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Doorway Arch – Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – Covington – Kentucky

April 15, 2021 0 Comments

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Doorway Arch of the St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, in Covington, Kentucky. The tympanum relief sculpture depicts Mary’s assumption into Heaven and was carved in 1914 by a local artist Clement Barnhorn.

The Catholic cathedral was originally constructed in 1895, with the portion containing the doorway arch added in 1910. The church’s design was inspired by both the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Basilica of Saint-Denis, in Paris, France.

Official Cathedral Website

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Fire Company 16 Firehouse – Walnut Hills – Cincinnati – Ohio

April 14, 2021 0 Comments

Fire Company 16 Firehouse - Walnut Hills - Cincinnati - Ohio

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The Fire Company 16 Firehouse is the oldest remaining historic fire station in Cincinnati. Its located in the hilltop neighborhood of Walnut Hills, which was annexed by the city in 1869. The construction of the firehouse, in 1870 was one of the conditions for annexation into Cincinnati. The building was designed by Samuel Hannaford, and is an example of the Italianate architectural style common at that time.

Fire Company 16, used steam-powered fire engines, until motorized fire trucks were introduced in 1918. The station was disbanded in 1978, after a fire damaged the building the previous year.

The building to the right of it, is another historic structure, known as the Hamilton House.

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Colorful Historic Tucson Door Architecture – Arizona

April 2, 2021 0 Comments

Colorful Historic Tucson Door Architecture – Arizona

Colorful Historic Tucson Door Architecture - Arizona

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This house is found in one of a number of historic neighborhoods surrounding downtown Tucson, that have become collectively known as Barrio Viejo (the old district). Each area has its own name, but most share similar architectural styles, including; Sonoran, Transformed Sonoran, Transitional, Mission Revival, Pueblo Revival and Spanish Mission Revival.

Ages for the houses range as far back as the 1840’s for the Sonoran style, up through the 1950’s for the various revival styles. But, whether you prefer the truly historic houses, or the more recent revival styles, they all give Tucson (and a handful of other southwest locations like Santa Fe) a unique character, compared to the relatively bland and unvarying style of modern houses across America.

Tucson Government – A guide to Tucson’s historic neighborhoods

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