On Tuesday, August 26, Jane and I took the Elizabeth River Ferry across to Portsmouth. Our first stop was the Fresnel Lens right by the ferry dock. Unfortunately, the picture does not capture the incredible b
eauty and size of the light. It was used in 1896 as part of the Hog Island Light on the Eastern Shore and is one the largest and brightest of its kind. It stands 10' high, weighs 2,500 pounds, and is valued at about $1 million!
We then strolled the city streets using the Olde Towne historical tour map. The architecture of the homes is quite diverse -- Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial, Georgian, and Victorian.
After taking the ferry back to Norfolk, the three of us had dinner at Havana's which Jim and I had enjoyed in June.
eauty and size of the light. It was used in 1896 as part of the Hog Island Light on the Eastern Shore and is one the largest and brightest of its kind. It stands 10' high, weighs 2,500 pounds, and is valued at about $1 million!We then strolled the city streets using the Olde Towne historical tour map. The architecture of the homes is quite diverse -- Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial, Georgian, and Victorian.
After taking the ferry back to Norfolk, the three of us had dinner at Havana's which Jim and I had enjoyed in June.
posted by Palmetto Moon at 8/31/2008 02:20:00 PM
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