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"Bowers Mansion" by Lynn Bawden
This beautiful mansion is situated in the Washoe Valley between Carson City and Reno, Nevada. It is located on the western side of the valley up against the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sandy Bowers got his fortune during the Comstock mining days of Virginia City. It is now managed by the Washoe County Parks Department…Lynn
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Ashton Memorial, Lancaster by Jason Connolly
Shot in Lancaster, England. / Info from Wikipedia / The Ashton Memorial is a folly in Williamson Park, Lancaster, England built between 1907 and 1909 by millionaire industrialist Baron Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy. At around 100 feet tall, it dominates the Lancaster skyline and is visible for many miles around. It also offers spectacular views of the surrounding area including Morecambe Bay. The building is in the Edwardian Baroque style and was designed by John Belcher. It has been described as “England’s grandest folly” and the “Taj Mahal of the North” but simply as “the structure” by local people. / Today, the memorial serves as an exhibition space on the upper floor and an occasional venue for concerts and weddings. / In 1981, the memorial was closed for safety reasons, to be opened again four years later. / Grade 1 listed building / Shot with a Nikon D300 and 18-70mm lens. /
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Cataract Dam #2 by Evita
Canon 500D / / Featured in The World As We See It , or as we missed it. Group, December 2009 Completed in 1907, the Cataract Dam was the first of the four water supply dams in the Metropolitan Catchment Area constructed to provide a secure water supply to satisfy the demands of industrial, commercial and residential development of metropolitan Sydney up to circa1960. / The dam contains in-situ items of Federation era water delivery technologies developed by the Public Works Department that are unique such as the lenghts of iron discharge pipes, and system of penstocks, and valve tower water inlet system. / The site of the Cataract Dam also contains a number of resident maintenance men’s cottages and a residence used by board members of the Water Board that collectively continue to evoke the manner in which the dam was maintained and emphasise the importance of the dam to successive generations of management of the Water Board. / The setting of the dam’s picnic grounds within the plantations of pine trees amidst native bushland of the catchment, make the Cataract Dam one of the most attractive of the Metropolitan Dams to visit. / INormations from / Heritage Council of NSW=
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Dunvegan Castle by Lynne Morris
This beautiful castle can be found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Dunvegan is listed with Historic Scotland. Taken with Canon 350d and sigma 24-70 lens
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LOWER HUMBERT COVERED BRIDGE by Dan Myers
The Lower Humbert Covered Bridge is located just southwest of Humbert, PA in Somerset County. Originally built in 1891, it was rebuilt in 1991 with extensive reinforcement work done on the abutments. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 12/101980. Nikon D200 with 18 – 200 VR Lens, tripod mounted, Program Mode. Featured in the “Historic Places” Group – 12/8/09.
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U.S.S. Arizona Memorial - Pearl Harbor by GraceNotes
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial is viewed from the boat that tenders tourists to the site in Honolulu, Hawaii. The building seen in the distance is the simple memorial built above the Arizona. The ship lying beneath it is still visible and entombs those who died aboard it during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Even after 68 years, oil bubbles continue to rise up to the surface from the ship. They are called black tears. Untimely Heroes Our stars and stripes / wave proudly amid / the distant memories / of a war gone by, / above the watery depths / that hold / precious earthen vessels. / In hushed silence / they come to honor / the souls lost amid the ages, / and weep for / those who made / the ultimate sacrifice. / Their tears fall upon the seas / and mingle with Black Tears / bubbling still from Arizona’s heart - / a solemn tribute to / untimely heroes. / Grace Anthony Zemsky 2009 Nikon D60 / Nikon 50mm lens / f 8 / 1/250 / 18mm focal length The Pearl Harbor site includes the Arizona Memorial and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Pearl Harbor Memorial / America in World War II – ShipThat Weeps / USS Arizona
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Torre de Belém Lisboa by John44
/ —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- / / -—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / / -—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—— / Folks..Here we have the Torre de Belém in Lisbon Tower of Belem A remarkable construction and Portuguese National Trust ! / Belém Tower was built in the Age of the Discoveries / In order to enhance Lisbon’s defence, King João II drew up a plan that consisted of forming a three-fortress-defence / It formed a triangle and on each angle, a fortress was constructed: Cascais’s fortress on the right bank, S. Sebastião da Caparica on the left bank and Belém Tower in the water as we can see here. Alas I only saw this construction on leaving Lisbon from ships deck.. but planning a midweek City trip by Airplane to discover more of Lisbon, a fascinating town. Ok.. the Techzz: / Canon 40D / Canon lens 18-200 is, by 1/150 mm / ISO 100 and 1/200 sec / Aperture priority Paint shop Pro 9 constructed the frame foe me Thanks for you’re times Folks / John
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View to Sydney Harbour by kaycam
Australian Heritage gardens of Government House Sydney, Australia, / taken on Canon IXUS 75. / Featured in ‘Historic Places’ group Dec. ‘09
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How Dutch can we go...© by John44
/ —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- This is a mill in a City called: Gorinchem in Holland. standing on the edge of a fortress, as the Guns might have given you a clue.. / Than.. the Dutch Windmill Society, protects ALL of the over 1,000 historic Dutch windmills, So this mill is protected by Dutch National Windmill Society Thanks for watching Folks: John photo specs: / Canon 450 D / Lens Canon 18-200 / ISO 150 / F5.6
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Sunset At York Abbey by Jason Connolly
Those last few minutes as the sun was going down at York Abbey in York, Yorkshire, during Donna and my meet up with Richard, Steve S and Lesley G, what a memorable day it was too… / Info on the Abbey from Wikipedia : / The Abbey of St Mary in York, England, is a ruined Benedictine abbey that lies in what are now the Yorkshire Museum Gardens, to the west of York Minster. The original abbey on the site was founded in 1055 and dedicated to Saint Olave. It was refounded by William II in 1088 who laid the foundation stone of the Norman church, although this church no longer remains. Following a dispute and riot in 1132, a party of reform-minded monks left to establish the Cistercian monastery of Fountains Abbey. The surviving ruins date back to the rebuilding programme begun in 1271 and finished by 1294. / The abbots of St Mary’s were said to be very worldly and the abbey featured heavily in the early medieval ballads of Robin Hood (with the abbot usually as Robin Hood’s nemesis). / St Mary’s was once the largest and richest Benedictine establishment in the north of England and the abbey was one of the largest landholders in Yorkshire. However, in 1539, during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, it was closed and subsequently substantially destroyed. All that remains today are the north and west walls, plus a few other remnants: the Pilgrims’ Hospitium, the West Gate and the 14th-century timber-framed Abbot’s House (now called the King’s Manor). The walls include interval towers along the north and west stretches, St Mary’s Tower at the northwest corner and a polygonal water tower by the river. Excavated finds and architectural features, particularly relating to the warming house and late twelfth century chapter house, are displayed in the nearby Yorkshire Museum. / Shot with a Nikon D300 and 18-70mm lens /
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Cotswold Brewery by Paul Woloschuk
There has been a brewery at Donnington,hidden deep in the wonderful Cotswolds countryside since 1865 when the Arkell family began their business. The family continue to brew beer in the same 13th century watermill that was bought by the company’s founder Thomas Arkell in 1827. / The Cotswolds became ofiicially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966. There is more information on this beautiful building and the brewery here Layered, with a dash of Orton applied. Featured in Historic Places *2 per day* Nikon D80. Nikkor 70 – 200 f/2.8
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Crater Lake’s Wizard Island by Chuck Gardner
Best if viewed larger Crater Lake’s Wizard Island is a volcanic cinder cone which forms an island at the west end of Crater Lake. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon is one of the more stunning sites to be seen in Oregon and in the Pacific Northwest. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and as with most crater lakes was created with the collapse of a volcano. Crater Lake Oregon is more than 594 meters deep, or 1,948 feet, and is the seventh deepest lake in the world. Visitors to Crater Lake National Park are almost never disappointed by the view. / Taken with a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS on Sept 9, 2009 , TV 1/501, AV F 4.00, ISO 80, and Focal length 5.00mm.
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The Turning Passage by rodeorose
Soon to return here to renew ourselves, at the end of a long year, I am sharing this image and video with you, as another passage ahead takes a turn, and I look at this shot taken last November, in beautiful Dubrovnik.(My feedback from Youtube states the audio may be blocked in some countries, so I would dearly love feedback about that to be able to try to correct it.) NikonD70s; Sigma18-200mm lens; f/10; 1/250sec; 18mm; PSE pp Dubrovnik has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1979. /
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Ezekiel Cullen House by Terence Russell
Built in 1839 by noted architect Augustus Phelps, it eventually became the home of Judge Ezekiel Cullen, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas, and a member of the 3rd Congress. The house was presented to the Ezekiel Cullen Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 1953 by Hugh Roy Cullen, a grandson of Ezekiel Cullen. The Cullen House is now used as a Community House and Museum. It houses a collection of paintings by the renowned artist, S. Seymour Thomas, a native of San Augustine. Thomas was the grandson of the well-known Republic of Texas figure and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Stephen W. Blount. After Thomas’ death in 1956, his daughter Jean Haskell donated a large portion of his works, awards, and other memorabilia to the DRT, who established the Seymour Thomas Art Gallery in a prominent location in the Cullen Home. info from Texas Forest Country A Texas Historical Marker medallion is set on the wall of the house. Located at 205 S. Congress, San Augustine, Texas Camera info / Canon EOS Rebel T1i / Tamron 18-275mm lens / F-stop f/6.7 / Exposure 1/125 / ISO 100 / Focus 25mm HDR data / tripod, 3 RAW images +2 to -2, Photomatrix Pro 3.2
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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa by Christopher Biggs
Basilica of "Bom Jesus" meaning good or infant Jesus. Consecrated in 1605. This Basilica houses the mortal remains of Francis Xavier (St Francis). It is situated in what is known as Old Goa. This is the area of the city of Goa that was abandoned due to plagues. The State of Goa was not originally part of India and had Portugese rule until joining India. The churches and convents of (Old) Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies – particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier, are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are considerd to illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.
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Monroe-Crook House by Terence Russell
Texas Historic Marker Text: Built 1854 by A.T. Monroe, prominent merchant and grandnephew of U.S. President James Monroe. Style is Greek revival. Bricks between the inner and outer walls provide insulation and strength. Attorney George W. Crook bought the house in 1911. It is now owned and preserved by his daughter. located in Crockett, Texas Camera info / Canon EOS Rebel T1i / Tamron 18-275mm lens / F-stop f/3.5 / Exposure 1/10 / ISO 100 / Focus 25 mm HDR data / tripod, 3 RAW images +2 to -2, Photomatrix Pro 3.2
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LOWER HUMBERT COVERED BRIDGE by Dan Myers
The Lower Humbert Covered Bridge is located just southwest of Humbert, PA in Somerset County. Originally built in 1891, it was rebuilt in 1991 with extensive reinforcement work done on the abutments. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 12/101980. Nikon D200 with 18 – 200 VR Lens, tripod mounted, Program Mode. Featured in the “Historic Places” Group – 12/8/09.
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Dramatic Blackness Castle by Lynne Morris
This stunning castle can be found on the southern shores of the Firth of Forth, just outside Edinburgh Scotland. It dates back to the 15th century and belonged to one of th most powerful familes, The Crichtons. Blackness Castle is maintained by Historic Scotland.
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Dunvegan Castle by Lynne Morris
This beautiful castle can be found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Dunvegan is listed with Historic Scotland. Taken with Canon 350d and sigma 24-70 lens
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Pearl Harbor Day by Loisb
Dec. 7, 1941 – Pearl Harbor Day. A date which will live in infamy. The USS Missouri and the USS Arizona, at rest in Pearl Harbor. The Arizona was sunk during the first hours of the war while the Missouri served during the war and became the host ship for the Japanese surrender. World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument Established by Presidential Proclamation By Presidential Proclamation, President George Bush, authorized the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument on December 5, 2008. The National Monument focuses on the events leading up to Pearl Harbor through to the Peace Treaty in Kyoto Bay—with the emphasis on the historical events of World War II in the Pacific Theater and its impacts on the mainland
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Jackson's Saw Mill Bridge in Winter by Monte Morton
Jackson’s Sawmill Covered Bridge or Eichelberger’s Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the West Branch of the Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Originally built in 1878 for $2410, it is one of only two covered bridges known to be built by Samuel Stauffer. In 1986 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003520. Location: 3 1/4 miles east of Quarryville, then 1 1/2 miles south on Mt. Pleasant Road in Bart Township.
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Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge by Monte Morton
Built by B.J. Carter in 1880 for $1652. It is one of only two remaining bridges shared with Chester County and Lancaster County. Renovated in 1991. Located: Approximately 2.5 miles south of Christiana, Pennsylvania, in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and 1.5 miles south of Atglen, Pennsylvania, in Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003509.
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Mary Ellen Seminary by Terence Russell
Texas Historical Marker Text: In 1886 the Board of Missions for Freedmen of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, under the leadership of the group’s secretary the Rev. Richard Allen, began planning for the establishment of a black girls’ school in Texas. After a statewide survey, they chose Crockett as the school site because of the area’s large black population and because of a local black parochial school operated by the Rev. Samuel Fisher Tenny, pastor of the city’s First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Allen’s wife Mary, for whom the school was named, was instrumental in raising the organizational funds for the new seminary. Dr. Byrd R. Smith became the school’s first black president in 1924 and initiated a period of growth which included the adoption of new programs and the admission of male students. Transferred to the Missionary General Baptist Convention of Texas in 1944, Mary Allen College became a 4-year liberal arts institution. In 1972, plagued by a series of legal and financial setbacks, the school closed. Once the site of a 12-building campus and the home of a noted academic program of quality education and religion, this site serves as a reminder of the proud heritage of Texas’ black population. (1982) 12/6/2009 at 6:24pm Camera info / Canon EOS Rebel T1i / Tamron 18-275mm lens / F-stop f/4 / Exposure 1 sec. / ISO 100 / Focus 39mm HDR data / tripod, 3 RAW images +2 to -2, Photomatrix Pro 3.2
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Elvet Bridge, Durham by Steve & Lesley
Please View Large Taken a while ago now and got there just at the right time as no folk on the bridge or the river. Don’t Cha just love the old buildings. Elvel Bridge is a historic bridge Nikon D300 (S) / Sigma 24-70mm
About This Group
For this group, the subject of your photo must have received an official historic designation, and the designation must be listed in the title or description.
The designation can be from local, state or national levels. Historic Landmark, Historic Site, Historic Monument, Historic District and Historic Property are a few of the historic designations. The National Historic Register, National Historic Commission, National Historical Perservation Society, UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Trust are some of the groups that grant these designations, but any National, State or local group that recognizes and/or protects historic places and objects is definitely acceptable, as well as any acrheological sites.
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