You can’t ask for a better sport than paddling. Here’s a group preparing for a trip on the water. See if you can determine where this photograph was made. Send your answer to elliott@brack.net, and be sure to include your hometown.
Perhaps it’s because so many people have been there, for there were many correct answers(14) to the last Mystery Photo. It was of Grand Central Station in New York City, a photo from Thomas McBrayer of Raleigh, N.C.
Don’t know how it happened, but note four right answers from people who haven’t answered before from the New York area.
Among those submitting the correct answer were Jim Savadelis, Duluth; Stew Ogilvie, Lawrenceville: “Grand Central Terminal, NYC. I worked in Manhattan and commuted for 11 years to Long Island. Metro ‘North MTA’ was another clue.” And also Hilary Harris, Millbrook, N.Y.; Mark Smith, Eatonton; Troy Ellen Dixon, Kingston, N.Y.; Howard Hoffman, Berkeley Lake; Bob Foreman, Grayson; Tammy Schmidt, Beekman, N.Y.; Ann Serrie, Lawrenceville; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Faye Hill, Lawrenceville; Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex.; Virginia Klaer of Duluth; Megan Shave, Hyde Park, N.Y.: “I could tell you that my mother got a star from a general in the middle of Grand Central when she was meeting her father in 1944. I could tell you I’ve traveled there more times than I can count for going to the city from Hyde Park on the Metro-North line for shows, shopping and meeting friends in New York City.”
Finally, this from Sara Rawlins of Lawrenceville: “The clock was the giveaway. It’s located central in the vast building where information is provided about incoming and outgoing trains. The original Depot was built in 1871. Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt upgraded the Terminal for the modern age. Two architect companies were brought in to redesign and update the place. They found a Parisian Artist, Sylvain Salieres to craft the ornamental details that can still be seen today. There are carved acorns throughout the designs, which are symbols of the Vanderbilt family.
“Come the 1950s the Grand Central Station was almost lost due to airplane and car travel. Traveling by train lost its luster. Also as the years rolled on, the place was beginning to show its age and there were some who wanted to tear it down. But thanks to the Landmark Preservation, the place was saved. This grand old building, like a lot of other old relics, escaped from being torn down by people who saw its value for our country’s history. The old and new can coexist with each other.”
Peach State FCU donates $20,000 to Walker Co. schools
Peach State Federal Credit Union C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced a $20,000 pledge to the Walker County school system on behalf of their 60th anniversary, honoring their roots in education. The pledge will be fulfilled over five years and will assist Walker County School students with access to higher education. Damon Raines, Walker County Schools superintendent, says: “The Walker County School System appreciates the partnership with Peach State Federal Credit Union and their willingness to support our mission and vision. We are grateful for their recent donation to provide scholarships for graduating seniors at both LaFayette and Ridgeland High Schools. This investment in our students will have a positive impact on our collective community now and into the future.” From left are Elijah Parker, Peach State Business and Development department, and Damon Raines.
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