Friday, December 31, 2010

Tallahassee, Florida

Apalachee Parkway approach to Tallahassee and Florida's State Capitol

Florida's State Capitol
West Entrance
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida's State Capitol Building
Tallahassee, Florida

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fountain Square and Carew Tower at Night, Cincinnati, Ohio

Pre Spring Show
Krohn Conservatory     Cincinnati, Ohio
Annual show February through mid March features primula, cyclamen, cineraria and forced spring bulbs and shrubs.

Chrysanthemum Show
Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio
One of Krohn Conservatories six seasonal displays featuring full Nov. bloom of thirty varieties of mums.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Coral Gables, Florida

Coral Gables, Florida, Elementary School

"Its a treat to Eat"
at the
Coralway Cafeterias
147 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fla.
110 N.E. 79th St. Miami, Fla.

Aerial View of University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Monday, December 27, 2010

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

A Cape Cod shore scene.

Henry Beston's Outermost House on the beach at Eastham on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor Center overlooking the Salt Pond, Eastham, Cape Cod.

Sand Dunes on Outer Cape Cod.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Mansfield, Ohio

Malabar Farm, the honeymoon room in the Big House, where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned after their wedding in the "Great Hall" on the evening of May 21, 1945.  Malabar is now operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Malabar Farm, Main entrance hall and stairs of the Big House, home of the late Louis Bromfield, world famous farmer and author.  Located near Mansfield, Malabar is now operated by The State of Ohio.

Malabar Farm, the Big House, home of the late Louis Bromfield, world famous farmer and author, near Mansfield, Ohio.  Malabar is operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

St. Petersburg, Florida

The Tramor Cafeteria
119 4th Street So.
In the Heart of St. Petersburg, Florida
The largest and finest cafeteria in Florida...Serves over 5,000 meals daily...In a tropical Spanish atmosphere with orchestral music and entertainment.  Tramor serves only the finest quality foods at moderate prices with real Southern service.

The Pier Park on Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Sailboats maneuver along waterfront park against the colorful skyline of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Cincinnati, Ohio

Aerial view of the greater Cincinnati Airport
This airport located in Boone County, Kentucky, consists of 928 acres of land and has four hard-surfaced runways of 5,500 feet in length.  CAA Control Tower.  This modern airport accommodates the largest transport planes in regular flight.

Netherland Plaza Hotel and Carew Tower
Magnitudes:  800 Rooms.  85,000 Square Feet Ground Area.  1,383,000 Square Feet Floor Area.  18,000,000 Cubic Feet.  48 Stories, 574 Feet in Height.  Office Building, Hotel, Garage, Department Stores, Retail Shops, Restaurants, Etc.  A City within a city.

Ohio River Scene at Cincinnati, Ohio
The Ohio River is completely canalized and puts Cincinnati at the hub of a 15,000 mile system of inland waterways.  This river is navigable the year 'round.  The river is used both by passenger lines and freight carriers.

Aerial View of Cincinnati, Ohio and the Ohio River.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Hawaii

BYODO-IN TEMPLE located at Valley of the Temples Memorial park, Windward Oahu, Hawaii, the only replica of the 900-year-old original located near Kyoto, Japan.  the world famous original is a Japanese national monument and is acclaimed as the most famous and beautiful Buddhist Temple in the world.

BYODO-IN TEMPLE located at Valley of the Temples Memorial park, Windward Oahu, Hawaii, the only replica of the 900-year-old original located near Kyoto, Japan. the world famous original is a Japanese national monument and is acclaimed as the most famous and beautiful Buddhist Temple in the world.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky

One of the picturesque natural bridges of Natural Bridge State park near Slade, Kentucky.  Lodge, dining room, housekeeping cottages, beach, bath-house and boating facilities available.

Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky
This rock formation, 30 feet wide across the top, 50 feet wide at the base with an arch over 100 feet in the clear, is one of Kentucky's most spectacular natural attractions.  Located in the scenic Red River Valley, Cumberland National Forest the park near Slade, Ky. Just off highway 15 only 57 miles from Lexington.  This area, with its mountainous terrain and high rugged cliffs presents a sharp contrast in scenery to the rolling acres of the bluegrass country.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The Old Grist Mill
Brewster, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
All who visit this secluded spot are well rewarded by the beauty and quaint charm of old Cape Cod.

A bit of old Harwichport on Cape Cod.

A bit of old Cape Cod.

Lobsterman Fisherman
Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Union Terminal at Night, Cincinnati, Ohio

Concourse, Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio

Fountain Square, Cincinnati, Ohio

Friday, December 17, 2010

Mount Vernon, Virginia

Home of George Washington
Mt. Vernon, Virginia
The home of our first president where he lived and died is maintained by liberty loving Americans as a permanent memorial to the father of our country.  This spacious and lovely colonial home is located 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. on the banks of the Potomac.

East Front of Mount Vernon.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Cleveland, Ohio

The Avenue - Tower City Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Festive decorations create a grand new holiday tradition in Cleveland's elegant landmark.  Holiday shopping, fine dining and entertainment become a memorable occasion.

Skating on the Square
Cleveland, Ohio
Public Square is the setting for fun on the ice.  Skating exhibitions and public skating are an exciting Cleveland Holiday tradition.

Garfield Memorial
In Lakeview Cemetery
Euclid Ave. at East 123rd St.
Cleveland, Ohio
The remains of James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, lie within this beautiful memorial.  Erected at a cost of $225,000, through national subscription.  Dedicated May 30, 1890.  Open daily and Sundays 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama Park - Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts

Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama Park
On the ocean at Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts
Fun for everyone in the family - Fun-O-Rama Park has a fabulous choice of thrilling rides - action and enjoyment the Fun-O-Rama way.

Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama Park
On the ocean at Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts
The Hymalaya - the ride sensation of Europe - and other spectacular thrill rides have made Fun-O-Rama Park a fun park for everyone.

Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama Park
On the ocean at Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts
Here it is - the entrance to Shaheen's Fun-O-Rama Park - a wild, wonderful world of thrills, excitement and fun for everyone in the family.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

St. Petersburg, Florida

Aquatarium is located on the Gulf of Mexico, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.  Within this complex is the world's largest tank.  This tank is 3 1/2 stories high, holds 1,240,000 gallons of sea water and has 120 viewing windows on two levels, and a grandstand on the third level.  Performances by sea lions and porpoises are held continuously in a second tank under the Golden Dome, the world's largest geodesic, free span structure of its kind.

$5 Million Bayfront Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
Overlooking Tampa Bay
Auditorium Seating Capacity - 2,200 opera type upholstered seats.  Arena Seating Capacity - 5,600 fixed, 3,000 portable seats.
The Auditorium and Arena are connected by a common lobby and are completely air-conditioned. 
Sunken Gardens
St. Petersburg, Florida
Conveniently located just a few blocks from Downtown.  Each year more than a quarter million people visit the Gardens from every corner of the Globe.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Kentucky

One of the most scenic and historic states, the COMMONWEALTH of KENTUCKY was admitted to the Union June 1, 1792 and covers an area of 40,395 square miles.  State Motto:  United we stand divided we fall.  State Song:  My Old Kentucky Home.
Kentucky, the Blue Grass State is the Kingdom of the Horse.

Nickname  Blue Grass State
1950 Population - 2,944,806
Area in Sq. Miles - 40,598
Entered the Union, June 1, 1792


Sunday, December 12, 2010

Toronto, Canada

The Aeroquay Building at Toronto International Airport, Malton, Ontario, Canada.  Fingers for boarding Aircraft; underground entrance; vehicle ramps to Parking and Observation Roof are a few of the many features.

View of Toronto, Ontario, Canada showing the harbour where ships from all over the world are handled - (in the background) The Elevated Gardiner Expressway, business and financial centres.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The "Little Trillium" paddle wheel boat in the lagoon at Centre Island - one of Metropolitan Toronto Parks - across the bay from downtown Toronto.