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São Vicente, View from Monte Verde
The view from Monte Verde shows the barren landscape of São Vicente. The island, which has few natural resources, is sparsely populated outside of Mindelo, one of the largest Cape Verde cities and the cultural capital of the country. Over ninety-two…
São Vicente from the Air
The rocky and barren shoreline of São Vicente seen from an airplane. Outside of Mindelo, one of Cape Verde's largest cities, much of the island is sparsely populated.
São Vicente Aerial View
An aerial view of the shoreline on São Vicente. This island is, as you can see, very barren and rocky, and lacks a steady supply of fresh water. Outside of Mindelo, which is a large city centered around Porto Grande, the island is sparsely populated.
São Nicolau: Highlands above Ribeira Brava (2 of 3)
A bird's eye view of the São Nicolau highlands above Ribera Brava.
São Nicolau: Highlands above Ribeira Brava (1 of 3)
Pictured are the São Nicolau highlands above the Riberia / Panja region. Small communities can be seen settled in the distance.
São Nicolau Interior Valley
São Nicolau's fertile hinterland allows it to produce more than the neighboring islands agriculturally.
São Nicolau Highlands
A village near Ribeira Brava in the São Nicolau highlands. Ribeira Brava is located in the hinterland of São Nicolau which is a very fertile region for the Cape Verdean islands, which are largely composed of volcanic rock. This photograph shows the…
São Nicolau Highlands
The highlands of São Nicolau, home to Ribeira Brava, are among the most beautiful and agriculturally friendly of the Cape Verdean islands. Here, some scattered dwellings near Ribeira Brava and Panja.
São Nicolau Highlands
A wide landscape view of Ribeira Brava in the hinterland of São Nicolaiu. This are of São Nicolau is particularly fertile, especially for an island in an archipelago made of volcanic rock. Scattered throughout the green valley is the town of Ribeira…
Santo Domingo Aerial
An aerial view over Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic.
Santo Antão: Northeastern Coast
Looking east on a coastal road that connects the small town of Paúl to Ribeira Grande. This area of the island is known for it's rough surf and high winds.
Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei (2 of 2)
Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…
Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei (1 of 2)
Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…
Santa Catarina, Teacher Training College
Pictured in the distance is the Teacher Training College in Santa Catarina, Santiago. The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary school teachers are given 2 years of…
Sand Dunes of Boa Vista (2 of 2)
Pictured are sand dunes near the airport at Rabil. It is thought that the sand dunes of the island were an alluring site for seafarers since it may have been their first sight of land in as long as a couple of months.
Sand Dunes of Boa Vista (1 of 2)
Pictured are sand dunes near the airport at Rabil. It is thought that the sand dunes of the island were an alluring site for seafarers since it may have been their first sight of land in as long as a couple of months.
San Francisco: Ghiradelli Square, Mermaid Fountain
This aerial view of Ghiradelli Square shows Ruth Asawa’s Mermaid Fountain and the former Ghiradelli Chocolate Company buildings readapted for retail use. Since 1982, Ghiradelli Square has been on the National Register of Historic Places. It was…
San Francisco: Ghiradelli Square
Ghiradelli Square, located in the Fisherman’s Warf area of San Fransisco, was once home to over 40 speciality shops and restaurants. After the square was put up for sale by the Ghiradelli Company, San Fransiscan natives William Roth and his mother…
San Francisco: Ghiradelli Fountain
Ghiradelli Square was originally the headquarters for the Ghiradelli Choolate Company, which purchased the entire city block in 1893. In the 1960s the square went up for sale and the purchasers readapted it to house a restaurant and shops making it…
San Francisco: Cityscape, Alcatraz Island & Sts. Peter and Paul Church
This San Francisco cityscape contains many of its well-known landmarks, including Alcatraz Island on the horizon and Sts. Peter and Paul Church at the left.
Sts. Peter and Paul Church was built in 1924.
Alcatraz Island was developed as a…
Salvatore Tool and Findings, Inc.
Highly sophisticated machinery being used by one of the many skilled tool makers employed by Salvatore Tool and Findings.
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (6 of 6)
Piles of salt arranged near a salt pan on Maio. A woman transports some using a container balanced on her head.
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (5 of 6)
Piles of salt arranged near a salt pan on Maio. A woman transports some using a container balanced on her head.
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (4 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (3 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (2 of 6)
A pile of salt mined from salt pans located near Vila do Maio. The salinas were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world.…
Salt Pans Outside Vila do Maio (1 of 6)
These large salt pans, or salinas, located near Vila do Maio, were the islands main source of income for centuries. Salt from these pans was transported to an English port where it was then shipped to various countries around the world. The business…
Salinas ("Salt Pans") Outside of Sal Rei
This picture, taken just outside of Sal Rei, shows several "salinas" (salt pans) for the production of sea salt. One of the main industries in the Cape Verde islands is salt mining, along with fishing, and ship repair.
Sal Landscape
A view of the barren landscape of Sal. The landscape here has been compared to the surface of Mars, and the islands main export is salt, and has been mined for such since before the 15th century. This photograph was taken near Amilcar Cabral…
Saint Petersburg: Renaissance Vinoy Resort
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg was built in 1925. The building was constructed in the Mediterranean Revival design complete with cypress-beamed ceilings and handmade tile work. The hotel also has its own private marina…
Saint Petersburg: Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood
Following the assassination of Alexander the II in 1881, his heir, Alexander III, commissioned the building of this cathedral to memorialize his father. The design, carried out by Alfred Parland, draws heavily from St. Basil in Moscow. Following the…
Saint Petersburg: Cathedral of Saint Isaac of Dalmatia
While multiple versions of St. Isaac Cathedral had been attempted in the 18th century none had been completed to specification. At the beginning of the 19th century Alexander I commissioned this final, and much more grand vision of the Saint Isaac's…
Saint Basil Academy (Formerly Jacob Ruppert's Private Estate)
Jacob Ruppert Jr.'s private estate at Eagle's Rest, in Garrison, NY. After his death in 1939, the estate was converted into a school for at-risk children called Saint Basil Academy, opening in 1944. Long before Ruppert or the Academy, the property…
Russ Di Orio, Di Orio Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Russ Di Orio [was] one of the largest leading manufacturerers of Rhode Island's famous jewelry industry. He [was] the owner of Di Orio Enterprises, Inc., [at the time] located at 861 Broad Street in Providence. Di Orio Enterprises primarily…
Rural Scene at Ribeira de Paùl
Stone houses with thatched roof located high in the distance against a massive shear mountain face. The land here is rocky, but with abundant plant life. The children appear to be heading back to the homes or leaving carrying baskets perhaps to…
Rural North Carolina
Smolski described this as being part of the "rural slums" of North Carolina. In the 1970s, rural North Carolina was poverty-stricken and held the larger populations of African-American families. This photo is an example of the economic distress and…
Rules to be Observed when Forming Spiritual Circles, 1870
Booklet with instructions for conducting seances at home.
Ruins of Home at Praia de Cabral
The ruins of a home at Praia de Cabral, a beach located about 2 miles from Sal Rei. The home is connected to a stair case that leads to the beach. Nearby are the ruins of a small chapel.
Ruins of Dock, Maio
The posts of a ruined dock near the Vila do Maio.
Ruins of Chapel and Home
The ruins of a small chapel near Praia de Cabral, a sandy beach and cove about two miles from Sal Rei. To the left are the ruins of a home which once had steps leading down to the beach.
Ruins of Chapel Against Cloudy Sky
The ruins of a small chapel are photographed against a dramatic sky. These ruins on Boa Vista are located near Praia de Cabral, a beach that is within two miles of Sal Rei. Not pictured here but nearby are the ruins of a home that has a staircase…
Ruins of Chapel
The ruins of a small chapel located near Praia de Cabral, a beach about two miles from Sal Rei. To the left, the ruins of an old home which once had steps leading down to the beach below.
Ruins
Ruins of an unknown structure in the high valley on São Nicolau.
Royalton: Village of South Royaltown in Vermont
Aerial image of the downtown village of South Royalton in Royalton, Vermont from Interstate 89. Royalton is known for the Vermont Law School (Vermont's only law school) as well as being home to beautiful scenery such as the Kent's Ledge hiking trail…
Rows of Crops
Pictured are planted rows of crops on the municipality of Paul. The area is known for its nutrient rich land that gives rise to a diverse range of crops, the most prominent being corn.
Rouen: Tight Housing
This photograph shows the density and variety of housing in Rouen, a famous and historic city in France. In the medieval period it was one of the largest cities. Today it is is the capital of the Haute-Normadie region and home to many historic sites…
Rosecliff Mansion
On the approach to the entry arch at the south end, the first story, wrapped in its cadence of piers, columns, and carved swag, dominates the facade. The H shaped plan frames a front garden and a seaward-facing terrace with projecting wings. The…
Rosecliff Garden
Designed by McKim, Meade and White, particularly Stanford White, Rosecliff was built strictly as a summer residence for Tessie and Herman Oelrich. The money used to finance the construction of Rosecliff came from her father, James Graham Fair, one…