Mini-Challenge #692 "Museums, Historical/Cultural Sites, Landmarks"

Very nice, Bill. Again, you get around! Thanks for the exhibits.

Randy

Hello ulop,

Thank you for showing us these exhibits. I believe I would enjoy the Buchheim Museum; I love the whimsical stuff! Great collection.

Randy

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Greg, your three entries and exhibits are much appreciated. Not only are they informative but well presented. Thank you for entering these.

I seem to remember a post some time ago regarding the Daniel Boone home? Maybe being refurbed and in the process of being sold?

Randy

Super, thanks Bill!

Randy

LOL Ab S!

I had to expand the photo to fully appreciate it! Love it!

Randy

Jerry, each one is very much appreciated, especially the information about them.

Thanks

Randy

Some landmarks - (exhibits unless noted otherwise)

an unremarkable photo of Notre Dame, taken from a cafe across the street. But considering how close it came to being destroyed by fire, even unremarkable shouldn't be taken for granted.



and a guest taking residence at the table next to ours..



A notable landmark in Provence - the Abbey de Senanque dating from the 12th century.



Pont Julien bridge, Provence France. Built by the Romans in the 1st century BC, it has remained in use for 2000 years. It is supported by the manner in which the stones were placed since mortar had not been invented at the time the bridge was built. Now limited to bikes and pedestrians, but was open to cars until 2005.



A bad tourist photo of the obelisk in Buenos Aires.



A different scene this past weekend....aerial image Buenos Aires

Nick

Ulrich, very fun. The Porter Sculpture Garden in South Dakota isn't really a museum or a landmark.... or anything beyond one person's vision. Some whimsy certainly. This is a small sampling - take it for what it's worth. (exhibits)







Nick

Very cool!

Randy

Thanks Nickolas, interesting set especially the "visitor" in the chair!

Randy

I played billiards at "Willie's Pool Hall."

You've got it all in these shots - museum, culture and landmark!

ParietalPenguin said:

You've got it all in these shots - museum, culture and landmark!

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The "whole enchilada?" Thank you.

I'm a language teacher so I can't help myself. The way I figure it is; we wake up on the icepack; build a nest, eat some raw fish, wash it down with some water, and howl for some recognition, preferably with . . . . Santa Clausette . (Surf the link at your own risk.)

Merry Christmas Member ParietalPenguin,

David

RLBur said:

Very nice set of entries. Thank you for entering the min-challenge.

Your first two entries have brought to me some great memories. I've seen both, Maiden's Tower and Meteora. However, I did not know the story behind the naming of the tower. I appreciate the details.

Randy

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You are welcome. I'm glad you liked them.

Thank you, Nick, showing other locations to find also those things. Art can often be funny too.





Ulrich

Revs Institute in Naples Florida. What sets Revs apart from other automotive museums is their mission to examine the automobile and its place within an evolving society. They are "dedicated to the study, preservation, conservation, and restoration of historically significant automobiles" (from their website). The venue isn't huge and it's not overwhelming, but for those with an interest in automotive history and technology since the 19th century, it is a wonderful way to spend a few hours. Extremely helpful and informative staff. Definitely worth a detour if anywhere in south Florida. They do limit numbers - and I think tickets must be bought in advance. Photos are encouraged, but no flash.

Besides Germany, where else will you find a motor from a 917? (exhibit)



Historically significant - Gurney Eagle. Winner of the 1967 Belgium Grand Prix with Dan Gurney - to date, the only American car/engine and driver combination to have won a GP. Gorgeous car along with one of the original engineering drawings. (Entries 2 and 3)







A 1919 Ballot undergoing a multi-year restoration. This gentleman was applying pinstriping to match the original. One of the curators described how the original blue paint was linseed oil based and no longer made. They researched how the paint was formulated and then had it manufactured for the restoration. (exhibit)



Photos don't do justice.... 1937 Delahaye (exhibit)



Thanks for looking
Nick

You have some good examples, David. We have a "Route 66" Museum in Victorville. It has just reopened after being closed because of the coronavirus. My favorite of your bunch in the "Big Boy" as it brings many good memories.

Randy

Informative (good photos too).

Entries 2&3 are noted, Gurney Eagle and the original engineering drawing. I did not know it was the only American car to win a GP.

Thank you,

Randy

RLBur said:

You have some good examples, David. We have a "Route 66" Museum in Victorville. It has just reopened after being closed because of the coronavirus. My favorite of your bunch in the "Big Boy" as it brings many good memories.

Randy

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Thanks, Randy;

Every time that I raised the bar on myself, I'd reward myself with a gigantic full meal from "Blake's Lotaburger," an original NeoMexicana. There was one where Lead meets Coal, in Albuquerque. Mom and Dad primed me for Lotaburger; they'd go on business, and return with half eaten meals, spread the remainder on seven, eight kids.

I passed through the intersection, while helping to lead a protest against Vietnam, Kent State, &c. :-D

However, you aren't a hamburger aficionado if you haven't been to the Owl Bar & Cafe, in San Antonio, New Mexico. From there you can drive South, on the freeway, or, slow road, to Bosque del Apache and take pictures of the Sandhill Cranes; bring a telescope, cuz they are a really difficult subject. This whole area, in the 20's, I think, was flooded, major damage to residents.

There's a Lotaburger in Española, NM. It's closed, however. One of the cooks took some bullets. It's boarded up. Sad, because, it was a reward that I engineered for kids. Field Trip; the principal always went. The kids shared fries with her. LOL707LOL707, i.e., ROFLOLROFLOL, :-O