W/NW History

[Darshan]

The venerable Tax and Trade Center, one of Saigon's landmarks dates back to 1880. During the French colonial period it was known as the
"Grands Magazins Charner", an upscale department store selling imported luxury goods from mainly France and the UK to the colonial upper
crust. It was overhauled in 2002, but the original staircase was left intact. Not so long ago, I read that the building will soon be demolished to
make way for a planned subway station.

Looks like a grand ballroom, I hope they don't demolish it.

 

[Darshan]

Like this one a lot, the fact that Beethoven slept here makes it even more special.

Beethoven slept here. No truly he did! Castle District Budapest. Nikon 801s with 28-85mm lens.

 

[Vince Lupo]

At Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia:


Williamsburg13 by Vince.Lupo, on Flickr

 

[peterm1]

Like this one a lot, the fact that Beethoven slept here makes it even more special.

Thanks Darshan. This is the palace involved.

http://marvaoguide.com/index.php/Hungary/Erdody-Palace.html

http://www.zti.hu/default.htm

The whole Castle District area which sits on a high hill overlooking the Danube is beautiful. Although in truth much of it was flattened in WW2 then rebuilt in an exact replica after the war. I gather this building largely survived however.

 

[Dayrell bishop]

Vince Lupo Nice picture , sad history that place.

 

[Addy101]

Vince Lupo Nice picture , sad history that place.

Why? I don't get it, looking at the Wikipedia page on Colonial Williamsburg.

Anyway, not a very inspiring picture, but a historical location, the site of the surrender of all German forces in The Netherlands (though some units didn't surrender, the 34. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division Landstorm Nederland surrendered on the 10th).

Minolta XD-5 | Minolta PG-Rokkor 50/1.4 | Agfa APX100

 

[Vince Lupo]

Why? I don't get it, looking at the Wikipedia page on Colonial Williamsburg.

I think he means the first shot I posted from Oradour-sur-Glane. Definitely has a different history than Colonial Williamsburg.

 

[burancap]

Vince Lupo Nice picture , sad history that place.

Agreed. I did not know the story until that image was posted. Horrible.

Great thread.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Agreed. I did not know the story until that image was posted. Horrible.

Great thread.

I finally found online the first episode of 'World at War': http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13pwg5_the-world-at-war-ep-1-a-new-germany-1933-1939_shortfilms

Watch the first 1:45.

 

[Dirk]

Old Jewish Quarter, Venice by FilmFlamMan, on Flickr

 

[Dirk]

Mayan ruins at Tulum, Mexico

Mayan ruins at Tulum, Mexico

Templo by FilmFlamMan, on Flickr

 

[John E Earley]

Bruton Parish Church 1660 by Earley Photography, on Flickr



Old Capitol in Historic Williamsburg VA by Earley Photography, on Flickr

 

[Addy101]

This is the Academia building of the University of Utrecht, part of this building is the Chapter House of the Dom of Utrecht. It was the location where the Union of Utrecht (Dutch: Unie van Utrecht) was signed on 23 January 1579. The Union of Utrecht can be regarded the foundation of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces. In 1581 the United Provinces declared their independence of the king of Spain in the Act of Abjuration and in 1815 the Republic became the current country that is The Netherlands a.k.a. Holland.

 

[Dirk]

Mexican graveyard

Mexican graveyard

Cemetery VI by FilmFlamMan, on Flickr

 

[John E Earley]

Colbrook Motel Sign
During the Jim Crow era, segregated facilities existed in Virginia. The Colbrook, a tourist court type motel, was owned by William Earl Brooks and his wife, Audrey Woods Brooks. Located on US Rt. 1, in Chester Virginia, the motel was open to black travelers who could not find accommodations elsewhere. The property is for sale and hopefully the sign will be saved.


Colbrook Motel Sign by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr

 

[Shirley Creazzo]

Fascinating and enjoyable thread. Thank you Darshan for thinking to start it. And thanks to all who have contributed. Found every posting interesting.

 

[Addy101]

Huize Scherpenzeel:

Canon EOS 1DsII | Canon EF 50/1.8 II | f/10 | 6s | 100iso

According to Wikipedia it is Huis Scherpenzeel but locals call it Huize Scherpenzeel. It was build as a fortified house in the 14th century on the border between the bishopric of Utrecht and the duchy of Gelre. In the 19th century it got its present neo-Tudor styling. During the second world war it was confiscated and as Scherpenzeel was on the front line in both 1940 and 1945 it was severely damaged. As late as 2010 ammunition was found in the park surrounding the house. From the early 1980's until 2005 it was used as town hall for the town of Scherpenzeel. It now is owned by the Stichting Vrienden der Geldersche Kasteelen (friends of castles in Gelderland) and used as offices and wedding location. The house and its park is a Rijksmonument (national heritage site).

 

[Rogrund]

L1012252 by Rogrunder, on Flickr

These are partly melted church bells that fell from the south tower of Marienkirche (St. Mary's church) in Lübeck during the allied bombings on the night of March 28th, 1942. The bells are left just as they fell, as a memorial site.

 

[Dektol Dan]

Chaco Canyon

Chaco Canyon

Anasazi Temples:

 

[Alfasud]

Ancient Church Door. Syria

Ancient Church Door. Syria

Konica III, Kodachrome