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Jackson Piano Building
Preservation
Expansion of the Coronado Theatre:
A historic Rockford landmark, the Jackson building’s exterior could not be altered. Therefore,
Cullen’s (Architect) first challenge was
to find a way to keep the
building’s two street-facing
walls as well as a portion of
the second floor and roof
intact and structurally sound
while removing other walls
and floors, opening the
building so the two structures
could be joined.
NRHP #78001202 District
26th June 2015 - A re-edit of a shot I posed last week at the suggestion of Lee Chapman. Hope you like it fella..
The Ottoman sultans' affinity for Chinese porcelain marks a fascinating chapter in the cultural exchange between the East and the West. Beginning in the 13th-14th centuries, the Ottomans actively imported Chinese porcelain, specifically pieces from the Sung, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Rather than adhering to the tradition of burying such items with deceased relatives, the Ottomans chose to integrate these exquisite porcelain pieces into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace.
The collection at the Topkapi Palace is a testament to the Ottoman rulers' appreciation for the craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal of Chinese porcelain. Remarkably, even after more than 400 years, over 10,000 pieces have endured and are still part of the palace's collection. The preservation of these items is a testament to the care and value placed on them by the Ottomans.
Considering the daily use and proximity to the palace's kitchens and dining rooms, one might expect wear, breakage, and pilferage to have taken a toll on the collection. However, the pieces on display today defy these expectations by being in remarkably good condition. This highlights not only the resilience of Chinese porcelain but also the meticulous care and appreciation the Ottoman sultans had for these treasures.
The Topkapi Palace collection of Chinese porcelain stands as one of the most significant in Europe, showcasing the enduring legacy of cross-cultural interactions between the Ottoman Empire and China. The collection provides a unique glimpse into the historical and artistic connections that transcended geographical boundaries, enriching the cultural tapestry of both civilizations.
Making this photo was possible under an activity of the project: „Preservation of the biodiversity in the following areas: Natura 2000 „Dolna Odra” (PLB320003 and PLH320037) and „Ujście Warty” (PLC080001)” through creation of nesting sites for birds and protection of those nesting sites against invasive species”.
For more info see: przyroda.zdow.pl/language/en/1044-2/
The access to the protected site was facilitated during the Akademia Nikona (Nikon School) workshop held in Reczyce and conducted by Piotr Chara. See also: www.akademianikona.pl/tagi/mistrzowskie-warsztaty-fotogra...
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Another shot of Fairburn Tank Engine 42073 this time coming off Swan Curve Newby Bridge (PVC/LHR Charters March 2022)
Mameda Town and its surroundings, which developed as a townspeople's land during the Tenryo period, retained a lot of land division at the time of residence, and traditional buildings remain well as a group, so the range of about 10.7 hectares was selected as a national important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings on December 10, 2004.
My first attempt at capturing this stone arch from an adjacent footbridge, had the sun reflecting too intensely down onto the brook. We tried again an hour later and the light was less severe. However, a steady stream of hikers wanting to cross the single file bridge had me frequently moving out of the way and every time someone set foot on it, the wooden structure moved. I finally crawled under the bridge to get this point of view. I'll have to try again on an overcast day when it's not so late in the year and much of the foliage is in full bloom.
The original mill, built here in the mid 19th century, ground lime in much the same way a grist mill produced grain. This arch is an original feature of the mill race and you really have to admire the masons that cut and fit the stones together to make it last this long. The Halton Hills Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, strongly requests that people stay clear of the arch to assist in it’s preservation.
Steam in action for a Santa Special on the GCR. Good to see some activity and hopefully revenue during these most difficult times
New Orleans’ Preservation Hall was established in 1961 to honor one of America’s truest art forms – Traditional New Orleans Jazz. Operating as a music venue, a touring band, and a non-profit organization, Preservation Hall continues its mission today as a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture.
Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 100+ local master practitioners. On any given night, audiences bear joyful witness to the evolution of this venerable and living tradition.
- preservationhall.com
The Vampire Preservation Group's de Haviland Vampire WZ507/G-VTII landing at Gloucestershire Airport at Staverton after giving a display of aerobatics. Built in 1952 it is thought to be one of only 11 Vampires still flying anywhere in the world and is the only T.11 variant.
The dual identity Lightning F3 showing her 56 Squadron markings as XR718 at The Lightning Preservation Group twilight event. The aircraft is actually XR713 and is the sole surviving complete F3 in the world.
An MOT pass today for former Brighton Volvo B10BLE Wright Renown 228, seen heading back with a smile on its face.
Carew Tower is a 49-story, 574-foot (175 m) building completed in 1930 in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, overlooking the Ohio River waterfront. It is the second-tallest building in the city and was added to the register of National Historic Landmarks on April 19, 1994. It is named for Joseph T. Carew, proprietor of the Mabley & Carew department store chain, which had previously operated on the site since 1877.
The complex contains the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza (formerly Omni Netherland Plaza), which is described as a fine example of French Art Deco architecture,[7] and was used as the model for the Empire State Building in New York City. The hotel's Hall of Mirrors banquet room was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.[8]
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.[9]
Across coastal Algarve towns and much of Portugal, the beauty of historic architecture hides a sobering reality: a surplus of abandoned homes. Rising real estate costs make purchasing these properties inaccessible for locals and new buyers alike. Further complicating matters, strict renovation guarantees required by the government add a significant financial burden to restore properties to habitable conditions, dissuading potential investors.
The situation leads to many historic homes falling further into disrepair, trapped between heritage preservation laws and economic impracticalities. Addressing this issue may require incentivized restoration programs or subsidies to encourage sustainable housing solutions that preserve cultural legacies while addressing housing shortages.
The first Optare Solo has entered preservation and returned back home to the London area. Former M&M Coaches but new to Crystals Y291 PDN is seen here this afternoon.
During the recent 1Z10 organised tour of the Scunthorpe Steelworks site, some excellent and unusual run past opportunities were organised, here coupled to a number of Billet Wagons 0-6-0ST No 3 "Cranford" comes into position ready for the merry group to continue the Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society Steelworks tour.
14th March 2020
Just wanted to share a quick thank you to the Utah state legislature for taking action to help preserve the Great Salt Lake. There’s no place else on earth quite like it and it's worthy of our protection.
My favorite photo subject has undergone some preservation of late. The owner has put up old photos of the building in the windows. They shoe the place in its heyday.
The forbidden island of Ni'ihau from Polihale beach -- the western most edge of the US. Native Hawaiians only. Someday I will figure out a way of going to this island on special visa.
This is an unimaginably spiritual beach.
Deltic Preservation Society owned 55019 exits Greet Tunnel on the approach to Winchcombe while working 2B18, the 15:40 Cheltenham Racecourse to Broadway service. 19/08/2022.
Taken with the use of a pole.
The weathered wood door tells a rich story of New Orleans culture past in layers of colors. The layers like a period long gone, but influence built on top of influences to the present day.
Smoke belches from one of the engines as the only airworth B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe starts up to display at Duxford.
One of the gravesites in Munson Township Cemetery Prairie near Cambridge,IL.This is one of the few areas in the pioneer cemetery that is kept mowed,most graves lie within the flowing grasses on rolling hills under a beautiful(at least on this day!)country sky...
www.dnr.illinois.gov/INPC/Pages/Area1HenryMunsonTownshipC...
There is no fundamental difference between man and animals in their mental faculties, the animals show how man feel pleasure, pain, happiness and suffering.
Charles Darwin