Back to the Capitol again. The Charter Oak is the symbol of the State of Connecticut. There was a huge oak tree in Hartford, dating from the 1200s or 1300s. In 1662 King Charles II granted Connecticut a charter with extensive autonomy. His successor, James II, sent an emissary in 1687 to revoke the charter. Instead of handing over the charter, some leading Connecticut citizens hid it in a hollow spot within the old oak tree. Here is the State of Connecticut's telling of the tale. NEWS FLASH: NBC last night corrected its earlier report about the closing of the last manual typewriter factory in Mumbai. Apparently, there is one other small factory still producing typewriters, so they aren't dead yet.
Wonderful and unique details on the Capitol.
ReplyDeleteThe detail of the white oak is fabulous... Your state may be small in size but the history is enormous. What a story to pass down through the centuries.
ReplyDeleteI love the "lattice?" detail over the arch. The Capitol has been well cared for and maintainted.
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I, too, heard the news flash about the typewriters. I wonder who still uses them? I agree with Genie re. the detail on and above the arch plus the historical significance of your state.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful detail! Thanks for telling us the story that goes with it as well. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed my time back in Mississippi. I think spring may finally have come to Toronto too!
Gorgeous shots of the Capitol, Jack. I find history posts like yours fascinating. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe detail on this building is amazing and I love the bits of history you share.
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures, Jack! I love the detail and thanks as always for the history! What a gorgeous capitol building! I love it! And very interesting the update on typewriters! Hope you have a great day!
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Excellent story, beautiful relief and good news about typewriters!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting story, this bas-relief is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe carving on that building is incredible - the tree is so wonderfully done! Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that story about your early Connecticutians. I always thought folks from the great state of Connecticut were a bunch of rebels! Hah! Now you've confirmed that. :-)
ReplyDeleteBut what is the difference between a water oak, a live oak and a charter oak?
And it doesn't take me any time at all to make those curvy lines in my photos. I just stand on my head and spin around when I press the shutter.
Fantastic carvings! I told you I love this façade. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful carvings. So very detailed.
ReplyDeleteI love the close up of the tree. It really is beautiful.
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