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The Texas State Capitol is one of those "Grand Old Buildings"
I love grand old buildings. I understand that 'old' is a relative term and to those of you reading this in Europe or Asia, or in virtually in any country but America the Texas Capitol building completed in 1888 may seem relatively 'new'. Regardless, even in the short span of 120 years the ability to create new buildings of carved granite has simply become too expensive. Today we create fabulous modern glass skinned buildings that while they are also often quite beautiful. They are never quite as grand.
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Mansfield, OH
August 7th, 2015
The History of the Ohio State Reformatory:
"The cornerstone laid on November 4, 1886 evolved into this magnificent Chateauesque structure. Cleveland architect Levi T. Scofield designed the Ohio State Reformatory using a combination of three architectural styles; Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne. This was done to encourage inmates back to a "rebirth" of their spiritual lives. The architecture itself inspired them to turn away from their sinful lifestyle, and toward repentance
The Reformatory doors were opened to its first 150 young offenders in September 1896. After housing over 155,000 men in its lifetime, the doors to the prison closed December 31, 1990.
Today the Ohio State Reformatory Historic Site receives visitors from all over the world. Every year tourists, movie buffs, thrill seekers and paranormal investigators walk through the halls of this majestic structure.
SOURCE: www.mrps.org/
Ghostly History of OSR
As reported by News Channel 4, Columbus, Ohio 1997
Stone walls and iron bars they're still here, but what of the humanity, if you can call it that, of the old Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield. What of the 154,000 inmates who passed through it's gates in it's 94 years as a working prison. Not to mention their keepers, the Wardens, and the Guards, the gravediggers, and the rest, what of them remains? As it turns out, more than you might think. No matter what their crime, some sent to Mansfield have never left. They rest unclaimed in a cheerless graveyard just outside the fence. 215 numbered markers laid out row on row. Most were victims of disease, influenza, tuberculosis, but some died of less natural causes; From the violence, that is all to common inside any prison and was far from unknown in this one. And the worst of it occurred well away from the main cell block with their rows of cages stacked tier on tier, and inmates, one or two to a cell. There were too many eyes, too many witnesses here, no the worst of it was reserved for a far lonelier place, deep beneath the prison ground. A place called local control, or solitary, by some, known by everyone else as the hole. Near total isolation can crack all but the toughest of cons, but none was so alone that there wasn't room for death. At least one inmate managed to hang himself, another set himself on fire, once two men left too long in a single tomb like cell, only one walked out, leaving his cellmate's body behind, stuffed beneath a bunk. Could there be other similar surprises? Or words left over from the days before the prison closed? Even when they're empty, some swear something walks these halls. It isn't enough for contemporary visitors not to wonder off alone while sight seeing, what‘s become one of Mansfield's more popular tourist attractions. But the bloodiest single incident in the old prison's history occurred outside it's walls. In July 1948, when the Reformatory's farm boss, his wife and daughter were kidnapped and shot to death by two parolees bent on revenge. A six state manhunt for the so called mad-dog killers ended in a shootout that left Robert Daniels of Columbus in custody and his partner, James West dead. "I'll get the Chair" Daniels told police as he signed the confession. And on January 3rd, 1949, he did. A year later in 1950 disaster struck again. This time, here in the living quarters of the Warden himself. The Warden's wife, removing a jewelry box from a closet shelf dislodged a pistol from it's hiding place. When it hit the floor, the gun went off inflicting a fatal wound. And within the decade, even more bad luck. The Warden, hard at work in his office, suffered a heart attack and died. All this was nearly 40 years ago and more, how then to explain the voices shaken tour guides swear they hear today? Man and woman talking, to faint to understand, to persistent to ignore and chilling to listeners who think they're alone, only to find themselves apparently eavesdropping on the warden and his wife locked forever in an endless conversation from beyond the grave.
Unit #9 belonging to Barrack "O" in Hagerstown, MD. This 2009-2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with these quite large ALPRs, which is a hard catch on any MSP units especially MSP Crown Victoria's.
Another studio portrait of my great-grandfather, Ralph, with his college basketball team, this time in 1914. They one 1st place that year and 2nd place the year before. I don't know if it's an actual change or if it's just because their tallest player from the year before is no longer on the team, but Ralph looks like he put on a few inches during the year and filled out a bit too.
Delaware State Police
Chevrolet Tahoe (unmarked)
Chevrolet Caprice (unmarked)
Picture Date: 04/30/2015
Two unmarked Delaware State Police vehicles sit parked next to each other north of Dover.
*Somehow* I have 377 pictures from a road trip to Chicago & Wisconsin that I took with a friend in May 2013... that never got posted.
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My dear friend Wally / Cragin, who passed away recently, has never seen this picture. Or any picture in this (new) album. We frequently talked about Delavan Wisconsin (upcoming in the stream), but when I would search my stream, it never occurred to me that the photos wouldnt pull up - because they had never been posted.
(See link). Its kind of funny that Wally accidentally ended up in this photo, because he used to like to take pictures of law enforcement cars
Madison, WI. 052713.
Michigan State Police 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. This car has been added to MSP's Historic Fleet and only has 65k miles on it. This car was photographed at the 2017 Ferndale Emergency Vehicle show in Ferndale, Michigan.
Delaware State Police
Ford Crown Victoria
Picture Date: 07/22/2012
A DSP Ford Crown Victoria sits parked assisting with traffic control during the Firefly festival in Dover.
Delaware State Police
Dodge Durango (slicktop)
Aviation Unit
Picture Date: 04/30/2015
This slicktop Dodge Durango is owned by the Delaware State Police. It is assigned to a Delaware State Trooper assigned to the aviation unit.
Delaware State Police
Plymouth Fury (Marked Slicktop)
Picture Date: 09/23/2011
A classic DSP vehicle attends the funeral service for Lt. Joe Szczerba of the New Castle County Police Department. This historic police vehicle is equipped with up to date LED police lights. Lt. Szczerba was stabbed and killed in the line of duty while investigating a theft complaint.
Virginia State Police Chevy Tahoe. Special thanks to VSP for their hospitality during Police Week 2018
Virginia State Police
Ford Crown Victoria
A Virginia State Police Ford Crown Victoria sits parked during a funeral service.
The CSU Swim Club competed with other swim teams from across the country at the Moby Pool on November 14, 2015.
TITLE
State Road 7
CREATOR
Whitehouse, Bion, Keene NH
SUBJECT
Roads - NH - Keene
DESCRIPTION
Photograph of State Road in Keene NH.
PUBLISHER
Keene Public Library and the Historical Society of Cheshire County
DATE DIGITAL
20130723
DATE ORIGINAL
1900-1920?
RESOURCE TYPE
photographs
FORMAT
image/jpg
RESOURCE IDENTIFIER
hsykwh403 (11-15)
RIGHTS MANAGMENT
No known copyright restrictions.
Beaverhead County Courthouse / Hotel Meade and the Skinner Saloon
The Ghost Town of Bannack is located in the mountains of Southwest Montana. The town began in 1862 when gold was discovered along Grasshopper Creek. It quickly flourished into a boom town of over 4000 people and was briefly the Territorial Capital of Montana. As with most mining towns, the boom turned to bust, and the town was down to one resident by the 1950's. Today it is a Montana State Park and is one of the best preserved ghost towns in the American West.
On my way home I pass the Wisconsin State Capitol. This time I stopped for some shots, however without a tripod available. There are some nice circles and arches, but it is a little too golden for my taste.
The Ohio Flag was designed by John Eiseman. It was officially adopted as the Ohio state flag in 1902 and is the only state flag which is not rectangular. It has a swallowtail bevel at its distal end.
It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday 04 Feb 2017 but bitter cold. Still I couldn't resist getting out in the sun for a while.
Norristown State Hospital
Abandoned building at this old psychiatric hospital. This is Building 17. This building was probably built in the 1880's.
This hospital was established in 1879, and the grounds originally comprised 265 acres. It is still open and provides both in-patient and out-patient care to about 300 patients. In the early 1950's, before the availability of Thorazine and other anti-psychotic drugs, this hospital had over 4000 patients. This was apparently the first hospital in the country to recognize female physicians.
The beautiful grounds of this hospital include agricultural fields, barns, nature trails, a fishing pond, and houses for doctors.
Norristown, Pennsylvania. About 20 miles from Philadelphia in Montgomery County.
Delaware State Police
2013 Chevrolet Caprice
Picture Date: 09/14/2012
The Delaware State Police entered this Chevrolet Caprice into a police car show held in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Custer_State_Park
Custer State Park is a South Dakota State Park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills, United States. The park is South Dakota's largest and first state park, named after Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The park covers an area of over 71,000 acres (287 km2) of varied terrain including rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains.
The park is home to a herd of 1,500 bison. Elk, coyotes, mule deer, white tailed deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, pronghorn, cougars, and feral burros also inhabit the park. The park is known for its scenery, its scenic drives (Needles Highway and the wildlife loop), with views of the bison herd and prairie dog towns. This park is easily accessible by road from Rapid City. Other nearby attractions are Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Badlands National Park.
Source: gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/
The granite peaks and rolling plains are calling. The clear mountain waters are inviting and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered. Bring your family to Custer State Park and let yourself run wild.
Encompassing 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, Custer State Park is home to abundant wildlife and adventure; camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or relaxing, there’s something here for everyone.
Feeding and disturbing park wildlife is against park regulations. While the animals within the park are used to visitors and vehicles, they are still wild animals. Please remain in your vehicle or stay at least 100 yards from bison, elk, and other animals.
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet and are not allowed in any park buildings or on designated swim beaches. Please clean up after your pet and do not leave it unattended. Service animals are welcome.
Firearms must be unloaded and cased unless during a hunting season with the proper license. Concealed carry is allowed with the appropriate permit.
Additional Foreign Language Tags:
(United States) "الولايات المتحدة" "Vereinigte Staaten" "アメリカ" "美国" "미국" "Estados Unidos" "États-Unis"
(South Dakota) "داكوتا الجنوبية" "南达科他州" "Dakota du Sud" "दक्षिण डकोटा" "サウスダコタ" "사우스다코타" "Южная Дакота" "Dakota del Sur"
(Custer State Park) "حديقة كستر الحكومية" "卡斯特州立公园" "Parc d’État de Custer" "कस्टर स्टेट पार्क" "カスター州立公園" "커스터 주립공원" "Государственный парк Кастер" "Parque Estatal Custer"