Tag: local heritage
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Can a Big Building Block the Harbor View? Saint John’s Harbour debated as residents weigh progress and preservation
Introduction: A Harbour View at Stake For decades, the sightline from St. James Street West to Saint John Harbour has been a defining feature for those who call the area home. Dorothy Shephard, a longtime resident who has lived on St. James Street West for nearly 46 years, embodies the everyday connection residents feel with…
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Vintage Ski Chair Art Brightens Vernon Roundabout
New Public Art Brings a Lift to Vernon The City of Vernon has unveiled a playful new public art installation at the Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive roundabout. Vintage chair lift benches, sourced from the nearby Silver Star Mountain Resort, now sit proudly in the center of the roundabout, turning a routine traffic spot…
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Hong Kong’s King of Umbrellas Bids Farewell to a Vanishing Craft
A Final Bow for a Local Legend Scores of residents crowded into a cramped, timeworn shop in Hong Kong’s old district to bid farewell to the city’s revered “king of umbrellas.” After decades spent repairing countless canopies and keeping families dry through Hong Kong’s monsoon seasons, the family-run repair house is closing, marking a poignant…
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Farewell to Hong Kong’s Umbrella Maestro: A Vanishing Craft Takes Its Final Bow
Long-Running Craft Faces a Final Curtain Call In a narrow, time-worn shop tucked into Hong Kong’s older districts, a familiar scent of aged wood and lacquer lingers as residents gather to bid farewell to a man revered as the city’s “king of umbrellas.” After decades spent repairing and preserving umbrellas, he is retiring, signaling the…
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Tivoli Drive-In Closure Shuts Ipswich Landmark After 50 Years
Historic Ipswich Drive-In Closes for Good The Tivoli Drive-In, a beloved Ipswich landmark that opened its gates in 1976, has announced an immediate and permanent closure. The decision, confirmed on social media, marks the end of a near 50-year era for a venue that many locals grew up visiting under the stars. Why Now? Weather,…
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Restoration of Blackrock’s Victorian Tearooms: A €1.1 Million Investment
Introduction to Blackrock’s Victorian Tearooms In an exciting development for the Blackrock community, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council has announced a significant investment of €1.1 million towards restoring the historic Victorian tearooms at the entrance of Blackrock Park. This restoration project aims to bring back to life a cherished local landmark, with plans for the building…