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One of the older buildings currently owned by the Polish Center for Technology Development in Wroclaw.
I think that would be the "politically correct" way of saying that this old barn along Illinois Rt 26, has collapsed.
Looking up in the glass elevator of the Ledenhall Building, also known as the Cheesegrater, in London, UK.
Structural concrete supporting the upper levels of the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, London.
The Brunswick Centre is a modernist residential, retail and leisure development built in 1972 and designed by Patrick Hodgkinson.
This sweet International 4300 was operated by Structural Transport on Milwaukee's far south side. Taken at their shop in Sept. of 1984.
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
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Manufactured by Pittsburgh Glass, Carrara Structural Glass was a "high tech" design material used from about the 20s to the 40s. This bathroom appeared in an ad in a 1937 House & Garden.
It's the first shot I post here from my vacation with my darling in Karlovy Vary [Carlsbad] , it's a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, approximately 130 km (80.78 miles) west of Prague. It is named after King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and the warm-water Teplá River).
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Sicily. Ortygia, Syracusa.
Late spring break.
The third chapel is the one consecrated to the "Santissimo Sacramento", also called the "Torres chapel", is defined artistically and structurally as the most beautiful in the Cathedral, due to its frescoes on the dome and due to the elaborate architectural decorations that compose it.
It was built in 1616 by the brothers Andrea and Giovanni Vermexio. Its plan is octagonal and its main feature are the wall bas-reliefs that surround it, composed of Corinthian-style columns adorned with numerous gilded finishes. In Baroque style, the center of the chapel has a tabernacle (or ciborium) in gilded wood in the shape of a small temple, the work of the Neapolitan architect and painter Luigi Vanvitelli, known for being the one who designed the Royal Palace of Caserta in Naples. On the sides of the altar there are two portals, surrounded by elaborate sculptural decorations, which lead to the Sacristy of the Cathedral.
At the center of the altar there is a carved marble frontal, the work of the Florentine sculptor Filippo Valle who worked there in 1762 and which depicts the Last Supper of Jesus. The marble balustrade and the artistic decoration of the floor are the work of the Palermitan Ignazio Marabitti and Neapolitan Giovan Battista Marino, the contract for the work was made to them by the Syracusan architect Pompeo Picherali who, now in old age, admired the work of the young Marabitti and entrusted them with the work in 1746. The floor of the chapel is thought to be the work of the same two sculptors mentioned above, but we rely on intuition for the attribution since no document in this regard has been found, however by observing the similarity and similar harmony that exists with the balustrade, this theory has therefore been deduced.
In the chapel, on the left side, there is the Sepulcher of Archbishop Luigi Bignami, a structure sculpted by the Catanese sculptor Sebastiano Agati. Also laterally in the chapel there is also a precious statue depicting the Madonna del Rosario, the work of unknown artists, the statue is placed on a small altar, placed on a cavity which is surrounded by two slender Corinthian-style marble columns that overlook the gray -green and above them there is a worked tympanum with sculpted bas-reliefs in the center. Three cartaglorias were the work of the Roman silversmith Giuseppe Veladier (1791. The censers and the shuttle were the work of the silversmith Lorenzo Petronelli and other silver furnishings were instead the work of the Syracusan Chindemi brothers. He informs in his studies about the silverware of the chapel, and to relations with the Roman silverware school, the Syracusan (from Canicattini Bagni) Giuseppe Agnello
The wrought iron gates with the Eucharistic symbols found between the Doric columns and the entrance to the chapel were worked by Domenico Ruggeri from Catania on the designs of Alessandro Campo in 1807-1811. The chapel is also called "Torres" because it was the Spanish bishop of Syracuse, Juan de Torres Osorio, who wanted its construction and edification, for this reason the chapel, in addition to the sacrament to which it was dedicated, also bears his name
I recently bought two of the Atlas trainman bulkhead flats. These cars were virtually new during the time period I model so they've been given very little weathering. The load is some evergreen styrene tube I had laying around with strapping made from thin strips of electrical tape.
This beautiful old theatre is also a registered historic resource. HERMIS information on this beauty is below.
Monarch Theatre
Medicine Hat
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Monarch Theatre is a two-storey Streamline Moderne-style building located in Medicine Hat's historic commercial downtown. Connected to buildings of similar scale and vintage, the Monarch Theatre is distinctive for its boxed massing, smooth stucco surfaces, and vertical towers flanking a recessed entry. The front facade possesses speed lines extending the width of the theatre. The entry to the theatre comprises the west structural bay and the adjacent building to the east forms the east structural bay. The latter features a crenelated parapet and reeded glass block window. The west structural bay is dominated by a distinctive steel marquee with "Monarch" sign lettering and vertical box "Monarch" sign installed on the east vertical tower.
Heritage Value
The Monarch Theatre is highly valued as the pre-eminent social and entertainment hub and the oldest continuously running purpose-built movie theatre in Medicine Hat. Built in 1911 as a motion picture theatre and amusement house, the first of its kind in Medicine Hat and Canada, the theatre featured a movie auditorium in the west structural bay with a pool and billiards room and tobacco shop in the east structural bay. The amusement house and theatre was first owned by the partnership of William B. Finlay (1883-1957) and Thomas V. Ready (1883-1958) of the Monarch Amusement Company; with Finlay operating the theatre and Ready managing the adjacent billiards room and tobacco shop. In 1924, the newly formed Monarch Theatre Company, with Joseph H. Yuill (1897-1971) as its general manager, purchased the Monarch Theatre from the Monarch Amusement Company following William B. Finlay's departure to Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1923. Yuill's company would also purchase Medicine Hat's Roxy and Empress theatres before selling all their theatre assets to Famous Players Canadian Corporation in 1944. Famous Players maintained ownership of the Monarch Theatre until Landmark Cinemas acquired the theatre in 1985. The theatre has also benefited from several long-term managers throughout its history that have aided in its continued operation including: Leo A. Maher (circa 1925 to 1950); Fred G. Tickell (1950 to 1971); and Dale Reimer and Richard Ward in the latter part of the 20th century.
The Monarch Theatre, originally designed in the elegant Beaux Arts style by prominent local architect, William T. Williams, and built by local builders, Morton Fulton, and George S. Worthy, with Arthur P. Burns excavating the basement, was the largest and most extravagant theatre in Medicine Hat, exemplifying the growth and sophistication of the city during the Edwardian boom period. Williams' dramatic arched terracotta tile entryway with recessed doors was complemented by the work of interior designers Thomas Reynolds and William Stewart. Reynolds and Stewart encapsulated an atmosphere of exotic luxury through their design of a spacious lobby and richly decorated auditorium with distinctive plasterwork, coloured painted ceiling, electric lights, and luxurious 'opera chairs.' The 560-seat theatre opened December 21, 1911, premiering with a Mutt and Jeff film. The original 34 by 78 metre auditorium showed two movies daily with a matinee each afternoon. Initially, silent films were accompanied by a four-piece orchestra, until 'talkies'were intoduced through the addition of an RCA Photophone in 1929.
The Monarch Theatre is further significant for its refined Streamline Moderne-style, the result of a substantial renovation and expansion in 1935 and 1941, respectively. In the summer of 1935, a Streamline Moderne facade replaced the original arched Beaux Arts entryway. Contractor Duncan Morrison (1870-1953) introduced numerous innovations into the redesign of the theatre, including the addition of smooth stucco clad walls with crisp vertical towers flanking a central recessed glass door entryway. The base of the towers were faced with black vitrolite tile and detailed with California stucco. Morrison also installed a large steel marquee, the latest in theatre technology and design, over the front entry. The interior of the building was refurbished with a new men and women's washrooms, and a redesigned ticket office on the east side of the lobby. The interior was renovated in an Art Deco design with Moorish detailing, which was applied to emulate opulence and grandeur with ornate light fixtures, stenciled plaster trim, curved details, and a sage green, black, and sea foam colour palette. A dramatic curved iron staircase leading to a new ladies' powder room on the scond storey is still visible today. In 1940 to 1941, the auditorium was expanded into the adjacent billiards room and cigar shop, with seating capacity increased to 670. The mac's Cigar Store, a long-term tenant (1933-1993) situated in the east structural bay, front facade was also remodeled in a Streamline Modern-style with the addition of smooth stucco cladding and a central reeded glass block window.
The Monarch Theatre is also of social value as an important icon of Medicine Hat's entertainment history and an early example of community-driven historic preservation and commemoration. Over its 100 year history, audiences have been entertained with movies by some of the world's most famous actors, evolving from silent films accompanied by a live orchestra, to 'talkies', to colour films, to Cinemascope, to the current digital film technology. Due to the development of large-scale, multi-theatre complexes in the 1990s, the popularity of the Monarch Theatre waned, resulting in its temporary closure in 2007. Through the collective effort of the City of Medicine Hat and concerned citizens, the theatre was purchased by the City Centre Development Agency, an arms length agency of the city, in 2009. That same year, the Friends of the Monarch Society was formed whose principal role has been the conservation, interpretation, and promotion of this unique historic resource.
The Monarch Theatre is an important landmark in the City of Medicine Hat due to its distinctive Streamline Modern-style and prominent location on the south side of 2nd Street SE in Medicine Hat's downtown core.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of the Monarch Theatre include elements such as the following:
Exterior
- location on the south side of 2nd Street SE, connected to contemporaneous commercial buildings in Medicine Hat's historic downtown core;
- close setback to the street;
- form, scale, and massing as expressed by its: two-storey rectangular plan with flat roof and brickparapet; two (east and west) structural bays;
- masonry construction details including: concrete foundation; hollow brick tile and brick construction using brick from Alberta Clay Products; steel roof beams added in 1941; exterior stucco cladding on front facade;
- elements of original 1911 building including: red pressed brick walls in common bond on south, east and west elevations; segmental arched and circular window openings (now enclosed) in rear facade;
- Streamline Moderne-style elements from 1935 exterior renovation of west structural bay including: smooth stucco cladding; strong vertical stylized towers flanking a central portion with horizontal banding and speed lines below; recessed central entryway;
- Streamline Moderne-style elements from 1941 exterior renovation of east structual bay including: smooth stucco cladding; crenelated parapet; central window opening with reeded glass blocks;
- fenestration such as: fenestration opening at second storey on west structural bay; window opening on east structural bay; triple entryway wooden doors with full height lights (from 1935 renovation);
- additional elements including: steel marquee with curved corners anchored to the front facade; recessed movie poster cabinets on either side of front entry;
Interior
- Art Deco interior features from 1935 and 1941 renovations including: plaster trim with stenciled detailing; curved corners and archways; original Art Deco door hardware; steel curved open balustrade to basement (access to men's washroon); steel curved open balustrade to second storey (access to women's washroom); steel open balustrade to second storey projector room and office space with linoleum floor; six-paneled wooden doors; auditorium theatre from 1941 addition with: slopedfloors, Donnacona wall acoustic panels (added in 1950s), central curved stage with curtains and wooden flooring, flanked by identical double wooden multi-light doors with Art Deco inspired decorative painted plasterwork above; decorative plasterwork on walls and columns behind movie screen; and
- additional mechanical elements such as radiators from 1911 building.
5 Image HDR/DRI 2 image stitched to relief spatial tension on right using black card technique + ND 0.9 for smoothed water and cloud effects. Art Science Museum @ Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
A scout around the area yield interesting compositions. I figured from this angle I might be able to see the sunrise at this time of the year. The camera was positioned nearly at the edge of the water!!
Shadow of the Colossus
PlayStation 4 Pro (4K .png, Cropped Flickr Tool)
Just built-in Photo Mode
- Yet another unhearting Photo Mode
PictionID:46907488 - Catalog:Bono_0006 - Title:Selena DAC 12595 - Filename:Bono_0006.tif - Philip Bono was a renowned space engineer who was probably 30 years before his time. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 13, 1921. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1947 with a B.E. degree in mechanical engineering, and served three years in the U.S. Naval Reserves. After graduation in 1947, Mr. Bono worked as a research and systems analyst for North American Aviation. His first "tour" with Douglas Aircraft Company was from 1949 to 1951, doing structural layout and detail design. From 1951 to 1960, he worked primarily in structures design at Boeing. - ---Please Tag these images so that the information can be permanently stored with the digital file.---R---Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum