Harbour railway station. It was built in 1843 to serve the ferry services between London and Calais. The cross channel Steam Packet Service was opened, with much razamataz, on the 1st August 1843. In later years the service declined and the station was privatised in 1984, under the Thatcher government. It is now, sadly earmarked for demolition.
The green box is "Foreshore" by Robert Kusmirowski, 14 June - 14 September 2008 Folkestone Triennial. "Robert installed a recreation of a fish stall in the harbour of Folkestone. Due to its position the tide dictated when it was and wasn’t visible. The reason I made this connection is that many coastal parts of Great Britain have fallen into decline in terms of social pleasure but also as working areas, which bring in an economy, livelihood and source of food to the local community. There is a fishing town near to where I grew up – Great Yarmouth - that was thriving in the 1900s for Herring trade but the fish stocks are now depleted. I am also thinking of how food travels now, I heard that Whitby scampi goes all the way to a production line in China to be prepared and the comes right back again to our country…"
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The fabled covered bridge in the village of West Arlington Vt., which straddles the Battenkill River. Arlington is highly considered to be Norman Rockwell Country and is a quintessential New England location.
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Port Townsend, Washington
The N.D. Hill Building is a historic structure located in downtown Port Townsend, Washington. Built in 1889 by retired pharmacist Nathaniel D. Hill, it is one of the most ornate buildings in the area, designed by the noted Seattle architect Elmer H. Fisher. The building features Italianate architectural design and has served various purposes over the years, including housing a pharmacy, offices, and furnished rooms.
Today, the N.D. Hill Building is home to The Monarch Hotel, which occupies the second and third floors, offering guests a charming stay with views of the Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains. The building is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical significance and ongoing preservation efforts.
Built in 1889 and completely renovated, Port Townsend's N.D. Hill Building was designed by Seattle architect Elmer H. Fisher. His work also included Port Townsend's Hastings Building and Seattle's famous Pioneer Building. Fine craftsmanship is displayed in the brickwork and metal craft of the hotel, which has been featured on Port Townsend's Historic Homes Tour.
The Monarch Hotel, formerly Waterstreet Hotel, offers its guests the old-world charm of historic Port Townsend, Washington, a Victorian seaport known for its panoramic mountain and water views. The Monarch Hotel occupies the second and third floors of historic N.D. Hill Building. It features waterfront rooms and suites in the heart of downtown Port Townsend. Even with such magnificent glimpses of the Puget Sound, Mount Baker and the Cascade and Olympic mountains, the hotel is in the heart of downtown Port Townsend. It's within walking distance of myriad shops, theaters, restaurants and the Port Townsend/ Keystone ferry. The Waterstreet Hotel offers some of the most spacious rooms in this Victorian seaport.
Reference: Copilot; monarchsuites.com/about
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The origins of Dunoon Pier dates back to 1835 but work to extend the pier's facilities to include buildings in 1867 which coincided with the explosion of river traffic with the growth of the Clyde Steamers when several ship companies brought the daytripper and holiday makers down from Glasgow.
The accommodate these steamers the pier was extended to 400ft in 1881. When the Calmac car ferries first operated in the 1950's they needed a purpose ramp to be added to the pier. When this vehicle traffic ceased to Dunoon Pier in 2011 the structure went into decline and it was initially thought it would have to be demolished, With several agencies taking part to save the pier , the first phase of restoration was finished in 2016 after a two-year refurbishment.
In 2018 , the local Argyll & Bute Council began to advertise for business to occupy the pier buildings such as shops and cafes.
The building of a new breakwater to the south of the pier was first initiated in 2004 which included a new ferry linkspan
The Famous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Dome structure located opposite Gateway of India. Built by Jamsetji Tata in the year 1903.This is the hotel which witnessed the worst terror attack in India. It is one of the best historic structure in India.
Facts:
Overview:
Lost bascule bridge over Intracoastal Waterway on FL 704 in West Palm Beach
Location:
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Status:
Replaced by a new bridge
History:
Built 1929; reconstructed 1959; replaced 2005
Design:
Bascule
Dimensions:
Length of largest span: 113.9 ft.
Total length: 1,237.9 ft.
Deck width: 27.9 ft.
Also called:
Intracoastal Waterway Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude:
+26.70602, -80.04645 (decimal degrees)
26°42'22" N, 80°02'47" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates:
17/594853/2954229 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:
Palm Beach
Inventory numbers:
FDOT 930505 (Florida Dept. of Transportation bridge number)
FDOT 930022 (Florida Dept. of Transportation bridge number)
BH 12466 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection: (as of 04/1998)
Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Critical (2 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 15.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic: (as of 1996)
11,000
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
Year Built Unknown Builder Unknown Truss Type Queenpost Length 36 ft.
Width 12 ft. Color Red Weight Limit 15 tons Roof Tin Siding Vertical board
Windows Four square Abutments Stone and mortar capped with concrete on
one end, concrete on the other Wingwalls Stone and mortar capped with concrete
Support Heavy timbers Restoration 1998 Stream South Branch of Pigeon Creek
Location North Bethlehem Twp Ownership Washington County Accessibility
Vehicular and pedestrian
• Believed to have been built after 1860
• Believed to have been named after Mr. Joseph Letherman, one of
the area’s earliest doctors (although the names are spelled differently)
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Year Built 1845 Builder William Gordon Truss Type Queenpost Length 39
ft., 6 in. Width 11 ft., 8 in. Color Red Weight Limit 10 tons Windows Four
rectangular Roof Tin Siding Vertical board Abutments Stone and mortar capped
with concrete Wingwalls Concrete on north end, stone and mortar on south end
Support Heavy timbers Restoration 2006 Stream Middle Wheeling Creek
Location West Finley Twp Ownership Washington County Accessibility
Vehicular and pedestrian
• Oldest bridge remaining in Washington County
• Located 1/10 of a mi from the WV border, making it the farthest
west of any bridge in PA
• Named after former property owners, the Erskine family
• Survived both the strip mining and floods of 1888
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Year Built 1915 Builder Unknown Truss Type Queenpost Length 43 ft. Width
11 ft., 6 in. Color Red Roof Tin Siding Vertical board Windows Four rectangular
Abutments Stone and mortar Wingwalls Stone and mortar Restoration 2001
Stream Templeton Fork of Wheeling Creek Location East Finley Twp Ownership
Washington County Accessibility Pedestrian only
• Named after Mr. Wyit Sprowls, property owner in the 1800s
• Originally located in W Finley, with six windows instead of four
• Damage due to subsidence caused the bridge to be moved in 2000
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This view is looking north from lock 24
. I recently upgraded to Lightroom 6 and I am revisiting some of my pictures to see what kind of results I got using HDR.
This is the Webb-Hay House, located in Carmi, Illinois. It was built in 1876, in the Italiante style of architecture.
A Colunata Honório de Lima, situada no centro da Vila do Gerês, freguesia de Vilar da Veiga, em pleno Parque Nacional da Peneda‑Gerês, constitui um dos elementos arquitetónicos mais representativos desta estância termal do norte de Portugal. Construída em 1926, segundo projeto do arquiteto Raul Lino, a estrutura homenageia Eduardo Honório de Lima, portuense que, nas décadas de 1920–1930, foi gerente da Empresa das Águas do Gerês e figura decisiva na afirmação das termas. As águas das Termas do Gerês, de composição tiossulfatada e bicarbonatada sódica, hipertermais e fracamente mineralizadas, são reconhecidas pelas suas propriedades terapêuticas, particularmente em afeções digestivas, metabólicas, reumáticas e hipertensão arterial. A colunata apresenta uma sucessão de colunas monolíticas em granito local, encimadas por uma cobertura que protege os utentes das intempéries durante o percurso entre o balneário termal e o Parque das Termas. Ao longo do alpendre coberto instalaram‑se pequenos comércios tradicionais que vendem artigos regionais, vestuário e recordações, preservando a função social do espaço enquanto zona de convívio dos aquistas.
The Honório de Lima Colonnade, located in the center of Vila do Gerês, in the parish of Vilar da Veiga, in the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, is one of the most iconic architectural features of this spa town in northern Portugal. Built in 1926 according to a design by architect Raul Lino, the structure pays tribute to Eduardo Honório de Lima, a native of Porto who, in the 1920s and 1930s, served as manager of the Empresa das Águas do Gerês and played a decisive role in establishing the thermal baths. The waters of the Gerês Thermal Baths—which contain thiosulfate and sodium bicarbonate, are hyperthermal, and have low mineral content—are renowned for their therapeutic properties, particularly in treating digestive, metabolic, and rheumatic conditions, as well as high blood pressure. The colonnade features a series of monolithic columns made of local granite, topped by a roof that shelters visitors from the elements as they walk between the spa building and the Parque das Termas. Along the covered porch, small traditional shops have set up shop, selling regional goods, clothing, and souvenirs, thereby preserving the space’s social function as a gathering place for visitors.
Some of the remains of South Wheal Frances which lies midway between the towns of Redruth and Camborne Cornwall.
Year Built 1915 Builder Unknown Truss Type Queenpost Length 43 ft. Width
11 ft., 6 in. Color Red Roof Tin Siding Vertical board Windows Four rectangular
Abutments Stone and mortar Wingwalls Stone and mortar Restoration 2001
Stream Templeton Fork of Wheeling Creek Location East Finley Twp Ownership
Washington County Accessibility Pedestrian only
• Named after Mr. Wyit Sprowls, property owner in the 1800s
• Originally located in W Finley, with six windows instead of four
• Damage due to subsidence caused the bridge to be moved in 2000
www.washcochamber.com/downloads/drive-book10-27.compresse...