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* This is the main bldg of the downtown branch. I hadn't been inside here since high school*
I went to the Houston Public Library (downtown branch) after work today to do some research on the history of my neighborhood. Mangum Manor is officially 50 years old. In December 1954, the neighborhood's first residents, the Sullivans, moved in to 5019 Saxon. At the time, Donna Lynn (my current street) didn't even exist. It wouldn't be for another 15 years that what is now 290 would exist.
Boxes of a street open library appeared on boulevard trees. Free of charge books offer each and every passer by a unique opportunity not only to grab a book, but to follow it;s destiny as well. Most of the books are marked as books-crossing, some lack any signs of a previous owner. Anyway this fun way to find a new reading seems to be a new joy.
One of the few quiet spaces in the library - lots of activities everywhere else for Fun Palaces weekend.
Westcliff is Grade II listed - I think those unusual windows and the 'central 6 bay ridge and furrow clerestorey' as described in the listing, might have something to do with it.
This is a new project called Manchester's forgotten architecture. There is a disturbing revolution happening in Manchester. It is turning into a Londonesque skyline with Steel and Glass being the order of the day. Older buildings and yes, streets are being demolished to make way for this "progress." One developer actually said, " We are demolishing buildings that perhaps have local history, but not recognised as national importance. It is in Manchester's interest to let go of it's past and embrace it's future.
Here is a picture of Manchester Law Library, still fully stocked with papers dating back to 1820. The majority of the artifacts have now been moved to a new facility. It is worth noting that this building receives no public funding for its upkeep. All privately funded by its members.As for the future of this beautiful building? well, it is a Grade II listed building, but that has never stopped a determined developer.
Visited today for the official opening ceremony of this refurbished and remodelled library.
Had to choose this corner for photo of the day - as it features the quote from Andrew Carnegie: A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people, it is a never failing spring in the desert.
Very nearly complete - there's space enough for one more off-camera.... These are the Billy bookcases from IKEA. I can now assemble them in my sleep....
Cincinnati, OH. May 24, 2020. Shot on a Nikon F6 and Kodak Portra 160. Developed and scanned by The Darkroom.
I've updated my BlueBrick schematic track library to version 1.1 incorporating the following updates:
1) Added RC/9V R40 radius half curves
2) Added RC flex track components.
Head over to www.brickdimensions.com/resources/trains to download this latest version.
blown out shot of the opposite side of the library before we moved the couch and tiled in the fireplace surround. The statue is from "The Merchant of Venice" and is by John Rogers. The leather couch is a Montis piece found at a local antiques mall. It is Dutch and dates to the 1970's. Extremely lightweight and comfortable. The ladder was bought via eBay and needs to be secured as the children are proper house apes at this point.
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On October 23, 2017, our group visited the Instituto Geografico Militare. This institute is a library in the grand European tradition of rich wood paneling, and immaculate bookcases. It’s purpose is to collect and catalog maps for the Italian military.
Because it is connected with the military, there is security. It is not like a public or academic library.
The room I photographed here is what I would call the reading room.
To see the 3-D, use red/cyan glasses.
To read the QR code in the picture, use your smart phone and a scanner app. To find out more about QR codes, go to www.fredtruck.com, choose the Articles menu item, and select the Seals option.
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Also, check out my video on YouTube, Milk Bottle Reliquary. You will find it here:
For a book lover, this home library is a cozy place to enjoy your books and company. What a great place to enjoy the many adventures in books.
For my video; youtu.be/5T4R-QPyFz0,
Washington DC., USA
By 1990, the Library of Congress became the world's largest library, and continues to claim that title today