Heavy Metal Rules: Image of Saugus Iron
Works Wins 2012 NHL Photo Contest
There’s a special magic that happens when visiting a National Historic Landmark. Whether it’s gazing across a grand vista to Pikes Peak in Colorado, or standing on a busy city street admiring the ornate façade of Chicago’s Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company Store – suddenly one is rooted in history. You stand where people of the past lived, worked, and made important decisions. A connection is made – between their stories and our own.
One important purpose of the annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest is to encourage people to discover and explore landmark sites across the country and be inspired by our past. Based on this year’s pool of exceptional photographs, connections were made.
This year’s entries provide a vicarious cross-country tour and capture the essence of these special places. This was the 13th annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest, and the portfolio of entries – almost 265 from all over the country - was the best we’ve seen in the history of the contest. Congratulations to all the photographers and thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Perhaps this year’s winner and honorable mention photos will spark the urge to explore the country’s vast array of more than 2,500 National Historic Landmarks, to seek out the stories that connect our rich history, and share your own views in next year’s contest.
To see all this year’s photo entries, visit the Flickr contest pool www.flickr.com/groups/2012nhlphotocontes t/pool/
National Historic Landmarks
National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. A National Historic Landmark may be a historic building, site, structure, object, or district. Fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction. Working with citizens throughout the nation, the National Historic Landmarks Program draws upon the expertise of National Park Service staff to identify and nominate new landmarks and to provide assistance to existing landmarks.
There’s a special magic that happens when visiting a National Historic Landmark. Whether it’s gazing across a grand vista to Pikes Peak in Colorado, or standing on a busy city street admiring the ornate façade of Chicago’s Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company Store – suddenly one is rooted in history. You stand where people of the past lived, worked, and made important decisions. A connection is made – between their stories and our own.
One important purpose of the annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest is to encourage people to discover and explore landmark sites across the country and be inspired by our past. Based on this year’s pool of exceptional photographs, connections were made.
This year’s entries provide a vicarious cross-country tour and capture the essence of these special places. This was the 13th annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest, and the portfolio of entries – almost 265 from all over the country - was the best we’ve seen in the history of the contest. Congratulations to all the photographers and thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Perhaps this year’s winner and honorable mention photos will spark the urge to explore the country’s vast array of more than 2,500 National Historic Landmarks, to seek out the stories that connect our rich history, and share your own views in next year’s contest.
To see all this year’s photo entries, visit the Flickr contest pool www.flickr.com/groups/2012nhlphotocontes t/pool/
National Historic Landmarks
National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. A National Historic Landmark may be a historic building, site, structure, object, or district. Fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction. Working with citizens throughout the nation, the National Historic Landmarks Program draws upon the expertise of National Park Service staff to identify and nominate new landmarks and to provide assistance to existing landmarks.
National Register says: WINNER of the 2012 National Historic Landmark
Photo Contest
Photo by Don Woods, North Clarendon, VT
This year’s winning image of Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Saugus, Massachusetts, takes us back in time to the early industry of the 17th century, represented by scenic waterwheels and forge. Here, European iron makers brought their much needed skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Today, visitors to this nine-acre national park explore working waterwheels, hot forges, mills, a historic 17th century home and a lush river basin.
Photo by Don Woods, North Clarendon, VT
This year’s winning image of Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Saugus, Massachusetts, takes us back in time to the early industry of the 17th century, represented by scenic waterwheels and forge. Here, European iron makers brought their much needed skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Today, visitors to this nine-acre national park explore working waterwheels, hot forges, mills, a historic 17th century home and a lush river basin.
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Alaska, dates from the 1890s.
Photo by Dawn Wilson, Fort Collins, CO
Ms. Wilson noted this experience:
While visiting this church in late summer, I loved the views over the water and the many planters full of colorful flowers around the church. It was a very peaceful place."
Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Alaska, dates from the 1890s.
Photo by Dawn Wilson, Fort Collins, CO
Ms. Wilson noted this experience:
While visiting this church in late summer, I loved the views over the water and the many planters full of colorful flowers around the church. It was a very peaceful place."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Bodie Historic District, California, is preserved in a state of arrested decay.
Photo by Joe Wenninger, Laguna Niguel, CA
Bodie Historic District, California, is preserved in a state of arrested decay.
Photo by Joe Wenninger, Laguna Niguel, CA
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Manzanar War Relocation Center (NPS), Inyo County, California, the first of 10 so-called American concentration camps for people of Japanese descent during WWII.
Photo by Bill Griswold, San Diego, CA
Mr. Griswold noted:
"I began visiting Manzanar before it was a designated National Historic Site. At that time it was neglected and confusing, The National Park Service has done an excellent job of organizing this site to help visitors understand the history of this place."
Manzanar War Relocation Center (NPS), Inyo County, California, the first of 10 so-called American concentration camps for people of Japanese descent during WWII.
Photo by Bill Griswold, San Diego, CA
Mr. Griswold noted:
"I began visiting Manzanar before it was a designated National Historic Site. At that time it was neglected and confusing, The National Park Service has done an excellent job of organizing this site to help visitors understand the history of this place."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Schooner Alma (NPS), California, built in 1891, is the only survivor of a once-typical American vessel.
Photo by John Conway, Vallejo, CA
Mr. Conway noted:
" I discovered, while working at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the enormous responsibility, and honor, of "Stewardship."
Schooner Alma (NPS), California, built in 1891, is the only survivor of a once-typical American vessel.
Photo by John Conway, Vallejo, CA
Mr. Conway noted:
" I discovered, while working at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the enormous responsibility, and honor, of "Stewardship."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Pike's Peak, Colorado, a National Historic Landmark, seen from Garden of the Gods, a National Natural Landmark.
Photo by Dawn Wilson, Fort Collins, CO
Ms. Wilson noted:
The mountain in the distance is Pike's Peak, which was photographed through the opening at Siamese Twins in Garden of the Gods Park. Two things struck my eye as I looked at this view:
1. The clouds moving directly off the top of Pike's Peak.
2. There was absolutely no snow on Pike's Peak! This was taken in late May when the top of this 14,000 foot mountain should have some snow on it! This represents a drastic sign of the extreme climate change we have seen in Colorado.
Pike's Peak, Colorado, a National Historic Landmark, seen from Garden of the Gods, a National Natural Landmark.
Photo by Dawn Wilson, Fort Collins, CO
Ms. Wilson noted:
The mountain in the distance is Pike's Peak, which was photographed through the opening at Siamese Twins in Garden of the Gods Park. Two things struck my eye as I looked at this view:
1. The clouds moving directly off the top of Pike's Peak.
2. There was absolutely no snow on Pike's Peak! This was taken in late May when the top of this 14,000 foot mountain should have some snow on it! This represents a drastic sign of the extreme climate change we have seen in Colorado.
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Bear River Massacre Site, Idaho,
The battle here between Shoshoni and the U.S. Army resulted in the deaths of almost 300 Shoshoni and 14 soldiers.
Photo by Roxie Crouch, Willard, UT
Ms. Crouch noted:
Near Preston Idaho This is the site of one of the most horrific Native American massacres in US history and one of the least known. The Shoshoni tribe would spend winters at this bend of the Bear River because of the natural hot springs (bottom right corner.) They were attacked and nearly wiped out by Col. Conner. I grew up in this area and I am just beginning to learn about this historical place. This photo was taken in late January at about the same time that the massacre occurred.
Bear River Massacre Site, Idaho,
The battle here between Shoshoni and the U.S. Army resulted in the deaths of almost 300 Shoshoni and 14 soldiers.
Photo by Roxie Crouch, Willard, UT
Ms. Crouch noted:
Near Preston Idaho This is the site of one of the most horrific Native American massacres in US history and one of the least known. The Shoshoni tribe would spend winters at this bend of the Bear River because of the natural hot springs (bottom right corner.) They were attacked and nearly wiped out by Col. Conner. I grew up in this area and I am just beginning to learn about this historical place. This photo was taken in late January at about the same time that the massacre occurred.
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company Store, Illinois, this Art Nouveau masterpiece was designed by Louis Sullivan.
Photo by Cate Bainton, Richmond, CA
Ms. Bainton observed:
"I loved the ornate metal-work on the entrance of what will soon be a new Target store."
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company Store, Illinois, this Art Nouveau masterpiece was designed by Louis Sullivan.
Photo by Cate Bainton, Richmond, CA
Ms. Bainton observed:
"I loved the ornate metal-work on the entrance of what will soon be a new Target store."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Keeneland Race Course, Kentucky, represents the foundations of Lexington's famous breeding and racing history.
Photo by Sayre Hutchison, Lakewood, CO
Keeneland Race Course, Kentucky, represents the foundations of Lexington's famous breeding and racing history.
Photo by Sayre Hutchison, Lakewood, CO
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Old State House (NPS), Massachusetts, is Boston's oldest public building.
Photo by Roxie Crouch, Willard, UT
Ms. Crouch shared the following experience:
"History in the Midst of Chaos--I was able to hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony just as it was read in July of 1776. In 1881, this building was in danger of being razed to make room for progress. I am grateful to people who had the foresight to save these tidbits of American history."
Old State House (NPS), Massachusetts, is Boston's oldest public building.
Photo by Roxie Crouch, Willard, UT
Ms. Crouch shared the following experience:
"History in the Midst of Chaos--I was able to hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony just as it was read in July of 1776. In 1881, this building was in danger of being razed to make room for progress. I am grateful to people who had the foresight to save these tidbits of American history."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Lightship No. 103 Huron, Michigan, is the last example of a type of lightship built specifically for service on the Great Lakes.
Photo by Jason Steel, New Baltimore, MI
Mr. Steel noted:
Lightship Huron was launched in 1920. It anchored in areas where it was too impractical to build a lighthouse. The lightship also guided ships into a narrow channel of lower Lake Huron, which led to the St. Clair River.
Lightship No. 103 Huron, Michigan, is the last example of a type of lightship built specifically for service on the Great Lakes.
Photo by Jason Steel, New Baltimore, MI
Mr. Steel noted:
Lightship Huron was launched in 1920. It anchored in areas where it was too impractical to build a lighthouse. The lightship also guided ships into a narrow channel of lower Lake Huron, which led to the St. Clair River.
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Stanton Hall, Mississippi, represents Natchez's wealth and opulence on the eve of the Civil War.
Photo by Mike Talplacido, Natchez, MS
Mr. Talplacido shared:
"While touring this home I learned that wall paper during the 1800's used alot of gold colors so as to help reflect as much light as possible. This would in turn help illuminate the room."
Stanton Hall, Mississippi, represents Natchez's wealth and opulence on the eve of the Civil War.
Photo by Mike Talplacido, Natchez, MS
Mr. Talplacido shared:
"While touring this home I learned that wall paper during the 1800's used alot of gold colors so as to help reflect as much light as possible. This would in turn help illuminate the room."
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Nevada Northern Railway, East Ely Yards, Nevada, is the best-preserved, least-altered, and most complete main yard complex remaining from the steam railroad era.
Photo by Jen Dalley, Ely, NV
Nevada Northern Railway, East Ely Yards, Nevada, is the best-preserved, least-altered, and most complete main yard complex remaining from the steam railroad era.
Photo by Jen Dalley, Ely, NV
National Register says: HONORABLE MENTION
Charleston Market Hall and Sheds, South Carolina, is one of the last surviving 19th-century American market complexes.
Photo by Steven Hyatt, Mount Pleasant, SC
Mr. Hyatt observed:
I discovered an interesting contrast in the stable structures standing silently as the ebb and flow of life drifted around it."
Charleston Market Hall and Sheds, South Carolina, is one of the last surviving 19th-century American market complexes.
Photo by Steven Hyatt, Mount Pleasant, SC
Mr. Hyatt observed:
I discovered an interesting contrast in the stable structures standing silently as the ebb and flow of life drifted around it."
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