The cathedrals built during the medieval era were related to many aspects of medieval life due to the fact that the construction of a single cathedral was such a large production, let alone the construction of dozens upon dozens in Europe’s towns and cities. In alignment with a political standpoint a cathedral was an important building to have in any major city because they were often used for “the most secular matters” to discuss city business and things of the sort. In doing this most of the cities with large cathedrals did not have to build a city hall therefore saving valuable
The capitol houses the Louisiana State Legislature, the governor’s office, and parts of the executive branch. At 450 feet (137 meters) tall, with 34 stories, it is the tallest capitol building in the United States, the tallest building in Baton Rouge, and seventh-tallest building in Louisiana. It is located on 27 acres, the Louisiana State Capitol building is a National Historic Landmark. The Louisiana State Capitol has been around since the 19th century, the building features sculptures depicting scenes from Louisiana and U.S. history. Engraved into the stone around the main entrance is the quotation “We have lived long but this is noblest work of our whole lives…..The United States take rank this day among the first powers of the earth, said by Robert Livingston on signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
An interesting fact about the windows is the reason they are so small. Over 500 tons of pressure was used to jack the north and south legs of the Arch apart for the last four-foot piece to be placed at the top. A larger window would not withstand that pressure. On a clear day the view at the top can extend up to thirty miles in either direction, however, St. Louis can be a very hazy city which reduces visibility at the top. On cool, damp mornings a dense fog can create zero visibility at the top.
Nathan Higley Period 3 August 21, 2012 AP European Extra Credit Brunelleschi’s Dome The thesis of the book Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King is that the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore built by Filippo Brunelleschi at the time was the biggest and most magnificent dome ever built and to this day no one has built a dome quite like it. The cathedral took over a century to build, Filippo worked on it for a quarter of that time all on the dome. He came up with all new machines and architectural ideas to help achieve this grand feat. One of his ideas was building the dome without wooden centering which was unheard of at the time. The dome was so massive that no one believed he could build it without centering.
The San Agustin Cathedral The San Agustin Roman Catholic Cathedral is a long-standing well-known building located in a south Texas border town named Laredo. This city was founded in 1755 by Don Tomas, and is one of the oldest cities in the state. San Agustin Roman Catholic Church, one of the most prominent buildings in the district, was established in 1778. As you walk into the San Agustin Cathedral you are filled with an agglomeration of sights, sounds, scents, tastes, and tactile stimuli. A cross and a priest are not the only things a person can find at a church, especially not at the San Agustin Church.
Upon his arrival he found the colony in quite a poor state, with many of the public buildings left dilapidated and not up to the standard he had been expecting. His first point of action, in relation to buildings, was for a new army barracks to be built along with a new general hospital. In general, Macquarie wanted to revamp the city in general. This led to over two hundred and sixty buildings being built, which included public buildings such as schools and
02.03 The Crusades: Assessment Channel 02.03 News 1. Today we will be talking about The Crusades. Jerusalem and the Holy Land, or Palestine, have a complicated history. The Holy Land sits at the intersection of three continents, near the birthplace of some of the world’s oldest civilizations. It also borders the Mediterranean Sea, a major artery of conquest and trade.
The museum that I chose to go to during my spring break was the American Museum of Natural History. It was very difficult at first to find a museum which relates to my community since my community is mainly political-oriented (Republican Community in Bayside), while most museums are either art/culturally oriented. The American Museum of Natural History was the closest museum that related to my community because of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. He was one of the most profound presidents in the history of our nation, and he is one of the four presidents that have a sculpture on Mount Rushmore.
Andrew Choe English IV Mrs.Zuczek September 17, 2012 Beowulf Essay Beowulf is an epic based on the Anglo-Saxon culture. It was written around 700 A.D, and it is one of the oldest books in the English language. Most books that have a hero fighting an enemy originated from Beowulf. Beowulf also contains many archetypes such as the Monster of Nightmare, Hero, The Fall, Magic Weapon, Heaven vs Hell, and Haven vs Wilderness. For example, “In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac’s Follower and the strongest of the Geats- greater And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world” describes a hero.
Esther Garcia ESL 88 Prof. Levine April 14. 2014 Essay, Draft 1 The Real Truth of Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson is one of the Founding Fathers of the American and one of the most influential figures in America history. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, which declared the 13 colonies a free and independent country. He established strong diplomatic positions in European, being the first Diplomat, sent to France to serve as a United State Minister and also the first Secretary of State (1789-94), second Vice President (1797-1801) and 3th President of United States. Thomas Jefferson did many important things before, during and after he was president of the United States.