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This is a view through a miners stone building window at St Bathans.
I have to admit this photo is "doctored up" as the light was so strong coming in I took two photos and then cut and paste to get this.
Frankfort Iron Works in Elberta, Michigan
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In 1867, the Frankfort Iron Works was established and a large blast furnace was constructed. During its existence, Frankfort Iron Works gave the Village of Elberta the notoriety of having the largest and most extensive manufacturing works in Benzie County. The original building contained a blast furnace where the iron was smelted; a boiler arid engine, stone and ore crusher and platform. The casting house, constructed of brick, is where die first iron was produced July 1, 1870.
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The first railroad was constructed in 1870 and was laid from the Frankfort Iron Works, along the east side of Frankfort Avenue, and was used to transport wood to die blast furnace. The original rails were made from wood strips later replaced with iron.
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Next to the Frankfort Iron Works building, two residences were built on a bluff approximately 20 feet higher than the general level and fronted Lake Betsie. These residences were used by officials of the company during its operation. The Frankfort Iron Works ceased operations in 1883.
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The Frankfort Iron Works property passed to the Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan Railway, later renamed Ann Arbor Railroad Company in 1892. The furnace buildings were converted to a roundhouse arid machine shop located west of the subject site, parts of which are still standing. The grounds were used for the tracks and switches, and a depot. On the bluff, near the houses used by the officials, a large wooden water tower was constructed and used for filling the boilers of the steam engines.
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Also in 1892, the Ann Arbor Railroad Company built warehouses which held several hundred rail car loads of flour during transit. The company also built a grain elevator alongside die west slip. The elevators were 80 to 100 feet tall and were used until 1916, when they were demolished.
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Coal was stored on the grounds between the railroad tracks and Lake Betsie when the ferryboats burned coal for fuel. In 1925, the company built a 400-ton reinforced concrete, automatic, electric locomotive coaling plant on the east end of the subject site. In the late 1950’s, the ferryboat engines were converted to diesel and the coal dock was closed.
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In 1982, MDOT, (Michigan Department of Transportation) the owners and operators of the Ann Arbor Railroad Company and car ferry service, terminated all operations in the Village of Elberta.
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From the “History of Elberta” by Allen B. Blacklock
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Photograph of the Hutton-Ponton house at 250 Dundas Street West in Belleville, Ontario, taken by Colborne Powell Meredith in August 1925.
Original at Library and Archives Canada.
St. Tanwg's Church, Llandanwg
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Historical district of Naples. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site. I guess UNESCO recognizes modern grafitti as a cultural treasure. Napoli, Campania, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier.
A village in the middle of nowhere in England... Castle Combe is a very picturesque village about 5 miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire. It is much loved by film-makers because not only does it contain many quaint old English stone buildings, it has no modern buildings. Also (presumably by byelaw) there are no aerials or satellite dishes to be seen, nor are there any telegraph poles.
Some of the numerous films that have used Castle Combe as a location include: Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007), Wolfman (2010), Warhorse (2011) as well as episodes of TV programmes such as Poirot.
The village's population of about 350 is vastly outnumbered by the many visitors it attracts. The history of the village dates back to at least the C14th with several existing buildings dating from this time, including the market cross. Most buildings in the village date from the C15th to C18th, and a large percentage of them are EH listed. One of the later buildings is the magnificent Manor House on the edge of the village, set in 365 acres of parkland, which is now a 4* hotel.
A village in the middle of nowhere in England... Castle Combe is a very picturesque village about 5 miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire. It is much loved by film-makers because not only does it contain many quaint old English stone buildings, it has no modern buildings. Also (presumably by byelaw) there are no aerials or satellite dishes to be seen, nor are there any telegraph poles.
Some of the numerous films that have used Castle Combe as a location include: Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007), Wolfman (2010), Warhorse (2011) as well as episodes of TV programmes such as Poirot.
The village's population of about 350 is vastly outnumbered by the many visitors it attracts. The history of the village dates back to at least the C14th with several existing buildings dating from this time, including the market cross. Most buildings in the village date from the C15th to C18th, and a large percentage of them are EH listed. One of the later buildings is the magnificent Manor House on the edge of the village, set in 365 acres of parkland, which is now a 4* hotel.
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Location: The Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Relief of the day 10 Calli (House). Temple of the Sun. Earlier (15th Century AD) rebuilding with date glyphs. Volcanic Stone, Mexica, 15th Century AD. Zona Arqueologica de Tlatelolco, Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Tlateloco, Tlateloco was founded by a sister tribe to the Aztecs at Tenochtitlan and was a major trading center during the Aztec empire, as well as an early competitor of Tenochtitlan. Like all Aztec Temples, these would originally have been covered with stucco and painted. Copyright 2015, James A. Ferguson.
A village in the middle of nowhere in England... Castle Combe is a very picturesque village about 5 miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire. It is much loved by film-makers because not only does it contain many quaint old English stone buildings, it has no modern buildings. Also (presumably by byelaw) there are no aerials or satellite dishes to be seen, nor are there any telegraph poles.
Some of the numerous films that have used Castle Combe as a location include: Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007), Wolfman (2010), Warhorse (2011) as well as episodes of TV programmes such as Poirot.
The village's population of about 350 is vastly outnumbered by the many visitors it attracts. The history of the village dates back to at least the C14th with several existing buildings dating from this time, including the market cross. Most buildings in the village date from the C15th to C18th, and a large percentage of them are EH listed. One of the later buildings is the magnificent Manor House on the edge of the village, set in 365 acres of parkland, which is now a 4* hotel.
St Asaph Cathedral, in the town of St Asaph (Denbighshire, northeastern Wales) -- in Welsh, Llanelwy -- on a partly sunny afternoon in late April.
The building was begun in the 13th century, on the site of a 6th-century (possibly about A.D. 560) church. Extensively rebuilt during the 14th century, it was partially restored in the later 15th century and again during the 19th century. This view shows the west end.
Please note: When we visited St Asaph in 2010, it was called a town, reflecting its modest size. Based on the historical definition, it was a city, since it was the seat of a cathedral. In March 2012, it was again indeed officially designated as a city. I've kept the term "town" in these captions, because it was the term used at the time of our visit.
[St Asaph cathedral west entrance view afternoon 2010 april 25 o; P4250069]
John Nash designed and built the villa c1795. The farm, etc, were all part of the self-sufficient estate.
Back to the churches for a moment. I took a photo of this place when I started my 'church expedition' the other year. Thought it was time to re-visit in the sunshine.
This is St Hybald's in the village of Scawby in North Lincolnshire. This time I used the trees as framing as the green was so intense.
The sea of trulli, Traditional trulli stacked-stone houses. Alberobello, Apulia, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier. A UNESCO Word Heritage Site. Enjoyable spot, but someone must have been owed a favor.
Situated on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city, Galway Cathedral is the most recently built of Europe's great stone cathedrals.
After a short walk up and around the iconic Dinas Oleu (Cliff of Light), skirting around the hilltop and along the Gell Fawr Trail you happen upon the ruined farmstead of Cell-Fechan. A series of ruined stone cottages, farm buldings & dry stone walled enclosures.
A village in the middle of nowhere in England... Castle Combe is a very picturesque village about 5 miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire. It is much loved by film-makers because not only does it contain many quaint old English stone buildings, it has no modern buildings. Also (presumably by byelaw) there are no aerials or satellite dishes to be seen, nor are there any telegraph poles.
Some of the numerous films that have used Castle Combe as a location include: Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007), Wolfman (2010), Warhorse (2011) as well as episodes of TV programmes such as Poirot.
The village's population of about 350 is vastly outnumbered by the many visitors it attracts. The history of the village dates back to at least the C14th with several existing buildings dating from this time, including the market cross. Most buildings in the village date from the C15th to C18th, and a large percentage of them are EH listed. One of the later buildings is the magnificent Manor House on the edge of the village, set in 365 acres of parkland, which is now a 4* hotel.
Tomb chamber with Doric door frame and Ionic pilasters and roof "beams." Hypogeum Lagrasta I. Dromos tomb of 9 rooms with Ionic pilasters, red and white plaster and "house" relief carving. Hellenistic-Daunian, belonging to the Dasimii family. Built primarily in the 3rd Century BC, used 3rd Century BC - 2nd Century AD. Carved into the tuf groundrock. Excavated 1843 AD - 1853 AD. Canosa di Puglia, Barletta, Apulia, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier. I would have liked to visit more of these tombs, but Jim was impatient.
Day Glyph of 6 Malinalli (Grass). Temple of the Sun. Earlier (15th Century AD) rebuilding with date glyphs. Volcanic Stone, Mexica, 15th Century AD. Zona Arqueologica de Tlatelolco
, Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Tlateloco, Tlateloco was founded by a sister tribe to the Aztecs at Tenochtitlan and was a major trading center during the Aztec empire, as well as an early competitor of Tenochtitlan. Like all Aztec Temples, these would originally have been covered with stucco and painted.
Ceiling fresco. Hideous baroque interior (1720 AD) of Gothic (1469 AD-1495 AD) rebuilding on top of Romaneqsque foundations (1229 AD by Frederick II of Swabia) of the Duomo. Old town (Centro Storico). Ostuni, the "White City." Apulia, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier. All of the "colored marble" is actually tromp l'oeil painting.
The church of St Lawrence in Scunthorpe, and some of the many thousands of daffodils that they have growing each spring.
Situated on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city, Galway Cathedral is the most recently built of Europe's great stone cathedrals.
A close-up, upward-looking shot captures the warm, golden glow emanating from the arched windows of a stone bell tower against the deep black of night. The strong contrast between the luminous interior and the dark sky creates a dramatic, almost reverent atmosphere, highlighting the architectural details and the quiet majesty of the structure after dark.
Day glyph of 8 Cipactli (Cayman). Temple of the Sun. Earlier (15th Century AD) rebuilding with date glyphs. Volcanic Stone, Mexica, 15th Century AD. Zona Arqueologica de Tlatelolco, Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Tlateloco, Mexico. Copyright 2015, James A. Glazier. Tlateloco was founded by a sister tribe to the Aztecs at Tenochtitlan and was a major trading center during the Aztec empire, as well as an early competitor of Tenochtitlan. Like all Aztec Temples, these would originally have been covered with stucco and painted.
The Cotswold Cottage was built in the early 1600s in Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England. Henry Ford bought the cottage to include in Greenfield Village as an example of architecture that inspired building styles in America, and as a tribute to his English ancestors.
What an amazing building...but with all the celebrities donating money....yeah...it should be beautiful. I could have taken pictures all day of this place.
June 30, 2023 - Casa Botines by my favorite Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi.
"This building was entrusted to Gaudí by the company “Fernández and Andrés” of León (Spain) – succeeding of the business founded by mister Joan Homs i Botinàs (reason why the building is known under the name of Botines) -, that company was managed by Mrs. Simón Fernández Fernández and Mariano Andrés Luna that had commercial relations, due to his textile business, with the count Eusebi Güell who recommended them Gaudí as architect.
Gaudí worked then in the construction of the Episcopal Palace of Astorga (close to León) and due to the proximity of both buildings, he decided to accept the assignment.
Gaudí signed the plans of the building in December of 1891 and once surpassed the lawsuit that the owners had with the City Council, the works began January 4, 1892, directed by Claudi Alsina, and they were finished in November of the same year.
In the year 1931, the Caja de Ahorros y Monte de Piedad (a Savings Bank), acquired the building. This company carried out some reforms broking the original design eliminating seven pillars of the basement. Fortunately a new owner (Caja España – another Savings Bank), reconvert again the building to install in it its social headquarters, and carried out in the year 1994 a reform that restored the structure just as Gaudí had initially projected.
For this restoration, the architects Mariano Diaz Sáenz and Felix Compadre Díez were contracted to return to place the pillars eliminated previously, pillars that were reconstructed with the same materials used by Gaudí.
During these works, a paper roll with information on the construction aspects and collaborators of the initial works were found inside the statue of San Jorge – work of Antoni Cantó and Vicenç Matamala – presiding the main entrance, what has permitted a better knowledge of these aspects.
Description
It is a rectangular building designed in a neo gothic style, but shown some very modern constructive characteristics for the period in which it was built. Really, despite the medieval aspect of the building, Gaudí applies a modern conception of the architecture so much in the constructive aspect, as in the artistic one and of utilization.
The structure of the building is supported by light metallic columns in the basement, permitting in this manner a more diaphanous space than was better adapted to the commercial needs that this area was devoted. In the upper flats, the function of support is trusted by load walls.
The access to the building is made through a door in the centre of the main façade, this is the only place where the ditch surrounding the front and lateral façades is broken to lead to the access stairs. On this door a statue of Saint George fighting with the dragon – mentioned in the section of history – is found, that door is closed with a notable forged iron grille in which we can observe a figure of a lion surrounded by vegetable motives evoking the name of the city.
To each angle of the four facades totally covered with blocks of of grey stone of local extraction, we find a circular tower. An important quantity of neo gothic windows in a bigger quantity in the low than in the higher plants, permit to assure a better lighting. In the upper plant, the lighting is also assured by some skylights, situated in the roof, simplifying also the ventilation, function helped by the six interior courtyards.
Above the basement and the ground floor, three levels are found plus an attic in addition. In the first one of these levels there are two apartments, one for each owner and in each one of the upper levels four flats destined to rent.
The roof is covered with grey shale." Previous detailed description of this wonderful building: www.gaudiallgaudi.com/botines-house/
A village in the middle of nowhere in England... Castle Combe is a very picturesque village about 5 miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire. It is much loved by film-makers because not only does it contain many quaint old English stone buildings, it has no modern buildings. Also (presumably by byelaw) there are no aerials or satellite dishes to be seen, nor are there any telegraph poles.
Some of the numerous films that have used Castle Combe as a location include: Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007), Wolfman (2010), Warhorse (2011) as well as episodes of TV programmes such as Poirot.
The village's population of about 350 is vastly outnumbered by the many visitors it attracts. The history of the village dates back to at least the C14th with several existing buildings dating from this time, including the market cross. Most buildings in the village date from the C15th to C18th, and a large percentage of them are EH listed. One of the later buildings is the magnificent Manor House on the edge of the village, set in 365 acres of parkland, which is now a 4* hotel.
The mairie (town hall) in Domme (Dordogne, Aquitaine, southwestern France), marked by its French flag, on a mostly sunny afternoon at the beginning of June 2009. The local tourist office is located there.
Within the département of Dordogne, Domme is in the Périgord Noir. The yellow-tinted limestone construction is typical of the area.
[Domme mairie flag 2009 jun 1 c; IMG_0204]: