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World's first steam powered clock
The insides of this clock is where the magic begins....
Built in 1977. Raymond Saunders' first steam clock was built in 1977 to solve the issue of a steam vent in a popular sidewalk for the renovated Gastown district of Vancouver. Owned by the City of Vancouver, BC Canada
The steam clock's plaque reads:
THE GASTOWN STEAM CLOCK
Designed and built by
Raymond L. Saunders
Horologist
The world's first steam powered clock has been created for the enjoyment of everyone. The live steam winds the weights and blows the whistles. Every 4.5 minutes one steel weight will travel by steam power to the top of the clock. The gravity driven "falling ball" drive was 'engineered' by Douglas L. Smith. Each quarter hour the clock will sound the Westminster Chimes. The large whistle will sound once on the hour. The steam is supplied by the underground system of Central Heat Distributor's Limited. The component parts cost $42,000 and the clock weighs over two tons.
A few years ago the clock was refit and is not entirely steam powered. It also has three small electric motors to help operate two internal fans, one of which blows the steam out the top, and another that controls the valves that play the tunes on the five steam whistles mounted atop the clock case.
The large central whistle, which was taken off the CPR steam tug Naramata, counts off the full hours while the four auxiliary whistles chime the Westminster Quarters every quarter hour. The number of chimes matches the number of quarter hours that have passed.
Wikipedia and various other online sites.
*Please note : Information has not been verified accurate
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Colours and light slightly muted due to heavy rain.
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~Christie
If you are at all interested in seeing where this series of images was captured, please check out the attached google link. The images were taken at the very far tip of the spit. Be sure to click on the map, to view the full peninsula.
www.google.com/search?q=semiahmoo+peninsula&oq=Semiah...
Semiahmoo Spit is a spit that protrudes from the westernmost expanse of shore on Semiahmoo Peninsula between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor off the coast of Blaine in Whatcom County, Washington state. The spit is home to Semiahmoo Park
History
In 1858, prospectors came to the Semiahmoo area searching for the Fraser River. The spit seemed like a logical place to set up a post as a launching point for further exploration into the mainland. A trading post was soon established at the spit, and the owner drew up plans for Semiahmoo City. Semiahmoo was expected to become a migration boomtown, but it eventually developed into a fishing town, as the spit provided shelter for Drayton Harbor and an abundance of coastal resources. Whatcom County's first salmon cannery opened in 1881 in Semiahmoo; in 1891, the Alaska Packers Association was the largest salmon cannery in the world. Salmon canning was to be the main source of revenue in Semiahmoo until 1980, when the land was purchased by the land development corporation. Recently, a park with a small, seasonal interpretive center was built near the headland, and the Semiahmoo Resort and Golf Course was built near the spit.
Use of the spit by the Lummi Indian Nation, and current archaeological investigation
Because of its location, the spit provides access to countless resources that thrive in both the calm waters of Drayton Harbor, and the ocean currents through the Strait of Georgia. Historically, the Lummi Indian Nation used the spit for its natural resources; a major village was built on the spit. Today, shell midden is clearly visible in many places, on either side of the spit, as wave action has cut away at the shore, revealing historic artifacts.
Information as per Wikipedia
* Image taken from the shoreline of Semiahmoo, Blaine, Whatcom County.........across the strait are the shores of White Rock, British Columbia Canada.
If you look closely, you may see a Canadian train traveling along the coastline.
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I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.
Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.
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I already described the excellence of the old area of Strasbourg in other previous photographs and I can not or do not know how to extend much more.
This photograph is of the walk that follows the course of the Rhine and very close to the cathedral, although I am not sure if it is the river or the canal as they are confused.
It's just a sample because this whole area is full of idyllic images that I'll be uploading, but I'll alternate them so as not to bore my friends.
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Ya describà las excelencias de la zona antigua de Estrasburgo en otras fotografÃas anteriores y no puedo o no sé extenderme mucho mas.
Este fotografÃa es del paseo que sigue el curso del Rhin y muy cerca de la catedral, aunque no estoy seguro de si es el rio o el canal ya que se confunden.
Es solo una muestra ya que toda esta zona está llena de imágenes idÃlicas que ya iré subiendo, pero las iré alternando para no aburrir.
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Si quieres, puedes ampliarla clicando encima para verla en todo su detalle y colorido.
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A photograph taken in 2006 capturing the former interior of the decaying wooden United Church in the Canadian Badlands ghost town of Dorothy in southern Alberta. This church was in service between 1932 and 1961. (Source Wikipedia).
The church has since been restored and is not in regular use.
This school house has a reunion each August, however I am not sure how many are still left around that went here.
View of the abandoned Catholic church from the abandoned United Church in Dorothy, Badlands, southern Alberta.
A photo taken in 2006 capturing the aged beauty of an old abandoned pioneer Catholic church "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" in the ghost town of Dorothy, Alberta. This church was in service between 1944 and 1967 and also served to host numerous social events for the area. (Source: Wikipedia).
The church has since been restored but is not in regular use.
Closeup of abandoned mill somewhere in southern Alberta about 20 mins driving distance from Rowley, Alberta.
Another photo taken in 2006 capturing the aged beauty of an old abandoned pioneer Catholic church "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" in the ghost town of Dorothy, Alberta. This church was in service between 1944 and 1967 and also served to host numerous social events for the area. (Source: Wikipedia).
The church has since been restored but is not in regular use.
A photo taken in 2006 capturing the aged beauty of an old abandoned pioneer Catholic church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the ghost town of Dorothy, in the Canadian Badlands of Alberta. This church was in service between 1944 and 1967 and also served to host numerous social events for the area. (Source: Wikipedia).
The church has since been restored but is not in regular use.
A photograph captured in 2006 of the decaying and abandoned wooden United Church in the Canadian Badlands ghost town of Dorothy in southern Alberta. This church was in service between 1932 and 1961. (Source Wikipedia).
The church has since been restored but is not in regular use.
The house was built by the ancient Mong ethnic. Since being chosen as the background for the breathtakingly beautiful footage in "Pao's Story", the house was named "House of Pao" and became well known in Vietnam for its wild and ancient beauty. The house is placed in Sủng Là , a peaceful town in Dong Van Plateau.
More info about "Pao's Story":
Panam City as the lost town of Bengal, one the most popular heritage at Sonargaon in Narayangong, some 50 km from Bangladesh Capital. Panam city was established in the late 19th century during the British rule.
Panam city built by rich merchant from that period. Most of them were Hindus. Also most of the building structures are similar, mixture of mughal and Hindu style. Many of the building vicinity has the plinth for prayer. During the period if "Isa Khan", this was his Capital.Today this area is protected under the department of archaeology of Bangladesh.
Christchurch Regent shop withstood Two strong Earthquake that struck Christchurch on September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011. New Regent Street is significant as the only commercial street in New Zealand to have been designed as a coherent whole. It is one of the best examples of Spanish Mission style architecture in New Zealand, and as a street made up of small speciality shops it can be read as a forerunner to today's shopping malls. Its distinctive style and colouring makes this street a notable part of central Christchurch's townscape. The New Regent shops are currently undergoing reconstruction and renovation.
The Weisel building stands about as upright as its tipsy Water Street bar patrons. Just looking at Pourman’s Pub, it’s hard to not notice the structure is leaning. Its wood-pile foundations are breaking down below, and much like several Downtown Milwaukee structures, it continues to sink over time – see Bloomberg’s recent coverage of the ongoing issue. Step inside the pub and you automatically take in its old-world charm, though at the same time, you feel just a little lopsided. But take a trip downstairs to the basement, then look up at the uneven flooring, and you’ll suddenly feel three high-point Wisconsin beers in.
The building has led an interesting life. It started out as the Weisel butcher shop, and the slaughterhouse was right across the street by today’s Bar Louie. To think of livestock roaming Water Street (rather than today’s occasional sighting of a horse and buggy) is a trip. During prohibition, the Weisel building changed tunes and dabbled as a speakeasy and brothel. Adding to its immiscible history, rumor has it the building is haunted.
The house is made mostly from earth, which makes the temperature it cool at summer and warm during winter. It was built in 1925 and now is used as a homestay for tourist. I stayed at this place for one night.