Tag Archives: Architecture
New York City by Night (and Snow)
Today’s post features two of Manhattan’s iconic buildings. Above the Chrysler Building can be seen looming over the streetscape, illuminated by the street lamps and cabs all reflecting off the wet streets thanks to the evening’s flurries. Below, the Empire … Continue reading
Filed under Guest City, New York City, Winter
Memorial Bridge Walkway
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Here’s another take on the Memorial Bridge looking out towards Kittery, ME.
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Winter
Ri Ra | Portsmouth, NH
For the next few weeks I’m renting a 14mm (very wide angle) lens, so I thought what better place to test it out than in Ri Ra to get a real flavor of the restaurant and its historic dome. For … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Restaurants, Winter
The Dolphin Striker
The Dolphin Striker is one of the true institutions among Portsmouth restaurants and bars. This shot captures the walkway as it was a couple weeks back, before the City began its Ceres Street improvement project. The bricks have since been … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Signs, Restaurants
The Memorial Bridge Is Closed….
For those who haven’t heard (or those who haven’t driven to the end of the bridge and seen the blockade) – the Memorial Bridge is Closed. It is deteriorating to the point where it can not currently support automobiles…at this … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
The Memorial Bridge | Portsmouth, NH & Kittery, ME
The Memorial Bridge is a beautiful and historic architectural feature of Portsmouth’s working waterfront, allowing massive freighters to enter the Piscataqua River from the Atlantic Ocean via Portsmouth Harbor. It’s currently at risk of not receiving badly needed repairs after … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Rebuilding Portsmouth, Summer
75 Congress Street
The intimate details of the Ben Franklin Block building at 75 Congress Street that I hadn’t ever spent the time to notice can be seen above. We’ll add this one to the Portsmouth’s Signs category.
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Signs, Summer
The Hill | Portsmouth, NH
Here’s another glimpse of the historic homes in Portsmouth’s North End known simply as “The Hill”. Another take on the old structures can be found here: Norther Tier; or here: FLICKR. Click on the image for a full size view.
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Summer
Warner House | Portsmouth, NH
The Warner House is a pretty cool/old looking building on Daniel Street. I couldn’t tell you much about it other than that I like to look at it. Ale House Inn and Bow Street can be seen in the background. … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth
Reflections of the Memorial Bridge
The Memorial Bridge has made an appearance on The Daily Portsmouth on several occasions. This only further underlines its presence and importance as part of Portsmouth’s rich historic fabric, and the fact that it can be seen from so many … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth
