As we approached the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, the bell tower drew our eye to the shrine. This is a major Catholic place of worship and one of the most important shrines in the world. The shrine was co-founded by Bartolo Longo and his wife, Countess Mariana di Fusco, and construction began in 1876. It
I was thrilled to find that Sorrento was a short train ride from the railroad station just outside of the Pompeii Archaeological Park. With tickets in hand I made my way there, fully drained from a day of walking. Even my phone battery was empty so that meant no pictures as I walked around and explored. Quickly I made my
I arrived in Pompeii after dark. As I approached my phone was nearly out of power, making it challenging to find my room that had been reserved before arrival. This didn’t discourage me from exploring a bit. Distinctive pavers with light and dark colors helped to make the sidewalk visible and easier to navigate, even after dark. A mural showing
My Main Street Now conference started a day before the conference officially got in Philadelphia. A visit of two new colleagues to Princeton reminded me of why I’ve spent more than half my life and the last 17 years as a Main Street leader. Evan leads a national nonprofit that takes vacant storefronts and converts them for artist studio space
South of the Border is a highly visible destination along the expressway for people travelling through South Carolina. Billboards precede it for hundreds of miles. We were struck by how few people we saw there while driving by. Its heyday as a tourist trap may be over, especially as new attracts like Buc-ees draw away people in search of the
Presented to the Trenton Downtown Alliance by Isaac D. Kremer, MSARP July 18, 2024 10 Board Responsibilities What Board Can do to Ensure Success
Approaching the Presidential Center one is struck by the squat design and the geometric massing. Stone-clad piers somewhat resemble columns as they reach out to people approaching. This geometric organization of the exterior is reflected in the main atrium space inside. A multi-story opening has a wood coffered ceiling high above floor level. Along the side walls videos are projected
Bell labs is wrapped in reflective glass, with six floors and two million square feet of interior space set on a campus of 473 acres. The Master Plan was completed by Sasaki, Walker and Associates. The design was meant to encourage employees to develop a strong community and foster collaboration. The large open spaces and flexible design allowed the individual
The Monroe Oak is from circa 1680. It is a William Penn Tree and the official symbol of the Township of Monroe, New Jersey.
Buccleuch Mansion was built circa 1735-1739 by Anthony White for his bride Elizabeth, daughter of New Jersey Royal Governor Lewis Morris. Their son, Anthony Walton White, who was born and raised here, was an aide-de-camp to George Washington and an army officer. In 1774 the Mansion was owned and occupied by General William Burton of the British Army. The Mansion