Thursday, June 30, 2011
Project365: Day 180 - Moving the Barn
The Maplenol Dairy Barn was removed from its foundations, loaded onto a gigantic truck, and moved to a new location today. The barn was moved to make space for an addition to Valley High School.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Project365: Day 178 - Cake
My fiancee's office threw her a bridal shower and sent the remainder of the cake home with her.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Project365: Day 176 - Happy Couple
One of the engagement photos I shot for my brother and future sister-in-law.
Project365: Day 175 - Chemistry
The Chemistry Building at the University of Iowa. My firm just completed a number of renovation projects in this beautiful old campus building.
Project365: Day 174 - Sunset over Blue Heron Lake
After a week of constantly cloudy weather, the sun came out long enough for a beautiful sunset this evening.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Project365: Day 172 - Shelter for Swallows
A pair of barn swallows hiding from the approaching thunderstorm underneath the stairs.
Project365: Day 171 - Rushing Water
As the rains poured down this week, creeks and rivers throughout Central Iowa have risen and are flowing much faster than usual.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Project365: Day 170 - High Trestle Trail
The High Trestle Trail, a new bike trail with an amazing bridge, opened just north of Des Moines earlier this year. I finally had the opportunity to head up and ride a part of the trail this weekend.
The 26-mile trail connects the towns of Ankeny, Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid, and Woodward. The signature feature of the trail is the 1/2 mile long High Trestle Bridge over the Des Moines River. The bridge deck is about 130 feet above the water below.
We got on the trail in Madrid and rode to the west end of the trail at Woodward. Our round trip distance was just under 13 miles. I'm hoping to come back up later this summer and ride the entire trail from end to end. The trail is connected to the other 670 miles of bike trails in Central Iowa, so I'm sure I could make a REALLY long day trip out of it and start my ride from home!
The 26-mile trail connects the towns of Ankeny, Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid, and Woodward. The signature feature of the trail is the 1/2 mile long High Trestle Bridge over the Des Moines River. The bridge deck is about 130 feet above the water below.
We got on the trail in Madrid and rode to the west end of the trail at Woodward. Our round trip distance was just under 13 miles. I'm hoping to come back up later this summer and ride the entire trail from end to end. The trail is connected to the other 670 miles of bike trails in Central Iowa, so I'm sure I could make a REALLY long day trip out of it and start my ride from home!
Project365: Day 169 - Snookies
Snookies Malt Shop in the Beaverdale Neighborhood of Des Moines is the best place in town for some ice cream at the end of a hot summer day.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Project365: Day 167 - Hawkeye Insurance
It's been quite some time since I did a local history lesson with my photo of the day. Today was the first Iowa Architectural Foundation Downtown Walking Tour of the summer, so what better day for a little Des Moines' architectural history?!
The Hawkeye Insurance Building, designed by local architect William Foster, was completed in 1872. It is the oldest remaining commercial building in Downtown Des Moines.
The Hawkeye Insurance Company was the first successful casualty insurance company in Des Moines. It was founded by Ebenezer J. Ingersoll, who has a major road in town named after him.
The building was renovated into the Hawkeye Hotel in 1957, then into apartments in the 1960s. In 1985, the building exterior was restored and the interior was converted back to offices.
The Hawkeye Insurance Building, designed by local architect William Foster, was completed in 1872. It is the oldest remaining commercial building in Downtown Des Moines.
The Hawkeye Insurance Company was the first successful casualty insurance company in Des Moines. It was founded by Ebenezer J. Ingersoll, who has a major road in town named after him.
The building was renovated into the Hawkeye Hotel in 1957, then into apartments in the 1960s. In 1985, the building exterior was restored and the interior was converted back to offices.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Project365: Day 164 - Aviva
Digital Infrared photograph of the new Aviva Insurance headquarters in West Des Moines.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Project365: Day 154 - Relay for Life
Relay for Life participants walk in silence during on the Luminaria Lap as they remember loved ones who have lost their battles with cancer.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Project365: Day 153 - Hoist Cable
One of the cables for the elevators in the Des Moines Building. The building has been abandoned for some time. This was taken on a tour of the building hosted by the City of Des Moines to allow developers, contractors, and architects to view the building in preparation for redevelopment proposals.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Project365: Day 151 - Counting Down
A calendar on the wall of an abandoned car dealership counted down the days to their last day in business.
Project365: Day 149 - Killer
Minnesota Twins legend Harmon Killebrew passed away on May 17, 2011. His statue outside Target Field has become a memorial surrounded by flowers, cards, and stuffed animals in Twins uniforms.
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