Thursday, August 1, 2013

Old City Hall Streetlamp

The  August theme for the month for the City Daily Photo blog community is streetlamps and I doubt if I could find more beautiful ones than those found outside our Old City Hall on Queen St. The Richardsonian Romanesque buiding was completed in 1900 and the whole exterior is covered in rich details as are the lamps. I love the carving on the sandstone base as well as the details in the metal lamp itself.
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20 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 1, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely cluster of lights atop this post Pat, perfect pick for today.

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  2. LowellAugust 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    One of the nicest presentations on the theme and I've seen. Well done. It's quite elegant!

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  3. KarenAugust 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    That's classy!

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  4. Elizabeth EdwardsAugust 1, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    i bet it has just a gorgeous glow at night. love the architecture. ( :

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  5. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Gorgeous sandstone building, great gothic looking lamp too!

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  6. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comAugust 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Absolutely stunning. The carving on the sandstone is just gorgeous, add in the ornamented lamps, and I agree, you couldn't find any more beautiful. Lucky, lucky you and your town to have such beautiful everyday ornaments.

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  7. VPAugust 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Sturdy and artistic at the same time!

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  8. SharonAugust 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    A beautiful street lamp that fits perfectly with it's surroundings.

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  9. TexWisGirlAugust 1, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    quite heavy!

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  10. cieldequimperAugust 1, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I like it when a street light has several lights! Like a tree with blossoming flowers!

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  11. hamiltonAugust 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    The base really connects the lamp to the building.

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  12. SuzanneAugust 1, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Now that is ONE solid street lamp. Does it put out a lot of light?

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  13. William KendallAugust 1, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    An ideal choice, Pat!

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  14. Chattahoochee Valley DailyAugust 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    A classic example.

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  15. JackAugust 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Oh, this one is a beauty in every way, RedPat. I am a big fan of Richardsonian Romanesque.

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  16. RandyAugust 1, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    It's a beauty.

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  17. Red Nomad OZAugust 1, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Wow! What's better than a street light? A whole bunch of street lights!! Beautiful detail on EVERYTHING!

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  18. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Love the gorgeous background!

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  19. Laura. MAugust 2, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I like it, has a very elegant design.
    A kiss.

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  20. HalcyonAugust 7, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Great choice for the theme. That's definitely a sturdy lamp!

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