Cathedral Basilica of Saint John theBaptist

Church Steeple

     The Cathidral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is located at 222 E. Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia.  Construction on the structure began in 1873.  It was nearly completely destroyed  in 1898.  It was rebuilt in 1899.

     The building is completely built of brick.  There are 81 stained glass windows.  There are 16 gargoyles.  It is 214 feet tall.

Church Exterior

Church Exterior

Church Exterior


     It was dedicated in in 1876.  The architect was Ephraim Francis Baldwin.  The building style is French Gothic.

Church Interior

Church Interior

Church Interior

Harbor Town Lighthouse and Museum

Harbor TownLighthouse and Museum

     This lighthouse is located at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at the Harbor Town Marina. It was privately built.

     Construction was started in 1969 by Charles Fraser.  It was completed in 1870. It is an octagonal column.  The is red observation or gallery below the latern.

     The column is stucco on metal lathe over plywood.  The height is 93 feet.  There are alternating red and white bands.

     There is a white light that flashes every 25 second.

     The light house  also features a museum.

Same as above

Same as above

Inside the Lighthouse

Inside Light House

Entrance Band to Lighthouse/Museum


Observation Deck

Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard     4250 Waterbury Road C.R. 675 Bradenton, Fl

     Antonio and Rosa Fiorelli migrated from Sicily to the United States in the 1970’s.  They cultivated their land  in Florida with fruit bearing trees and grape vines. These were for their personal use. By the mid 1990’s, they  had most of their 10 acres filled with grape vines.

     In 1998, the Fiorelli’s announced the opening of their winery.

      Erik and Tara Hall took over the winery in 2016.  The winery was purchased by John and Kristin Hokanson in April,2021

Fiorelli’s

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Map of the area

Fiorellis

Live Music

Vineyard

Vineyard

Outdoor eating