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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
A historical landmark which was once the old Hill Street Police Station and barracks for the police in the 1930s Singapore
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.
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.
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.
"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
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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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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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.
Grossmünster (Great Minster) is a Romanesque-style Protestant church and a historical landmark in Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches in the city.
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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
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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]
Conwy Town & Castle, Conwy County, North Wales.
Conwy Coordinates...GPS-coordinates of Conwy53° 16' 58.339" N 3° 49' 46.128" W
Conwy Castle’s dark, brooding presence is no accident.
When King Edward I built Conwy Castle in the late 13th century it was intended to dominate and intimidate – and it’s still doing its job, competing with Snowdonia’s rugged skyline and winning the battle for our attention.
Is there another castle in Wales that evokes the atmosphere of medieval times so well?
We don’t think so...And we think you’ll agree when you clamber up to the towers that seem to spring naturally from the dark rock on which they were built.
There are eight in all, commanding breathtaking views across the estuary of the River Conwy and down into Conwy itself, huddled like a toy-town in the shadow of the fortress.
Conwy Town Conwy is a town rich in history, which much of it still preserved within the walls and traditional structures of its buildings. In the heart of it is the mighty 13th-century castle, whose walls encapsulate this remarkable medieval town.
Surrounded by lush Welsh countryside and watched over by the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, it’s a most beautiful place to visit. The Quay is host to a number of amenities and is a particularly stunning place to visit during the warm summer months. Whether you’d prefer to sit with a refreshing drink outside of the cosy quayside pub, take an exciting boat tour around the coastal area or hike upon the many surrounding mountains – it’s all possible in the quaint town of Conwy.
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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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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.
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