Smokestacks by photosynthesis
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The three distinctive smokestacks of the Old Mill District in Bend. We ate dinner there & then took a walk along the river. Although this former industrial area was turned into a shopping area, the developers at least made an attempt to preserve some of the history & actually restored some animal habitats:
"The Old Mill District is a historic area formerly occupied by two lumber mills in Bend, Oregon. Encompassing approximately 270 acres (110 ha) along the Deschutes River, the Old Mill District is now a mixed-use area known for its shops, galleries and restaurants. It draws thousands of visitors and employs more than 2,500 people. The area underwent significant development since the mid-1990s, when the land was purchased by developer Bill Smith, president of William Smith Properties. He maintained elements of the original buildings, including the area’s three signature smokestacks. There are nine historically renovated buildings on property. The oldest is the Little Red Shed used to store fire equipment and is now Dewilde Art Glass. Notable additions include the Les Schwab Amphitheater and the Orvis Casting Course Colorado Street Bridge fish ladder.
William Smith Properties and its partners also restored 14,000 lineal feet of the river area, which had been off limits to the public for close to 80 years. The banks were blown out to accommodate the floating logs and the river itself was mired with debris. The restored area is now a habitat for native species, such as fish, mink, otters and birds."
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Comments (5)
Faemike55
great capture
kenmo
Beautiful color/mood and so crisp & clear....
durleybeachbum
THis is a most attractive image.
beachsidelegs Online Now!
Wonderful image my friend :)
bmac62
Fine composition. Excellent recovery for the property to include the river...three cheers for those in charge.