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Extractions: Of the medium, she said: "Watercolor is very unforgiving. You have to plan ahead in what you are going to do." A lot of her work features scenes from their northern past, such as fall leaves and lighthouses. She is now working on several Marco and Florida inspired pieces, such as Crescent Beach, Dancin' Dolphins and A Very Posh Pelican. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Extractions: National Monument Text from the Park Service Brochure : The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began work on Fort Point in 1853. Plans specified that the lowest tier of artillery be as close as possible to the water level so cannonballs could ricochet across the water's surface to hit enemy ships at the waterline. Workers blasted the 90-foot cliff down to 15 feet above sea level. The structure featured 7-foot thick walls and multi-tiered casemated construction typical of Third System forts. It was suited to defend the maximum amount of harbor area. While there were more than 30 such forts on the East Coast, Fort Point was the only one built on the West Coast. In 1854, Inspector General Joseph F.K. Mansfield declared "this point as the key to the whole Pacific Coast...and it should receive untiring exertions." A crew of 200 labored for eight years on the fort. In 1861, with war looming, the Army mounted the fort's first cannon. Col. Albert Sidney Johnston, commander of the Department of the Pacific, prepared Bay Area defenses and ordered in the first troops to the fort. Kentucky born Johnston then resigned his commission to join the Confederate Army; he was killed at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. Throughout the Civil War, artillerymen at Fort Point stood guard for an enemy that never came. The Confederate raider
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Naval And Maritime Museums List United States Of America us Lighthouse Society FDR Memorial Park 66 Jack London Sq. Phone 415362-7255 Reputed to be the last such observatory on the east coast. http://www.bb62museum.org/usnavmus.html
Extractions: Highlights Always check the listed website or call ahead to confirm hours and admission fees! As you will see, I don't have all the information for all the places, and am always interested in reports of visits to these places, so please EMAIL any reports, additions, corrections or updates to me, Joe Poutre, at joseph dot poutre at verizon dot net. Note: Even if you don't think you have a maritime museum nearby, check your phone book and local tourist information sources - you might be surprised. I have listings for several landlocked U.S. states, including Iowa and Kentucky. Some information here was confirmed and/or corrected using the Sea Classics magazine annual Naval and Maritime Museums issue and OPSail'92, the Official Magazine of Operation Sail. Note: Another list of Maritime Museums which have an online presence is maintained by Bob Smith at the following URL:
Extractions: Explore the Historic Seaport of Georgetown Walk along the Harborwalk of Georgetown, SC . Watch the sailboats glide by, the cargo ships being loaded and unloaded at the docks and the shrimp boats come in with their catch. Tour the historic district Take a trolley tour with Geraldine or a walking tour with Miss Nell. Learn about the many haunted houses of the third oldest town in South Carolina. Visit the Kaminski House Museum Located in the heart of Georgetown's Historic District the Kaminski House was built around 1770, and contains an outstanding collection of American and English antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. Tour the Rice Museum and learn the story of Georgetown's glory days. During the 1800s Georgetown county became one of the largest producers of rice in the United States. The story of this rice culture is told in the Rice Museum located in the Town Clock Tower building on Front Street. Find treasures in the many area antique shops.
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Extractions: Water Sports Magazine For Whatever Floats Your Boat Miami Marine Directory and Magazine Boating, Fishing and Watersports "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger: for the anger of man works not the righteousness of God." James 1:19-20 Popular Links Miami B oating Magazine Marine Job Listings ... Marine Classified Ads Marine Directory Home Advertise Anchorages Artificial Reefs ... Charters - Yacht Classified Ads Dive Shops Dockage Listings Financing (Boat Loans) Fishing Tournaments Fishers of Men Intracoastal Waterway Jet Ski Rentals ... Weather Links Parks and Recreation Parques y Recreacion Coconut Grove Viscaya Museum and Gardens An Italian renaissance villa and gardens, great for picnics. Approach by dinghy for an architectural treat. Open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami (305) 250-9133 Kennedy Park is a very nice place to go jogging, walking, walk your dog, have a picnic, play the guitar and just hang out. It has a frisbee golf course and a fitness circuit. There is always a cool breeze coming off the Bay and you can relax with a Frozen Lemonade from A.C.'s Icees
National Lighthouse Museum: Newsletter - January/February 2001 On a golden fall day, tailormade for a stroll, the us coast Guard hosted the A us Air Force Stealth Bomber swooping low just east of the plaza elicited http://www.lighthousemuseum.org/janfeb01/janfeb01.htm
Extractions: Board Meets at Historic Fort Wadsworth On a golden fall day, tailor-made for a stroll, the U.S. Coast Guard hosted the NLM board at the magnificent Fort Wadsworth site, perched on a bluff, overlooking the entryway to New York harbor. One of the oldest military installations in the United States and now part of the National Park system, the fort was first used during the Revolutionary War when, in 1794, soldiers at Battery Weed held off the British in fine fashion. As tempting as these surrounds were, the board sat down to a full plate of serious business, from the approval of a new director, to proposals for creative advertising. In addition to approving the Phase One architectural design plan, the board ratified the nomination of a new member, Sam Radin of North Truro, Mass. Mr. Radin is an attorney and founder of the National Madison Group, Inc., an insurance services firm providing planning and consulting services to individuals, corporations and charities. Mr. Radin has been cited by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal as an expert in his field, and is know nationally as an expert in the use of life insurance products for sophisticated estate, charitable and financial planning. The board learned of NLM's receipt of $18,000 from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs DCA) and other monies forthcoming from the state, individual donors, memberships, and pledges from banks. The DCA grant is restricted to education, and will support the production of our newsletter, information pamphlets and lightship activities. The board discussed proposed renovations to the museums buildings, securing the lightship, economic development in the surrounding area and control of the waterfront.
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Extractions: Lighthouses not only symbolize hope, constancy and a friend in stormy times, many are fascinating architectural masterpieces. The earliest light, simply a bonfire built on a hillside to guide ships, served the old world city of Alexandria in 285 B.C. Americas first lighthouse was built in 1716 at Boston Harbor. Since then, hundreds of lighthouses have been built in this country and guided ships safely into harbor. This is our list of the best American lighthouses.
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Extractions: welcome WAC N T O U N M M B A ... Home Optional Tours 1. Wulai Aborigine Village US$38 Wulai is an aborigine enclave in the Taipei suburb s 2. Chiufen Village, Northern Coast and Pi Sha Fishing Port Night Tour US$38 The villages of Chiufen were once center of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but this quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continues to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past. The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. The scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains. US$35 The main attraction in the bustling old town of Sanhsia, a short distance from Yingko, is a temple which was originally built in 1770. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone lions, carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs. NOTE: A minimum of 7 persons per tour is required.
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Extractions: AT HOME IN NEW ENGLAND New England day trips, weekend destinations, family vacation spots. Lazy summer days in the country, antiquing in rural villages, sunset picnics at the lake. Beachcombing, kayaking, picking blueberries, hiking or biking a local trail. Shopping in town and touring museums. Enjoying a windjammer festival on the rocky coast or a wildflower weekend in the mountains. DESTINATION TRAVEL Typical coverage of an area includes: Skylines, landmarks, history, restaurants, storefronts, markets, festivals, parades, ethnic specialties, street performers, food vendors, pastry counters, delicatessens, souvenir shops, antique dealers, city events, local characters, people exercising, biking, jogging, shopping, playing.
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Extractions: Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. LIGHTHOUSES HAVE A HYPNOtic effect. Even in broad daylight with their lights turned off, they capture our attention. People climb well over 100 stairs just to get a view from the top. For some devotees, lighthouses are a true passion. They decorate their homes with lighthouse memorabilia, put bumper stickers on their cars, and wear clothes emblazoned with their favorite lighthouses. There's even a catalog from the Lighthouse Depot (800-758-1444) devoted to lighthouse merchandise. The commercial side notwithstanding, lighthouses have a somewhat spiritual appeal. It's a story as old as travel itself. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world was the lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt.
GORP - Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia Coast From I16, take us Highway 80 east. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, CockspurIsland Lighthouse, built in 1857, accessible only by private boat. http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nm/ga_pulas.htm
Extractions: Open hours: The park is open everyday, except Christmas Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Hours may be extended in summer. Call for information. There is an entrance fee. Weather in the park is hot and humid in summer, mild to chilly and breezy in winter. Rainy periods throughout the year. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended. Getting there: To reach the park by car, take I- 95 to I-16. From I-16, take U.S. Highway 80 East. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island and beaches. Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance is approximately 15 miles east of Savannah on U.S. 80. Within the park, paved roads are accessible by private car during normal operating hours. Most airlines and Greyhound Bus Lines serve the city of Savannah. Taxi service is available from the bus station to the park, which is approximately 15 miles. Car rental is available at the airport, which is about 30 miles west of Fort Pulaski.
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Extractions: American lighthouse construction made little progress from 1820 to 1852, while Stephen Pleasonton, the Fifth Auditor of the Treasury, was the superintendent of U.S. lighthouses. To save money, Pleasonton limited all new lighthouses to a maximum height of 65 feet. The old-style masonry lighthouses of the period share a bluntly conical design, with broad bases and narrow tops designed to hold a small "birdcage" lantern with an Argand lamp, a lighting technology dating from 1781. By European standards, U.S. lighthouses were embarrassingly inadequate and obsolete. Ship captains and ship owners complained continually about the lighthouses being too short, too dim, poorly located, and often out of service altogether. Congress approached the problem by involving military engineers, first as inspectors of lighthouses and then as consultants on their design. In 1847, Congress directed that six proposed lighthouses be designed and built by the military instead of by Pleasonton's contractors. The resulting transition from old-style to classic design can be seen clearly at Sankaty Head in Massachusetts. Sankaty Head Light was built in 1850 under the direction of Benjamin F. Isherwood, who became the chief engineer of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.
New England - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The rocky coast of Maine is best known for its lobster. us Census Bureau. Census Regions and Divisions of the United States (PDF). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England
Extractions: While the states marked in red show the core of New England, the region's cultural influence may cover a greater or lesser area than shown. The New England region of the United States is located in the northeastern corner of the country. Boston is its business and cultural center and its most populous city. The region includes the following states: Curiously, New York east of the Hudson River has occasionally been called part of New England. For example, the New England Interstate Highways of the included eastern New York. This nomenclature is exceedingly rare and would be considered incorrect by most people in both New York and New England proper. New England is perhaps the most well-defined region of the United States, with more uniformity and more shared heritage than other regions of the country. But, while there is cultural and historical uniformity throughout the whole region, Northern and Southern New England differ in the fact that the former is more rural whereas the latter is very urban. This difference has always existed, however, even when the region was young, and thus does not imply a growing or changing trend, but rather the result of historical population patterns. Western and Eastern New England share similar differences, with the former not only being much more rural, but also usually lacking the
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Extractions: A History of U.S. Lightships by Willard Flint Click here to see a gallery of historic images of U.S. lightships "Lonely Sentinels of the Sea-Lanes," lightships owe their origin to Ancient Romans-early galleys provided lighted beacons, deterred pirates Lightships, as we commonly know or remember them, have been around little more than two centuries, though a prototype existed in the ancient world. During the last few centuries BC, Roman coast guard galleys carried at their mastheads open framework baskets in which a fire sometimes was built, serving as a signal light. Manned by an armed crew, such vessels patrolled the Roman coasts to guide and protect incoming vessels by providing a beacon and to deter piracy by showing that a warship was at hand. But, since the prudent Roman sailor tried to avoid nighttime voyages whenever possible, the first lightships never attained the importance of their successors. By the 18th century, however, maritime commerce had become a 24-hour-a-day undertaking, with ships ranging the entire globe. In 1731, Robert Hamblin, an Englishman, obtained permission from King George II to outfit what would become the first modern lightship. His single-masted vessel was given the name Nore and took up its position a year later in England at Nore Sands in the Thames estuary. Resembling a small fishing sloop
