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They sure don't make 'em like this any more. Back side view of a semaphore signal in Crawfordsville, IN. 6/14/09
The view from Barnetby station, looking towards Wrawby Junction, with a selection of semaphore signals still in use (for now).
28th October 2014.
Taken from inside the CNW Cabcar, you can see these magnificent signals that were once common, but have long since been replaced
Decorative features in the Ozone Theatre (former Institute & Town Hall), restored 1993, re-opened as library 14 Feb 1994..
“the remodelling of the old institute building, in front of which two shops are to be erected. Two-dome ceilings are to be put in, and a commodious lounge and dress circle. The floor will be sloped towards the front, where there is to be a massive proscenium. . . On the ground floor the library, subscribers' and public reading rooms will be established. . . The top floor will contain a billiards-room, secretary's office, kitchen, and conveniences, the back portion being a soldiers' hall.” [Advertiser 15 Jul 1929]
“Ozone Theatres Limited . . . at the reconstructed Semaphore Hall last night were treated to four surprises. These were the wonderful transformation that has been effected in the art decoration of the interior of the hall, delightful effect of indirect lighting, general excellence of the programme, and clarity of the voice production by the talkie equipment. Other pleasing features in the new theatre are the comfortable tip seats, with ample room between the rows. . . The art decoration is in Adam and Jacobean style, with a modernistic touch. The proscenium is, indeed, a work of art, and is the original design of Mr Chris A. Smith (architect), as are window and ceiling ornamentations. . . The theatre serves a large and growing district.” [News 10 Dec 1929]
Photo de J. Auvinet
Tous droits réservés à la Communauté de Communes de Pornic
Espace muséographique du Sémaphore de la Pointe-St-Gildas à Préfailles, témoin des grands naufrages de l'Estuaire de la Loire et de l'évolution des communications maritimes
Foundation stone 27 Nov 1882 by Mr L L Furner, designed by D Williams, Jnr with schoolroom beneath chapel, opened 20 Mar 1883, final service 26 Mar 2000, restored 2013-14. Earliest services in wooden chapel in Turton St, opened 25 Nov 1878, later used as a school.
“Kapunda Marble.—We saw on Saturday a nice light marble foundation stone for the Semaphore Baptist Church, presented for that purpose by Mr. J. F. Mellor, J.P. On the same day we paid a visit to the Kapunda Marble and Marble-Lime Company's quarries (from which the stone came) and were more than ever impressed with the splendid quality and great variety of marble now being opened up, which includes some really handsome varie ties suitable for pillars and pedestals, as well as some of almost pure white and beautifully fine texture.” [Kapunda Herald 28 Nov 1882]
as semaphore signals are mostly a thing of the past i grabbed a shot off this while it is still there to be photographed .
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Decorative features in the Ozone Theatre (former Institute & Town Hall), restored 1993, re-opened as library 14 Feb 1994..
“the remodelling of the old institute building, in front of which two shops are to be erected. Two-dome ceilings are to be put in, and a commodious lounge and dress circle. The floor will be sloped towards the front, where there is to be a massive proscenium. . . On the ground floor the library, subscribers' and public reading rooms will be established. . . The top floor will contain a billiards-room, secretary's office, kitchen, and conveniences, the back portion being a soldiers' hall.” [Advertiser 15 Jul 1929]
“Ozone Theatres Limited . . . at the reconstructed Semaphore Hall last night were treated to four surprises. These were the wonderful transformation that has been effected in the art decoration of the interior of the hall, delightful effect of indirect lighting, general excellence of the programme, and clarity of the voice production by the talkie equipment. Other pleasing features in the new theatre are the comfortable tip seats, with ample room between the rows. . . The art decoration is in Adam and Jacobean style, with a modernistic touch. The proscenium is, indeed, a work of art, and is the original design of Mr Chris A. Smith (architect), as are window and ceiling ornamentations. . . The theatre serves a large and growing district.” [News 10 Dec 1929]
Here is a selection of shots from the World Wide Photowalk which I joined yesterday.
Thanks to Andrew Barre for organising!
I wasn't overwhelmed with inspiration around Semaphore so I tended to go for the smaller details.
Oh and this was first outing for my new Pentax K3 and I was very pleased with how it felt, operated and the technical results.
Front doorway before restoration.
Foundation stone 27 Nov 1882 by Mr L L Furner, designed by D Williams, Jnr with schoolroom beneath chapel, opened 20 Mar 1883, final service 26 Mar 2000, restored 2013-14. Earliest services in wooden chapel in Turton St, opened 25 Nov 1878, later used as a school.
“A few months ago, circumstances forced upon the attention of the Semaphore Baptist church and congregation the necessity of securing a new place of worship combining in itself the following advantages:— 1. A better and more prominent site. 2. A more substantial and permanent building. 3. Enlarged accommodation. The present wooden chapel was built four years ago in a narrow side street. During this winter it has been found only large enough for ordinary morning congregations, and it became a serious question how friends who visit the seaside could be accommodated in the summer. . . The building is to be constructed of Dry Creek stone, with cement dressings, and the style is that often adopted by Baptists and generally known as ‘tabernacle style’.” [Advertiser 28 Nov 1882]