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traveling historic route 66 is a great experience…here cars from the fifties are a frequent sight…they stick out like a neon sign in the dark night along a lonely stretch of road…you have to stop, get out and take a closer look…they are a part of the past that intrigues us, temps us and makes our thoughts wander to days long gone…
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Port Arthur, Historic convict settlement in Tasmania, Taken 2005.
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Groot Begijnhof (or Great Beguinage) in Leuven was originally founded in 13th century, giving home up to 300 Begijns (or Beguines, that means women living a religious life but still keeping their own property and supporting themselves) in 17th century. The oldest brick houses seen today date from the 16th century. The entire complex (except for the church) serves now as a University residential quarter for students, professors, employees of the University as well as foreign guests. / I love this peaceful place.
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Threave Castle / Threave Castle was built in the 1370s by Archibald Douglas, "the Grim", later the third Earl of Douglas, soon after he was created Lord of Galloway in 1369. During the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century, Threave was used for a brief period to house French prisoners of war. In 1913 the owner, Edward Gordon, passed the castle into State care. It is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument cared for by Historic Scotland, and can be visited by boat.
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Woodhorn is a village in Northumberland, England about 2 miles (3 km) east of Ashington. The village is sometimes identified with Wucestre, given to St Cuthbert by King Ceowulf when he gave up his throne in 737 to become a monk at Lindisfarne. A medieval bell at Woodhorn, inscribed Ave Maria; is said to be one of the oldest in existence. Economy / The main employment was at the coal mine. The mine has since closed and the site has been landscaped incorporating a lake and known as Queen Elizabeth II Country Park. Some of the mine building have been retained and are used as a visitor centre.
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A quiet backstreet in Venice, Italy, away from the crowds of tourists
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A quiet backstreet in Venice, Italy, away from the crowds of tourists
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A window in the historic Slovenian coastal town of Izola with broken brown shutters
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The historic Predjama Grad castle in Slovenia which dates back to the twelfth century. The fairytale-like castle is located in a limestone cliff in a cave entrance.
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Head of River Church Built in 1792, located near the Aetna furnace in southern New Jersey Photo taken with a Nikon D90 DSLR and a Sigma 17-70 mm lens On National Registher, More history here / / Image also available in / / 1 Sale / 71 views 11-21-09
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Eiffel Tower, this image shows the famous gardens and parks around the centre of Paris, there are many green areas in the city centre but with this park being next to the iconic tower we have the advantage of being able to use subtle elements of the monumnet so we know we are in Paris, France
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L’Arc de Triumph, Paris, France. Here we see a black and white image of the famous arch with the crazy traffic that rushes past the front of the monument every day. This historical site is situated in the centre of the French capitol near the end of the Champs-Élysées and is the Arch of Triupmh used to celebrate French millitary history. This archway can be seen for miles around and is a must see tourist destination in Paris
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One of the many victorian homes in the historic distric in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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The historic Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas amid an orange stained sky.
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A reflection of Basin Park Hotel from Center Street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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Paris Eiffel Tower Gardens as a black and white portrait image, this photograph has used black and white to show this classic Parisian scene, perfect for illustration or as wall art the tonal range in this image add real depth to a well known scene. The slight subtlety of using the gardens in the foreground allows us to take a minute to realise the focus of the image is actually the tower and so adds a slightly different dimension to the photo. We see here the famous gardens and parks around the centre of Paris, there are many green areas in the city centre but with this park being next to the iconic tower we have the advantage of being able to use subtle elements of the monument so we know we are in Paris, France
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Information from the Cumberland County Historical Society / “The John Dubois Maritime Museum houses a large collection of Southern New Jersey Maritime related items from the 19th and early 20th centuries. A large and unique collection of builders’ models of local craft show the plans used to build a new ship from the model itself. Exhibited are tools used to carve ribs, planking, masts and booms. Also displayed are many blocks, “deadlines” and “rigging.” The museum is proud to have on of the largest collections on the East Coast of caulking tools.” “The John Dubois Maritime Museum, located in Greenwich’s historic district at the former Presbyterian Church Hall constructed in 1852, and presently serves as the John DuBois Maritime Museum, displaying a varied collection of maritime artifacts relating to South Jersey. ” from NHEC / Photo taken with a Nikon D90 DSLR and a Sigma 17-70 mm lens in mid September, at Greenwich Day / / / Image also available in / / 72 views 11-21-09
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A stone lantern outside the three-storied pagoda at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto
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The three-storied pagoda at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The rural Slovenian town of Planina
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A quiet backstreet in Venice, Italy, away from the crowds of tourists
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Eastpoint Lighthouse, Delaware Bay, New Jersey, USA Photo taken near sunset at the point in the road near the lighthouse with a Nikon D90 DSLR and a Nikkor 70-210 mm lens, focal length 210 / Description from Lighthouse Friends / “Description: On the northern side of Delaware Bay, not too far from the Atlantic Ocean, is found the mouth of the circuitous Maurice River. In 1894, the Lighthouse Board used the following justification for a set of range lights at the entrance to the river. / It is claimed that some 500 sailing vessels are engaged in the oyster trade on the Maurice River during the season, and that they give employment on average to 1500 men; in addition, a number of coasting vessels visit this river, and the establishment of manufacturers at Millville, N.J. is increasing the marine traffic. / Half a century before, the Maurice River Lighthouse had been built near the river’s mouth, but the reason for the erection of the earlier lighthouse was seemingly due more to the persistence of an individual than the need of a trade or community. The Maurice River Lighthouse had its name officially changed to East Point Lighthouse in 1912. Mariners had for some time been using the name East Point before the change, likely to avoid confusion with the recently constructed Maurice River Range Lights. / Around the start of the year 1849, Joshua Brick wrote to his congressman, Representative Charles Brown, requesting the establishment of a lighthouse at Maurice River. Congressman Brown forwarded the petition to Stephen Pleasonton, Fifth Auditor of the U.S. Treasury, who was responsible for the country’s lighthouses. In his response to Brown, dated January 22, 1849, Pleasonton wrote: “I do not recollect ever to have heard it suggested before that a Light House was necessary at this place, and therefore cannot form an opinion as to the propriety of recommending an appropriation for the erection of it.” Pleasonton went on to explain the typical procedure for soliciting the construction of a lighthouse. “It is usual for the parties interested to unite in a petition to Congress, in which they will state their reasons, and this being referred to the Committee of Commerce of the proper House of Congress, is by them acted on. I would advise Mr. Brick to take this course in the present instance, more particularly as it is not probable that Congress will, at this short session, pass any bill for the erection of new Light Houses.” Congressman Brown or Mr. Brick must have had some powerful connections for Pleasonton sent a letter to Henry Hicks, Superintendent of Lights at Wilmington, Delaware on March 10, in which he communicated that $5,000 had been allocated by Congress for a lighthouse on the East Point of Maurice River. Hicks was asked “to cause the best site to be selected and purchase a few acres of land, if it can be had at a reasonable rate.” An elevated, half-acre knoll was selected on marshy East Point and purchased for $250 from its owner, who just happened to be Joshua Brick. Joshua Brick still wasn’t done with the lighthouse matter, for he sent Pleasonton a letter suggesting that he himself be awarded the contract to build the lighthouse. Pleasonton responded on April 10 saying, “It is my practice to advertise for proposals to build all Light Houses by contract, (unless it be very difficult work requiring an Engineer) and to give the contract to the lowest bidder.” Brick was then invited to submit a proposal when the project was advertised. The outcome of the bidding was known by June 22, and a Samuel Ellis, with a bid of $1,975, was the lowest bidder. Pleasonton didn’t feel Ellis could accomplish the task for that sum, but was constrained to accept the bid if Ellis was able to post a sufficiently high bond to ensure completion of the lighthouse if he should fail to do so himself. Pleasonton was likely relieved that Ellis was unable to post bond, and the contract was given to Nathan and Samuel Middleton, who had recently completed the second Cape May Lighthouse. Joshua Brick stepped in one more time and wrote to the Treasury Department asking that an additional story be added to the proposed lighthouse so that its light could be visible above low-lying fog. The patient Pleasonton replied that eight more feet could be added to the lighthouse if the Middletons could accomplish the additional work for a reasonable sum. Brick even offered to contribute the $250 he was paid for his land towards the extra story. The detailed exchange between Pleasonton and Brick is quite unique, and makes one wonder if Brick was trying to serve his own interests or was simply working for the good of the local community. William W. Yarrington was appointed first keeper of the Maurice River Lighthouse on September 10, 1849, but just two weeks and a day later, he was replaced by Francis Elberson. The following detailed description of the lighthouse at which they served was given in 1878: / Oil house at East Point Lighthouse / / The light is exhibited from [the] lantern on top of keeper’s dwelling, and is 48 feet above ordinary sea level; it is of the 6th order, fixed white, and is supplied with Franklin lamps. The dwelling is of brick, two stories high, and one-story kitchen adjoining east end, which is also used as oil-room. The first story is divided into two rooms and a hall, with stairway to second story, which is divided in the same way. There is a cellar under whole house, which is wet in very high tides; it contains a cedar water-tank of a capacity of 700 gallons.” / / Another NJ Lighthouse / / Featured in New Jersey Scenery 12-9-09
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