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Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau and within the San Francisco volcanic field, along the western side of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United States. In 1999, the Great Pinecone Drop became Flagstaff’s New Year’s Eve tradition, when the Weatherford Hotel rang in the new millennium and honored the Hotel’s 100-year anniversary. Since then, thousands have gathered in the streets for the countdown into the New Year and the lowering of the Pinecone followed by a brief fireworks display.
A block north of Heritage Square on the east side of downtown is the old Coconino County Courthouse. Built when Coconino first became a county, this building has served as the political hub since 1895. Despite its importance in administering the second-largest county of the United States, it was "shoved aside" to a random city block during planning, as the grid for downtown had not considered institutional buildings, but was still "by far the most elaborate structure in Flagstaff".  It is an example of Romanesque Revival architecture, but the "small-town version", featuring "heavy masonry construction, cavernous window and door openings, an impressive square tower, [and] round-arched windows that reflect the Roman architecture of Europe", with the arched entryway "probably its most distinguishing architectural feature".  In 1956, a modern International Style addition to the building was added, which was contentious from the start not only in style but also for clashing in style with the rest of the city; it was replaced. (Wikipedia)
As viewed from Avery Peak (4,090') in the Bigelow Range. Hiking Avery Peak and West Peak makes for a challenging but rewarding outing.
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Flagstaff County, Alberta.
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This was on the corner of a street in Flagstaff. I have no idea what it is but just liked the aesthetic of it.
If anyone can identify it then please do let me know.
this was taken in Flagstaff but it reminds me of the Grand Tetons.. See more here www.facebook.com/SteveBondPhotography
A brief burst of sun breaks through the thick cloud cover above Flagstaff, Arizona to find an ultra-hot Willow Springs to San Bernadino Z as it weaves through town on its cross-country journey to Southern California. Residents from the warmer areas of Arizona have taken the opportunity to visit the famous Route 66 town on this weekend to take in the record snow that fell across the northern part of the state. The weather made travel on I-40 extremely treacherous but had little effect on BNSF's operations as train after train of intermodal trailers plowed through the light powder along the former Santa Fe Seligman Sub.
A westbound BNSF intermodal tolls through downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, passing by the former Santa Fe depot, now the Amtrak Station
For today's theme, "Life is a Beach", three photos taken on local beaches at different times of the day. This shot taken with the sun behind me and lighting up a local landmark.
A 2005 scan of a 1983 photo made with a Nikon point and shoot film camera. Taken near the Arizona Snowbowl on the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, AZ.
Just imagine 150 years ago when the distant point held the Union Jack rather than the little tree that is now there. Our city was established as a penal colony where many of the English convicts who had committed secondary offences came and lived out their lives. Things have changed!