Took this on our trip to the Florida Keys. One of the highlights of the trip was a sunset cruise. This is a famous Seven Mile Bridge located just outside of Marathon, Florida. The orignial Seven Mile Bridge was built by Henry Flagler as a part of his Florida East Coast Railway. It … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Sunset Over 7 Mile Bridge
Sky Watch Friday: Window
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Sky Watch Friday: Reflection
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Sky Watch Friday: Carnegie Public Library Bryan
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
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