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I always love projects like this and it definitely makes me think maybe this little blog of mine should move to a Raspberry pi cluster soon.
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The MV Kalakala
I came across this piece of Seattle's history earlier today. Obviously well earlier than my time, but I find the design and application of art deco to a ferry ship fascinating.
From it's Wikipedia entry:
Motor Vessel Kalakala (pronounced /kəˈlɑːkəˌlɑː/)[1] was a ferry that operated on Puget Sound from 1935 until her retirement in 1967.
MV Kalakala was notable for her unique streamlined superstructure, art deco styling, and luxurious amenities. The vessel was a popular attraction for locals and tourists, and was voted second only to the Space Needle in popularity among visitors to Seattle during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The ship is known as the world's first streamlined vessel for her unique art deco styling.
After retiring from passenger service in 1967, the ship was beached in Kodiak, Alaska, and converted to a shrimp cannery. In 1998, the ship was refloated and towed to Puget Sound with the owner hoping to restore the ship. During this time, the ship continued to deteriorate, with the Coast Guard declaring the ship a hazard to navigation in 2011. Unable to raise the funds required for restoration, the ship was scrapped in 2015.
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Automated Archives for April, 16th 2024
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Chess For the Day
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