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An aboriginal settlement called Xwméthkwyiem, ("Musqueam"—from masqui "an edible grass that grows in the sea"), near the mouth of the Fraser River dates back to at least 3,000 years ago. Vancouver's ecosystem, with its abundant plant and animal life, provides a wealth of food and materials that have likely supported people for over 10,000 years.
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Palmisano Park in Bridgeport was once Stearns Quarry, a limestone quarry that opened in the nineteenth century. The quarry operated until 1970, when it became a landfill for construction debris. In 2009, it opened as a park, designed by Site Design, the same landscape architecture firm behind Ping Tom Park in Chinatown.
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Production ceased in 1990 at what is considered to be the oldest continuously operated quarry in Australasia. Around 6 million years ago, basalt from the Lyttelton Volcano cooled rapidly to form the distinctive, fine-grained Halswell Stone, which breaks easily into sheets along its joints to form a useful building material.
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The park was established in 1990 from the site of an early C20th industrial quarry and farm land. A Management Plan was adopted in 1991 under the Local Government Act and reviewed in 1998. These management plans were development focused, converting the land from a working landscape to a recreational landscape.
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Cool off in the Venetian Pool, which was carved from a rock quarry in 1923. It is filled with natural spring water and surrounded by several waterfalls, making it a luxurious place to swim for a small admission fee. ... which offers admission to dozens of South Florida attractions for a set price. You can access 35 Miami attractions with these ...
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October 22, 2004. The San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, or Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park, San Antonio, Texas, opened in an abandoned limestone rock quarry in the early 20th century.It was known also as Chinese Tea Gardens, Chinese Tea Garden Gate, Chinese Sunken Garden Gate and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places .. There are 8botanical gardens and arboreta in the ...
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The gardens were created to recognise the City of Botany Bay's sister city relationship with Gaiarine, Italy. The walls at the threshold to the gardens feature metalwork, mosaics and a drinking fountain. ... Formerly the abandoned quarry of a tile and pottery works on Finlayson Creek, this area was marked on early maps as Sherwood Scrubs Drain ...
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Halswell Quarry Park Halswell Quarry operated between 1861 and 1990 before becoming the 60.4 hectares (149 acres) Halswell Quarry Park, one of many Christchurch City Council reserves. It offers a combination of walking and mountain biking tracks, historic sites, picnic areas, botanical collections, and six sister city gardens. [1] [2] [3] Contents
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A small but diverse assemblage of pollen and spores recovered from marine sediments of the Avon Park Formation (middle Eocene) in west central Florida, represents the oldest land flora described...
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The Coulée Verte 1 Coulée Verte René-Dumont, Paris 12. The Coulée Verte, in the 12th district of Paris, is a public park built on the historic Vincennes Railway Line in eastern Paris. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of Paris, the Coulée Verte opened in 1993 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design.
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The site is associated with the CCC construction of Table Rock State Park between 1935 and 1941. It is one of four quarry sites used for materials in the construction of park structures and facilities at the park. The truck trail was used by CCC workers to gain access to the quarry. Distance: 12.1 mi. (19.5 km)
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Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden. Hours: Open daily April - October, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden is a place where nature, tranquility and beauty come together. The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden was completed in 1974 and symbolizes the friendship of Spokane and its sister city, Nishinomiya ...
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The land at the eastern end of Mahncke Park had been a limestone quarry and in 1877 it was the site of the San Antonio Water Works, eventually owned by George Brackenridge. In 1899, he deeded it to the city. In 1970, voters approved a quarter of a million dollars in bonds for the garden project.
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The Plantation Gardens are about five minutes walk from the city centre. As soon as you enter, the traffic noise falls away and everything is green and peaceful. The gardens make full use of their setting, in a former chalk quarry. In the base of the quarry are more formal, Victorian flower beds.
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The truck trail was used by CCC workers to gain access to the quarry. Distance: 11.1 mi. (17.8 km) #28 Civilian Conservation Corps Quarry No. 2 National Register of Historic Places Updated: 2019-04-21 Civilian Conservation Corps Quarry No. 2 is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps quarry site located near Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.
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The top stops along the way from Cincinnati to Glacier National Park (with short detours) are Millennium Park, Horseshoe Hammond, and Louisville Mega Cavern. Other popular stops include The Art Institute of Chicago, Mall of America®, and Cloud Gate. Show only these on map. 1.
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The most ancient macroscopic plants fossils are Early Silurian cooksonioid sporophytes from the volcanic islands of the peri-Gondwanan palaeoregion (the Barrandian area, Prague Basin, Czech Republic). However, available palynological, phylogenetic and geological evidence indicates that the history of plant terrestrialization is much longer and it is recently accepted that land floras ...
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Jul 14, 2011This spring, Wilder celebrated the premiere of The Quarry House, a gracious hacienda designed in the Spanish Colonial style that will be the recreational and social heart of Wilder. It features a...
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National Parks Board Dedicated to transforming Singapore into a City in Nature, by conserving and extending Singapore's natural capital island-wide, and raising animal health and welfare standards in Singapore
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Natural Bridges National Monument is in Southeast Utah and has 3 beautiful natural bridges. It was the first national monument of Utah on April 16th, 1908. The 3 bridges are named Sipapu, Owachomo, and Kachina. The Owachomo bridge is the oldest, smallest, best accessible, and the most photographed of the 3.
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A hidden gem in Rainier Beach, is a gorgeous 20-acre Japanese garden that dates all the way back to 1927. It's filled with fragrant flowers, ponds, waterfalls and even a charming moon bridge. In the spring, you'll be able to spot azaleas and rhododendrons blooming all over. 7. Nishinomiya Japanese Garden, Spokane gregorio055/Flickr
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The original Landsborough-Maleny Road, from the quarry down towards Landsborough, followed the north-eastern side of the ridge and is known as the Old Maleny Road. As the road improved, automobiles began to appear in the district. Henry Dyer owned the first automobile in the Landsborough district.
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Halswell Quarry is a unique 60.4 hectare park, with an unusual combination of recreational walks, historic sites and botanical collections. Important historic buildings, parkland of short walks and wetland ponds. Halswell Quarry also features six sister city gardens and a Canterbury botanical collection.
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Les Carrières des Capucins, in Paris 14, is one of the most exciting secret places in Paris underground. This underground limestone quarry was exploited between the 12th and 17th centuries and it was consolidated in the 18th century. Today, the medieval quarry is maintained and enhanced by a non-profit association in the form of a museum.
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Eventually, the Silver Comet and its sister trail in Alabama, the 33-mile-long Chief Ladiga Trail, will reach all the way to Anniston, Ala., for a 94.5-mile adventure — a lofty, but achievable, goal for hard-core cyclists. Kennesaw Mountain. Get a real-life history lesson at this park, which preserves a 2,965-acre Civil War Battlefield.
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much later, this land was owned by the (almost) equally royal derby family of salem, who maintained a vast farm to sustain and complement their city properties.the great diarist (and gossip) the reverend william bentley tells us about a walk in early june of 1809 in which he passed to castle hill upon which mr. e. h. derby has erected a small .
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Halswell Quarry played a major role in the development of Christchurch. It ceased production in 1990 after 140 years of quarrying. The park features six sister city gardens and a Canterbury botanical collection. This is a unique 60.4 hectare park, with an unusual combination of recreational walks and historic sites. Duration of walk:
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May 30, 2014 · The San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, also known as the Chinese Sunken Gardens, is a registered Texas historical landmark with over 90 years of rich history. Formerly an abandoned limestone quarry, the site was the source of limestone for much of San Antonio, and thus played a prominent role in the development of the cement business..
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Martial arts history museum visit for two or four, or one individual membership (up to 58% off). 304x500 - With a former limestone quarry for her backyard, jennie butchart envisioned landscaping a sunken garden in its place, transforming the property for her family—and visitors—for generations to come. Original Resolution: 304x500
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The park features trails, viewing sections for seeing the natural bridges formed by erosion, a small sculpture park, an old marble quarry, a white marble dam, and waterfalls. Despite being a small park, it is an ideal spot for a picnic. You could also take a tour with a park ranger to learn about the history of the landscape.
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Apr 8, 20223 km walk on top of Pisa's city walls *Botanical Garden --- I'm a gardener so I like to visit botanical gardens *Domus Mazziniana --- literally has writing covering its exterior wall *Teatro Verdi opera house --- my husband will attend an opera. Piazza Chiara Gambacorti, locals call it Piazza della Pera ; Vintage markets (just to see stuff )
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The Tauck Cancellation Waiver allows you to cancel your trip for any reason and receive up to 100% of the cost paid for land tours and up to 50% for cruises, train trips and events. Tauck's Cruise Protection Plan refunds your full cruise price paid when cancellation occurs 120 days before departure; with a loss of 25% of the cruise price 119 ...
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The history of the City of Niagara Falls is a tapestry of enriched heritage. Each thread was spun upon the blood, sweat and tears of those brave pioneers that had the fortitude and determination to strive for their dream despite the hardships and obstacles . The future direction of our society has indelible roots to our past.
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Abberley Park (Christchurch City Council public park) Originally a private garden with mature trees dating back to 1860's making a shaded cool destination in summer. The nineteenth century style is evident in the plantings, especially the fountains and water features. The meandering streams and paths are not fenced meaning children must be ...
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Follow the course of the San Antonio river and hear about the sites you pass with narration on a personal headset. See the San Antonio Zoo from the air, then spot the iconic cement stacks at Quarry Market. Bank above downtown and fly past the Botanical Gardens and the Tower of the Americas before touching back down at the airport. .
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May 17, 2022History of The Butchart Gardens It all started as a labor of love. Jennie Butchart wanted to recreate some natural beauty from the remains of her husband's mined-out industrial quarry site. To the Butcharts, this land was their home, which they moved to in 1904 and in 1908 named the estate Benvenuto—Italian for welcome.
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Get outside and explore nature your way! TRACKS Hikes, Walks and Bike Rides are designed to help you find new spots to enjoy the beautiful natural areas in and around Bellevue, so find a hike or walk that works for you! We've got three different ways to enjoy nature - Tuesday Trails, Wednesday Walks, and Family Bike Rides.
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In 1898, he founded Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, named for Charles Goodyear who invented the vulcanization process - the hardening and strengthening of rubber - in 1839. As popularity of the automobile skyrocketed, so did F.A.'s income, reaching $3 million per year by the late 1910's. The Gilded Age in Northeast Ohio
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