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Genoa isn't usually recommended as a tourist destination, but I found it actually quite interesting - a LOT of history and a bustling port (I was in the Navy, and I may appreciate ports more than most people) ...
CN M337 rides into the sunset behind a pair of IC SD70s coming around the curve near Genoa, Illinois on the former Iowa Division.
Genoa has historically been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean. it is currently the busiest in Italy and twelfth-busiest in the European Union. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
Porto Antico, Genoa’s old port, which native son Renzo Piano transformed by rejuvenating its old buildings, designing an aquarium (the largest in Europe), and the Bigo Crane, now an iconic symbol for the new-old port. Its lift takes you up 40 meters to enjoy sweeping views of the city. The word "bigo" refers to a shipyard crane. Copying a ship's crane, Piano wanted to remind viewers of the loading cranes on decks of cargo ships in the past. Here it's a branched cluster of white arms and cables joined at a small podium in the water of the port. The longest of the poles on the quay side supports an elevator with a turning glass enclosure.
Internationally known architect Renzo Piano was born in Genoa. Piano was responsible for the master plan as well as specific areas for the redevelopment of the area of the old port (or the Porto Antico), which had suffered bomb damage during World War II and was in a shabby state. It became the focus of redevelopment as a way of marking the five hundredth anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America--as part of the Columbus International Exhibition in 1992. Piano transformed the wharves into a huge tourist attraction by converting warehouses into shops, restaurants, and museums.
(Nikon, 14mm, 1/400 @ f/10, ISO 200)
Non sarà di certo come quella di Londra, ma la ruota panoramica al Porto Antico regale luce e colore alle notti genovesi
The weather on this day of shooting was really interesting. I woke up in Hope Valley with about 2 inches of snow on my truck and a forecast of more to come. The road wasn't frozen and was drivable, so I decided to drive down the mountain to Genoa, NV. Genoa is the oldest settlement in Nevada that is still alive and well.
When I got here it was warmer and I was getting a light rain. Thankfully, the rain let up and as I was leaving Genoa to explore more of the area, I saw this rainbow. I hadn't captured a rainbow in a while and decided to shoot it. It wasn't the best-looking rainbow I've seen, but the sky looked great, and this is what I was able to get.
CN G889 rolls up on Genoa, Illinois behind an IC SD70 leader anticipating a meet with an eastbound ethanol train at Colvin Park. According to a 1944 Iowa Division track chart, the depot on the right was built in 1942.
Today was an interesting day. It started with snow and heavy winds in Hope Valley, and I decided to drive East off the mountain towards Nevada. Genoa was recommended to me by a couple of people as a place to explore. Genoa is the oldest community in Nevada and was founded in 1851. The original watering hole is still serving beer today.
As I was driving out of town, I wanted to capture some trees that still had yellow leaves on them next to a creek. I got a couple of worthy shots and then I saw this rainbow. Of course, I pulled over when I saw a place that I could frame it well. This was the winner and the beginning of a fun day of exploring.
San Lorenzo dates from 1180 - the B & W marble style was used more famously (but a century later) in places like Siena, but it is impressive here as well...
Panorama of Genoa: Tugboat terminal
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Iowa Chicago and Eastern's Spaulding Turn was returning to Davis Junction as it blasted through Genoa on the former Milwaukee Road D&I Line.
Train 920 had a pair of GP40-2s brightening up the dreary landscape of "downtown" Genoa on Groundhog Day 2006.
Panorama of Genoa: social housing in the hills
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