Rum Runners, 5848 Cape Harbor Drive Cape Coral

Rum Runners Outdoor Eating

     This restaurant was founded 18 years ago.  Jeff Gately and Chefs Todd Johnson and Ralph Centalonza founded it.   Their other restaurants included Bistro 41, Fort Myers (closed 2019), Aqua Grill, Naples and Mia in Tampa.  The Cape Coral establishment features waterfront views, fresh seafood and steaks.

     Recently, it was announced that their lease renewal was denied.  Information about their future plans and what will occupy their space is very sketchy.

Same as above

View from outdoor eating

View of outdoor eating area

View from outdoor eating area

Outdoor eating area

Drinks at the table

Entree

Railroad Bridge over the Illinois River at Chillicothe, Illinois.

   The first bridge at this location was built by the Atchinson, Topeka, Santa Fe. It was built in 1887. One source described the bridge as draw span with one section raised and lowered.  Another source described the bridge as a swing bridge.  Over the years the bridge could not handle the volume at the his crossing.

2nd Bridge over the Illinois River at Chillicothe, Illinois

Chillicothe Bridge


     The first bridge was dismantled and replaced with a new bridge in 1932.  During the replacement, the old bridge was used until the new bridge was completed.

     The current bridge is a polygonal Warren through truss. Total bridge length is 1,700 feet.  The largest span is 400 feet.  This is a rail only bridge

Sydney Harbor Bridge Sydney New South Wales

Mudgee District  Fallen Soldiers Memorial Market and Perry Street , Robertson Park, Mudgee, NSW

Mudgee District Fallen Shoulder Memorial

     This monument was dedicated in April, 1925.  It was originally erected to perpetuate the memory of brave men who gave their lives fighting for King and Country in World War 1  Later, the monument was extended to soldiers who died in later conflicts.

     This is a fluted granite  column on plinth surmounted by an orb.  The column is surrounded by a rose garden.

Monument was constructed by Odling and Sons.

Mudgee District Fallen Soldier Memorial

Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Ogden Dunes, Indiana

     This house was known as the F.H. Armstrong House.  It is located in the lakefront community of Ogden Dunes. It was originally completed in 1939.  It is located on a sloping wooded lot in Portage, Indiana.  It is 3700 square feet.  There are four bedrooms and four full bathrooms.  There is a main living area and a family room.

Armstrong House

     Architect John Howe was hired in the 1960’s to redesign portions of the interior and to expand the structure.

Saint Mary of the Presentation Church, Mudgee, NSW

     Saint Mary of the Presentation is a Roman Catholic Church at 13 South Church Street, Mudgee, NWSW.  The early church was built in 1857 by Father Callaghan McCarthy.  His version included a church, sanctuary, and a sacristy.

Saint Mary of the Presentation Roman Catholic Church

     The church was rebuilt between 1873–1876.  The architect for the project Edward Gell.  Contractor was Mr. Webb.  The stone mason was Mr. Burns.  The new church incorporated the pre-existing sanctuary and sacristy.  A new body of the church was constructed. Foundation stone was laid 12/7/1873. The church was formerly opened on November 11, 1876. The spire was added in 1911.

     The walls were brick with sandstone foundation.  The building style was Victorian  Ecclestical Gothic.

Gramma Dots Restaurant

      This is a restaurant located at 634 N.Yachtsmen Drive, Sannibel.  It is in the Sanibel Marina.  It provides both indoor and outdoor seating seven days for week lunch and dinner.  It is named after Dorothy Stern’s.  It is owned by the Ireland family.

Gramma Dog's Restaurant

Gramma’s Dot Restaurant

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