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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:44:28 GMT
Portland's history only dates back a couple hundred years, but here's some detail from the Skidmore Fountain, built in MDCCCLXXXVIII. Which turns out to be one of the longest numbers when written in Roman Numerals. Thanks for the theme Sepiana and Brenda! Bill, lots of local history related to this fountain. 1888!!! Great entry to fulfill this theme. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:47:00 GMT
I'll go with our old historic Post Office which was built in 1892 and operated as a Post Office until 1964 when it moved to the current much smaller building. Initially housed the Post Office, Inland Revenue (Tax Collectors!) and Customs offices. The postmaster lived on the second floor and the caretaker on the third. Now the home of my favourite Indian Restaurant, an Ice Cream Parlour and Gift Shop as well as apartments. Tony, lots of interesting architectural details on this historic building. Great job capturing them! |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:48:24 GMT
Alberta Terminals Limited ... here.Built in 1931, the 17-storey Alberta Terminals Ltd. facility continues to be a hub for modern agricultural production Nearly 100 years old and yet the people who work there today are amazed that how the old terminal was design for the future. Clive, good finding. A grain elevator with a history. 100 years old! |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:49:56 GMT
Frank, that wall plaque says it all -- 1863-1739. Great example of local history. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:51:51 GMT
The Battle of Glen Fruin - A battle fought on 7th February 1603 between the Clan MacGregor and their allies and the Clan Colquhoun and their allies. The battle took place in Glen Fruin near Loch Lomond in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The MacGregors won the battle decisively but that doesn’t tell the full story. I will leave anyone interested to Google it for themselves. This image is a memorial stone sited near where the running battle was believed to have taken place. Lillias, perfect for this theme. Quite an interesting local history. I don't remember you having participated in the WP challenge before, so . . . Welcome aboard! Looking forward to your continuing participation! Check back every Monday morning, grab your camera, take a photo to interpret the theme, and post it. There is no posting deadline!!! |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:54:28 GMT
When we travelled north or south, as soon as we saw Roseberry Topping we knew we were only about 12 miles from home. It has an interesting history. Roseberry Toppingwhippet, I agree. It has indeed a very interesting history. Thanks for the link! |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 3, 2023 4:57:46 GMT
Commemorative plaque and sculpture in recognition of Alexander Mackenzie - a local member of parliament and Canada's 2nd Prime Minister from 1873 to 1878. Born in Scotland, trained as a stonemason, emigrated to Canada and finished up in this area constructing things - specializing in courthouses and jails - a number of which are still around! The sculptures include some of the tools of the trade. Located at a very pleasant spot along the St Clair river - taken on another hazy day a result of the forest fires up north. Tony, another great example of local history. Beautiful spot to display this commemorative recognition. |
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Post by WayneS on Jul 15, 2023 22:57:32 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 16, 2023 16:27:40 GMT
My apologies for being a week or so late with this, but here is where the first telephone call was made, from Brantford ON to Paris ON. So this was the start of it all......... Wayne, what an interpretation of this theme! This is Local History that we can all identify with. No need for apologies; you are not late at all. There is no posting deadline!!! |
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