tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post7192256069259493796..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: Thursday 13: Version 13 Top Architectural SitesEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-17477110916122341322007-02-10T11:58:00.000-05:002007-02-10T11:58:00.000-05:00I went through the Biltmore estate a few summers a...I went through the Biltmore estate a few summers ago, which was truly breathtaking. This is a great post, one I'd also like to share with my students. It's easy to see why many of them have been featured in films, isn't it?Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-53273550639274037052007-02-09T20:33:00.000-05:002007-02-09T20:33:00.000-05:00I have been to every one of these except the Golde...I have been to every one of these except the Golden Gate Bridge. I even got engaged at the Jefferson Memorial (who's my favorite president?)!!! Happy TT (even though it is Friday!)teachergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655615013367705872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-8467380979391630662007-02-09T07:36:00.000-05:002007-02-09T07:36:00.000-05:00I've only been to two! I guess I need to get out m...I've only been to two! I guess I need to get out more. lol I did recognize all of them though.Charley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-22928851939548896582007-02-08T23:31:00.000-05:002007-02-08T23:31:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting everyone. I think this is a r...Thanks for visiting everyone. I think this is a record for a 13 post for me. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate the comments! If I haven't already been by I will visit you within the next couple of days.:)EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-85541409165464989552007-02-08T22:05:00.000-05:002007-02-08T22:05:00.000-05:00Nice list - I've been to 9 out of the 10 (haven't ...Nice list - I've been to 9 out of the 10 (haven't been to the Vanderbilt Mansion yet).<BR/><BR/>My favorite is The White House. :-)M-Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597592214404682497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-21936484738568948582007-02-08T22:04:00.000-05:002007-02-08T22:04:00.000-05:00Beautiful. I can't wait to hit some of those sites...Beautiful. I can't wait to hit some of those sites on the east coast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-57030084800081977112007-02-08T19:39:00.000-05:002007-02-08T19:39:00.000-05:00Great list! Can't wait to take my boys to D.C. on...Great list! Can't wait to take my boys to D.C. on spring break. They are strange little kids. : ) They love history just like their mom..lol.<BR/><BR/>Happy 13 and nice to meet you!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13820500964073204068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-32199399964779494212007-02-08T18:36:00.000-05:002007-02-08T18:36:00.000-05:00American does have some beautiful buildings!American does have some beautiful buildings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-39932358217260440112007-02-08T15:22:00.000-05:002007-02-08T15:22:00.000-05:00I love all these photos, would love to see them al...I love all these photos, would love to see them all in person, I am asure they would be awesome.Marcia (MeeAugraphie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00656288704821106002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-77847277246160035382007-02-08T14:49:00.000-05:002007-02-08T14:49:00.000-05:00cool. 5 of the 10 are within a half mile of where...cool. 5 of the 10 are within a half mile of where I'm at right now. 1 other is about 3 miles away.<BR/><BR/>I've seen all but one, and the other nine never fail to impress everytime I see them..Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334846713290013451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-12735606384071497552007-02-08T14:03:00.000-05:002007-02-08T14:03:00.000-05:00Nice idea! I've seen all but number 9--I guess th...Nice idea! I've seen all but number 9--I guess that's next!WanderingWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536951251496164202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-36556305836680803152007-02-08T12:21:00.000-05:002007-02-08T12:21:00.000-05:00I've seen 3 of those. I would still like to see th...I've seen 3 of those. I would still like to see the Golden Gate bridge, and the Biltmore.<BR/><BR/>Check out my TT.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762588867431355249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-9489962044631015912007-02-08T11:59:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:59:00.000-05:00Since I went to NYC over Christmas...I can now say...Since I went to NYC over Christmas...I can now say I've seen every one of these places! That's exciting. <BR/><BR/>My TT is up, too. I am also a teacher (elementary Literacy Coach). <BR/><BR/>:-) SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734191407051735127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-67711144000428169112007-02-08T11:36:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:36:00.000-05:00the list needs more frank lloyd wrightthe list needs more frank lloyd wrightSparky Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599649584020982942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-83725235146765127852007-02-08T11:31:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:31:00.000-05:00Anyone else think skyscrapers aren't really great?...Anyone else think skyscrapers aren't really great? I mean I understand the signifianace of the first and the biggest, but after that...they are just big, not awe-inspiring.Jennie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859149370685952622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-28525774819168636982007-02-08T11:09:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:09:00.000-05:00I've been to all of them except the Vanderbilt and...I've been to all of them except the Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building. Yay!<BR/><BR/>(That's unusual for me, 'cause I usually travel off the beaten path...when I travel.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-31770366356385858322007-02-08T10:26:00.000-05:002007-02-08T10:26:00.000-05:00I've seen them all and even been in #1 as we hit i...I've seen them all and even been in #1 as we hit it on open day... do they still do that with all this terrorism now? It was a great experience. Great TTRobyn Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547545374413437847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-87823038353150213592007-02-08T08:51:00.000-05:002007-02-08T08:51:00.000-05:00What a great list. All of these buildings are ama...What a great list. All of these buildings are amazing. The Biltmore Estate is absolutely unbelievable. I have doing some genealogical research and have discovered my husband is related to the Vanderbilts!! I think we should go the the Estate and take our rightful place...don't you???<BR/>Thanks for coming by my T13.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913944323813779764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-88017379019819959702007-02-08T07:55:00.000-05:002007-02-08T07:55:00.000-05:00This is a FANTASTIC TT! Except for the Biltmore e...This is a FANTASTIC TT! Except for the Biltmore estate, I have had the pleasure of seeing and visiting the other 11. <BR/><BR/>I would also count the Iwo Jima monument. Semper Fi to Marines everywhere, past and present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-31176207904512709632007-02-08T07:02:00.000-05:002007-02-08T07:02:00.000-05:00Fabulous!I loved all the pictures!Wonderful TT.Hav...Fabulous!<BR/>I loved all the pictures!<BR/>Wonderful TT.<BR/>Have a terrific Thursday!Raggedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264017362399728551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-40778311541083647902007-02-08T06:56:00.000-05:002007-02-08T06:56:00.000-05:00Nice pictures.I hope to get to see them all in per...Nice pictures.<BR/><BR/>I hope to get to see them all in person one day. I have the ones in DC out of the way so I just have to find a way to visit the rest.<BR/><BR/>My TT is about ValentinesAlastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-88439915227149028542007-02-08T06:47:00.000-05:002007-02-08T06:47:00.000-05:00I'd love to visit them all! In fact, all 150. :-) ...I'd love to visit them all! In fact, all 150. :-) I love architecture very much.<BR/>My TT is about types of support.Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768324347110231070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-60818245045013998212007-02-08T06:44:00.000-05:002007-02-08T06:44:00.000-05:00I agree, everyone should be able to figure out eac...I agree, everyone should be able to figure out each picture. Living in the DC area, I have seen most of these. One of the most moving is the Vietman memorial. I have seen it many times and it just really touches me. Hubby works across the stree from the Capitol, so that is no big deal to us. haha<BR/><BR/>Great TTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-29435182235683311502007-02-08T03:02:00.000-05:002007-02-08T03:02:00.000-05:00i've seen picture of the Cathedral of the Immacula...i've seen picture of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at Dc and I'm sure it should be included too... it's beautiful... in the shape of a cross...Wendy Ann Edwina D'Cunha e Pereirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114607518009526608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-48325919658580095722007-02-08T01:05:00.000-05:002007-02-08T01:05:00.000-05:00Nine out of 10 isn't bad I guess. I've been to Ba...Nine out of 10 isn't bad I guess. I've been to Baltimore but haven't seen that particular building.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.com