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A street view of University Ave. as seen looking west from Market St. This view captures both the previously featured Illinois Traction building on the left, and the City Building straight ahead at University Ave. and Neil St.
Built in 1913, the Illinois Traction Building was designed by architect Joseph Royer in the Early 20th Century Commercial style. It served as the headquarters and Champaign Station of the Illinois Traction System (ITS), a heavy duty interurban electric railroad with extensive passenger and freight business in central and southern Illinois that operated from 1896 to 1956.
When Depression era Illinois Traction was in financial distress and had to reorganize, the Illinois Terminal name was adopted in 1937 to reflect the line's primary money making role as a freight interchange link to major steam railroads at its terminal ends in Peoria, Danville and St. Louis. Interurban passenger service slowly was reduced, ending in 1956. Freight operation continued but was hobbled by tight street running in some towns requiring very sharp radius turns. In 1956, ITC was absorbed by a consortium of connecting railroads.
The Illinois Traction Building later became the headquarters of Illinois Power and Light. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, the building has been repurposed as commercial and office space.
Seen in the distance is the distinctive green copper roof of the 5-story City Building. Completed in 1937, this Art Deco style municipal building was designed by architect George Ramey, who attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a B.S. in architecture in 1912. My previous view two posts back showed the front facade. This view shows the building from its back side. Today the building continues to be the center of Champaign government with eight of the twelve City Departments calling it home. The City Building is a contributing property within the Champaign Downtown Commercial District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Located in Champaign County in east central Illinois, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are the home of the University of Illinois. The population of the City of Champaign at the 2020 census was 88,302, while Champaign County had a population of 205,865.
A view of two buildings that lie within the Champaign Downtown Commercial District but are listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places. In this view looking west from Market St. and University Ave. are the Illinois Traction Building and the old Inman Hotel.
Built in 1913, the Illinois Traction Building was designed by architect Joseph Royer in the Early 20th Century Commercial style. It served as the headquarters and Champaign Station of the Illinois Traction System (ITS), a heavy duty interurban electric railroad with extensive passenger and freight business in central and southern Illinois that operated from 1896 to 1956.
When Depression era Illinois Traction was in financial distress and had to reorganize, the Illinois Terminal name was adopted in 1937 to reflect the line's primary money making role as a freight interchange link to major steam railroads at its terminal ends in Peoria, Danville and St. Louis. Interurban passenger service slowly was reduced, ending in 1956. Freight operation continued but was hobbled by tight street running in some towns requiring very sharp radius turns. In 1956, ITC was absorbed by a consortium of connecting railroads.
The Illinois Traction Building later became the headquarters of Illinois Power and Light. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, the building has been repurposed as commercial and office space.
The large 6-story building with a glazed yellow brick facade west of the Illinois Traction Building is the old Inman Hotel. Designed by Spencer and Temple and constructed in 1915, this Classical Revival/Early 20th Century Commercial style hotel was Initially constructed with only five stories. A sixth floor was added only a few years later. The Inman attracted guests from all over the country and provided services for downtown merchants and shoppers with a drugstore, billiard room, banquet hall, and café all located on the ground floor. At the time the U of I did not have a Union Building, so the hotel quickly became a gathering place for U of I visitors and sports fans. University of Illinois football was quite popular during this time period, as this was the era of Harold “Red” Grange. The three-time, All-American halfback played under coach Bob Zuppke from 1923 – 1925 and led the U of I to a national championship in 1923. The Inman Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The building has been repurposed as a senior independent living facility.
Located in Champaign County in east central Illinois, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are the home of the University of Illinois. The population of the City of Champaign at the 2020 census was 88,302, while Champaign County had a population of 205,865.
Sources: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Champaign Downtown Historic District; Wikipedia, Illinois Terminal Railroad and Inman Hotel.
I noticed this scene a few weeks ago as I drove past the store after the sun had set. What captured my attention was the contrast between the bold, artificial glow of the yellow disk in the store's sign and the gentle and serene natural sunset colours in the sky behind. It almost feels like the already-set sun is replaced by the yellow disk.
Evening sunlight strikes agains the side of a multi-story residential building. A historic brick building with large arched windows. The ground level features a small business with a red canopy awning.
P Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
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A Jorcks Passage, situada no coração de Copenhaga, é uma galeria comercial coberta que liga a Strøget à Skindergade. Construída entre 1893 e 1896 sob a égide do promotor Reinholdt W. Jorck e projetada pelo arquiteto Vilhelm Dahlerup, a passagem representa um exemplo notável da arquitetura historicista do século XIX, integrando elementos neorrenascentistas. A estrutura combina ferro e vidro na cobertura, criando uma luminosidade natural, enquanto as fachadas interiores exibem ornamentos clássicos. Originalmente, o espaço albergou a central da Companhia Telefónica de Copenhaga (KTAS), cuja infraestrutura influenciou a robustez da construção. Atualmente, a Jorcks Passage preserva a sua função comercial, integrando-se na dinâmica moderna da cidade, acolhendo lojas e serviços, mantendo-se um ponto de passagem pedonal protegido e testemunho da evolução urbana de Copenhaga, assegurando a continuidade entre o património arquitetónico e o comércio contemporâneo.
Jorcks Passage, located in the heart of Copenhagen, is a covered shopping arcade connecting Strøget to Skindergade. Built between 1893 and 1896 under the auspices of developer Reinholdt W. Jorck and designed by architect Vilhelm Dahlerup, the passage is a remarkable example of 19th-century historicist architecture, incorporating neo-Renaissance elements. The structure combines iron and glass in the roof, creating natural light, while the interior facades feature classical ornamentation. Originally, the space housed the headquarters of the Copenhagen Telephone Company (KTAS), whose infrastructure influenced the robustness of the construction. Today, Jorcks Passage retains its commercial function, integrating itself into the modern dynamics of the city, hosting shops and services, while remaining a protected pedestrian passageway and a testament to Copenhagen's urban evolution, ensuring continuity between architectural heritage and contemporary commerce.
This parking garage is located in Papendorp, Utrecht, The Netherlands. The design consists of two abstract volumes, interconnected by a crossing on the different layers where the volumes overlap. Two circular driveways provide access to the various parking levels in the building. The parking garage functions separately from the three office layers on the three top floors.
The entrance to the offices is located in an entrance hall on ground level. The facade of the building arose from the desire to construct a building that does not show the standard parking garage with its typical structure of beam, parapet and column. Based on the urban concept, the intention was to design a volume with a high level of abstraction.
It is quite difficult to take exciting photos of the building. Although the facade is intriguing, its overall form and size are fairly out of context. But, this building is very photogenic when the sun shines on it with a heavy storm clouds as a backdrop. The panels turn the façade in yellow and gold playground. They are arched, perforated platibond composite panels with an aluminium coating that gives it the metallic look. The design is by JHK Architecten.
The companies that were housed here are no longer situated here. It is now home to anti-squatters.
Technical stuff
This photo was realized by being on the right spot in the right time; Like a fair bit of photography works. Just before a heavy storm front hit Utrecht, with loads of rain and wind, the sun peeked through the clouds and highlighted almost the whole building. I balanced the lighting of the clouds a little with regard to the building. But the dramatic effect was solely created by the weather.
This photo was shot at 160 ISO, f8, -2/3, 1/2000 and 16 mils.
No número 27 da Grønnegade, no centro histórico de Copenhaga, encontra-se um edifício em enxaimel, conhecido localmente como bindingsværk, um testemunho da herança arquitetónica dinamarquesa antes da industrialização. Classificado como património protegido, este exemplar datado de antes de 1700 foi reconstruído na década de 1830 após a destruição durante o bombardeio britânico. A sua fachada ocre com vigas de madeira escuras e janelas de guilhotina reflete as técnicas construtivas tradicionais da época, enquanto o telhado inclinado assegura a drenagem de água. Integrando-se na vida urbana moderna, o imóvel alberga estabelecimentos comerciais no piso térreo, preservando a integridade estética do ambiente histórico. A Grønnegade, uma das ruas mais antigas de Copenhaga, regista uma combinação da arquitetura medieval e barroca, mantendo a escala e atmosfera da cidade, cujas transformações urbanas resultaram em regulamentações rígidas após incêndios devastadores. Assim, este edifício não só representa um marco da história local, mas também exemplifica a adaptação adaptativa dos espaços na cidade contemporânea, contribuindo para a valorização do património cultural.
At number 27 Grønnegade, in Copenhagen's historic center, stands a half-timbered building, known locally as bindingsværk, a testament to Denmark's architectural heritage before industrialization. Listed as a protected heritage site, this example dating from before 1700 was rebuilt in the 1830s after being destroyed during the British bombing. Its ochre façade with dark wooden beams and sash windows reflects the traditional construction techniques of the time, while the sloping roof ensures water drainage. Integrated into modern urban life, the property houses commercial establishments on the ground floor, preserving the aesthetic integrity of the historic environment. Grønnegade, one of Copenhagen's oldest streets, features a combination of medieval and baroque architecture, maintaining the scale and atmosphere of the city, whose urban transformations resulted in strict regulations after devastating fires. Thus, this building not only represents a milestone in local history, but also exemplifies the adaptive adaptation of spaces in the contemporary city, contributing to the enhancement of cultural heritage.
A woman cleaning the interior of a jewelry store, viewed through a glass storefront at night in Szentendre, Hungary.
Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo craft is released by the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm in this photograph by European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake, who wrote: "We just said goodbye to #Cygnus OA-6 – a great spacecraft & thanks to everyone involved." Cygnus departed at 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 14, 2016, while the space station was flying above Paraguay.
Aboard Cygnus is the Spacecraft Fire Experiment-1 (Saffire-1), the first of a three-part experiment that will be conducted over the course of three flights to investigate large-scale flame spread and material flammability limits in long duration microgravity.
At 3:30 p.m., once the cargo craft reached a safe distance from the space station, ground controllers at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio initiated the sequence for Saffire-1. Controllers at Orbital ATK in Dulles, Virginia, activated the experiment at 4:55 p.m. Telemetry indicated the cotton-fiberglass material blend is now burning successfully. Cygnus will continue to orbit Earth for up to eight days as it transmits hi-resolution imagery and data from the Saffire experiment. Following complete data transmission, the Cygnus spacecraft will complete its destructive entry into the Earth’s atmosphere on June 22.
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The John F. Seagle Building (also known as Hotel Kelley or the Dixie Hotel) is a historic building located at 408 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted University of Florida architect and professor Rudolph Weaver and built by G. Lloyd Preacher & Company.
On August 16, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Dixie Hotel, Hotel Kelley.
The Seagle Building had its origins in the 1920s economic boom, especially the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Conceived originally as the "Hotel Kelly," the project went bust before the last floor was poured. It sat unfinished for over a decade and was considered an eyesore. In the mid-1930s a Jacksonville entrepreneur, Georgia Seagle finally finished the building, with assistance from the University of Florida, the city of Gainesville, and federal funding. Seagle gave the building to the University of Florida and asked that it be named after her deceased brother, John F. Seagle.
The building served mostly the University of Florida in the years following its completion. Having difficulty meeting modern fire codes as time passed, the building lost most of its upper-floor tenants. By the late 1960s, the Florida State Museum was the building's only occupant. When that museum moved to the UF campus nearby, the building was completely abandoned.
Eventually sold to a development company from Kentucky for $1 with the understanding that the building was to be completely renovated, a newly remodeled Seagle Building reopened in 1983 with modern wiring, plumbing, telephone and cable jacks, a fire sprinkler system, an emergency diesel generator, an added internal concrete stairway providing two fire escapes for every floor, and many other improvements.
The first six floors of the Seagle Building have been designated commercial space, comprising roughly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). The remaining five floors are residential units, with four units per floor with the exception of the top floor, which is a single unit.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagle_Building
www.emporis.com/buildings/147379/seagle-building-gainesvi...
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The John F. Seagle Building (also known as Hotel Kelley or the Dixie Hotel) is a historic building located at 408 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted University of Florida architect and professor Rudolph Weaver and built by G. Lloyd Preacher & Company.
On August 16, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Dixie Hotel, Hotel Kelley.
The Seagle Building had its origins in the 1920s economic boom, especially the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Conceived originally as the "Hotel Kelly," the project went bust before the last floor was poured. It sat unfinished for over a decade and was considered an eyesore. In the mid-1930s a Jacksonville entrepreneur, Georgia Seagle finally finished the building, with assistance from the University of Florida, the city of Gainesville, and federal funding. Seagle gave the building to the University of Florida and asked that it be named after her deceased brother, John F. Seagle.
The building served mostly the University of Florida in the years following its completion. Having difficulty meeting modern fire codes as time passed, the building lost most of its upper-floor tenants. By the late 1960s, the Florida State Museum was the building's only occupant. When that museum moved to the UF campus nearby, the building was completely abandoned.
Eventually sold to a development company from Kentucky for $1 with the understanding that the building was to be completely renovated, a newly remodeled Seagle Building reopened in 1983 with modern wiring, plumbing, telephone and cable jacks, a fire sprinkler system, an emergency diesel generator, an added internal concrete stairway providing two fire escapes for every floor, and many other improvements.
The first six floors of the Seagle Building have been designated commercial space, comprising roughly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). The remaining five floors are residential units, with four units per floor with the exception of the top floor, which is a single unit.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagle_Building
www.emporis.com/buildings/147379/seagle-building-gainesvi...
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
50 Biscayne is a fifty-seven-story skyscraper condo in the Central Business District of Downtown Miami, Florida, United States. As its name implies, the tower is located at the address of 50 Biscayne Boulevard in between Flagler and Northeast 1st Streets. The size and stature of 50 Biscayne conceives a significant part of the Biscayne Wall, which is a series of buildings and parks stretching along the Biscayne Bay.
The tower is 554 feet (169 m) tall and contains upscale commercial space at street level, such as Safi and D'Oro Caffe. The tower's main lobby consists of three stories, followed by the Park Suites, which are condos customly furnished by the Rockwell Group, on floors 4 through 9. The two-story tenth and twelfth floors contain hotel-esque amenities available to the tower's residents. Ascending floors contain all condos.
The tower's architecture is based on the Miami Modern (abbreviated as MiMo) style and has many design features that pay tribute to landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx's emphasis on natural aesthetics seen along the bay. The site where 50 Biscayne stands today was formerly home to the Columbus Bazaar, a shopping mall that replaced The Hotel McAllister and the Columbus Hotel in a quick-fix effort to reutilize the land when both establishments closed for business. The McAllister Hotel was considered one of the city's earliest high-rises when constructed in 1917, while the taller Columbus Hotel sported a top story restaurant (called Top O' The Columbus) and a retail arcade.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Biscayne
www.emporis.com/buildings/204607/50-biscayne-miami-fl-usa
www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/wd/2810
skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=34556
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The John F. Seagle Building (also known as Hotel Kelley or the Dixie Hotel) is a historic building located at 408 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted University of Florida architect and professor Rudolph Weaver and built by G. Lloyd Preacher & Company.
On August 16, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Dixie Hotel, Hotel Kelley.
The Seagle Building had its origins in the 1920s economic boom, especially the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Conceived originally as the "Hotel Kelly," the project went bust before the last floor was poured. It sat unfinished for over a decade and was considered an eyesore. In the mid-1930s a Jacksonville entrepreneur, Georgia Seagle finally finished the building, with assistance from the University of Florida, the city of Gainesville, and federal funding. Seagle gave the building to the University of Florida and asked that it be named after her deceased brother, John F. Seagle.
The building served mostly the University of Florida in the years following its completion. Having difficulty meeting modern fire codes as time passed, the building lost most of its upper-floor tenants. By the late 1960s, the Florida State Museum was the building's only occupant. When that museum moved to the UF campus nearby, the building was completely abandoned.
Eventually sold to a development company from Kentucky for $1 with the understanding that the building was to be completely renovated, a newly remodeled Seagle Building reopened in 1983 with modern wiring, plumbing, telephone and cable jacks, a fire sprinkler system, an emergency diesel generator, an added internal concrete stairway providing two fire escapes for every floor, and many other improvements.
The first six floors of the Seagle Building have been designated commercial space, comprising roughly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). The remaining five floors are residential units, with four units per floor with the exception of the top floor, which is a single unit.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagle_Building
www.emporis.com/buildings/147379/seagle-building-gainesvi...
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
Formerly a warehouse, now a business center and on the National Register of Historic Places, the interior to Butler Square was well worth a visit. As my stop was on a Friday morning where most of the inhabitants were working from home, I was thrilled to pretty much have had the interior to myself. Enjoy!
This is the former BEST Products store at 415 N Military Highway, Norfolk, VA, located in BEST Square.
This store also up until recently housed BEST Thrift. I'm not entirely sure why they closed, but now the store is vacant. if you look really close, you can make out the labelscar of the BEST logo.
Major experiments that will look into a range of scientific disciplines from human health to atmospheric conditions on Earth are on their way to the International Space Station following liftoff Feb. 19 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. About 5,500 pounds of research equipment, cargo and supplies are packed into the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that is now in Earth orbit and headed to the station on the CRS-10 mission.
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo craft launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This was the first commercial launch from Kennedy’s historic pad.
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Another one dug up for future memory. As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Hong Kong’s property cost has always been up there, in the stratosphere, actually. In fact, with the constant increase of tourists visiting, Hong Kong’s rent per square foot for commercial spaces in the last quarter of 2012 was world’s most expensive, topping that of New York City’s in the same period of time. That’s alright, it makes sense, lots of people, not enough land. That’s fine and dandy and it is just the way it works. What doesn’t make sense is the fact that some expects a fast food restaurant’s monthly rent to be in the millions. And when they can’t match the rent, they are forced to move away to lower tier areas. If one thinks that it is what it is, well, then that would mean that first tier property zones will be crammed with nothing but brand named jewelry stores, horology shops, and gold vendors. How can a neighborhood be all of those things only and not consist any places for humans to eat or shop for their everyday necessities. After all, even if we could all afford it, we can’t eat Vacheron Constantins for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, and if you get major indigestion, good luck, cause there ain’t no doctor who can afford to be operating in the neighborhood. Basically, it is absurd the way the things are happening right now. As second and third tier zones become hot, their rents will also rise, then what?
Look at this view of TST’s branch of Tsui Wah restaurant’s neon sign now, as more than likely it will become memory only. Another similar eatery literally around the corner just closed not long ago, and they are having no success finding an ideal relocation.
With rays of sunshine and the thin blue atmosphere of Earth serving as a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is berthed to the Earth-facing side of the International Space Station's Harmony node. Expedition 31 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Andre Kuipers grappled Dragon at 9:56 a.m. (EDT) with the Canadarm2 robotic arm and used it to berth Dragon to the at 12:02 p.m. May 25, 2012. Dragon became the first commercially developed space vehicle to be launched to the station to join Russian, European and Japanese resupply craft that service the complex while restoring a U.S. capability to deliver cargo to the orbital laboratory. Dragon is scheduled to spend about a week docked with the station before returning to Earth on May 31 for retrieval
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With darkness, Earth's horizon and thin line of atmosphere forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. Expedition 31 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Andre Kuipers grappled Dragon at 9:56 a.m. (EDT) and used the robotic arm to berth Dragon to the Earth-facing side of the station's Harmony node at 12:02 p.m. May 25, 2012. Dragon became the first commercially developed space vehicle to be launched to the station to join Russian, European and Japanese resupply craft that service the complex while restoring a U.S. capability to deliver cargo to the orbital laboratory. Dragon is scheduled to spend about a week docked with the station before returning to Earth on May 31 for retrieval.
Image credit: NASA/JSC
Original image:
spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-31/html/...
More about space station research:
www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/index.html
There's a Flickr group about Space Station Research. Please feel welcome to join! www.flickr.com/groups/stationscience/
View more than 400 photos like this in the "NASA Earth Images" Flickr photoset:
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The John F. Seagle Building (also known as Hotel Kelley or the Dixie Hotel) is a historic building located at 408 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted University of Florida architect and professor Rudolph Weaver and built by G. Lloyd Preacher & Company.
On August 16, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Dixie Hotel, Hotel Kelley.
The Seagle Building had its origins in the 1920s economic boom, especially the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Conceived originally as the "Hotel Kelly," the project went bust before the last floor was poured. It sat unfinished for over a decade and was considered an eyesore. In the mid-1930s a Jacksonville entrepreneur, Georgia Seagle finally finished the building, with assistance from the University of Florida, the city of Gainesville, and federal funding. Seagle gave the building to the University of Florida and asked that it be named after her deceased brother, John F. Seagle.
The building served mostly the University of Florida in the years following its completion. Having difficulty meeting modern fire codes as time passed, the building lost most of its upper-floor tenants. By the late 1960s, the Florida State Museum was the building's only occupant. When that museum moved to the UF campus nearby, the building was completely abandoned.
Eventually sold to a development company from Kentucky for $1 with the understanding that the building was to be completely renovated, a newly remodeled Seagle Building reopened in 1983 with modern wiring, plumbing, telephone and cable jacks, a fire sprinkler system, an emergency diesel generator, an added internal concrete stairway providing two fire escapes for every floor, and many other improvements.
The first six floors of the Seagle Building have been designated commercial space, comprising roughly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). The remaining five floors are residential units, with four units per floor with the exception of the top floor, which is a single unit.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagle_Building
www.emporis.com/buildings/147379/seagle-building-gainesvi...
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft, lifts off from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida on May 21, 2023, for the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) to the International Space Station. Ax-2 is the second all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, sending Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot John Shoffner, and Mission Specialists Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi to the orbiting laboratory, where they will spend about 10 days conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Liftoff occurred at 5:37 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky
The first stage of a two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket makes its descent toward Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after lifting off from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida for the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) on May 21, 2023. Ax-2 is the second all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, sending Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot John Shoffner, and Mission Specialists Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi to the orbiting laboratory, where they will spend about 10 days conducting scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities. Liftoff occurred at 5:37 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky
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I spent a good long while messing around with my distortion tool in Photoshop, but as it turns out the buildings in the middle were built crooked... You are looking at the "City Center" complex which is made up of 5 separate complexes including hotels, casinos, shopping areas and condos.
City Center is built upon 76 Acres (yes, you read that right) and holds over 16.7m square feet of commercial space. While it was being built, it was the largest privately funded construction project in the history of United States. It was originally planned for $4 billion in construction costs, it is already over $9.5b at the date of the picture. Six people have died since construction began in 2006.
The five major areas are: Vdara (Hotel and Spa), Aria (Hotel and Casino), Mandarin Oriental (Non-Gaming Hotel and Condo), Veer (Condos) and The Crystals (Shopping Center). This facility officially opened in December 2009. Most of the 2,400 condos are still vacant I believe and many are being used as hotel rooms in the interim (until the economy improves). Even without the 2,400 condos, there are over 4,800 hotel rooms in this complex. The inside is even more beautiful than the outside - if you get a chance to go in I highly recommend spending some time here.
You won't find much information about the Harmon Hotel (the blue glass building second from right) on the City Center Website. This is the subject of a fierce debate / lawsuit since it was deemed "dangerous" and slated for demolition. No one has said what will go in its place. Apparently it is not architecturally sound - but that crooked building "Veer" is. Ironic, isn't it?
More information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CityCenter
www.flickr.com/photos/w4nd3rl0st/6324273823/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harmon
www.lvrj.com/business/mgm-resorts-targets-harmon-hotel-fo...
Shot with a Canon 7d and 15-85 lens. This was made from 5 separate HDR images at 6am.
Spaceport America has access to 6,000 square miles of restricted air space, sits on 18,000 square miles of sparsely-populated State Trust Land in the Jornada del Muerto desert basin of New Mexico, and can take full advantage of 340 days of sunshine and low humidity to launch into clear skies. At an elevation of 4,595 feet, Spaceport America also has a fuel-saving head start into space compared to a launch from, say, sea level. So, the location is ideal for launches and several big names in the private space launch industry have acquired stakes in the facility, including Richard Branson and Elon Musk, to name a few.
A lesser-known company in Spaceport America, called SpinLaunch, is working on a system to slingshot rockets into the upper atmosphere using the power of centrifugal force. Amazing!
The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station on May 25, 2012 for grapple and berthing. Expedition 31 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Andre Kuipers grappled Dragon at 9:56 a.m. (EDT) with the Canadarm2 robotic arm and used the robotic arm to berth Dragon to the Earth-facing side of the station's Harmony node at 12:02 p.m. May 25, 2012. Dragon became the first commercially developed space vehicle to be launched to the station to join Russian, European and Japanese resupply craft that service the complex while restoring a U.S. capability to deliver cargo to the orbital laboratory. Dragon is scheduled to spend about a week docked with the station before returning to Earth on May 31 for retrieval.
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A colorful and bustling souvenir shop in Osaka, Japan, showcasing a large cardboard cutout of the iconic Kuidaore Taro mascot, surrounded by an array of local snacks, candies, and popular international brands like Kit Kat and Pringles.
Boeing today unveiled a new commercial interior of its Crew Space Transportation (CST-100) next-generation manned space capsule, showing how people other than NASA astronauts may one day travel to space.
Boeing and partner Bigelow Aerospace highlighted the future commercial interior of the capsule it is developing for NASA, while Bigelow showcased a full-scale model of its BA 330 commercial space habitat.
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"Virgin Galactic is the largest employer at Spaceport America with around 180 employees and holds a 20-year lease agreement for the use of the Gateway to Space and the horizontal launch area. Other tenants with long-term leases at Spaceport America include AeroVironment/ HAPSMobile, UP Aerospace and SpinLaunch. Boeing, Swift Engineering, Stratodynamics, C6 Launch Systems and White Sands Research and Developers are among the many short-term customers at Spaceport America." [ From a July 11, 2021 Press Release]
I absolutely love the opened ceiling space in the kitchen of my local hair studio. Interior design by Grassroots.
Frankie: "Hey Gunter, how many times has been it now, the both of us lugging these rocks back to 'Pophis?"
Gunter: "Hmm - I 'm guessing, 27 now? 45 if you count the runs we did with old Gabriel. I miss that cranky bastard - he taught me most of what I know. His kids sold me what was left of The Dragster for a fair price. All I had to do was fix her up and that's what got me started in this game. So what you got lined up when we get back to 'Pophis?"
Frankie: "Well, maybe it'll be a lucky rock for me. I've got a feeling this dirty lump'll have something real tasty inside when the boys crack her open. Then I'll finally pay Milady III off, more than, maybe and I can hire her out to one of the new crews. I'll stick around 'Pophis for a while. See if I can patch things up with Matilda - that is if the old baggage hasn't changed the locks again..."
Gunter: "... ..."
Frankie: "... ... ..."
Gunter: "You know what I'm thinking Frankie? Right now?"
Frankie: "Dunno G, I'll hazard it's beer?"
Gunter: "Yup. Beer. Meet you in The Duke right after we dock. My round.""
Frankie: "Sounds good G. But it's my round. Cause I just know this is finally my lucky rock, I just know it, G."
The Lockheed Martin-built WorldView-4 satellite sits in the payload fairing atop the Atlas 5 401 rocket while it awaits launch for DigitalGlobe. Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin and United Launch Alliance.
A corrugated metal warehouse stands illuminated during blue hour at Pier 70, San Francisco's historic waterfront district. The building's gambrel roof and white metal siding exemplify the industrial vernacular architecture that characterizes this transformed maritime neighborhood in the Dogpatch area.
The structure features a large roll-up loading door and minimal windows, indicating warehouse or light industrial use. Modern exterior lighting highlights the building's clean lines against the deepening twilight sky. The prominent "American Industrial Center" signage identifies this as part of Pier 70's mixed-use development, which combines industrial buildings with contemporary residential and commercial spaces.
Behind the warehouse, a modern blue and white residential building represents the new construction bringing housing density to this San Francisco waterfront location. Young street trees line the sidewalk, part of recent streetscape improvements transforming the former shipyard into a walkable urban neighborhood. The architectural contrast between utilitarian industrial forms and contemporary apartments illustrates Pier 70's evolution from working shipyard to mixed-use district.
The blue hour lighting creates dramatic atmosphere, with warm artificial lights glowing against the rich twilight sky. Empty streets at this evening hour allow clear views of the building's functional design—corrugated metal construction, simple geometric forms, and flexible interior spaces suitable for warehousing, creative studios, maker spaces, or tech offices.
This scene captures Pier 70's character as San Francisco's premier adaptive reuse project, where industrial heritage meets contemporary urban development in the Bay Area's Dogpatch neighborhood. The waterfront district combines historic maritime architecture with new residential buildings, public parks, and commercial spaces, creating a dynamic mixed-use neighborhood on San Francisco Bay.
The John F. Seagle Building (also known as Hotel Kelley or the Dixie Hotel) is a historic building located at 408 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. Built in 1926, it was designed by noted University of Florida architect and professor Rudolph Weaver and built by G. Lloyd Preacher & Company.
On August 16, 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Dixie Hotel, Hotel Kelley.
The Seagle Building had its origins in the 1920s economic boom, especially the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Conceived originally as the "Hotel Kelly," the project went bust before the last floor was poured. It sat unfinished for over a decade and was considered an eyesore. In the mid-1930s a Jacksonville entrepreneur, Georgia Seagle finally finished the building, with assistance from the University of Florida, the city of Gainesville, and federal funding. Seagle gave the building to the University of Florida and asked that it be named after her deceased brother, John F. Seagle.
The building served mostly the University of Florida in the years following its completion. Having difficulty meeting modern fire codes as time passed, the building lost most of its upper-floor tenants. By the late 1960s, the Florida State Museum was the building's only occupant. When that museum moved to the UF campus nearby, the building was completely abandoned.
Eventually sold to a development company from Kentucky for $1 with the understanding that the building was to be completely renovated, a newly remodeled Seagle Building reopened in 1983 with modern wiring, plumbing, telephone and cable jacks, a fire sprinkler system, an emergency diesel generator, an added internal concrete stairway providing two fire escapes for every floor, and many other improvements.
The first six floors of the Seagle Building have been designated commercial space, comprising roughly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2). The remaining five floors are residential units, with four units per floor with the exception of the top floor, which is a single unit.
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The vehicle is powered by a rocket engine designed to use a rubber-based fuel called HTPB and liquid nitrous oxide as an oxidizer. It can rocket at more than three times the speed of sound — about 2,300 miles per hour — to more than 50 miles above ground. It is able to reach space as defined by the U.S. Air Force, NASA and the FAA, by going over 50 miles (80.5 km) above sea level. However, it is unable to go above the Karman line of 62.1 miles (100 km), defined as the space boundary by the FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale).
The rocket engine is manufactured by The Spaceship Company, a California-based company owned by Virgin Galactic.
With a wingspan of 141 ft (43 meters), the mothership, VMS Eve, carried the spaceplane to an altitude of around 50,000 ft (15,000 m), where it was released to fly into space under the thrust of its rocket engine.
[Note: Jeff Bezos' New Shepard spacecraft did go above the Karman line. It transported William Shatner to an altitude of 351,000 feet (about 66 miles up).]
Explore the vibrant history and architectural splendor of Boston with this stunning view from Fort Point, captured in 2013. This image showcases the dynamic skyline of Boston, where historic brick buildings stand proudly alongside modern glass structures, reflecting the city’s rich past and its forward-thinking spirit.
Fort Point, a historic district developed by the Boston Wharf Company in the 19th century, is renowned for its industrial loft buildings. These structures, originally built for warehousing and manufacturing, now house a mix of residential, commercial, and artistic spaces. The district’s architecture is a testament to Boston’s industrial heritage, with many buildings featuring the Boston Wharf Company’s trademark circular copper crest.
In this image, the blend of old and new is evident. The brick facades of the older buildings contrast beautifully with the sleek lines of the modern high-rises in the background. This juxtaposition highlights Boston’s evolution from a key industrial hub to a modern urban center. The clear blue sky above adds a touch of serenity to the bustling cityscape below.
Fort Point is not just about its buildings; it’s a vibrant community that has become a haven for artists and creatives. The area’s transformation from an industrial district to a cultural hotspot is a reflection of Boston’s ability to adapt and innovate while preserving its historical roots.
Walking through Fort Point, you can feel the pulse of Boston’s history and its contemporary energy. From the cobblestone streets to the cutting-edge developments, this district offers a unique glimpse into the city’s past and future. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a history buff, or simply a lover of urban landscapes, Fort Point is a must-visit destination in Boston.
Located in the heart of Mission Bay, 1700 Owens Street stands as a sleek example of San Francisco’s modern commercial architecture. This eye-catching building, with its distinct angular glass façade, reflects the tech-driven innovation surrounding it. Designed to maximize natural light and efficiency, the exterior's angular geometry paired with turquoise-tinted glass gives a nod to the city’s maritime heritage, while the robust structural lines evoke a sense of forward-thinking momentum. It’s not just about aesthetics here—this building sits at the intersection of biotechnology and healthcare industries, hosting cutting-edge companies contributing to global advancements.
The building was part of the larger Mission Bay redevelopment, which transitioned from rail yards and warehouses into today’s life science hub. Since its completion in the early 2000s, 1700 Owens has housed a variety of tenants, from biotech startups to established research institutions. With close proximity to UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, it plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration in the research and medical fields.
But it’s not all work at 1700 Owens. The building’s design also prioritizes sustainability, boasting energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. Its glass curtain walls provide panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay, while interior green spaces offer a respite for workers.
Whether you're in the area for business, or just passing by, 1700 Owens Street is a striking example of Mission Bay's rise as a dynamic, urban, and future-facing district.
This striking photograph captures the elegant, yet imposing, facade of the Union Iron Works Company building at Pier 70, taken during the quiet, transitional hours of the early morning. The atmosphere is crisp and still, defined by the cool dark blue of the pre-dawn sky and the warm, intense floodlights illuminating the structure's beautifully restored features. The building stands as a powerful testament to San Francisco's industrial heritage, presenting a face that balances neoclassical grandeur with utilitarian function.
The building's main entrance is dominated by a monumental arched entryway, framed by the two-story structure. This grand arch, completely filled with glass and black metal window mullions, serves as a massive window, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the vast interior space. The facade itself is finished in a clean, pale color—likely stucco or painted brick—providing a stark contrast to the black windows and the dark sky above. The name, "UNION IRON WORKS COMPANY," is prominently displayed across the cornice, adding a strong historical anchor to the scene.
Symmetrically placed windows flank the central arch, all with dark, crisp frames, reflecting the warm interior lighting. The overall design emphasizes order and strength, fitting for a building that once housed a massive engineering and shipbuilding operation. At street level, the corner is clearly marked by a street sign for "20th St" and "Georgia," grounding the historic landmark in its contemporary urban location.
In the foreground, the street features a wide pedestrian crossing area with bold, white stripes, emphasizing the scale of the entrance. The subtle presence of two parked bicycles or scooters adds a contemporary, human element, suggesting the modern function of the revitalized space, perhaps as offices, studios, or event venues, now frequented by the city's current workforce. The contrast between the rough, historic cobblestone of the road and the smooth, modern concrete of the sidewalk further highlights the careful blending of preservation and modern development at this iconic San Francisco waterfront site.