Country Club Plaza KCMO

The Plaza was one of the first shopping centers that catered to 

the automobile.  It is an upscale shopping center and residential

neighborhood in Kansas City designed to

look like buildings in Seville, Spain.

Another interesting building in the Plaza.

The Giralda Tower modeled after the Cathedral of Seville.

Shamrock Hotel, Blackville

The ravages of time have left their mark on the Shamrock Hotel in

Blackville, SC.  At one time this was a vibrant building for residents

and visitors.  Eating, playing pool and poker and the laughter of folks

having a good time. The decline of the railroad signaled the

demise of the Shamrock as it slowly fell into despair.

http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/barnwell-county/shamrock-hotel.html

 

The roof is long gone and the walls are now

supported by a steel structure.  Only your imagination

can see what was once a grand building.



Peterborough Lift Lock

 

The Peterborough Lift Lock is part of the Trent-Severn

Waterway in Peterborough, Ontario and is a

National Historic Site of Canada.  It is truly an

amazing experience to see the Lift in action.

http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11449

 

The view from the upper lock - mechanical engineering at work.