NYC-A PIECE OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

NYC-A PIECE OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE was taken on a trip to the Big Apple and spent a beautiful summer day with family walking around the city.

MASSACHUSETTS-LONGFELLOW BRIDGE TOWER

MASSACHUSETTS-LONGFELLOW BRIDGE TOWER. The bridge crosses over the Charles River connecting the Beacon Hill area in Boston to the Kendal Square area in Cambridge. The bridge is nearly one half of a mile long, and 105 feet wide. It serves as a railway, highway bridge with a pedestrian walkway. The bridge has arched steel spans supported on 10 masonry piers. On the large central pier are four tower structures depicting the bow of Vikings ships which represent the voyage of Leif Eriksson’s travel on the Charles River around 1000AD. The city seals of Boston and Cambridge also adorn the towers. This is an image of one those ornamental towers.

Custom House Tower in Boston another view

Custom House Tower in Boston another view. The tower stands at 65ft. in McKinley Sq. The tower has copper-sheathed couplet windows, an illuminated observation deck. Each of the four sides has a 22-foot-wide marble-and-bronze clock. At the time of the construction of the new building, there was a city ordinance which capped the height of the building to 215 feet. Because the property was owned by the Federal Government, they were permitted to by-pass the height restriction, and was built to the height of 495 feet. It held the title of Boston’s first skyscraper and tallest building until the completion of the Prudential Tower in 1964.

BOSTON-SAILING THE CHARLES RIVER

BOSTON-SAILING THE CHARLES RIVER . A view from the Longfellow Bridge, crossing from Boston to Cambridge, Massachusetts, at dusk.

Portland Head Lighthouse

Visited the Portland Head Lighthouse on our recent trip to Maine. The lighthouse is located in Port Elizabeth. Construction of the lighthouse was started by the General Court of Massachusetts, in 1787. In 1790, the US Government took over control of the lighthouses, it was completed and first lit on Jan 10,1791. The original tower measured 72' from base to lantern deck and was lit with 16 whale oil lamps. By 1865, the tower was raised 20' and a 2nd order Fresnel lens was installed.

Maine-The famous Portland Head Lighthouse

Visited the Portland Head Lighthouse on our recent trip to Maine. The lighthouse is located in Port Elizabeth. Construction of the lighthouse was started by the General Court of Massachusetts, in 1787. In 1790, the US Government took over control of the lighthouses, it was completed and first lit on Jan 10,1791. The original tower measured 72' from base to lantern deck and was lit with 16 whale oil lamps. By 1865, the tower was raised 20' and a 2nd order Fresnel lens was installed.

ASTICOU GARDEN-JAPANESE ARTWORK BW

ASTICOU GARDEN-JAPANESE ARTWORK BWcan be found in Seal Harbor, Maine. The gardens were created by Charles K. Savage in 1957. Charles had a strong liking to Japanese gardens, hence the resemblance of this garden to a Japanese stroll garden. The beauty of this garden changes with the seasons. From the flowering cherry trees and azaleas in the spring, the Japanese iris, the blooming water lilies which make way for the vibrant fall foliage in September and October. No matter the season, this garden will never disappoint the senses. Admission is free but they do suggest a voluntary donation.

ASTICOU GARDEN-BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE

ASTICOU GARDEN-BAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE can be found in Seal Harbor, Maine. The gardens were created by Charles K. Savage in 1957. Charles had a strong liking to Japanese gardens, hence the resemblance of this garden to a Japanese stroll garden. The beauty of this garden changes with the seasons. From the flowering cherry trees and azaleas in the spring, the Japanese iris, the blooming water lilies which make way for the vibrant fall foliage in September and October. No matter the season, this garden will never disappoint the senses. Admission is free but they do suggest a voluntary donation.