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Macluria Log House, New Harmony, IN (2) by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: **New Harmony Historic District** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000006, date listed 10/15/1966 Main St. between Granary and Church Sts. New Harmony, IN (Posey County) A National Historic Landmark (www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nh...). New Harmony is a small rural Indiana town, 27 miles northwest of Evansville, with an agricultural economic base. The community was founded in 1814 by George Rappand his German pietist followers who moved there from Harmony, Pennsylvania. At the time of auction in 1825, the community contained some 180 brick, frame and log structures. Robert Owen, an English industrialist and philanthropist, bought the property and began a social community which lasted only two years, though the importance of the community lasted up to the Civil War. After this period, the community, whose population has not greatly increased from this early period shifted into a typical midwestern town and a number of the older buildings were lost and a majority greatly altered. Today there are only about 35 of the original Rappite-Owenite buildings standing scattered throughout New Harmony. A concentration of these buildings are located between West Street and a few feet of Brewary Street. (1) Macluria Log House, 324 North Street, contributing (part of existing NHL designation) 1775 hewn log, one-and-one-half story dogtrot residence. This building currently has concrete chinking, central breezeway passage with plank decking, end gable wood shingle roof, stone wall chimneys, 6 over 6 replacement windows, two batten wood door entries off passage, rear shed roof porch with log supports and plank decking raised on stone. (pg 7) (2) References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/id/132002419 (2) npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/66000006.pdf

Santa Fe Depot, Davis, OK (2) by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: **Davis Santa Fe Depot** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 94001507, date listed 12/29/1994 12 Main St. Davis, OK (Murray County) The Davis Santa Fe Depot is a standard, vernacular, Combination 9 depot with Italianate features. The depot is located on the south side of Main Street, east of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway tracks between First and "A" streets. Situated on the fringes of the downtown commercial area, the depot served as a critical early day transportation link for the town. Built in 1908, the depot was constructed standard in appearance with other Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Santa Fe) depots. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Santa Fe) Railway stretched from Chicago, Illinois south to Galveston, Texas and east to San Francisco, California. The Santa Fe operated twelve thousand miles of railroad track in the American southwest, allowing settlement of this area at a quicker and more "civilized" pace than pre-railroad habitation. The multiple lines with numerous depots and cars gave rise to one of the nation's largest and most financially sound railroads. Although passenger service ended on 2 May 1971, the Santa Fe Railway continues to haul goods and products throughout the southwest. (1) References (1) NRHP Nomination Form npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/94001507.pdf

Changing Colors, Segment 19, Colorado Trail, CO by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: CO (Saguache County) Day 5 random campsite (Segment 19) to random campsite (Segment 20) Not a cloud in sight ... anywhere. Started off chilly and in the 40s. The sun was shining brightly though, so it warmed up quickly. Saw a large pine tree which reminded me of Sequoias ... this was still CO right? There were several more miles in the large meadow/valley. I noticed a fenced area which might have been a spring, but a small sign had DEATH scribed on it. Then up and over a short bump which was through an aspen grove. The trail finally wandered down to Cochetopa Creek. Cochetopa Creek was flowing very well. The previous few days had intermittent water sources. That would not be a problem today as the trail followed this creek for many miles. I thought I would have to ford it but someone had put a log over it to bridge the gap. Although this area was completely exposed, it was very enjoyable hiking. Easy, unique terrain, fall colors and a meandering creek. One of my favorite sections so far. Did encounter some steep sidehill and had some glimpses of Organ Mountain. San Luis Peak is hiding behind. A few miles before the end of Segment 19, the trail entered La Garita Wilderness. Wilderness Areas are specially designated areas that remain undeveloped and maintain primeval character. There are additional restrictions to visiting and on the Colorado Trail bicycles are not allowed in Wilderness Areas.

Thomas Jefferson, Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: **Missouri State Capitol Building and Grounds** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 69000096, date listed 6/23/1969 High St. between Broadway and Jefferson Sts. Jefferson City, MO (Cole County) Missouri State Capitol Building is a pure but late example of Classic Revival architecture. Plan is symmetrical, two wings for legislative houses flanking large central rotunda. Building has four stories and basement, covers approximately three acres, and has nearly 500,000 square feet of floor space. Carthage, Missouri limestone marble used for exterior walls, corridor floors, rotundas and stairways. Exterior ornament includes pedimental and frieze sculpture, executed in an ornate, formal and well proportioned style. The Capitol Building and grounds are situated on top of a bluff fronting on the Missouri River in central Jefferson City. Symmetrical terraces descend from the Capitol Building on its river side. Area surrounding the building is formally landscaped and includes driveways and esplanade encircling the building; trees, flowers and shrubbery arrangements, ornate iron lamp posts and monumental sculpture. The Capitol was completed in 1917 and dedicated October 6, 1924. (1) STATUE ON STEPS IS THOMAS JEFFERSON (PLACED THERE IN 1927). (2) References (1) NRHP Nomination Form catalog.archives.gov/id/63818694 (2) Library of Congress www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.mo1092.photos/?sp=5

Cottle County Courthouse, Paducah, TX by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: **Cottle County Courthouse Historic District** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 04000948, date listed 9/10/2004 Roughly bounded by N. 7th, N. 10th, Garrett and Easly Sts. Paducah, TX (Cottle County) The Cottle County Courthouse Historic District contains a high concentration of properties that represent significant aspects of the economic, physical, and architectural development of the city. With a spectacular Art Deco courthouse dominating the center of the square, the surrounding streets are lined with commercial buildings representing several phases in the economic and architectural development of the city. These commercial properties are typical of those found throughout the state and illustrate the development of commercial buildings from the early twentieth century to the Depression era. Cottle County Courthouse 1930 contributing The Cottle County Courthouse rises four stories within a rectangular mass at the core of the building from which projects a series of stepped building blocks. Although the courthouse is entered from all sides, the main fa9ade faces south. This main entrance features a large, stepped wing that projects from the central block and is framed by flanking, two story pavilions. A large arched window over the entry is flanked by stepped pylons serving almost as buttresses. From these pylons emerge two stylized figures representing justice and liberty. (pg 13) (1) References (1) NRHP Nomination Form s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/opastorage/live/97/9715/...

West Ruin, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, NM (10) by Tim Stewart Via Flickr: **Aztec Ruins National Monument** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000484, date listed 10/15/1966 1 mi. N of Aztec Aztec, NM (San Juan County) The ancestral Pueblos, not the Aztecs, built the elaborate stone structure and occupied it for approximately two centuries, between 1100 and 1300 AD. Within miles of Aztec's West Ruin are scores of other structures, indicating an extensive, planned community. Clearly, construction of this magnitude required well organized teams of workers and substantial forethought. Despite such deliberate design, the use of the building probably changed over time. Aztec's West Ruin is regarded architecturally as a "Great House." With approximately 400 rooms and 30 kivas, West Ruin is the largest known Great House outside of Chaco Canyon. Chaco Great Houses are large, typically multi-storied stone buildings on a formal plan, with core-and-veneer walls, large rooms, plazas, and usually one or more Great KIvas. Unlike small houses, they show evidence of community-wide activities. The structure was used as a gathering place, ceremonial center, trade center, work area, and storage. Most archeologists agree that this building was probably not originally intended for habitation; most people lived in small, one-story dwellings nearby. However, evidence suggests that people may have lived in some rooms of the Great House in later years. (1) West Ruin The largest of the houses had at least 500 rooms that rose to three stories. It was a public building - akin to modern public monuments, civic centers, or places of worship. Excavation revealed original roofs with centuries-old wood and vast deposits of well-preserved artifacts left by the ancestral Pueblo people. (from NPS brochure) References (1) Aztec Ruins NPS www.nps.gov/azru/learn/historyculture/engineering-in-azte...