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One of the most scenic (and easily accessible) of all Cumbrian waterfalls. Rutter Force is a horseshoe shaped waterfall on Hoff Beck, near Appleby-in-Westmorland, in the beautiful Eden Valley.
Immediately beside the waterfall is an old mill with a restored waterwheel. The mill is no longer a working mill, but has been converted into holiday accommodation.
The best view of Rutter Force is from a narrow footbridge across the beck, which has been constructed a few feet upstream of a ford for automobiles. The setting is superb, and it is well worth a visit.
The earliest record of the mill at Rutter Force comes from 1579, when the waterfall was used to power the corn mill. The mill continued in operation until the repeal of the Corn Laws of 1832 made milling unprofitable. It was converted to serve as a bobbin mill, and later a sawmill. The waterwheel was taken down in 1940.
In 1991 an artist named Christine Leadbetter bought the old mill, and installed a replica waterwheel.
RUTTER FORCE ELECTRIC POWER
The waterfall played a part in bringing electricity to the area. In 1928 the Great Asby Electric Light and Water Company was formed. The company raised money by offering shares at 5 pounds each. with the proceeds they installed a water turbine at Rutter Force, using the 30 foot fall of water over the falls to produce electric power.
Home of Henry Addison DeLand, it later became an inn, restaurant, speakeasy, bar and a catering hall.
Home of Henry Addison DeLand, it later became an inn, restaurant, speakeasy, bar and a catering hall.
DeLand lost his fortune and the house covering orange crop losses for his Florida farmers.[dead link] In 1905, the new owners installed stained glass windows, electric chandeliers and glass lanterns at the four doors. After 1920, it became known for a while as Villa Rosenborg due to its Danish owners. In 1920, it was slated to be torn down to provide space for a new trolley station, but the trolley line was rerouted saving the house. It became the Green Lantern Inn in 1925 under new owners who eventually added a restaurant. During Prohibition, alcohol was available in a hidden speakeasy loft. After the repeal of Prohibition, they opened an official taproom.
A decade long restoration project began in 1976. From 1980 to 2005, it was owned by Terrence O'Neil, Vice Chairman of the Fairport Savings Bank.[5] In 2006, it hosted a fundraiser for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra[4] which had 30 different designers improving the house.
Mr. Dominic's Italian restaurant currently operates in the building.
• Amaranthe • Digital World •
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6PYAkXO-bU
We spin the world like a pinball machine
We have thoughts of a life in abundance
Day and night we wish movies were real
And what is behind the screen is our entrance
I'm like a satellite
Transmitting different eras
I am the voice of the next generation
Completely digital
Create synthetic auras
Start a revolution now
You will never have to cry
'Cause the future is sold
You can never die
And you'll never grow old
But everything
Surrounding you is digital
Never break the mold
You do as you're told
Freedom is for sale
If you give them control
Erase return
In a digital world
I know it feels like you are part of a dream
You can fly and fight wars without judgement
You respawn and mistakes will repeal
But you will always be searching for an answer
I'm like a satellite
Transmitting different eras
I am the voice of the next generation
Completely digital
Create synthetic auras
Start a revolution now
Year long peaceful protest, finally forces the pro-tycoons government of Modi to repeal the black farm laws.
Hey everybody ^^
I’ve got new creepy stuff for you ^^ Ruby is sitting in an old scary library where magical things happens and the law of gravity is repealed ^^
The tiny books are made by me ^^I need urgently more requisites XD you can’t get too much stuff for our dolls, right?
Wish you all an fantastic weekend *hugs*
It is beyond time to take action to:
1. Require universal background checks and waiting periods.
2. Ban assault weapons, high capacity magazines and bump stocks.
3. Authorize risk protection orders.
4. Repeal “Stand Your Ground” to discourage the unlawful and reckless use of firearms.
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Der Michel-Türmer ist ein Trompeter, der in der Tradition des Amtes der Turmbläser vom Turm der Hamburger Hauptkirche St. Michaelis täglich morgens 10 Uhr und abends 21 Uhr Choräle in alle vier Himmelsrichtungen spielt. Der Brauch wurde während der Reformation in Hamburg eingeführt und wird im Michel, wie die Michaeliskirche in Hamburg genannt wird, seit mehr als 300 Jahren praktiziert.
Bis zur Aufhebung der Torsperre zum 1. Januar 1861 war der Trompeten-Choral das Zeichen für die Öffnung beziehungsweise Schließung der Stadttore.
The Michel-watchman is a trumpeter who in the morning 10 clock and in the evening 21 clock chorales plays in the tradition of the Office of the Turmbläser from the tower of Hamburg St. Michaelis Church daily in all four directions. The custom was introduced during the Reformation in Hamburg and is in Michel, as St. Michael's Church is called in Hamburg, has been practiced for more than 300 years.
Until repealing Torsperre 1 January 1861, the trumpet chorale was the signal for the opening or closing of the city gates.
building a wall around the beacon of Democracy, targeting people because of their religion and banning them from entering the country, repealing the law that separates church and state, insulting multiple leaders of foreign countries and outright threatening another, all the while beating the drum of nationalism declaring us to be 'the greatest country on Earth'. That is a dark and dangerous path and I'm asking for the entire world to stand up and take notice and help us oust this nutter before irreparable damage is done. The great blue dot in space is a tiny place filled with diversity and we all need one another. this is where I drop the mic, but you can't see it because it's in print...... :-)
on a lighter note, click the link, you'll be glad you did. (your welcome) :-)
Home of Henry Addison DeLand, it later became an inn, restaurant, speakeasy, bar and a catering hall.
DeLand lost his fortune and the house covering orange crop losses for his Florida farmers.[dead link] In 1905, the new owners installed stained glass windows, electric chandeliers and glass lanterns at the four doors. After 1920, it became known for a while as Villa Rosenborg due to its Danish owners. In 1920, it was slated to be torn down to provide space for a new trolley station, but the trolley line was rerouted saving the house. It became the Green Lantern Inn in 1925 under new owners who eventually added a restaurant. During Prohibition, alcohol was available in a hidden speakeasy loft. After the repeal of Prohibition, they opened an official taproom.
A decade long restoration project began in 1976. From 1980 to 2005, it was owned by Terrence O'Neil, Vice Chairman of the Fairport Savings Bank.[5] In 2006, it hosted a fundraiser for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra[4] which had 30 different designers improving the house.
Mr. Dominic's Italian restaurant currently operates in the building.
Clock is Ticking
The colors of a Thomas Hill empty are obvious against the browns and greens native to the Sand Hills in September. The colorful sets have long been recognizable as THH trains and are currently some of the longest coal trains that run on BNSF. In general, it’s hard to complain about much here. It was supposed to be cloudy, but clearly it is not…yet. More importantly, I have a train to shoot, which as crazy as it sounds now, is not always the case with the current state of affairs. Some boring stuff below.
A little info on Thomas Hill—
During the Biden Admin, the EPA proposed new rules to go after “fossil fuel” plants and their GHG (Greenhouse gas) emissions. In 2024, they briefly became new rules, wherein coal plants/units planning to operate past Jan 1, 2039 were considered “long-term,” units planning to operate after Jan 1, 2032 but cease operation before Jan 1, 2039 were considered “medium term,” and all others planning to cease before Jan 1, 2032 were exempt. It called for the “long-term” units to install CCS (carbon capture and sequestration/storage) with a 90% capture rate by Jan 1, 2032 (this technology does not exist yet). “Medium term” was to co-fire 40% with natural gas by Jan 1, 2030. Thomas Hill is a part of a group of power plants in Missouri without a set retirement date (Sikeston, New Madrid, Iatan, Hawthorn) [Though Sikeston seems on a path to retire sooner rather than later], which means these new regulations would force them to take a position. They may either declare a retirement date before Jan 1, 2032 if they see no reason to pay for these upgrades, or declare a date beyond 2032 and prepare to begin the process of retrofitting.
In June of 2025, the EPA—now under a new Admin—proposed repealing all GHG emission standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, which includes rules set under both the Obama and Biden Admins. There was a public hearing in July of 2025 on the subject and public comment was open until August 7th, 2025. They received 127,000 comments. The end is coming and it’s approaching fast. The next Admin will take office in January of 2029 and will most certainly make their own rules and changes wherever they are allowed to do so. In this context, Thomas Hill and its four Missouri counterparts not yet having retirement dates isn’t exactly promising news as any Admin change, court ruling, or rule change could force them to take a position at any time. There is no comforting way to swallow the fact 2030 is now knocking on the door and that everything eventually turns to shit. Sorry, I modified it.
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Sandcut, NE // BNSF Sand Hills Sub
NOHA yelling for you to vote today. So glad to cast an early ballot for Biden / Harris#. This current administration has repealed, or is trying to repeal, over 100 environmental protection laws, has opened some of our most protected lands for logging and drilling, and has weakened protections for birds and wildlife. The planet and wildlife we love so much on wildlife Flickr can’t take another four years of this guy. V O T E.
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The Napa Valley Railroad, or better known as the Napa Valley Wine Train, is probably the most well known operation in its niche corner of the industry. The company started in 1987, with the hope of bringing a luxury wine tasting train to the Napa Valley. Originally rostering four MLW FPA-4s and a fleet of old passenger stock, the railroad has seen some changes over the years.
Though the railroad is mostly known by railfans for the FPAs, and a former SP RS-11, the roster is much larger than that. Today, the roster also includes a 60 and 85 Tonner from the Navy and Air Force, a GP9, a GP38-2, and a KLW, which I'll discuss later. At one point in time, the railroad also rostered a 44 Tonner for shop switching and a Baldwin DS-4-4-660 while upgrading the track when it was first bought from the SP. The Baldwin was sent to Portola shortly after the track was refurbished, I have no idea if the museum still owns it. However, as times change, and the roster grows, and only growing older, the MLWs and ALCO were bound to meet some sort of fate eventually.
In 2008, FPA-4 73 was already running with a mix of natural gas and diesel after a conversion at some point prior. Napa Valley decided to fully convert it to natural gas, but it wouldn't last on the roster like this, being sidelined by 2017. From what I've heard, it was apparently extremely unreliable and the railroad does not want to reactivate it. When 2023 came around, it was no surprise when word got out that Napa Valley was getting a new locomotive from Knoxville Locomotive Works. This unit would be numbered 1864, after the founding year of the original NVRR. The plan was to have an entire "green" roster by 2025, meaning no more smoke belching first generation diesels. That clearly went to plan, it's almost the end of 2025, and there's only one unit that has been delivered. While I was out chasing the train pictured, I had gotten a possible answer as to why this is the case. Another railfan mentioned that the crews hate the new Knoxville motor so much that the company is looking for an alternative to KLW, but have yet to find a good one. I don't know if that's actually true or not, but I personally wouldn't doubt it. Though with this in mind, what is going to happen with the famous MLWs and ALCO?
As of right now, it appears that not much is happening. Although I believe 71 was retired awhile back, 70 and 72 still continue to haul trains once in awhile. It has become increasingly harder to catch these units running, as it seems the company wants these locomotives retired as soon as possible, but sometimes the MLWs and RS-11 will make an appearance. As to how much longer these old horses have is anyone's guess, especially with regulations such as the "In-Use Locomotive Regulation" being repealed for not being enforceable.
I first found out the FPAs were running after I had seen them over a week prior. After chasing the Fairfield Job west that morning, the train was having some sort of issue or delay while at Napa Junction, so I went to go see what was up with the wine train. I waited for awhile, then the train pulled into the station with the same set of power in the photo. I went to Yountville and waited, but it never arrived. Eventually, I got word the Fairfield Job was headed east so I left. Coming into Yountville, I was met with the wine train. Oh well, I would get it coming back south right? Nope, after chasing a second train on the California Northern, with a solo GP38-2, I went back to catch the wine train. After I crossed under the tracks on the north side of Napa, there it was. Not knowing how long the power set was going to be on for, I just accepted I would have to come back another time, when it was probably going to have an EMD or KLW on the train.
Skip to this last Friday, I had received word that the FPAs were confirmed to be on the lunch train (one of the many wine trains), until Monday. Seeing that it was not going to rain on Saturday, I knew I had to go. I had no plans for the weekend besides watching football and hockey anyways, so now I had something to do. Arriving to Napa around 10:30, I went to scout out some spots. I already had a few in mind, but I knew getting every spot I wanted would require multiple trips. What I didn't realize is that some people I knew were out there as well that day. After I was done chasing north, I met up with the others at St. Helena. I only had two spots in mind for the southbound trip, not knowing where else to go, I followed them for awhile.
That brought us here to Rutherford. Long ahead of the train, we were there for awhile before the train finally showed up. It would then stop at the crossing for the Grgich Hills Estate for awhile, but with the shadows starting to get long it was good for us when a cloud cover balanced out the shadows. Just then, a puff of black smoke and the sound of the horn warned us the train was on the move. After getting the shot, we would follow the train to Napa before being done for the day.
Rode Hall , near Congleton , Cheshire, England
The first hall a black and white half timbered building, probably similar in style to the nearby Little Moreton Hall was replaced by smaller building to the right, completed in 1708 . The larger square Hall to the left was completed in 1752.
(Source:www.rodehall.co.uk/the-house )
Notice the bricked in windows, presumably an effect of the various window taxes brought in after 1696, this isn't confirmed by the web site. A cattle disease reduced the estates income drastically in 1866 and I wondered if this was one of the results, but of course the Wnndow Tax laws had been repealed in 1851. So presumably they were bricked up on one of the large increases in the century beforehand.
The house has extensive gardens leading down to a lake . They have been open to the public since the 1980's on Wednesdays and Bank Holidays , and for their Bluebell Walks in May. A beautiful place to visit .
This is a row of 5 terraced houses, nos.37-45, that were built c1785, with late C19 and C20 alterations but I hope some have looked closely enough to discover that two of the windows are fake! But which are they and why was it done?
A window tax, based on the number of windows in a house, was first introduced in 1696 by William III to cover revenue lost by the clipping of gold and silver coinage. It was a banded tax according to the number of windows in the house. For example, for a house in 1747 with ten to 14 windows, the tax was 6 pence per window; it increased to 9 pence with more windows. Not long after its introduction, people bricked up their windows to avoid paying the tax.
It was repealed in 1851 after pressure from doctors and others who argued that lack of light was a source of ill health.
The imitation windows here are the two above the doors to 37 and 39. They are bricked up but we’re carefully painted later to look like actual windows!
When we stayed near Dunbar in East Lothian one of our favourite places for lunch was the Old Smithy in Tyninghame, which is roughly half way between Dunbar and North Berwick. The original village of Tyninghame was a few hundred yards to the east, near Tyninghame House. But in 1761 the Earl of Haddington moved Tyninghame village from its original position to make way for landscaped parkland. The "new" village is now on the west side of the A198, just over a mile south of Whitekirk.
According to British Listed Buildings this delightful terrace of two-storey cottages in the main street dates from 1854 and is thought to have been designed by James Hannan. It is Category C-listed. One of the upstairs windows has been filled in and painted to appear normal. This was often done to avoid the Window Tax. However, this was repealed in 1851, so I'm not quite sure what has happened here. Perhaps the date given for the building is incorrect. There was also a Thomas Hannan who built a number of the buildings in Tyninghame in the first half of the 19th century.
Ornate surviving Victorian gem.
Note the stucco flowers on the roof, the window shades and blanked window (window tax) provision.
Window tax, the taxation of light, imposed by William III in 1696 in England & Wales until it was repealed 155 years later in 1851.
Daylight robbery !!!
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The Lily Family enjoys streaming Better Living In The Pacific Northwest. However, with the repeal of Net Neutrality, their internet provider has deemed shows of that nature not appropriate for lilies and no longer carry the show. The Lily Family obtained their concealed carry permits yesterday and plan a road trip to Washington D.C. in the near future.
Stansberry Lake, Washington 2017
In 2022 the government repealed of the Vagrancy Act, which had criminalised rough sleeping and begging for almost 200 years.
The Westminster Government then inserted a clause on ‘Vagrancy and Begging’ in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill that was currently going through Parliament.
This clause would allow them to ‘disregard the repeal of the Vagrancy Act’ and create new powers to make begging a criminal offence. The Government have said that this clause is just a ‘placeholder’ text, which will be replaced in a future version of the Bill, once they’ve decided what to do.
So we are still waiting to see what happens. Do we need to criminalise "being poor" ? There are plenty of existing laws to deal with drugs, violence,and anti social behaviour - and without police they make no difference.
Taunton, Somerset, UK.
Jerry & I have been by each others side for 26+ years...in better times...in worse times...in sickness...in health. We didn't take a vow to do it...that's just what you do when you're in love. I don't see how anyone could think our love is any less deserving of recognition than anyone elses.
Richard Cobden (1804 - 1865), MP, led the successful campaign for the repeal of the Corn Laws in the 1840s, leading to free trade, reducing hunger and inflation in Britain. Another free trade initiative was the Cobden-Chevalier Treaty of 1860, promoting closer interdependence between Britain and France.
The statue was erected by public subscription (to which Napoléon III contributed) 3 years after his death.
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The pigeons seem to like it. 😁
Daniel O’Connell (* 6. August 1775 in Carhen bei Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Irland; † 15. Mai 1847 in Genua) war ein irischer Politiker. Er trug den Beinamen „The Liberator“ (der Befreier) und war der herausragende Politiker Irlands in der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts. Er setzte sich vor allem für die Gleichberechtigung der Katholiken und die Aufhebung der Union zwischen Irland und Großbritannien ein.
Im Jahre 1828 wurde Daniel O’Connell in Ennis als erster Katholik in das britische Unterhaus gewählt.
Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 – 15 May 1847), often referred to as The Liberator[1] or The Emancipator,[2] was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century. He campaigned for Catholic emancipation—including the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament, denied for over 100 years—and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland.
In 1828 Daniel O'Connell was elected in Ennis was the first Catholic in the British House.
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Charming historic terraced houses in Faversham reveal their age through bricked-up windows, a feature that became common after King William III introduced the window tax in 1696, which remained in place until it was repealed in 1851.
A walk into town to shoot the Xmas lights 13-12-25
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Excerpt from townofstmarys.com:
This pre-confederation stone four-arched structure spanning the Thames River is and has been the most important of the several bridges in the Town. Several log and timber bridges occupied the site until Town Council in August of 1864 authorized the signing of a contract with Alex McDonald "for the construction of a stone arched bridge across the Thames, on Queen Street, according to the plan submitted by Mr.. Niven, P. L. S. - cost $4 450- completion date September 1, 1865." In 1981, Town Council repealed the historic designation of the Victoria Bridge.
The Clean Water Rule, finalized and put into place in 2015, gave important jurisdictional clarity for the Clean Water Act and it’s protection of streams and creeks that are headwaters to larger rivers. Water belongs to everyone, and clean water is a basic right for Americans. We all live downstream from somewhere.
If you reside in the U.S., please consider writing the EPA during the public comment period regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2017-023-001 which addresses the EPAs intention for the Repeal and Replacement of the 2015 Definition of Waters of the United States, 82 Fed. Reg. 34899 (July 2017), and oppose the initiative to repeal and replace this protective regulation.
Window tax, the taxation of light, was enforced in England and Wales from 1696 before being repealed 155 years later in 1851.
Daylight robbery !
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350th anniversary of the Great fire of London.
As history would have it, the fire that engulfed London for four days began on Pudding Lane. A baker by the name of Thomas Farriner was blamed for the blaze - something he denied for the rest of his life.
The small blaze spread between September 2 and 5 1666, leaving 436 acres of the city completely destroyed.
On it's 350th anniversary, the capital is hosting a series of events to mark the dark period in its history.
Designed by American artist David Best, the London 1666 installation is part London's Burning, a festival of arts produced by Artichoke.
(I won't be there for the actual burning tonight so did my own interpretation :))
About to enjoy a cocktail on Repeal Day, in the alley, at...
Independent Distilling Company
Decatur (East Decatur Station), Georgia, USA.
5 December 2020.
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▶ On this date, 5 December, in 1933, Utah ratified the 21st Amendment (by becoming the last state necessary to reach a Constitutional majority), thus ending America's ignoble 18-year experiment with the Prohibition of alcohol.
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St. Paul, Minnesota
April 15, 2010
There was another Tea Party protest at the Minnesota capitol on April 15, tax day. Protesters call for smaller government and the repeal of the health care law enacted in March, 2010.
honey bee on creeping thistle.
If you are a UK citizen/resident then please check out the current petition to get the UK government to repeal the Weeds Act 1959 and rehabilitate creeping thistle and ragwort for the benefit of pollinator biodiversity:
The United States banned the sale of alcohol nationwide in 1919 to be enforced the following year. However, prohibition on a local level came much earlier in many places.
The G.A. P. Saloon in Oakesdale, Washington opened sometime after the repeal of prohibition in 1933.
Oakesdale wasn't an incredibly rough town - not much more than any other, really. But the battles over liquor began early and basically never let up until the 1930s.
Even before Washington became a state, each town had their own laws concerning saloons. When Washington was writing their constitution, three big issues were put to a territory-wide vote. First, the location of the capital was to be decided (eventually Olympia), but also women's suffrage and prohibition.
In the end, and on the original Washington state constitution, women had no right to vote, but anyone could go to a saloon. Prohibition was voted out.
Through all of this, various groups like the Anti-Saloon League and many churches petitioned and protested enough to finally get the state government to pass a "local option" in 1909. As during the territorial days, this allowed communities to pass local prohibition laws - essentially creating a patchwork of wet and dry towns.
But even before that, towns and anti-alcohol groups took matters into their own hands. In 1904, Oakesdale banned saloons. This was done through electing enough anti-saloon board members to the town council. Each year, those against prohibition would try to reverse it.
In 1905 and 1906, the ban stood. But in 1907, the town voted to allow saloons.
But this wasn't the end of it. In 1908, the town Baptists came out strong against liquor. "The saloon is known to be a great and menacing evil," they wrote in a resolution. If any member was known to support alcohol in any way at all, they were to be "punished."
That same year, a saloon was robbed, and (in an unrelated incident), a saloon was caught selling alcohol to minors.
To make matters worse, a nearby newspaper wrote: "Oakesdale is having more than its share of trouble. It returned to a wet condition at the December election, and now has smallpox in big doses."
The saloons in Oakesdale as well as the rest of the state would only last for a few more years. In 1914, Washington passed a state-wide prohibition. Many fought against it, but in 1916 couldn't get enough votes to overturn it.
It was too late anyway. The United States congress passed the prohibition amendment in 1917 and Washington (still dry) voted to ratify it in 1919. The amendment went into effect in January of 1920. It would last 13 years.
Following the repeal of prohibition, saloons like the G.A.P. Saloon would open legally.
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Washington
March 2024
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established Prohibition, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes from 1920 to 1933, though it did not outlaw consumption. Driven by the temperance movement, it aimed to improve society but led to organized crime and was ultimately repealed by the 21st Amendment, making it the only repealed amendment.
Germany, Hamburg, "Elbbrücken", the River Elbe Bridges are three parallel independent bridge structures crossing the river Elbe in Hamburg.
The Freihafenelbbrücken, Freeport Elbe Bridge, after 124 years, the Hamburg Free Port was repealed in January 2013 in the interest of developing the port & city area. Since then, the entire port of Hamburg has been a so-called "sea customs port" under customs law, as are most of the major ports in the European north range.
The Eisenbahnbrücke, Railway Bridge with four railway tracks
The Neue Elbbrücke, New Elbe Bridge, for motorbikes, cars, truks etc.
If the extension of the metro line U4 will be realised, a fourth parallel bridge will added.
Due to the low headroom the brides form the south-eastern end point of the area of the Elbe & the Port of Hamburg, which can be used by large seagoing vessels & is only navigable for small vessels caring the goods from the Hamburg Harbour upstream on the Elbe.
On the one hand, they form an important link within the city-state of Hamburg & connect the districts north of the Elbe with the districts south of the Elbe & the regions beyond.
The Elbe bridges also have a significant national & international function as a north-south link in European rail traffic & in the context of crossings of the federal highways.
The Hamburg Elbbrücken form together with the Old Elbe Tunnel, built in 1911, under the Norderelbe & the "new" highway Elb-tunnel from 1975 with now four lines in each direction. This bridges & tunnels are the last fixed Elbe crossings before the almost 100 km away mouth of the Elbe into the North Sea.
The first documented bridge crossing here was the Napoleonic Elbe Bridge built in 1815 by Napoleon's troops. Because due to lack of maintenance & insufficiently protection, the construction was already completely destroyed by ice floes in 1817 & was not rebuilt.
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Prohibition was repealed in 1933, so Walter and Susie Lewis Yarger built this bar in 1934 as an addition to their house in Daniel, Wyoming. With that big TV antenna, maybe it was a sports bar. I can't find information about when it finally closed.
Window Tax, the taxation of light imposed by William lll in 1696 in England & Wales before being repealed 155yrs later in 1851.
Daylight robbery !!!
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Bradley Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The glacially formed lake is located near the terminus of Garnet Canyon. Bradley Lake can be accessed by the Bradley Lake Trail, a 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip hike commencing from the Taggart Lake trailhead parking area. The lake is less than one half mile (0.8 km) north of Taggart Lake. [Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Lake]
Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. At approximately 310,000 acres (480 sq mi; 130,000 ha; 1,300 km2), the park includes the major peaks of the 40-mile-long (64 km) Teton Range as well as most of the northern sections of the valley known as Jackson Hole. It is only 10 miles (16 km) south of Yellowstone National Park, to which it is connected by the National Park Service-managed John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Along with surrounding National Forests, these three protected areas constitute the almost 18,000,000-acre (7,300,000 ha) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact mid-latitude temperate ecosystems in the world. Human history of the Grand Teton region dates back at least 11,000 years, when the first nomadic hunter-gatherer Paleo-Indians began migrating into the region during warmer months pursuing food and supplies. In the early 19th century, the first White explorers encountered the eastern Shoshone natives. Between 1810 and 1840, the region attracted fur trading companies that vied for control of the lucrative beaver pelt trade. U.S. Government expeditions to the region commenced in the mid-19th century as an offshoot of exploration in Yellowstone, with the first permanent white settlers in Jackson Hole arriving in the 1880s. Efforts to preserve the region as a national park commenced in the late 19th century, and in 1929 Grand Teton National Park was established, protecting the major peaks of the Teton Range. The valley of Jackson Hole remained in private ownership until the 1930s, when conservationists led by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. began purchasing land in Jackson Hole to be added to the existing national park. Against public opinion and with repeated Congressional efforts to repeal the measures, much of Jackson Hole was set aside for protection as Jackson Hole National Monument in 1943. The monument was abolished in 1950 and most of the monument land was added to Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park is named for Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range. The naming of the mountains is attributed to early 19th-century French-speaking trappers—les trois tétons (the three teats) was later anglicized and shortened to Tetons. At 13,775 feet (4,199 m), Grand Teton abruptly rises more than 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above Jackson Hole, almost 850 feet (260 m) higher than Mount Owen, the second-highest summit in the range. The park has numerous lakes, including 15-mile-long (24 km) Jackson Lake as well as streams of varying length and the upper main stem of the Snake River. Though in a state of recession, a dozen small glaciers persist at the higher elevations near the highest peaks in the range. Some of the rocks in the park are the oldest found in any U.S. National Park and have been dated at nearly 2.7 billion years. Grand Teton National Park is an almost pristine ecosystem and the same species of flora and fauna that have existed since prehistoric times can still be found there. More than 1,000 species of vascular plants, dozens of species of mammals, 300 species of birds, more than a dozen fish species and a few species of reptiles and amphibians exist. Due to various changes in the ecosystem, some of them human-induced, efforts have been made to provide enhanced protection to some species of native fish and the increasingly threatened whitebark pine. Grand Teton National Park is a popular destination for mountaineering, hiking, fishing and other forms of recreation. There are more than 1,000 drive-in campsites and over 200 miles (320 km) of hiking trails that provide access to backcountry camping areas. Noted for world-renowned trout fishing, the park is one of the few places to catch Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout. Grand Teton has several National Park Service-run visitor centers, and privately operated concessions for motels, lodges, gas stations and marinas.
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Mrs Doyle, Pauline McGlynn, Irish actor, a piece of art by "subset" in Temple Dublin, recently removed by Dublin City Council for breaching planning law. This and other quality art have been removed. I can't really understand the logic of spending so much time policing quality art on private property when other parts of the city are being neglected. We have a board walk along the Liffey which is so dirty the seagulls even avoid it. Lots of broken pavements are ignored. The list is endless. I am however delighted to have recorded some of this art before it was vandalised by DCC. Camera in this case Holga with Hp5 during the Repeal Referendum May 2018. I have also recorded them at night with the Hasselblad.
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The Crystal Palace Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona, has a rich history dating back to 1879, serving as a significant landmark in the Old West and a testament to the town's vibrant past.
Origins and Early History
The Crystal Palace Saloon was originally established as the Golden Eagle Brewery in 1879 on the corner of Fifth and Allen Streets in Tombstone. This location quickly became a popular gathering spot for locals and miners during the silver boom. However, in May 1882, the brewery was destroyed in a devastating fire that swept through the business district of Tombstone. The saloon was rebuilt and reopened as the Crystal Palace on July 22, 1882.
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Significance in Tombstone
The Crystal Palace Saloon is one of the oldest and most historic establishments in Tombstone, often associated with the legendary figures of the Old West, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. It has been a central part of the town's social life, providing a venue for entertainment, dining, and community gatherings. The saloon has undergone various transformations over the years, including a period during Prohibition when it was converted into a movie theater. After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, it returned to its roots as a saloon, famously emptying its first keg of beer that August.
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Architectural and Cultural Impact
The Crystal Palace has maintained its historical charm and continues to attract visitors with its authentic Old West atmosphere. It features a lively environment where patrons can enjoy hearty homestyle food and drinks, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The saloon's architecture and decor reflect the rich history of Tombstone, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the spirit of the Old West.
Conclusion
Today, the Crystal Palace Saloon stands as a symbol of Tombstone's storied past, embodying the resilience and character of a town that has weathered the test of time. It remains a must-visit location for anyone interested in the history of the American West, offering a glimpse into the life and culture of the era.