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San Xavier Mission

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ San Xavier is a Spanish Colonial Catholic mission founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. It is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona. The interior is filled with beautiful paintings, murals, and statues. The architectural design throughout is breathtaking!

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, architecture, Arizona, art, az, cactus, church, colonial, desert, design, garden, grotto, historic, icon, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, spanish, statue, Tuscon

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San Xavier Mission – Garden

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ Mission San Xavier del Bac, also known as the White Dove of the Desert, has beautiful desert gardens and courtyards. Not pictured: very active prairie dog colony.

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, Arizona, az, bell tower, cactus, chapel, clouds, desert, garden, grotto, historic, icon, iron gate, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, shrine, sky, statue, Tuscon

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San Xavier Mission – Grounds

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ San Xavier Mission is a historic landmark located on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation, 9 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona. These photos are of the surrounding grounds. After visiting the mission, you can take a walk up the hill to view the grotto, or visit the gift shop and food stand across the street.

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, Arizona, az, cactus, clouds, cross, desert, garden, grotto, historic, icon, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, sky, statue, Tuscon

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Supreme Court

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Washington, D.C. ~ The Supreme Court of the United States, highest federal court in the United States. Located at 1 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20543. Only passing by, did not get a chance to tour… maybe next time.

Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: building, capital, court, dc, district of columbia, federal court, flag, government, historic, street, supreme court, trolly, united states, Washington

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Downtown Red Wing

May 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Red Wing, MN ~ Red Wing is located on the Mississippi River. It is known for natural attractions, nearby Frontenac State Park is popular for birdwatching. It is also known for, you guessed it, Red Wing Shoes and Red Wing Stoneware. Most towns situated on the Mississippi make for beautiful places to visit. This town is no exception, and has a lot of historic charm.

Categories: Minnesota, Red Wing • Tags: brick, building, church, cold, downtown, historic, ice, industrial, minnesota, Mississippi River, Red Wing, river, sleet, snow, street, town, winter

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Red Wing Amtrak Depot (RDW)

May 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Red Wing, MN ~ The Red Wing Amtrak runs the Empire Builder line, which runs daily from Chicago, Seattle, and Portland, with westbound stops at Winona and Saint Paul Minnesota. The station was opened in 1905. It is located on the Mississippi River and houses the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau. It was a cold day on this visit, but the station and platform were very peaceful and inviting – a nice place to sit and watch the trains […]

Categories: Minnesota, Red Wing • Tags: Amtrak, brick, building, Canadian, cold, Empire Builder, factory, historic, ice, industrial, minnesota, Mississippi River, Red Wing, river, snow, train, train station, winter

Madison Square

May 11, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Savannah, GA ~ Madison Square dates back to 1839, and features a bronze monument of Sergeant William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War soldier. St. John’s Episcopal Church (est. 1853) is also located within the square. The historic square is known to have hosted guests like General William Sherman and Robert E. Lee, and is even reported to be haunted. I call shenanigans on the ghosts. Instead you’ll find many nice restaurants and shops nearby, including the amazing Savannah College of […]

Categories: Georgia, Savannah • Tags: bronze monument, Georgia, haunted, historic, historic square, madison square, revolutionary war, Savannah, savannah college of art and design, sergeant william jasper, st. john’s episcopal church town square

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Capitol Hill Hotel

May 7, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Washington, D.C. ~ I had the pleasure of staying at the Capitol Hill Hotel, located in (you guessed it!) Capitol Hill. Not only was the hotel beautiful and full of wonderful amenities, it was also located in a charming historic residential area. It was so much fun walking around the neighborhood, and enjoying the local restaurants and businesses. It is easy to imagine living here, if I had an endless supply of money. Needless to say, living here ain’t cheap! […]

Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: capitol, capitol hill, Capitol Hill Hotel, church, dc, historic, hotel, iron gate, neighborhood, residential, row house, sidewalk, Washington

United States Capitol

April 28, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Washington, D.C. ~ The United States Capitol, home of the United States Congress. Located at: East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004. Whenever I think of the legislative system, I can’t help but hearing the Schoolhouse Rock song, I’m Just a Bill (1975).

Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: bill, building, capitol, congress, D.C., historic, legislation, united states, Washington

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Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

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Tag: historic

San Xavier Mission

San Xavier Mission – Garden

San Xavier Mission – Grounds

Supreme Court

Downtown Red Wing

Red Wing Amtrak Depot (RDW)

Madison Square

Capitol Hill Hotel

United States Capitol