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Discovery Of An 18th Century Ship at Ground Zero

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:14 PM PDT

The remains of an 18th century ship have been found at Ground Zero. Archaeologists believe the vessel sunk due to the expansion of  Manhattan  more than 200 year's ago.

Molly McDonald, archaeologist: 

"It was apparently somewhat common to sink ships in landfill as people were building land further out into the Hudson river and the East river, but only a handful of these ships have been found so far, so it is really quite rare. It is just exciting to find it here on the World Trade Centre site."

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Emerson Chambers in Newcastle

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:41 PM PDT


The Baroque style of architecture flourished in the Edwardian era, and numerous examples of this effusive, grandiose style can be found in the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne. The major example of Edwardian extravagance is Emerson Chambers (1903-4) on Blackett Street. This was primarily designed as a restaurant for the innkeeper Robert Emerson Junior, but it also contained a number of offices.

Emerson Chambers is an overpowering fusion of Baroque and Art Nouveau continued......

From: Baroque Extravaganza: Emerson Chambers in Newcastle By Michael Johnson 

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