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G55 Ginetta GT4
British GT Championship 2015 - Silverstone
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#66, Ford GT, Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK, driven by William Johnson, Stefan Mucke, Olivier Pla during WEC 6 Hours of Silverstone race day
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Handheld 30s exposure for an artistic shot of the London Skyline shot from Tower Bridge.
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The Sagamore Hotel
Rochesther - N.Y.
Sagamore Hotel
Rochester's Finest
Modern ---- Fireproof
350 Outside Rooms - All with Bath
Rates from $3.00 Single
Mailed April 26, 1939 to
Miss Alberta Milne
76 Baby Point Road
Toronto, Ont.
Canada
Dear Berta:
I guess I don't know when to come home 'cause I'm still here. I'm having a wonderful time. I'll give you a call when I return. Love Grace
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City on March 25, 1911 was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city, and one of the deadliest in US history. The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment workers – 123 women and 23 men – who died from the fire, smoke inhalation, or falling or jumping to their deaths.
The factory was located on the eighth, ninth and tenth floors of the Asch Building now part of NYU.
Municipal Market, 209 Edgewood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia. The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is a historic municipal non-profit market. The market was originally established in 1918 on land cleared by the Great Atlanta fire of 1917. The farmers' market, set up in a huge tent, was an immediate success, bringing urban consumers direct access to farmers and their products. Wishing to give the market a more permanent home, the Atlanta Woman's Club raised almost $300,000 for a fireproof brick and concrete building which opened on May 1, 1924, named the Municipal Market of Atlanta. At the time, it was located in the exact geographic center of Atlanta and quickly became "the place to shop" for every Atlantan. The market building was owned by the City of Atlanta and operated by a lessor under a 50-year agreement.
The Municipal Market quickly earned the affectionate nickname Sweet Auburn Curb Market, partly for the neighborhood that formed around it due to prevailing Jim Crow laws, and partly because blacks were only permitted to sell from stalls lining the curb. At that time, Atlanta was still living under racial segregation; although blacks were permitted to shop alongside whites inside the market, only whites were allowed to sell from shops inside the market.
The 1950s and 60s saw the advent of supermarkets, suburbs, and integration; these resulted in many black residents dispersing from the area and consequently, traffic to the Curb Market fell, leaving vendors unable to pay rent. In 1973, with the market's lease about to expire, Mayor Sam Massell asserted the market had "outlived its usefulness" and refused to negotiate another lease, as local farmers were no longer selling their wares at the market, and the city was receiving a relative pittance compared to the value of the land. At that time, though, a "Save the Market" campaign was launched, showing the market collectively had annual sales of $2.8 million and was the largest "soul food shopping center" in the country, providing specialty cuts of meat to a primarily black, low-income clientele. A group of banks issued a million-dollar loan to renovate and rehabilitate the Market, and it continued in operation.
The City of Atlanta purchased the Municipal Market building in 1980, but sales continued to decline until Atlanta was awarded the 1996 Summer Olympics, bringing nearly $8 million for rehabilitation. The renovation of the Curb Market started in 1994 and had a grand reopening on September 26, 1997. President Bill Clinton visited the market on May 11, 1999. The building was later severely damaged during the 2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak.
In 2010, the Municipal Market received both Community Development Block Grant funding and a Stimulus Grant for a total of $1.8 million. As part of basic maintenance and updates, a portion of the funds were used to replace the sign damaged by the tornado of 2008. Because the management was able to locate the original exterior sign and have it repaired and displayed inside the building, the city's department of Urban Design approved the creation of a replica of the sign to be displayed on the Edgewood Avenue side of the building. Renovations and restoration started in July 2011 and were completed by May 2012, under the supervision of the architect Bill Clark, carried out by the J.M. Wilkerson Construction Company.
Fireproof
Waverly Garage
Theo. Stephens, Prop. Chesterton, Ind.
Gasoline and Oils
Firestone Tires Auto Supplies
Tubes and Accessories
Phone for Service
Route 3 Mileage 51.0
Route 73 Mileage 49.5
Refreshment Grove Adjoining
Garage
Date: 1918
Source Type: Advertisement
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: The Automobile Blue Book Publishing Company
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The Waverly Garage was located on the north side of present day U.S. Route 12 at its intersection with Waverly Road in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana. At the time this advertisement was published, this particular area was often referred to as Portchester.
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The following newspaper item appeared in the May 25, 1916, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
CHESTERTON LOCALS.
Waverly Garage is the newest enterprise for this township. Stephens Bros. have just completed the building a garage at the intersection of Waverly Beach road with the Chicago-Michigan City road, about one and a half miles north of Chesterton. It is probably that more automobiles pass this point during the summer months than at any other point in Porter county. Last summer the Stephens boys, who live at this corner, installed a gasoline tank and a refreshment stand. From their experience in this venture the[y] felt justified in putting in more to accommodate the needs of the traffic. Now that the gravel road has been put in to the lake beach, the volume of travel has increased. They have hired George D. Valentine, a machinist of experience in the repair of automobiles and are prepared to handle all kinds of work in the auto line. The garage was opened May 1st, and since then business has been rushing. The firm is prepared to do all kinds of repair work not only for autos but for gas and steam engines, and guarantee satisfaction. Charges are reasonable. If you want to know anything further, call up Bell phone 500R1. They also handle all kinds of auto supplies, gas, oils and refreshments. Adjoining is a ten acre grove, the property of Stephens Bros. This is fitted up for picnic purposes, and those who wish to use it are welcome.
Sources:
The Automobile Blue Book Publishing Company. 1918. Official Automobile Blue Book 1918. Volume IV. Chicago, Illinois: The Automobile Blue Book Publishing Company. 1,056 p. [see p. 104]
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 25, 1916; Volume 33, Number 10, Page 7, Column 4. Column titled "Chesterton Locals."
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The worker silhouetted inside the tent is installing fireproofing material on the ceiling above the southbound (upper) deck of the SR 99 tunnel. Learn more about the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program at www.alaskanwayviaduct.org or follow us on Twitter @BerthaDigsSR99.
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The Masonic Temple (1921) in Danville is located at 105 S. Union Street in the Danville Historic District [Virginia Department of Historic Resources ID 108-0111-065]. It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Danville prospered for many years as a tobacco and textile center.
The building designed by West Virginia architect Fred F. Farris, cost $550,000 to build in 1921. It is fire-proof and was Danville’s first skyscraper; the styling is eclectic. It has two 10-story blocks of concrete and steel with a face of glazed, white architectural terra-cotta. The basic shape is in the form of a “U”. At the center of the “U” is a Tudor arched screen, a sculpted eagle crowning the entrance. Gothic ornamentation decorates the metal awning below the arch. Elaborate relief work follows the curved of the arch and is continued on both sides of the lobby entrance. The lobby ceiling had been dropped, hiding a barrel-vaulted skylight; but it will eventually be restored to its former state. Some nice relief work is above the doors to the elevators, the original ones installed at the time of construction.
At the base of the building are bays with Tudor arches containing various shops. A reason the building is so tall was to accommodate offices for various professionals—insurance companies, utilities, lawyers, doctors, dentists, etc. The styling of most floors is utilitarian, windows being 3 over 3; on the 9th floor the windows are taller and 6 over 6. Windows on the 10th level have Tudor arches between ornamented capitals
I was unable to tour the interior, which apparently has some spectacular rooms. I was fortunate enough to meet a member of the owner’s family, who provided some details on the structure. I was in Danville around 9 in the morning when these photos were taken; the lighting was not the best, but I wasn’t about to let the opportunity pass.
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1234 S. Wabash Ave.
200 Modern Fireproof Rooms. All with Private Bath and Outside Exposure. Within Walking Distance of Chicago's Loop Shopping and Amusement Center, Bus and Railroad Terminals, Stadium, Coliseum and Exposition Grounds.
One Block to All City Transportation.
Postmarked March 21, 1955
700 new Fireproof Rooms on Broadway, filled with sunshine and daylight, A genuine traveler's haven of comfort and hospitality offering every modern facility of service at most inexpensive prices. Send for our Map-folder of New York City and World's Fair Grounds FREE EDW. B. Bell, Manager
Lumitone
CAPA-002965
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Barwell Motorsport
Lamborghini Huracan GT3
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EG 0,0 Marc VDS
2015 British Grand Prix MotoGP
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Neon sign on the facade ofThe Fireproof Building, 1020 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. For over 100 years the iconic Fireproof building has been a staple of the Short North Arts District. The building was constructed in 1909 and gave Fireproof Warehouse and Storage their first permanent home. At that time, the company stored heirlooms, furs, and other goods for the residents of Columbus. Horse-drawn carriages carried these items to and from the storage facility. Over the years, Fireproof was able to expand their capabilities, until 1974 when Edward James transformed Fireproof into Ohio’s first full-service off-site records management company. Today, file management has been moved offsite, and the building has been converted into luxury apartments that feature spacious and unique floor plans. It is now a unique mix of lofts, new-style studios, and one and two bedrooms.
Kawasaki - Be
Wiser Kawasaki
2015 BSB Championship - Oulton Park Round 3
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Absolutely Fireproof
Fifth Street Near Main
Baltimore Hotel
Seymour Hotel Co., Inc., Operators
Los Angeles' Popular Priced Hotel
An E.C. Kropp Card
Number: 14700
CAPA-000770
Music Room Biltmore Mansion, Asheville, NC It is surprising that the Music Room was not completed in Vanderbilt's lifetime. It was not completed until 1976. Hitler’s efforts to seize and stockpile art—much of which was damaged or destroyed in the process—David Finley, the new director of the National Gallery of Art, contacted Biltmore to discuss the possibility of sending some of the nation’s most important art treasures there for safekeeping. Finley had visited Biltmore previously as a guest, and felt that Biltmore House was the perfect choice with its fireproof features and remote location. Edith Vanderbilt graciously agreed.
The unfinished Music Room on the first floor of Biltmore House was refitted with steel doors and other protective measures were taken, as outlined by the National Gallery of Art. On January 8, 1942, 62 paintings (including one of Gilbert Stuart’s iconic portraits of George Washington) and 17 sculptures arrived in Asheville under heavy guard. Biltmore had opened to the public in 1930 as a means of promoting tourism in Asheville. Guests now walked by the Music Room, unaware that some of the world’s greatest artwork was secretly hidden on the other side of the wall. The priceless artwork remained under 24-hour armed guard in America’s largest home until the fall of 1944, well after the danger of bombings or invasion had ended.
Anna WALEWSKA / Rob GAROFALL - University of Bolton
G55 Ginetta GT4
British GT Championship 2015 - Silverstone
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When the Clarke Hotel was dedicated in February, 1914, it was hailed as a triumph of local initiative. The $175,000 project originated with the Chamber of Commerce, which established a corporation to construct it through sale of stock to Hastings residents.
It was designed by architect C.W. Way and built by the John Hempel Company, both of Hastings. Bricks made in Hastings formed the exterior of the building, and local craftsmen made everything from the terra cotta trim and marquee awnings to the light fixtures, oak millwork and mosaic floors. It was named for Alonzo L. Clarke, a prominent Hastings businessman.
A 1916 addition to the six-story Renaissance Revival style building expanded its size to 170 "absolutely fireproof" rooms and included a ballroom with seating for 300. For the next seventy years, the Clarke served as the social center for the region, hosting everything from daily coffee klatches to state conventions of every sort. The grill room, with its life-sized murals depicting "Wine, Women and Song," painted by an Italian member of the Royal Academy of arts, was an especially popular gathering place.
Many notables visited the luxury hotel, including former President William Howard Taft and future President John F. Kennedy. After a million dollar renovation in 1987, the Clarke Hotel became the Kensington retirement complex. That year the site was also added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Long exposure shot of my favourite tree in my back garden :)
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A rather fine embossed front cover from a brochure used to extol the virtues of using hollow terracotta tiles to form the structure of buildings - rendering them 'fireproof'. This system of construction - much seen in the US - was of course much more fire safe than the traditional timber framed and clad houses.
Pontiac's Famous Fiesta Bar (Air Conditioned) & Fiesta Dining Room -
200 Modern, Fireproof, Homelike - Located in the Heart of Pontiac, Michigan
Mailed from Pontiac, Michigan to Mr. & Mrs. P. Cooper & Son - Sault Ste Marie, Michigan on January 11, 1945:
Dear Adele, Paul & Wayne - Mom received the package and thanks a million from both of us. I'm smoking one now.
Love, Mom & George
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MWM Color-Litho Bursheen
A3317
CAPA-009708
Roman RUSINOV, Julien CANAL, Sam BIRD
G- Drive Ligier JS P2 - Nissan
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Silverstone Classic 2016
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The five-storey, 432,000 square foot McCormick’s factory was opened in 1914 and produced candy and cookie products until its closure in early 2007. Built of concrete and steel and constructed to be fireproof, at the time it was considered one of the finest factories in North America. Its most distinct architectural features are its white terra cotta glaze and the extensive window coverage, which gave it the nickname “the Sunshine Palace”.
The first floor contains storage space, flour and sugar silos, administrative offices, and a bakery with long conveyor belt ovens which still remain there today.
The second floor was the area designated for the production of crackers. There is also a laboratory containing now empty cabinets which used to hold chemicals and such.
The third floor was intended for the production of chocolate and also housed the employee cafeteria.
The fourth floor was used to make candy and has skylights and roof vents which helped cool the candy during production. In one area a number of metal rods hang from the ceiling which occasionally clang together creating sounds much like wind chimes.
The fifth floor has two distinct areas, one of which was used to produce jelly beans and the other which contains executive offices and a boardroom. The office area looks out onto Dundas Street and provides a great view as well as access to the rooftop, however we did not venture out that far since it appeared to be unstable.
At the time of its construction the Albert Dock was considered a state of the art docking system. Built almost entirely from cast iron, stone and brick, the Albert Dock was designed to be fireproof and upon completion was the world's first non-combustible warehouse system. It provided 1,290,000 square feet (120,000 m2) of warehouse space and its dock basin had a water area of 7.75 acres (3.14 ha). In its construction over 23 million bricks were used as well as 47,000 tonnes of mortar. In total it cost £782,265 (approximately £41m today), whilst today its estimated to be worth £230 million.
The building's design complements many existing construction techniques with, what were considered at the time, radical solutions. The warehouses are supported by large load-bearing walls that range from being 3 feet (0.91 m) in diameter at the base to 19 inches (480 mm) on the fourth level. One of the most advanced architectural features is the use of stressed skin roofing, which at the time of construction was virtually unheard of. Huge iron trusses are crossed with rivetted and galvanised wrought iron plates, creating a shape similar to an upturned boat hull that acts to support the roof above. The floors in the warehouses are supported by large iron columns and the spaces themselves were considered 'highly flexible', with the addition of new windows, stairwells and lift shafts being possible without any risk to the building's structural integrity.
Huge cast iron columns line the Albert Dock's quayside helping to support the building above
The advanced design stretches far beyond what is visible from the ground. Whilst the structures themselves are free from any wood, the foundations used to support them contain 13,729 piles of timber, which would stretch for 48 miles (77 km) in length if laid end to end. Such heavily supportive foundations were needed because the construction land was reclaimed from the River Mersey to build upon. Given the 'quicksand' nature of the Mersey's tidal silt the piles were needed to provide maximum stability. The resultant effect of the dock being constructed where it was is that the north and west stacks (now Merseyside Maritime Museum and Colonnades) rise and fall with every tide.
One of the most notable features of the Albert Dock are the huge cast iron columns that line the quayside. At 15 feet (4.6 m) high and almost 13 feet (4.0 m) feet in circumference, the columns are based upon the Greek Doric style of architecture. Hartley's decision to use cast iron was an economic one as at the time it was cheaper than granite. Nonetheless, because of the huge dock walls that were built, the Albert Dock's construction required so much granite that the dock trustee's had to open their own mine in Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland.The quality of the build materials used as well as the docks sheer size are considered a strong illustration of the great prosperity that the Port of Liverpool afforded the city at the time and the building's style is described as cyclopean classicism.
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE AUGUST 2012
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Northumberland Street elevation.
Coleman's iconic "Fireproof Depository" after being empty for decades (despite strange looking windows being put in the upper two floors, c2009) is being converted into flats.
Coleman's were established in Overton Street in 1875.
The corner of this building says "Established 1875. Rebuilt 1900".
1900 was presumably when this building was erected, but there had been a similar warehouse on the site before that.
Since converted into apartments, with new windows.
Established in 1930, this fireproof storage warehouse had a unique feature, a clocktower to illuminate the sky.
Um unsere Pyro-Show zu 100% präsentieren zu können, war der Einsatz zusätzlicher und feuerfester Drohnen unumgänglich.
In order to be able to present our pyro show at 100%, the use of additional and fireproof drones was essential.
4 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Among New York City’s fabulously wealthy citizens, it was the Astor Family that was known for its hotel building. The Astor name was as synonymous with hotels as it was real estate. But the Vanderbilts had a slice of the hotel pie, too.
In 1911, as architects Warren & Wetmore were completing one Vanderbilt project—the new Beaux Arts-style Grand Central Terminal that straddled Park Avenue at 42nd Street—they were called upon to start another. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt envisioned an enormous upscale hotel conveniently located to the new terminal, just six blocks south on Park Avenue. “Freddy” intended it to be done with true Vanderbilt class.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt would meet an untimely, but heroic, end.
Touted as fireproof, the building’s elegant façade would be clad in terra cotta fabricated by the New Jersey Terra Cotta Company. Unlike the innumerable Beaux Arts structures appearing throughout the city with their lush garlands of fruits and flowers, and frothy embellishments, the Vanderbilt Hotel would be refined and classic, harkening back to 18th century England.
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March 15, 2014, New York, New York, taken here
On the ocean. Phone: North Dade 6-4555 15935 Collins Avenue
Completely Air conditioned. Swimming Pool, Coffee Shop, Private Beach, Cocktail Lounge, Kitchenettes, 100 percent fireproof, Free parking, heated.
Fireproof, Steam Heated, Soundproof Units. Centrally located 10 minutes from downtown San Francisco, on U.S. Highway 101 near Golden Gate Bridge. Tub and Shower combinations; Foam Mattresses, Free Television, Garages. Free Coffee in your room.
Pub. by Smith News Co., 1338 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif.
Vintage image from a 1970 publication showing portion of former World Trade Center building under construction with "new" specialized dust control measures in place during spray-application of asbestos fireproofing.
In the center of Jackson, Wyoming
Phone 4
This quiet fireproof resting place on U.S. Highways 26-89-187 leading to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks is open all year. Its modern comfort with baseboard hot water heat, wall to wall carpets, tile baths and tangy western decor is matched by the personal hospitality of the old West. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Richards
While in Jackson Ride the Chair Lift
Natural Color Card by Eric J. Seaich Co.
A Koppel Card
66915
CAPA-019944
G-Drive Racing - Oreca 07 Gibson #26 driven by Roman Rusinov (RUS) / Pierre Thiriet (FRA) / Alex Lynn (GBR)
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Canton, Ohio, the largest fireproof hotel in the City, containing 200 outside guest rooms, each with bath, circulating ice water, oscillating fan and radio.
"Enjoy a NEW HOTEL"
Rates - Single $2.50, $3.00 & $3.50
Double: $4.00, $4.50 & $5.00
Twin Beds, $5.00 & $6.00
Crystal Dining Room, Coffee Shop, Junior Ballroom and Banquet Hall; Fireproof Garage.
"See the McKinley Room"
Francis A. Onesto
Lumitone Photoprint
CAPA-004463