All articles tagged with #historic site
Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW
A medieval tower near the Colosseum in Rome partially collapsed, trapping a worker and injuring another during restoration work. Rescuers faced complex challenges in reaching the trapped worker, with efforts ongoing. The tower, part of Rome's historic medieval structures, has a history of damage from earthquakes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
A wildfire in West Milford, New Jersey, is threatening the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District, a site significant for its role in producing iron for the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The Jennings Creek Wildfire has already burned 5,000 acres and is endangering 25 structures, including eight in the historic district. Despite recent rain, firefighters continue to battle the blaze amid ongoing drought conditions in the Northeast. The fire has led to the closure of trails and visitor centers in the area, and a New York forest ranger has died while fighting the fires.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A vicious winter storm in Maine revealed the 112-year-old shipwreck of the two-masted schooner Tay at Acadia National Park's Sand Beach, providing a rare glimpse of history. The ship ran aground in 1911, resulting in the death of the cook, and its wreckage emerged after a recent storm. Visitors, including locals and tourists, were able to witness the exposed remains, which have since been partially reclaimed by the sea. The park sustained significant damage from the storm, and the wreck's appearance drew attention to the area's rich history, with the ship's crew finding refuge in a local family's summer home after the wreck.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The U.S. National Park Service has announced a plan to remove approximately 200 stray cats from the grounds surrounding a historic fortress in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The agency cited concerns about disease transmission to humans as the reason for the removal. However, cat lovers and animal welfare organizations have expressed dismay, arguing that finding homes for such a large number of cats within the proposed six-month timeframe is unrealistic. The plan calls for an animal welfare organization to trap the cats and decide their fate, including adoption, foster care, or placement in a shelter. If the organization fails to remove the cats within six months, a removal agency will be hired.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a motion to designate Marilyn Monroe's former home in Brentwood as a historic site, temporarily saving it from demolition. The motion recommends that the city's Cultural Heritage Commission or the director of planning review the property to determine its eligibility for listing among the city's historic cultural monuments. The current owners of the Spanish colonial-style home received a notice of intent to revoke the permit request to demolish the estate, triggering a temporary stay on all building permits. The proposed demolition had sparked public outcry and a petition to preserve the home, which has garnered over 4,900 signatures.