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Curtain

Curtain

The emblem in the center consists of three grapevines, the Connecticut state tree, as well as the state motto within the banner, Qui Transtulit Sustinet - He Who Transplanted Still Sustains. These symbols were also found on the fireplace in the administration building.
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IT IS JUST SAD THAT YOU NEVER SEE SUCH GRAND STRUCTURES BUILT LIKE THIS ANYMORE. STADIUMS AND BALL FIELDS ARE ABOUT THE ONLY THING THAT IS BUILT "BIG" ANYMORE BUT EVEN THEY LACK THE FINE TOUCHES THAT MAKE UP THE DETAILS OF A BEAUTIFUL STRUCTURE.
GLENN
Wed 03-31-2010
Alot of the details are made of plaster including medallions and crown moulding . A very labor intensive way to go about getting the finished product. You dont get craftsmanship like this anymore.
money
Wed 03-31-2010
What a waste what a shame.
Dawn Michelle
Wed 03-31-2010
This is a sin to leave this to rot and ruin. I first noticed the emblem a couple photos back but it looked like a hole..now I see the emblem!
TootUncommon
Wed 03-31-2010
Amazing, it's like the drew the curtains closed knowing that was the last show and walked away.
SrRaV
Thu 04-01-2010
Hey Motts, you should make this one a wallpaper
Gustybv
Thu 04-01-2010
irony
Merc24
Thu 04-01-2010
there's no pride in workmanship anymore, everything is manufactured elsewhere, it's a shame
eldokid@aol.com
Thu 04-01-2010
wow
Joe
Thu 04-01-2010
Great angle ,Motts
Ferdy
Thu 04-01-2010
You would think that they would put this in a museum or the local library or city hall or anything!
Canada
Fri 04-02-2010
Thank you for this shot. I was hoping for a close up of the curtain. The colors are amazing. This group of pics are my all time favorite.
Claudia
Sat 04-10-2010
I wonder if Motts heard any disembodied voices and such while taking these photos.
Vampyr
Thu 05-06-2010
I thought the emblem was a ghoost face.
YUM PEANUTS YUM
Tue 05-18-2010
And as the curtain rolls slowly up, the ballerina takes her place on the stage...
MARIE, CMT
Tue 06-29-2010
Time is coming soon, just to pass by you, pass by you.
Satellite Heart
Fri 07-23-2010
The Connecticut state seal consists of three grapevines, not "Charter Oaks"! On the fireplace you photographed, the Charter Oak is represented by the two large trees flanking the crest, but are not shown in the crest itself. Just a correction from a Connecticut-ite!
Jon
Mon 03-07-2011
I've corrected the description, thanks!
Motts
Mon 03-07-2011
Isn't the CT state tree a Mountain Laurel?
gypsy
Sun 04-10-2011

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