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December 31, 2017 -- Tunnel of Lights
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Tunnel of Lights.201711306FP15662017AfterDarkBroken ArrowChristmasLightsD610Holiday LightsNovemberOklahomaOtherRhemaTravelTulsa
December 30, 2017 -- Sturgis Mural
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The Motorcycle Museum is a prominent Black Hills attraction showcasing vintage motorcycles, artifacts, and memorabilia. It offers informative and comprehensive exhibits, showcasing nearly 100 unique and historic motorcycles that date back to 1905. The museum's Hall of Fame recognizes individuals or groups who have made a long term positive contribution to the motorcycle community. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have contributed to the sport and the lifestyle.201708306FP82532017ArtAugustBuilding ArtD610MuralsSouth DakotaSturgisTravel
December 29, 2017 -- USS Yorktown
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USS Yorktown (CV/CVA/CVS-10) is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War, and is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. Initially to have been named Bonhomme Richard, she was renamed Yorktown while under construction to commemorate USS Yorktown (CV-5), lost at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Built in an amazing 16 ½ months at Newport News, Virginia, YORKTOWN was commissioned on April 15, 1943. World War II’s famous “Fighting Lady” would participate significantly in the Pacific offensive that began in late 1943 and ended with the defeat of Japan in 1945. YORKTOWN received the Presidential Unit Citation and earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II.
Decommissioned shortly after the end of the war, she was modernized and recommissioned in the early 1950s as an attack carrier (CVA) accommodating jet aircraft and then eventually became an antisubmarine carrier (CVS). She was recommissioned too late to participate in the Korean War but served for many years in the Pacific, including duty in the Vietnam War, in which she earned five battle stars. Late in her career, she served as a recovery ship for the Apollo 8 space mission, and was used in the movie Tora! Tora! Tora! which recreated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; and in the science fiction film The Philadelphia Experiment.
Yorktown was decommissioned in 1970 and in 1975 became a museum ship at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is a National Historic Landmark2013BoatsCharlestonFort SumterPatriots PointSouth CarolinaTransportationTravelWatercraftUSS Yorktown
December 27, 2017 -- Pistol Pete
Frank Boardman "Pistol Pete" Eaton (October 26, 1860 – April 8, 1958) was a scout, Indian fighter, lawman and cowboy from Perkins, Oklahoma and was the real-life inspiration for the Oklahoma State University Cowboy mascot, Pistol Pete. This larger-than-life statue of Pistol Pete (Frank Eaton) stands in Perkins, Oklahoma.
Eaton served as either a marshal, a sheriff or a deputy sheriff until late in life. At twenty-nine, he joined the land rush to Oklahoma Territory. He settled southwest of Perkins, Oklahoma where he served as sheriff and later became a blacksmith. He was married twice, had nine children, 31 grandchildren, and lived to see three great-great-grandchildren. He died on April 8, 1958 at the age of 97.
Frank Eaton lived the life of a true cowboy. He usually carried a loaded .45 Colt and often said "I'd rather have a pocket full of rocks than an empty gun." He was also known to throw a coin in the air, draw and shoot it before it hit the ground. The common saying in the mid-western United States, "hotter than Pete's pistol," traces back to Eaton's shooting skills, along with his legendary pursuit of his father's killers.
More about this Oklahoma Legend here -- https://www.legendsofamerica.com/law-frankeaton/
December 26, 2017 -- T-38 "Talon"
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The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twinjet supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service as of 2017 in several air forces.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the most T-38s. In addition to training USAF pilots, the T-38 is used by NASA. The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School is the principal US Navy operator. Pilots of other NATO nations fly the T-38 in joint training programs with USAF pilots.
The USAF Air Education and Training Command (AETC), uses the T-38C to prepare pilots for the F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, A-10 Thunderbolt, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
As of 2017, the T-38 has been in service for over 50 years with its original operator, the United States Air Force.201708296FP81322017AirplanesAugustD610MilitaryMiscellaneousMuseumPlacesSouth DakotaSouth Dakota AirSpace MuseumT38 TalonTransportationTravel
December 24, 2017 -- Christmas Lights
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A small portion of the annual gigantic light display by Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma201711306FP16502017AfterDarkBroken ArrowChristmasLightsD610Holiday LightsNovemberOklahomaOtherRhemaTravelTulsa
December 21, 2017 -- Winter is Here
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In celebration of this first day of Winter Solstace. Shot this at the Lantern Light Festival currently going on in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Among the many lighted displays was an arch similar to this for each of the four seasons.... which could (??) appear as daily posts sometime in the future. :-)WINTER2017AfterDarkD610DecemberEventsFestivalsLantern Light FestivalOklahomaOtherTravelTulsa
December 18, 2017 -- F-86 Sabre
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The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet is best known as the United States' first swept wing fighter that could counter the similarly-winged Soviet MiG-15 in high-speed dogfights in the skies of the Korean War (1950–1953), fighting some of the earliest jet to jet battles in history.201708296FP80952017AirplanesAugustD610F86 SaberFightersMilitaryMuseumPlacesSouth DakotaSouth Dakota AirSpace MuseumTransportationTravel
December 17, 2017 -- Waiting for Orders
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Crew member waiting beside the Limber. The limber is a two-wheeled cart designed to support the trail of an artillery piece, allowing it to be towed. It was primarily to aid transportation and ease deployment, although they often included some ammunition holders as well.201711046FP09132017Battle of Honey SpringsChecotahCivil WarD610EventsNovemberOklahomaRentiesvilleTravel
December 16, 2017 -- World's Tallest
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Billed as the "world's tallest gas pump" this attraction was recently completed along old U.S. 66 near Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Only fitting that the pump is 66 feet tall, since it sits along Route 66 adjacent to a recently opened Antique & Classic Car Museum
December 11, 2017 -- Alley Mill & Spring
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Alley Mill & Spring near Eminence, Missouri. The present building was constructed during 1893-1894 by George Washington McCaskill as a merchant mill and is larger than most mills in the area. The mill utilizes a water turbine as its power source, rather than a water wheel, and deposits 81 million gallons of water daily into the nearby Jacks Fork River.
Alley Spring, the area’s namesake, is the seventh largest spring in Missouri and the spring conduit is known to extend at least 3000 feet underground.
December 10, 2007 -- Shoes & Dry Goods
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The "shoe department" at a replica old general store in Har-Ber Village Museum near Grove, Oklahoma.
HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM is a pioneer-era village and history museum located on the shores of Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Northeast Oklahoma. Visitors experience the area’s history and ecology through self-guided tours. Antiques, collectibles and reproductions are displayed in exhibitions representing the mid-1800s to the early 1900s in the local four-state region (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas)..201705256FP41762017D610GroveHarBer VillageMayMuseumOklahomaPlacesTravel
December 8, 2017 -- Water Carrier
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A re-enactor at the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah, Oklahoma with his water buckets to be used with the sponge to clean the cannon barrel after each firing.201711046FP08872017Battle of Honey SpringsChecotahCivil WarD610EventsNovemberOklahomaRentiesvilleTravel
December 7, 2017 -- Honoring Veterans
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Today is the 76th Anniversary of America's entry into WWII with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, so thought this mural would be appropriate for the day.
This mural on the side of a Veterans Museum in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana was done by artist James Shepard. He was was commissioned by Terre Haute business owner Brian Mundell, who opened the Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute inside the building.201710196FP98182612017ArtBuilding ArtD610IndianaMuralsTerre HauteTravel
December 6, 2017 -- The "Bone"
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This USAF B-1 Lancer bomber is on display at The South Dakota Air and Space Museum, part of the museum system of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, just outside the main gate of Ellsworth AFB.
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It is commonly called the "Bone" (from "B-One") and is one of three strategic bombers in the USAF fleet as of 2017, the other two being the B-2 Spirit "Stealth Bomber", and the B-52 Stratofortress. This version has a top speed of Mach 2.2 at high altitude and the capability of flying for long distances at Mach 0.85 at very low altitudes.201708296FP80172017AirplanesAugustD610MilitaryMuseumPlacesSouth DakotaSouth Dakota AirSpace MuseumTransportationTravel
December 2, 2017 -- Needles Highway
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A scenic shot along the Needles Highway in Custer State Park (Black Hills) South Dakota.
The Needles Highway is a 14-mile spectacular drive through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen, and rugged granite mountains of the Black Hills in South Dakota. The road’s name comes from the needle-like granite formations that seem pierce the horizon all along the highway. The roadway was carefully planned by former South Dakota Governor Peter Norbeck, who marked the entire course on foot and by horseback, with construction completed in 1922. Needles Highway and the Iron Mountain Road (a 17-mile stretch of Highway 16A) are part othe the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway in the Black Hills.
I have driven hundreds of thousands of all kinds of roads all over the U.S. in my many years driving & travel, but must say the Needles Highway & Iron Mountain Road are among the most unusual and captivating roads in America ….….. you just have to drive them to believe it. In my opinion, much of what you might read on “the web” about these roads is somewhat overstated as to their danger, but they certainly are unique.201708276FP74232017AugustD610KeystoneNeedles HighwaySouth DakotaTravel
December 1, 2017 -- Cotton Mill Apartments
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Cannelton Cotton Mill, also known as Indiana Cotton Mill, is a National Historic Landmark of the United States located in Cannelton, Indiana. Located facing the Ohio River and built in 1849, the mill is 280 feet (85 m) long and 60 feet (18 m) wide. Its most striking features are 100-foot (30 m) twin towers, one housed a fire escape and the other was used for water storage and fire protection. The cotton mill closed in 1954 and was converted to 70 low-income rental apartments in 2003.
The mill was built with sandstone quarried from nearby sandstone formations in Southern Indiana & Northern Kentucky. Facing the Ohio River, it was once the largest industrial building in the United States west of the Allegheny Mountains. It initially employed about 400 workers, mostly women and girls, and ANNUALLY produced more than 200,000 pounds of cotton batting and four million yards of cotton sheeting. Of the 309 workers employed there in 1890, only 78 were men.
Even though constructed adjacent to the Ohio River, the mill was completely coal fired with coal from nearby coal mines. The particular type of coal was Cannel Coal, thus the name of the town – Cannelton.
The mill closed in 1954 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1991. On October 2, 2003 the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, and others who partnered in the mill’s restoration, with its National Preservation Honor Award.201710226FP03782017CanneltonD610IndianaOctoberOhio River Scenic BywayTravel
November 30, 2017 -- The Dime Horseshoe
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Although this little bar in Sundance Wyoming has been known for several decades as a great place for cool drinks in a laid-back, fun atmosphere, it’s biggest “claim to fame” is being the sponsor of 'The Burnout' event on Wednesday of the famous annual Sturgis/Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in August.
November 28, 2017 -- Old Black & White
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1929 Police "Cruiser" from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hardly a match for today's hi-performance Police Interceptors, but certainly "state of the art" in 1929.201706176FP522019292017AutomobilesCar_ShowsD610EventsFordHeroesnHotrodsJuneOklahomaTransportationTravelTulsa
November 27, 2017 -- St. Michael's Catholic Church
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St. Michael's Catholic Church, located in Cannelton, Inidana, was built of native sandstone in 1858 with its opening to the public in 1859. It is a beautiful church featuring a spire 156 feet high and a bell tower containing four bells. It also has a large clock which chimes every half hour.201710226FP03752017CanneltonChurchesD610IndianaOctoberOhio River Scenic BywaySTRUCTURESTravel
November 26, 2017 -- Beck's Mill
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Beck’s Mill near Salem, Indiana was originally built in 1807-08. After several successful years which required numerous additions & modifications, it eventually needed to be replaced. That original mill was replaced by this structure in 1864 and continued in operation until 1950. After 50+ years of inactivity and deterioration, a local historical group gained ownership and initiated restoration which was completed in 2007-08 when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is operated solely by the efforts of an all-volunteer staff and is the only extant mill in Indiana using only grindstone milling in the entire milling process.201710226FP03372017D610IndianaOctoberOhio River Scenic BywayOld MillsSTRUCTURESTravel
Novembeer 25, 2017 -- Snow White
Snow White & her 7 Dwarfs in HarBer Village near Grove, Oklahoma.
HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM is a pioneer-era village and history museum located on the shores of Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Northeast Oklahoma. Visitors experience the area’s history and ecology through self-guided tours. Antiques, collectibles and reproductions are displayed in exhibitions representing the mid-1800s to the early 1900s in the local four-state region (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas)..201705256FP41972017D610GroveHarBer VillageMayMuseumOklahomaPlacesTravel
November 24, 2017 -- Dick Tracy
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Wall mural at the Dick Tracy Museum in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Apparently, Pawnee is the birthplace of the creator of Dick Tracy, Chester Gould. It's a pretty small museum, since Gould only lived there in his very early years.
All four of his grandparents were pioneer settlers of Oklahoma. He was fascinated by the comics & cartoons since early childhood and quickly found work as a cartoonist. He was hired by William Randolph Hearst's Chicago Evening American, where he produced his first comic strips. In 1931, he was hired as a cartoonist with the Chicago Tribune and introduced Dick Tracy in the newspaper “The Detroit Mirror” on Sunday, October 4, 1931. He drew the comic strip for the next 46 years from his home in Woodstock, Illinois.201707146FP54352017ArtBuilding ArtD610JulyMuralsOklahomaPawneeTravel
November 23, 2017 -- Red Coxcomb
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Saw this gorgeous red flower along a street in Nashville, Indiana and shot it having no idea what it was other than red & beautiful. Thanks to Judy Horton (Fotoeffects) for identifying it. Happy Thanksgiving to all my Smugger friends.201710216FP03102017Brown CountyD610FlowersIndianaNashvilleOctoberTravel
November 20, 2017 -- Young Abe
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A mural of young Abe Lincoln found in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. The mural was painted with "dabs" rather than brush strokes, thus giving it somewhat of a digital appearance. The mural is depicting Lincoln during his time as a land surveyor in central Illinois and shows him holding a surveyors compass.
November 19, 2017 -- 1964 Ford Thunderbird
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Interior of a restored 1964 Ford Thunderbird.19642014AutomobilesBroken ArrowCar_ShowsEventsFordOctoberOklahomaTRANSPORTATIONThunderbirdTravel
November 17, 2017 - Firing The Cannon
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A Union artillery crew fires their cannon during re-enactment of Battle of Round Mountain, near Yale, Oklahoma. Those other photographers aren't as close as they appear, but all trying to get that coveted shot of fire from the barrel. Yes, my shot is cropped quite a bit, making it appear that I'm closer than I actually was. Takes a LOT of tries to get that shot of fire.201702186FP11662017Battle of Round MountainCivil WarD610FebruaryOklahomaTravelYale
November 14, 2017 -- Alley Spring Mill
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This is Alley Spring Mill near Eminence, Missouri. The present building was constructed during 1893-1894 by George Washington McCaskill as a merchant mill and is larger than most mills in the area. The mill utilizes a water turbine as its power source, rather than a water wheel, and deposits 81 million gallons of water daily into the nearby Jacks Fork River.
Alley Spring, the area’s namesake, is the seventh largest spring in Missouri and the spring conduit is known to extend at least 3000 feet underground.201710236FP04272017Alley Spring and MillD610EventsMissouriOctoberOld MillsSTRUCTURESTravel
