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Chapman Falls – Haddam, CT
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] During the winter of 2013 Cheryl and I visited Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. This was our first visit to the park with the intention of photographing the waterfall known as “Chapman Falls”. The day of our visit it was very crowded which required considerable patience when taking the…
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Point St. Bridge, Providence, RI
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Built in 1927 the Point Street Bridge spans the Providence River. Although originally a swing bridge it is now fixed in place. This is because the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, built downstream to the south, prevents larger vessels from gaining entrance to the Providence River. The Point St. park is located on…
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Providence, RI skyline
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams the City of Providence, RI once known as “the beehive of industry” has shifted gears to become “the creative capitol”. This is due to the decline of manufacturing and the growth of education and arts. Providence is also home to (8) hospitals and (7) institutions…
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Providence River Bridge
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] The Providence River Bridge spans the 8 mile long Providence River. Although the river has no dams there is a barrier south of this bridge to ward against a tidal wave from a hurricane.
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Tugboats of Providence, RI
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Who doesn’t enjoy the site of well kept tugboat? I’ve always thought they were just, plain old, cool. So when I was photographing along the Providence River Park I spotted these two boats docked adjacent to their facility. If you need a tow or perhaps a little help bring your ship into…
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy & Museum
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Visiting the U.S. Coast Guard Museum Waesche Hall U.S. Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-8511 Hours of Operation: During the academic year (September-May) Monday through Friday: 0900-1600 Saturday: 1000-1600 Sunday: 1300-1600 Summer Hours: Monday through Friday: 0900-1600 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month:…
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Military Museum of So. New England
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Contact info: Military Museum of Southern New England 125 Park Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (203) 790-9277 Fax: (203) 790-0420 [email protected] Hours: Summer Hours (April 1st – Nov 31st) Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Winter Hours (Dec 1st – March 31st) Fri & Sat: 10am –…
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Under the Providence River Bridge.
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]As I was photographing the Providence River Bridge in Providence, RI I noticed a skate boarder under in a large barren area under the east side of the bridge. He caught my attention so I wondered over to the area. As soon as I entered he scooted out. However I found countless areas of graffiti…
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Journey thru Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] Address: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 PH: (800) 733-1830 Rates: Regular Daytime Admission – Adults $24.00 Seniors (65 and over) $22.00 Youths (3-17) $8.00 Children age 2 and under Admitted Free Purchase Online Full priced admission includes FREE second visit within a 10-day period. Guests of second-day visitors…