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A perfect day for a rocket lift-off and a passenger already sitting on-board at the top.
This 40 ft. (12 meters) "Raygun Gothic Rocketship" sculpture created by Sean Orlando, Nathaniel Taylor, and David Shulman is a temporary exhibit by San Francisco's waterfront.
The website describes this artwork as a retro-futuristic vision of space travel circa 1930’s-1940’s science fiction.
You can visit or participate in Skywatch Friday.
- Karen
Yesterday was an open house at the local fire department museum celebrating its 159th year of the city's fire department.
This 1914 fire aerial ladder truck was in service at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition (world's fair) held in San Francisco to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal.
Do you fancy riding in this red 1929 REO Fire Chief's car?
Or, this white Fire Chief's car?
It is a 1905 Cadillac with an original price tag of $950.00 from Detroit. It was restored and has been part of the museum for 35 years. The sign says only 4,029 of these vehicles were made and very few remain today.
A new collection was unveiled at the open house.
Drum roll, please...
It is a restored 1914 Knox Chemical Hose Wagon.
From what I read, early fire departments used baking soda and acid (vinegar) together to form carbon dioxide gas to extinguish fires; thus, the term "chemical" hose.
Isn't this 1890 Amoskeag Steamer a beauty with the shiny copper/brass tank?
It was purchased for $4,345.00 in 1890, a lot of money back then, and used in the 1906 earthquake. The fire station collapsed, but the firemen dug out the engine and used it to fight fires for 2 straight days.
This miniaturized fire truck is more my size.
- Karen
When I see the TransAmerica Building in the distance, there is no mistake I am in San Francisco.
According to Wikipedia, construction was finished in 1972 and at one-time it was one of the tallest buildings west of the Mississippi. It has 48 floors and in the past, visitors could go as high as the 27th floor to look out its windows.
Even the shrubery outside the building is shaped like a pyramid.
Happy Skywatch Friday!
- Karen
I rejoined my favorite meetup group this past Saturday to hike through San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods. On this day, we walked through Sydney Walton Square in the Embarcadero by the waterfront.
It has many pieces of art including the two I posted here.
A map for a self-guided tour can be found here.
I was drawn to this piece because of the dogs. It is called "Portrait of Georgia O'Keefe" by Marisol Escobar (1982) based on a photograph Escobar took of the 90-year-old Ms. O'Keefe with her two show dogs.
This piece is called "Pine Tree Obelisk" by Joan Brown (1987).
This colorful tiled artwork includes crabs, trees, and seagulls, perfect in a park.
Any local bloggers or readers who would like join in on future walks, let me know so we can meet.
- Karen
A cold, yet sunny day in Silicon Valley.
This is the Center of the Performing Arts building in downtown San Jose.
It was built in 1972 with large windows to allow natural light in. It has a seating capacity of over 2,600 and home of the local ballet company and Broadway plays.
The statue out front is of the California Bear created by the well-known scultor, Beniamino Benvenuto Bufano.
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- Karen
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- Karen
These are fun bar stools at the Carlos 'n Charlies' Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas.
They are attention-getters and draw patrons to their bar.
- Karen
Although you can't see it from this vantage point, Twin Peaks in San Francisco are two hills located side by side rising to an elevation of 922 feet.
It is a popular tourist attraction because on a clear day or night, you can see the city skyline.
You might have seen the windy road below in movies or in car commercials.
Happy Skywatch Friday!
- Karen
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- Karen
Las Vegas is a popular place for weddings, so it probably should not surprise anyone to see a wedding gazebo inside a casino's garden setting like this one.
Some newlyweds have immortalized their special day on the brick path that leads up to the gazebo.
In the same garden are real and artificial flamingos to greet the wedding party.
- Karen
Anyone who has been to San Francisco will have noticed this huge 977 ft. television & radio antenna standing prominently in the city's skyline.
You can visit or participant in Skywatch Friday.
- Karen
Happy 2013 to everyone!
Thank you for your support throughout the year!
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- Karen
