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Equestrian Statue of Emperor William I on the Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne City, Germany
On the eastern side of the Hohenzollern Bridge is an equestrian statue in honour of Emperor Wilhelm I (1797 - 1888). After the death of his brother Friedrich Wilhelm IV in 1861, he became King of Prussia and also German Emperor in 1871.
His monument previously stood on the portal of the Dombrücke, which was replaced by the Hohenzollernbrücke in 1911.
Info source: www.cologne-tourism.com
The imposing Liberation Hall (Befreiungshalle) was commissioned by King Louis I to commemorate the battles fought against Napoleon during the Wars of Liberation, and was completed in 1863. The impressive rotunda has a height of 45 and a diameter of 29 m and is illuminated in the interior by a glass dome.
The imposing Liberation Hall was commissioned by King Louis I to commemorate the battles fought against Napoleon during the Wars of Liberation and was completed in 1863. The impressive rotunda has a height of 45 and a diameter of 29 m and is illuminated in the interior by a glass dome.
Both the “Grand Place” and the “Place des Héros” in Arras stand out as unique cultural and historical landmarks in France. Their harmonious facades date from the 17th and 18th centuries. They are primarily built in the Flemish Baroque style and combine traditional Flemish influences with French classical architecture.
Virtually all the facades were severely damaged during the First World War but were subsequently meticulously restored in exactly the same historical style.
Photo: the Grand Place. The squares are bordered by 155 houses in Baroque style, and 345 sandstone columns support the arcades.
The imposing Liberation Hall was commissioned by King Louis I to commemorate the battles fought against Napoleon during the Wars of Liberation, and was completed in 1863. The impressive rotunda has a height of 45 and a diameter of 29 m and is illuminated in the interior by a glass dome.
Located on the southwest corner of 4th and Maine St. in downtown Quincy is the former Quincy Free Public Library building, now repurposed as the home of the Quincy History Museum. Completed in 1888 at a construction cost of $45,000, the limestone building was designed in Richardsonian Romanesque Revival-style. The former library is one of the most prominent structures in the Downtown Quincy Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
The structure is an excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, with rough faced stonework, deep set windows and parapet gable roof. A new addition constructed in 1929 by local architect Ernest Wood is attached to the south side of the building. One of the most notable features of the building is the corner entrance tower. At three stories in height and with a unique conical roof, it is a stately presence at the corner of 4th and Maine, and overlooks Washington Park, which serves as the city's square.
Quincy, known as Illinois's "Gem City," is the seat of Adams County. Located on the Mississippi River, this west central Illinois community had a population of 40,111 at the 2020 census. During the 19th century, Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river.
I invite you to visit my Adams County album for more views of the residential and commercial architecture in Quincy.
"Pink House" and Bunkhouse, John Moulton Homestead, Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains, Mormon Row, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Teton County, Moose, Wyoming
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery was built in 1894 in the historic village of Steveston, BC Canada.
The cannery was once the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia
The cannery is now operated as a museum.
(As per online info.)
The scenic, Steveston Heritage Fishing Villiage is a charming & ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC on the Mighty Fraser River
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
Historical landmark in Richmond, British Columbia
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Cabot Tower a historical landmark located on Signal Hill a National Historic site in the City of St. John's on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
Cabot Tower is a tower in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, situated on Signal Hill. Construction of the tower began in 1898 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland, and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi received the first trans-Atlantic wireless message at a position near the tower, the letter "S" in Morse Code sent from Poldhu, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Cabot Tower is now the centre of the Signal Hill National Historic Site of Canada,] with walking trails and an interpretation centre.
Located at the highest point of Signal Hill, overlooking the city and the ocean, Cabot Tower is an example of late-Gothic Revival style. Built of irregularly coursed red sandstone, it is composed of a two-story, 30 foot, square structure with a three-story, 50 foot octagonal tower that stands on the southeast corner of the building. The corners are buttressed at the first floor level and further emphasized through the use of heavier blocks of stone. On the main body of the building, at the top of the second storey level, is a line of repeating pattern like an exaggerated dentil row or inverted crenelations. The attached tower, which houses the main entrance, is very plain with a double string course marking the divisions between second and third storeys and heavy corbel tables marking the eight corners of the turret at the flared upper level. The windows on both the corner turret and the body of the tower proper are rectangular and set under heavy stone lintels.
The architect of Cabot Tower, William Howe Greene, was a prominent St. John's architect and an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Wikipedia
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A close-up of the impressive terra cotta stone work above the doorway at the Old Proven Journal Building in Downtown Providence, R.I.
Designed in 1906 by the renowned Boston firm Peabody & Stearns, the Beaux-Arts structure at 203 Westminster Street is considered an architectural gem by preservationists.
The building is well known for its ornate, elegant French architecture and terra cotta facade. While the newspaper company moved to a new building on Fountain Street in 1934, the historic Westminster property remains deeply embedded in the downtown's cultural and architectural history.
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A historical landmark in Pondosa, Oregon, the Blue Mountain Schoolhouse opened in 1915 and closed in 1949. This one-room building is adjacent to an outhouse and woodshed. The property is currently owned by a former student.
"Pink House" and Pumphouse, John Moulton Homestead, Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains, Mormon Row, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Teton County, Moose, Wyoming
The Blue Mosque's historical and architectural significance, as well as its cultural and religious importance, make it a central attraction in Istanbul. The inclusion of the mosque in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list underscores its value in preserving and showcasing the rich history of Istanbul.
The mosque's distinctive features, such as the central dome, semi-domes, courtyard, and minarets, reflect the classical Ottoman architectural style. The interior adorned with Iznik tiles and floral motifs in shades of blue adds a unique and visually stunning aspect to the mosque, earning it the popular name "Blue Mosque."
The strategic location of the Blue Mosque, situated across from the Hagia Sophia and near the former Hippodrome, creates a historical and cultural ensemble, making this area a focal point for tourists and visitors interested in exploring the rich heritage of Istanbul.
The inclusion of Ahmed I's tomb, a madrasa, and other structures within the mosque's külliye further contributes to its significance as a religious complex, showcasing the multifaceted aspects of Ottoman architecture and cultural practices.
Overall, the Blue Mosque stands as a testament to the grandeur and artistry of the Ottoman Empire, inviting both worshippers and tourists to appreciate its architectural magnificence and historical importance.
Many churches in Massachusetts have anywhere from Gothic to old Roman architecture. Churches can be hundreds of years old and maybe younger. No matter the church, their architectural designs are unique
Reflecting pool from the side of Washington Monument and looking toward Lincoln Memorial.
Some time back, I selected this photo and applied the HDR filter to see how it works.
Well, this was the result, but I couldn’t judge whether it was good or not. Anyways I did the tryout.
Thank you very much, dear friends.
Under the pathway to where the trains travel is a tunnel with the old history of New Mexico. There are photos of New Mexico's first buildings as well as settlers of New Mexico. It's great as people walk and are able to see what New Mexico was and what it has become. The tunnel is in Albuquerque for all to enjoy.
Shooting the Past, Conwy. The LMS Stanier Class 45212 passing Conwy Castle.
Shooting the Past, Conwy Coordinates.... 53.28°N 3.825556°W
Shooting the Past, Conwy.
It is a LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 locomotive, originally numbered 5212 by the LMS, it had 40000 added to its number under British Railways after nationalisation in 1948. 45212 was one of the last locomotives to be withdrawn from service, surviving until 1968, the last year of steam on British Railways.
In August 1968, Ron Ainsworth purchased 45212 directly from British Railways service for use on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, so it never had to be restored from scrapyard condition, and is now owned by the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Between 2000 and 2011, it was overhauled and operated at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway,
In 2012 an agreement was reached with Ian Riley for a 10 year period where the locomotive would be overhauled to mainline standards, while spending 3 months of the year at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Following the 2016 completion of an overhaul at Riley's workshop in Bury, the engine is now mainline certified, and is operated by them on the main line, alongside Black 5s 44871 and 45407.
Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a massive sum for the period. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401.
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The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is still situated on its original site. It was rebuilt in 1965, and renovation of the lagoon, walkways, and a seismic retrofit were completed in early 2009.
In addition to hosting art exhibitions, it remains a popular attraction for tourists and locals and is a favorite location for weddings and wedding party photographs for couples throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and such an icon that a miniature replica of it was built in Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim.[3]
Built around a small artificial lagoon, the Palace of Fine Arts is composed of a wide, 1,100 ft (340 m) pergola around a central rotunda situated by the water.[10] The lagoon was intended to echo those found in classical settings in Europe, where the expanse of water provides a mirror surface to reflect the grand buildings and an undisturbed vista to appreciate them from a distance.
Ornamentation includes Bruno Louis Zimm's three repeating panels around the entablature of the rotunda, representing "The Struggle for the Beautiful", symbolizing Greek culture.[11] while Ulric Ellerhusen supplied the weeping women atop the colonnade[12] and the sculptured frieze and allegorical figures representing Contemplation, Wonderment and Meditation.[13][14]
The underside of the Palace rotunda's dome features eight large insets, which originally contained murals by Robert Reid. Four depicted the conception and birth of Art, "its commitment to the Earth, its progress and acceptance by the human intellect," and the four "golds" of California (poppies, citrus fruits, metallic gold, and wheat).[15]
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I liked this composition here but unfortunately it was the only shot I had. All the subject like tower, people and buildings were almost silhouette and lacked details due to sun behind the tower. I simply isolated the sky and made it darker and foreground subjects played around with exposure/ brightness and contrast.... hence the results.
Prime luci e nebbia sul fiume arno.....first light and fog on the river Arno. Worth rising early for the atmosphere and intrigue that the weather situation brought to this day during our stay in Florence.
The Arno is a river in the Tuscany region of Italy.
Here we see the Renaissance ponte Santa Trinita, the St Trinity Bridge - the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the word. It was constructed by the Florentine architect Bartolomeo Ammannati between 1567 to 1569.
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The Bailey, Harlech Castle. Gwynedd, Wales.
The Bailey, Harlech Castle. Coordinates... Latitude: 52.85963, Longitude: -4.10900
Harlech Castle is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the relatively modest cost of £8,190. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars, withstanding the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn between 1294 and 1295, but falling to Prince Owain Glyndŵr in 1404. It then became Glyndŵr's residence and military headquarters for the remainder of the uprising until being recaptured by English forces in 1409.
During the 15th-century Wars of the Roses, Harlech was held by the Lancastrians for seven years, before Yorkist troops forced its surrender in 1468, a siege memorialised in the song "Men of Harlech". Following the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642, the castle was held by forces loyal to Charles I, holding out until 1647 when it became the last fortification to surrender to the Parliamentary armies.
UNESCO considers Harlech, with three others at Beaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon, to be one of "the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe", and it is classed as a World Heritage Site.
The fortification is built of local stone and concentric in design, featuring a massive gatehouse that probably once provided high-status accommodation for the castle constable and visiting dignitaries. The sea originally came much closer to Harlech than in modern times, and a water-gate and a long flight of steps leads down from the castle to the former shore
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