Showing posts with label historic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historic. Show all posts
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Canons at the castillo de san Marcos
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| Was taken in June 2010 at the Castillo de San marcos in St Augustine, Fl. |
The Great Cross
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| In 1565, Pedro Menedez de Aviles placed a small wodden cross in Florida's soil and founded the Mission de Dios. the beginnings of Christianity in this new land led to numerous missions throughout Florida and, eventually, to the flourishing of the faith that we celebrate throughout this country. The Great Cross is a tribute to that growth. It serves to remind the visitor of Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the Cross, as well as the role played by the Catholic religion in the history of both Florida and our Nation. |
The Oldest Wooden School House
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| This picture was taken in June 2010. It was taken from the back of the schoolhouse in the "garden" area. |
"The Teacher" from the Oldest Wooden School House
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| Was taken at the Oldest Wooden School House in St Augstine, Fl. I know the teacher had a name, but at this time I can not remember it. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me the teachers name. If you know it, please leave me a comment. |
"Johnny" from the Oldest Wooden School House
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| Was taken at the Oldest Wooden School House in St Augustine, Fl. The inside of the schoo house is dark and I did not use a flash on my camera, so that is the reason for the coloration. The school house was educational and the kids really seemed to enjoy it. |
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
The Great Cross
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| The Cross weighs 70 tons and consists of 200 stainless steel panels in various sizes. The loftiest sections of the Cross contain 1.6 feet by 10 feet panels 3/16 inches thick, while 4 feet by 10 feet and 5/16 inch thick panels cover the foundational sector. To prevent potential damage from hurricane force winds, workers solidified the lower 65 feet of the Great Cross by tightly filling the inside with concrete. At night, lights mounted from the ground provide illumination of the Great Cross. The base of the Cross is made of granite slabs. Several of the slabs have names inscribed as memorials from family or other loved ones. |
Friday, August 13, 2010
Castillo de San Marcos
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| Taken in St Augustine, Fl with the Lighthouse and the Matanzas River in the background. |
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