In late May, 2010, Cindy and I did a 'Lake Huron' vacation. This vacation was a mix of Rare Visions, automobiles, lighthouses, architecture, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and waterfalls.
The driving took us across Missouri and Illinois, then into Indiana. We skirted by Indianapolis and headed towards Michigan. Once in Michigan we headed towards Lansing, then towards Port Huron and thus Lake Huron.
We hugged the Lake Huron shoreline and took a detour into Frankenmuth, known for its huge Christmas store. We got back on the Huron shoreline and then drove across the Northern tip of the Lower Peninsula to the Lake Michigan shoreline. We didn't dally as we crossed over the Mighty Mac into the Upper Peninsula and towards Lake Superior. We then saw Lake Superior at Whitefish Point, Crisp Point, Munising and Marquette.
Our trip started South towards Wisconsin and Frank Lloyd Wrights' Taliesin. Then it was back home across Iowa andMissouri via I-35.
We hope you enjoy the pictures !
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Columbus, IN. is ranked 6th in the nation for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects on a list that includes Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Columbus is Unexpected, Unforgettable Architecture and Art:
Dale Chihuly scuplted the glass chandelier above and the Persians below.
The arch was created in 1971 by English Sculptor Henry Moore and is 20 feet tall, 12 feet wide and weighs 5 1/2 tons.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, was built in 1988. The structure lifts itself among the surrounding spires with its 186 foot copper-clad spire. The structure is reinforced concrete, clad in brick and copper.
The First Christian Church was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen. Completed in 1942, it was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of churches of contemporary architecture in the United States. The geometric design is one of direct simplicity. A large stone cross accents the limestone facade. To the west stand the 166 foot high campanile, or free-standing bell tower.
Interesting building with primary color stacks.
Murals on the side of a building.
Created by artist Dessa Kirk. In Greek mythology, the winged Eros was the goddess of the dawn. Depicted as a supernaturally beautiful woman, her tears were considered to by the morning dew (See above and below).
Outside of the Cummins Corporate Center is this model of a Cummins diesel engine. Inside is the 'exploded' view of the engine.
Dolphin fountain.
'Crack the Whip' is a 4 foot sculpture by Jo Saylors of 4 kids playing a children's game.
Nine ton Daquqi takes its name from a Rumi poem. The piece is made of concrete and stainless steel, and the stainless steel has been ground with circular patterns by the artist.
Second street bridge.
Bartholomew County Courthouse and the Pillars (see below).
Twenty five limestone pillars, each 40 feet high is the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial.
Columbus is Unexpected, Unforgettable Architecture and Art:
Dale Chihuly scuplted the glass chandelier above and the Persians below.
The arch was created in 1971 by English Sculptor Henry Moore and is 20 feet tall, 12 feet wide and weighs 5 1/2 tons.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, was built in 1988. The structure lifts itself among the surrounding spires with its 186 foot copper-clad spire. The structure is reinforced concrete, clad in brick and copper.
The First Christian Church was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen. Completed in 1942, it was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of churches of contemporary architecture in the United States. The geometric design is one of direct simplicity. A large stone cross accents the limestone facade. To the west stand the 166 foot high campanile, or free-standing bell tower.
Interesting building with primary color stacks.
Murals on the side of a building.
Created by artist Dessa Kirk. In Greek mythology, the winged Eros was the goddess of the dawn. Depicted as a supernaturally beautiful woman, her tears were considered to by the morning dew (See above and below).
Outside of the Cummins Corporate Center is this model of a Cummins diesel engine. Inside is the 'exploded' view of the engine.
Dolphin fountain.
'Crack the Whip' is a 4 foot sculpture by Jo Saylors of 4 kids playing a children's game.
Nine ton Daquqi takes its name from a Rumi poem. The piece is made of concrete and stainless steel, and the stainless steel has been ground with circular patterns by the artist.
Second street bridge.
Bartholomew County Courthouse and the Pillars (see below).
Twenty five limestone pillars, each 40 feet high is the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial.In front is 'Summer Storm', a stainles steel piece sculpted by Michael Helbing, who is a Vietnam Veteran.
Auburn automobiles were the lower end of the Auburn Automobile Company line. As you can see, these are not really low end cars. The innovation of E.L. Cord brought great styling to the Auburn as well as the Cord and Duesenberg. Ultimately, the company would not survive the Great Depression when production ceased in 1937.
1936 Auburn 654 Cabriolet.
1936 Auburn 852 Cabriolet.
1935 Auburn 851 Speedster (above and below).
1929 Auburn Cabin Speedster.
1936 Auburn 654 Cabriolet.
1936 Auburn 852 Cabriolet. 
1935 Auburn 851 Speedster (above and below).
1929 Auburn Cabin Speedster.
Cord automobiles were noted for innovative technology and streamlined designs. Cord innovations include front wheel drive on the L-29 and retractable headlights on the 810 and 812.
1931 Cord L-29 Speedster in a faithful reproduction (above and below).
1937 Cord 812 Convertible. The picture above and the three following show this car as it rotates slowly.
1931 Cord L-29 Speedster in a faithful reproduction (above and below).
1937 Cord 812 Convertible. The picture above and the three following show this car as it rotates slowly.
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