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While following the hurricane's effects on our priceless historical landmarks, I found myself reflecting on some of my own favorite "vacation spots" that I came to know and love as a kid.
One of my all-time favorites, (that was not damaged or anywhere near the storm) is the Gettysburg Cyclorama. I remember visiting that place on several occasions and the impression that it left on me still stands today. To me, no other pictorial presentation has ever captured the sheer magnitude of Pickett's Charge as well as Philippoteaux's painting.
What I really love about it is the fact that you can stand there 100 times and each visit notice something different. The medium itself (being surrounded by a painting) is so amazing and it is a shame that cycloramas are no longer being created. It is a true art form and the fact that it was created by a single man with a brush makes today's IMAX technology less stunning.
As it is being closed for restoration and relocation, I created a simple pictorial essay on my website to remind us that it is still there and it should not be forgotten. Link is here: http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/pinstripepress/Cyclorama.htm
I was wondering if any of you had fond memories of this or any other historical landmark that people tend to forget?
Last edited on Tue Sep 13th, 2005 04:27 pm by MAubrecht