Posted June 21, 200618 yr A recent work-related trip allowed me a short detour through Dayton, a city I hadn't been through in a couple of years. (Sorry about the inconsistent sizes I'm still fairly new to posting and am doing a mix of digital and scanned film. I'll work out the bugs soon as I post several threads from earlier in the year.) Crouching skyline, hidden river Main Street has a streetscape and appeal of a much larger city Looking north on impressive Main Towers with trolley wires I love these old neoclassical revival buildings with towers Streetscape with trolley-bus! Architectural contrast The Dayton Arcade is one of the finest glass-roofed arcades in the world. The glass dome in the center of the block is highly unusual (but certainly less grand the the granddaddy of arcades -- The Galleria Vittoria Emmanuel in Milan). The right angle is less unusual, but pretty cool -- as is the bi-level main arcade. Despite its attributes, it is only the second-best arcade in Ohio, behind Cleveland's Old Arcade. Like the Cleveland Arcade, Dayton's needs to be revitalized. The Flemish or Dutch facade is a nice touch. City Hall More architectural contrast The 1847 (I think) Classical Revival courthouse was begun after the similarly styled Statehouse, but completed well before it. The modern courthouse -- much less impressive, but better than most modern Ohio courthouses. Note the security cop ... He asked if he could "help" me after I took this picture, because it was a federal building. I didn't know it was a federal building -- I just liked the reflected clouds More streetscapes Skyline
June 21, 200618 yr Very nice! I like the last one especially... it's been a while since I've seen that view with green in it.
June 21, 200618 yr Good coverage. Dayton has some handsome buildings and a wonderful location by the river. Federal Courthouse surveillance seems to be getting more thorough; In the past year or so, I've seldom been able to take a photo of one without being accosted by security, even in smaller cities. Virtually all have signs inside the entrances prohibiting any devices that can take photographs, but so far, I haven't seen anything posted outside.
June 21, 200618 yr The security guy said I could take pictures from across the street, but not directly in front of the building on "federal property." That, of course, conflicts with long-established Supreme Court rulings that any pictures that can be taken from a public place are protected.
June 21, 200618 yr Nice!!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 21, 200618 yr Cameras are looked at as guns almost. You cant take pictures of anything! When I was in Philly last week I was in the very touristy part of town and visited the coin mint (I will create a Philly thread soon from my trip). I was escorted out of the bldg when they discovered a camera on me at the security check point. Seemed a bit excessive to me....I wasnt even allowed to leave it at the door somewhere, I had to leave that instant! I would imagine that almost every tourist would have a camera on them in that location, but what do I know....I guess it is for 'homeland security' :roll:
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