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Category Archives: History
The East Coulee Bridge
While today’s video focuses on both the abandoned grain elevator at Dorothy, the main focus of this write-up is in reagrds to the former railroad bridge at nearby East Coulee. First, allow me to say a few words on the … Continue reading
Posted in drone, History
Tagged abandoned, Atlas Coal Mine, bridge, coal mine, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, East Coulee, East Coulee Bridge, grain elevator
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Sunnyside Garden Centre: Only the Memories Remain
Over the weekend, I happened to find myself near the intersection of Sarcee Trail and 16th Avenue NW. Up until recently, this would have put me in the vicinity of Sunnyside Garden Centre. I have never been much of a … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Alberta, Bowness, Calgary, Canada, history, Sunnyside Garden Centre, urban
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Exploring the Abandoned Readymade School
Another flashback in our “Self Isolation Series”, this time back to 2012 and a visit to Readymade School which was demolished shortly thereafter.
Posted in History, Self Isolation Series
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, Readymade, school
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Dorothy, Alberta
Latest video is up, this time a retrospective on the ghost town of Dorothy.
Posted in drone, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, church, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, drone, ghost town, ghost towns, grain elevator, history
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The Historic Columbia River Highway
“It’s not the destination, it is the journey.” “Getting there is half the fun.” Often in our rush to get from where we are to where we want to be, we forget these old cliches. Everything about modern transportation is … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Benson Bridge, Bridal Veil Falls, Columbia Gorge Hotel, Columbia River, Columbia River Gorge, Corbett, highway, Highway 30, history, Horsetail Falls, Multnomah Falls, Multnomah Lodge, National Scenic Area, Oregon, Rowena Point, The Dalles, Troutdale, Vista House
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