Posted by wendyvee | January 21, 2011
Nassau’s 1928 Water Tower
Elizabeth Avenue
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill)
Bill says:
The Water Tower was erected in 1928 to maintain water pressure on the island. It is 126 feet (38.5 meters) tall and provides a marvelous panoramic view of Nassau.
This historic Water Tower was built with funds provided by the United States Government to reward the Bahamas...
Posted by wendyvee | January 21, 2011
Fort Fincastle
Bennett’s Hill
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill)
Bill says:
Fort Fincastle, located on Bennett’s Hill - just a few minutes’ walk from downtown, is a small and interesting fort. What really stands out is how this fort is shaped: like a paddle-wheel steamer. It was built by Lord Dunmore in 1793 – and at the time he dedicated it… to...