Andrew Carnegie believed in the value of self-education and made offer to build a library for any city in the U.S. that would agree to provide a budget equal to one tenth of the construction grant annually to maintain the library. In 1902, a representative for the Mutual Improvement Club leaders contacted Carnegie. The city … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Carnegie Public Library Bryan
Weekly Photo Challenge: Purple
This week's theme is purple.
Sky Watch Friday: The Queen
Built in the mid-1920's the Queen is often photographed landmark of downtown Bryan, Texas. In 1926, Abraham Schulman and his son purchased the Queen and the Dixie Theaters in downtown Bryan. In 1928 they converted the old Bryan City Hall into the Palace. The Queen was rebuilt in 1939 and became the first air … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: The Queen
Sky Watch Friday: Chalk Mountain
I have always thought the view near Chalk Mountain, Texas is amazing. Chalk Mountain is located about 10 miles west of Glen Rose. The best view is coming down the mountain. Since I have not figured out to get that shot without standing the the middle of a 2 lane road, trying to walk along … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Chalk Mountain
Sky Watch Friday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse began as the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse in 1883. Construction began in 1884 and was completed in 1886. It was first lit in November 1887. In the 1920s the Lighthouse service added indoor plumbing and bathrooms in the keepers' building. In 1925 electricty arrived at the light. The name was … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Rings
Noticed our rings on the dresser and thought it would make an interesting shot. I tweaked the picture some, found a better background and played with the lighting.
What is it? — Answer
Now for the answer to yesterday's Sky Watch Friday. The answer it a palmetto. Now you may be wondering how that got in the air. Well ....scroll down. The palmetto was a casualty of the Battle of Olustee Re-Enactment. The reenactment of the Battle of Olustee is an annual event occurring the weekend closets to … Continue reading What is it? — Answer
The Dee Zone 