Admiring the Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Admiring the Ponte Vecchio Bridge for #flashbackfriday

The Ponte Vecchio “Old Bridge" is located in Florence, Italy.  This Italian bridge crosses the river at its narrowest point within the city.  This area in Florence has had an eventful past, as the bridge is the 5th bridge on or around this…
Today’s #flashbackfriday Goes to Australia

Today’s #flashbackfriday Goes to Australia

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened on March 19th, 1932 by Premier Jack Lang, after six years of construction. Opening day was an interesting one.  Before Lang could cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the bridge, Captain Francis DeGroot…
“The Eagle Has Landed”

“The Eagle Has Landed”

In 1971, President Richard Nixon proclaimed July 20 as National Moon Landing Day to commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.  NASA reported the moon landing as being “…the single greatest technological achievement of…
Taking a step back with #usbridge #flashbackfriday

Taking a step back with #usbridge #flashbackfriday

Taking a step back with #usbridge #flashbackfriday Each Friday we’d like to share a bit of history on the bridges around the world that have caught our attention, changed our landscapes, and brought our spaces together. Golden Gate…