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Where the river narrows

Posted on August 27, 2016 by tkflor

“The name “Québec”, which comes from the Algonquin word kébec meaning “where the river narrows”, originally referred to the area around Quebec City where the Saint Lawrence River narrows to a cliff-lined gap.” Wikipedia Our next leg of the “lazy … Continue reading →

Posted in photos | Tagged buildings, Canada, farmers market, historic city, market, old streets, Quebec, Quebec City, summer vacation, tourism, Travel | 1 Comment

A lazy vacation

Posted on August 26, 2016 by tkflor

What it was that was actually the matter with us, we none of us could be sure of; but the unanimous opinion was that it – whatever it was – had been brought on by overwork. “What we want is … Continue reading →

Posted in photos | Tagged boulangerie, buildings, Canada, gargoyle, market, Montreal, Quebec, summer vacation, tourism, Travel | 1 Comment

Greek Revival buildings in universities

Posted on March 18, 2016 by tkflor

Greek Revival, architectural style, based on 5th-century-bc Greek temples, which spread throughout Europe and the United States during the first half of the 19th century. The main reasons for the style’s popularity seem to have been the general intellectual preoccupation … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, photos | Tagged 19th century, architecture, buildings, Grecian, Greek Revival, inspiration, style, university | 2 Comments

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Where the river narrows

A lazy vacation

Greek Revival buildings in universities

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