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The Minnesota State Fair starts on August 25 and runs until Labor Day. I have missed the fair for the last three years because I live in Arizona. Well, this year I get to go home and partake in all the splendor that is the Great Minnesota get-together!
The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until a 1990 federal court ruling (the 'Boyd Consent Decree') ordered the facility to be closed. While this facility was used in a number of films (including several while the facility was still in operation), TV shows and music videos, it was made famous by the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) when it was used in the large panning scene and for the Warden's office.
The facility was built between 1886 and 1910. The original architect for the design was Levi T. Scofield from Cleveland, although the creation and construction of the entire building was entrusted to F.F. Schnitzer, whose name also appears on the cornerstone, and is recorded as Superintendent in documents found in the cornerstone. Schnitzer was presented with a silver double inkwell by the governor of the state in a lavish ceremony to thank him for his services. Although the architecture is often described as Germanic castle architecture, it is actually mostly Romanesque.
The Reformatory remained in full operation until December 1990 when it was closed via federal court order (the Boyd Consent Decree). Most of the grounds and support buildings, including the outer wall, have been demolished since the closing. In 1995, the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society was formed. They have turned the prison into a museum and conduct tours to help fund grounds rehabilitation projects and currently work to stabilize the buildings against further deterioration.
The East Cell Block remains the largest free standing steel cell block in the world at six tiers high. From 1935 until 1959 Arthur Lewis Glattke was the Superintendent. Initially a political appointment following Glattke's work on the Martin Davey campaign, by all accounts Glattke was respected by professionals and inmates alike. He implemented many reforms such as piped in radio music in the cell blocks. Glattke's wife, Helen Bauer Glattke, died of pneumonia three days following an accident in November 1950 where a handgun discharged when she was reaching into a jewelry box in the family's quarters. Glattke died following a heart attack suffered in his office on February 10, 1959. Over 200 people died at the OSR, including a few guards who were killed during escape attempts.
The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society is currently working to restore the facility to its original state. Restorations to date include the removal of debris, replacement of roofing, complete restoration of the Warden's quarters, as well as the complete restoration of the central guard room between the East and West Cell Blocks. The restorations are being funded through donations and tour fees.
The information above comes from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Reformatory
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház), Budapest. The main entrance foyer contains a grand staircase, designed to show-off societies elite arriving. The theatre was designed by Miklós Ybl and was constructed between 1875-84.
Budapest Opera House, Andrassy Ut.
November 2013
(Permission granted for journalism outlets and educational purposes. Not for commercial use. Must be credited.) Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. ©2013 SDPB
Harris Beach State Park is an Oregon State Park located on US Highway 101, north of Brookings. The day-use area offers a restroom and picnic area with tables, and the campground has RV sites, yurts and tent sites available year-round. It is named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. Harris Beach State Park is home to Bird Island (also known as Goat Island), which is reported to be the largest island off the Oregon Coast and is a National Wildlife Refuge. The island is also a breeding site for rare birds such as the tufted puffin. (oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&a...)
Okay, I am a bit of a deli snob. I grew up in NYC after all. It's been a long, long time since I've been impressed by a deli. Well, color me impressed! This is the real deal! EXCELLENT corned beef, and bread to die for. The pickle is also the authentic New York style, but I've had better pickles.
I've been eating at some other delis in the area, from Amici to McAllister, but it's been a long time since I was impressed.
The folks there are friendly and knowledgeable, and best of all, have a very New York attitude. All that's missing is being called "Boss" or "Chief." (Whenever I go to NYC, people are always, 'What can I do for ya, chief?')
WA = Washington State, USA
This Photostream documents our daily enjoyment of the flora, fauna and beauty of Washington State.
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark skyscraper and American cultural icon in New York City, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.
It stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001, the Empire State Building reclaimed the position of tallest building in New York (although it was no longer the tallest in the world). Once the new One World Trade Center is completed, the Empire State Building will once again be demoted to second tallest building in New York.
The Empire State Building is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style, and has been named by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
With its rising power, China has become more assertive in pursuit of its growing ambitions in Asia. This has raised fundamental questions about what revisions China seeks to the existing regional order, and whether China’s increasing activism in Asia foreshadows intentions to harness this growing power to assume more of a leadership role on the world stage. To help address these questions and U.S. responses to them, Foreign Policy at Brookings hosted Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell for a keynote address. After Assistant Secretary Stilwell’s presentation, a panel discussion examined how China’s actions are reshaping the Asia-Pacific region, and how the United States and the rest of the region are responding. Both sessions concluded with a Q&A session from the audience.
This event launched the next tranche of papers in the Brookings series on “Global China: Assessing China’s Growing Role in the World.” These papers analyze China’s evolving approaches to issues ranging from North Korea, the East and South China Seas, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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Photo Credit: Paul Morigi
Garden City, Kansas.
Shot in 1994 on Kodachrome 64 slide film.
Obviously the theater was still open here; it's showing "The Mask" which I had just seen in Tulsa prior to this little trip. Info found on the internet, however, indicates this theater closed in 1999; the building and equipment was given to the city with the stipulation that it could never be ran as a movie theater again.
For those movie buffs out there, also this interesting tidbit: this theater held the world premier of Richard Brooks' "In Cold Blood", the movie based on the book by Truman Capote about the murder of the Clutter family in nearby Holcomb.
State Capital, Madison, Wisconsin
Taken on a cloudy day when I went shopping at Dane County Farmers' Market.
Well I was excited today to get some good shots of the rides at the Wisconsin State Fair today on the Trail that cuts through the grounds. After I got set up and before I could change my lens. The Cops paid me a visit. Apparently its not ok to take pictures of rides, because it look suspicious. I even showed them my shots. So I got kicked off public property not even on the fair grounds, along with another fellow photographer who was down the trail aways. Luckily he was there before me and got some good shots. This is the only shot I got and it wasn't with the right lens, but o well.
Enjoy!
State housing for redevelopment in Greenslade Crescent, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand.
Housing New Zealand (now Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities) is redeveloping these properties as part of the Northcote Development.
Of the 1500 new homes, one third of them will be retained by Housing New Zealand as state housing, one third will be sold to KiwiBuild buyers, and one third will be sold on the open market.
BERLIN-ICHTHYOSAUR STATE PARK -- parks.nv.gov/bi.htm -- Berlin, a turn-of-the-century mining town, is preserved in a state of arrested decay. A trail through the town site tells the story of Berlin and its mine. Ichthyosaurs (pronounced “ick-thee-o-sores”) were ancient marine reptiles that swam in a warm ocean covering central Nevada 225 million years ago. Remains of these giant marine vertebrates are on display at the park’s Fossil House, and these official state fossils are a primary attraction for visitors from throughout the world. A nature trail connects the campground to the Fossil House. Guided tours of the Fossil House and the Diana Mine are offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A short distance from the park, visitors can explore the historic towns of Ione and Grantsville. The park is located 23 miles east of Gabbs on State Route 844. The park is open all year, but winter travel may be prohibitive due to snow.
The Irish State Coach, carrying The Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall.
The original Irish State Coach was built in 1851 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. It was extensively damaged by fire in 1911, and completely restored in 1989 by the Royal Mews carriage restorers. The exterior is blue and black with gilt decoration and the interior is covered in blue damask. It is normally driven from the box seat using four horses.
State Opening of Parliament marks the commencement of a session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. During this ceremony the Monarch reads the 'Speech from the Throne'. The speech is not written by the Queen, but rather by the Cabinet, and reflects the legislative agenda for which they seek the agreement of both Houses of Parliament. It's also significant as assembled are the members of all three branches of government (legislative, executive, judiciary) in the House of Lords.
Chuba Hubbard ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 25 Oklahoma State rolled past the Jayhawks 31-13 on Saturday.
Taken yesterday during Meg and I's trip to Central State:
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**Missouri State Capitol Historic District** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 76001109, date listed 6/18/1976
Bounded roughly by Adams, McCarthy, Mulberry Sts. and the Missouri River
Jefferson City, MO (Cole County)
Jefferson City was organized around the Capitol complex. The topography is a series of river bluffs and rolling hills. The bluff promontories were selected as sites for the Capitol Building and the Governor's Mansion to lend prominence to these important structures. The town was oriented parallel to the Missouri River which at this point flows from northwest to southeast.
The district contains more than 100 structures of various ages, designs, and functions. It represents a consolidation of five existing entries on the National Register of Historic Places and the incorporation of adjacent commercial, religious, and governmental structures and grounds to form a historic district at the heart of Missouri's seat of government.
Grace Episcopal Church, 217 Adams Street, 1898. The architectural style of this brick structure combines features of the Gothic and Romanesque revivals. It is in good condition. (pg 6) (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/id/63818680
New students explore academic groups at the street fair and picnic during 2019 Ram Welcome, August 23, 2019
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"
Old Bridgewater State School
The original school, which was restored and renovated by the Stirling District Council in 1981, was erected in 1882. It was then planned to accommodate 60 children.
The contract price for the original wooden building was £149 plus £4 for extras. The date set for completion was 19 May 1882 and the school opened its doors at the beginning of the third quarter of that year.
John Flynn was the first teacher.
A total of 55 children attended the school in its first year. Fees paid by parents amounted to £11.4.4d, and there were seven “free” pupils.
Children from Aldgate attended the Bridgewater School, travelling by train because it was nearer than the Aldgate Valley School.
By the early 1900s the number of pupils had increased so that the younger children had to have their lessons out in the shed. This was an iron and timber construction at the side of the school with benches around the side where the children sat to have lunch. Overcrowding increased to the point where Grades 1 and 2 had to kneel on the floor and use the benches as a desk to do their lessons.
A new school, which is the present Bridgewater School, was completed in 1907 and the transfer from the old to the new school took place in the same year.
*A sign declaring the building to be “The First Bridgewater State School” is on the front of the building, but partly obscured.
*The building is now the Bridgewater Country Fire Service Opportunity Shop.