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Red Crane is a crane on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is situated on the cliff edge at Portland's southerly point, the promontory Portland Bill. The crane is part of the now-disused Portland Bill stone loading quay, which has become a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, because it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance.
The original wooden Red Crane in 1962.
The area of Portland Bill had been quarried from the 19th-century or earlier, and continued until the early 20th-century. During its commercial years, stone shipping quays were created to transport the stone off the island. The stone shipping quay at Red Crane was Portland Bill's prime quay.
The hand-operated wooden crane known locally as Red Crane was originally designed for the same purpose, and after quarrying ceased in the area at the into the 20th century, Red Crane was mainly used to lower fisherman and their boats into the sea. The crane was later replaced by a steel crane, which has remained standing ever since. It continues to be used by fishermen, whilst the site has also become a popular spot for memorial plaques to loved ones who had an affection of the spot.
A similar crane, also steel, is the Broad Ope Crane (also known as Bob's Crane), and this one is located further east of Portland Bill, near Cave Hole.An original wooden crane exists further along the east of the island, named Sandholes Crane.
One of TriMet's Gomaco-built replica heritage streetcars operating on the Portland Streetcar back in 2003. Two of these Gomaco "Council Crest" replica cars recently moved to St. Louis for a new trolley operation being built there. The other two are now on the Willamette Shore Trolley operating out of Lake Oswego.
Note the crossing diamond in the foreground- when the first segment of the Portland Streetcar was constructed, the freight spur that crossed here (although unused) had not yet been abandoned, necessitating that a crossing be included. The diamond was removed after a few years.
Closed for 4 weeks. When it re-opens "general traffic" ie mainly private cars will be banned from the section between Minshull Street and Aytoun Street.
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This is as far as I got with the new camera, too much sea spray to risk it !
Portland Bill 31.12.2015
Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine as the sun just clears the horizon to cast a brilliant light of purple, pink and yellow hues over a snow covered winter landscape.
Maine Lighthouse Photograph by Joann Vitali
These heritage fighters 58-0301 F-101B Voodoo, 63-7679 F-4C Phantom II and 76-0066 F-15A Eagle can be viewed from one of the airport parking lots.
Taken on one of my visits to the Esplanade on the east side of the Willamette River.. This is westside downtown Portland Oregon... Happy Windows Wednesday, Everybody!!!!
Looking SE across Swan Island toward downtown from the University of Portland on my way to work this morning. I love my drive in to work!
Remains of 15th century castle with Norman keep. Built on a rocky promontory on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, it is possible that the first castle on this site was built for William II, who was called Rufus due to his red hair. In 1142 during the civil war known as The Anarchy, Robert Earl of Gloucester captured the castle from King Stephen on behalf of Empress Maud.
Rebuilt in the 15th century, much of what remains today dates from this time with the exception of a single arch which can be seen on the approach from Chuch Ope Road.
Interestingly, the castle is also known as 'Bow and Arrow Castle' due to the fact that the 7 foot thick walls are dotted with umpteen 'loop-holes' which allowed archers to fire at any invading forces trying their luck! The north and western parts of these walls still stand at their original height.
Portland Al is a local legend; has met and known many many important musicians
coming up to Canada in the 60's, esp. blues players.
This is a combination grocery/record store. He's been threatening retirement for
at least the last 5 years but may still be going.
Portland Police
Taken at the Seattle Fire Department Antique Fire Apparatus Display in downtown Seattle, July 11, 2009
The Portland is a typical representative of the old
tan-faced sheep that was found throughout the
south west before the Roman invasion. The sheep
were originally bred on the Isle of Portland and
whilst the rest of the U.K. was experimenting
with breed development the sheep of Portland remained
isolated. By the early 20th century the Portland
was under pressure from other breeds and in
1920 the last Portland sheep left the island. The
breed became very rare although there were always
Portlands at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire,
where a flock had been established in 1770.
The sheep’s small size and distinctive look have earned
the breed many devoted admirers. Recently Portlands
have been re-introduced on to the Isle of
Portland.
Thanks to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Anonymous people moved from museums paintings to the streets.
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We went to Portland Bill the other day and although it was not as windy as I would have liked (for photos that is!), it is still a very raw and wild place. I have never cleaned my lens as many times as I did that day, and I am not sure I have ever thought: "Is this next step safe and what if...." that many times in one day! The ONE impression the place left me with was this:
Despite what we do, as human beings, Mother Nature rules supreme, she is relentless, non-forgiving and cannot be tamed. I, for one, am so very happy about that!