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Twisted bits of metal, screws and shredded pieces of cloth are strewn around. Not far away lays the carcass of an engine and a weathered plaque. Wright Mountain looms above the clouds, a sanctuary for hikers, a cemetery for few.And On January 16, 1962, it marked the final resting place for four men and an airplane, some four thousand five hundred and eighty feet above sea level.They didn't belong there. Read More |
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Being a member of one of New York's oldest and most esteemed Dutch families, Robert C. Pruyn of Albany, NY, was used to living a lavish and successful lifestyle. His personal accomplishments ranged from inventing toys to being a Governor's aide. Read More | |||||||
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The largest white elephant in Canada stands on a hillside across from Montreal's Botanical Gardens, squarely straddling a grassy knoll on the block between Sherbrooke and Pierre de Coubertin avenues. Its neck would look fine on the body of a dinosaur; its body belongs in the sky in some sort of Steven Spielberg classic, filled to capacity with extra-terrestrial life. Yet this hollow ellipse is not filled with any sort of being, alien or otherwise, not anymore. Its innards have been a ghost town much of the time for many years, and no signs suggest this will change anytime soon. Read More | |||||||
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One hundred and fifty years ago a group of prominent philosophers, scientists, doctors, and artists ventured to an area in the heart of the Adirondacks called Follensby Pond. This recreational gathering holds a significance that is deep rooted in the history of our nation, and the area itself has a future that's just as promising. Read More | |||||||
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All around you, the sound of cannon and musket fire rattles your senses as the French and Indian War rages around you. If you are French, you are bravely defending against a seemingly insurmountable opponent, but an opponent that undeniably has a weak spot. On the British side, you are charging the French lines in front of Fort Ticonderoga, desperately trying to clamber over branches and obstacles placed by the defenders the night before. People from the Mohawk tribe charge beside you, as well as Scottish Highlanders and high ranking redcoat generals. Read More | |||||||
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An old golden door in downtown Plattsburgh is a portal to a different world. The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts has contributed to the development of the arts for the community of Plattsburgh. Founders Adelina Flores Gray, Jackie Sabourin, Sylvia Stack, Fray Goldie, and Susan D. Tucker started the center in 2000 in collaboration with the New York City office of children and family service. NCCCA provides scholarship for young people to take lessons to pursue the arts. |
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Copyright © 2001-2008 All Points North. All Rights Reserved. Opening slideshow music written and performed by Ivan Wohner. |
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