PBarnes Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm filling in for Ngaire today while she's off on a well deserved vacation. The challenge for today is to scrap a layout about an historical marker, sign or monument. You've probably shot some snapshots of historical markers on vacation or you could go out into your community and find one. If you don't know where any are in your area, try Googling "historical marker city" with city being your town. Post your finished layouts in the General Message Board gallery. Here's mine: Omaha I can't wait to see a little bit of history about where you live or travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 What a cool idea! I will have to look at what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 What a great challenge. I'm off to get my hair cut, and I know just the marker I want to photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I absolutely love this idea, Pat! I can't wait to get home to try this - I have several different historical marker photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Perfect! I can't wait to work on this late this afternoon when I'm home for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherise Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 What a great challenge, Pat! Can't wait to see all the fun layouts and learn about interesting places all over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Another fun challenge, Pat! Thinking of which one to use............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Oh my gosh! I was looking for info on the photo i want to use and ended up with a whole bunch of new info for my Family Tree program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 And here is my LO, Alderson Monument. I was just reading the info I found to my husband, and we're both just blown away by the rich history! I only knew surface details until today. For the curious: Page 1 and Page 2 of archived info that I discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 This is a great challenge. I always take photos of historical sites, so I have a lot to choose from. New York is rich in historical places, as most of the Revolutionary battles were fought here in New York. Off to my photo stash. I might end up doing a couple of layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillGarrison Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Ponca City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I love Friday's ... I can catch up !! Howell Depot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Better late than never. Here's the link to mine. Collierville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Me, too, Joyce! Here's mine. I loved this sign, but was never sure what to do with the photos, so I was really happy with the challenge. Would have been in earlier, but work just gets in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 This took a bit of thought, a bit of research and a lot of time - good challenge and it is very interesting learning about new places! Thanks Pat :-) Here's mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaAngel Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Here's mine. Fun challenge and I just visited my hometown and came back with these photos. The timing was perfect for this challenge. The Footbridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Well I have certainly got lots of photos to use for this challenge so might combine it with another and get it completed Great challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here's mine - Thomas Edison National Hisoric Park Thanks for a fun challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaire Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh Pat what a wonderful challenge. Great way to get to know places around the world! I have had a peek at everyones Lo's but haven't had the time to leave any love. Hopefully I will later. Thanks Pat for filling in for me, looks like the girls have really enjoyed this challenge. I have a real beaut photo that just fits this theme perfectly, hope I can get a Lo done with it. Took it while we were on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I did two layouts for this challenge. I could have done a lot more, but I figure two is enough, for now. This is some additional info that I found out about the Statue: The New Colossus" is a sonnet by Emma Lazarus (1849–1887), written in 1883 and, in 1903, engraved on a bronze plaque and mounted inside the Statue of Liberty. The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Emma Lazarus, 1883 And here are the two layouts: Tarrytown Statue of Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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