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Founded in 1906 by three monks from Jiangsu Province in China, it was initially called 'The Big Hut' (大茅蓬 Tai Mao Pung) before being renamed Po Lin Monastery in 1924. The main temple houses three bronze statues of the Buddha, representing his past, present, and future lives, along with many Buddhist scriptures.The monastery’s Tian Tan Buddha, a giant statue completed in 1993, is an extension of the site. Nearby, the Ngong Ping 360, which includes Ngong Ping village and a gondola lift connecting Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, was built near the monastery. Notable architectural features of Po Lin Monastery include the Main Shrine Hall of Buddha and the Hall of Bodhisattva Skanda.The monastery is also known for producing wooden bracelets, which are sold exclusively near the Tian Tan Buddha statue.In 1918, three nuns from Po Lin Monastery established a private nunnery, Chi Chuk Lam (紫竹林), dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, on Lantau's Lower Keung Hill. In the 1950s, about 20 jushi and nuns lived there, but today, only an elderly abbess remains.

Statue Square (Chinese: 皇后像廣場; lit. 'Empress' Statue Square') is a public pedestrian square located in Central, Hong Kong. Built entirely on reclaimed land in the late 19th century as part of the Praya Reclamation Scheme, the square is divided into northern and southern sections by Chater Road and bordered by Connaught Road Central and Des Voeux Road Central.Originally named 'Royal Square,' it was conceived by Sir Catchick Paul Chater as a space dedicated to statues of British royalty. Its central feature was a bronze statue of Queen Victoria, unveiled on 28 May 1896 to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. Despite initial plans for a marble statue, a bronze version was mistakenly commissioned. Over time, the area became known as 'Statue Square.'A statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet, a prominent HSBC banker, was added in 1906. During World War II, most statues, including those of Queen Victoria and George V, were removed by Japanese occupiers to be melted. After the war, some were returned: Queen Victoria's statue now resides in Victoria Park, the two HSBC lions were restored to the bank’s entrance, but George V's statue was lost and never replaced. Sir Thomas Jackson's statue remains in the square, positioned near the Court of Final Appeal Building.The Cenotaph, a replica of London’s Whitehall Cenotaph, was unveiled in 1923 and stands in the northeastern part of the square, though this area is no longer commonly referred to as part of Statue Square.Since the 1980s, Statue Square has become a gathering place for Hong Kong's Filipina domestic workers on Sundays, their rest day. A similar tradition has developed in Victoria Park, where Indonesian domestic workers congregate. Today, Statue Square stands as both a historical site and a symbol of Hong Kong's cultural diversity.

The Windsor Hotel, a landmark in Montreal’s history, opened in 1878 and became Canada’s first grand hotel. Initially funded by a consortium of prominent Montreal businessmen, including photographer William Notman, it quickly became a social and business center for the city, hosting notable figures like John A. Macdonald, Mark Twain, and Oscar Wilde. In 1889, it gained a prime connection to the Windsor Station, enhancing its status as Montreal’s social hub.Over the years, it expanded to include a new wing, the Windsor Annex, complete with the renowned 'Peacock Alley,' named for its stained glass. The hotel played a key role in Montreal’s social life, hosting events like the annual St. Andrew’s Society Ball and even the 1917 meeting that founded the National Hockey League. Despite its success, the hotel faced two devastating fires, one in 1906 and another in 1957, which led to the demolition of the original structure. Only the North Annex survived, which continued operating until competition forced the hotel’s closure in 1981.In 1987, the Windsor Hotel was transformed into 'Le Windsor,' an office building that houses key tenants like Valeurs mobilières Desjardins and the Bronfman family’s Claridge offices. Its historic ballrooms and Peacock Alley were preserved and remain available for events, offering a glimpse into the hotel’s former grandeur. Recent renovations have enhanced the building while maintaining its architectural features, with event spaces available for rent and ongoing restorations respecting its rich heritage.

The Kipling and District Historical Society was established in the early 1970s as part of a research initiative focusing on Hungarian communities in Saskatchewan. One of its ongoing projects is the development of the Kipling Museum, which aims to preserve the history of the community's early pioneers. Visitors can explore an original heritage home—the Ovans family home—constructed in 1903 and bricked in 1906. The 8,000 bricks used cost $100, with Mr. W. Nicholson providing the bricklaying services for $96. When the house was relocated to the Museum site, its exterior was restored to its original appearance. The original owner, Mr. John Ovans, was appointed postmaster at Fitzmaurice in 1895, making the house the first post office in the area. The interior decor remains intact, showcasing various furnishings from earlier years displayed in their original settings.Other buildings available for touring include a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, a dental office, and a service station featuring original Esso gas pumps. Churches significantly contributed to the cultural development and diversity of the community, with settlers arriving from various countries. The old Christ Lutheran Church, built in 1905, is now located on the Museum grounds. Additionally, the Museum houses a building displaying artifacts and a pictorial exhibit depicting Kipling's early years. The history book 'Pioneers and Progress' is also available for purchase from the Historical Society or the Town Office for $50.The Museum's open times are June on weekends by appointment, while in July and August, it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Sundays also available by appointment. For more information, you can contact Elaine Hamelin at (306) 736-8254.

The museum building, constructed in 1906 by one of the district's first merchants, served as an R.C.M.P. barracks from 1952 to 1968. The Esterhazy Museum Society was established in 1969, and in 2001, the museum was relocated from its original site on Veterans Avenue to a central spot in the Historical Park.In addition to its museum exhibits, the building also serves as the area's tourism office and plays a role in promoting the town. Tours are available for school classes, seniors, organizations, and visiting groups, with seasonal and specialty displays enhancing local interest.To book tours, contact the Visitor Information Centre at (306) 745-5406 (May-September) or the Town Office at (306) 745-3942 (October-April).

The settlement now known as Kenaston, Saskatchewan, was originally called Bonnington Springs, Assiniboia, in the North-West Territories. It was typically referred to as Bonnington. When Saskatchewan became a province in late 1905, the name was changed to Kenaston in honor of F.E. Kenaston, Vice President of the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company.The railroad reached Bonnington in 1889, but there were no permanent residents until 1902. That year, the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company was formed by a group of wealthy American men. The company's president, Col. A.D. Davidson, and F.E. Kenaston, who also headed the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, played key roles.The company purchased 839,000 acres from the railway at $1.53 per acre, along with another 250,000 acres from the Dominion Government at $1.00 per acre. Through effective advertising and land agents, the area between Regina and Saskatoon was quickly populated with settlers between 1902 and 1910.The growing settlement, driven by the needs of new settlers, incorporated as a village in July 1910. Key developments included the opening of the Kenaston School in 1905, the construction of the first store in 1903, and the establishment of a post office and hotel in 1904. The village saw its first grain elevator built by the Canadian Elevator Company in 1906, and the CNR built a 40,000-gallon water tower near the train station in 1910.In 1904, Croatian settlers began arriving in the Kenaston area, mostly from Lovinac and nearby villages in Croatia. These families, such as the Pavelich, Prpich, and Tomljenovich families, were joined by others over the following decade. By 1914, Croatians held 41 homesteads in the area, and by the 1920s, they had acquired 50,000 acres of land. This was a stark contrast to their backgrounds as poor, illiterate farmers in Croatia, where farms were often as small as one or two acres.Many of these Croatian settlers had first worked in railroad gangs in the U.S. and as coal miners in Canada before hearing about homesteads in Saskatchewan. They initially arrived as single men and were later joined by wives and family members. Despite limited education, they quickly adapted, developing large-scale grain farms.The Croatian settlers valued cooperation, reflected in their strong support for organizations like the United Grain Growers and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Their children helped them learn English, and within a generation, some even adopted English names. Community life revolved around church activities, school concerts, fairs, and family events like weddings and baptisms.While Kenaston became the most prominent Croatian settlement in Saskatchewan, smaller groups of Croatians settled elsewhere, including near Leask. Some Croatian settlers also lived alongside Serbian neighbors, such as those who founded Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Regina in 1916, the first Serbian Orthodox parish in Canada.

Nokomis is a town located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.The area's history began with homesteading opportunities opening in 1904. In 1906, Florence Mary Halstead established a post office on her farm and named it 'Nokomis.' Following the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the town requested that the post office be moved into town, which was granted under the condition that the town be renamed Nokomis. Initially located in Henry's Men's Clothing Store, the post office moved to its own building just north of the Times Office the following year.In 1907, the town was named Junction City in hopes of becoming a major urban center in western Canada. That year saw the establishment of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Northern Crown Bank, with early residential construction including homes for Norman Townsend and J.I. Jamieson. Ewart's Hall, located above the Northern Crown Bank, hosted the first schoolroom classes with Mabel Dobbyn, who later married K.W. Reikie of the Bank of Commerce, as the first teacher.By 1908, the town had begun to grow with the arrival of lumber, hardware, and carpenters, and plans for a brickyard were considered. The Nokomis Times building was erected on 2nd Avenue by W.C.R. Garrioch. The town was officially renamed Nokomis in the same year. The post office was officially opened in 1909.In 1910, the Carter Land Company began acquiring land in the district. The discovery of a coal seam southeast of Nokomis in 1912 led to the start of two additional mines between 1914 and 1916. By 1918, Hunter Valley Coal Chain (HVCC) had acquired surface and mineral rights to 5,000 acres in the area.Following World War II, returning veterans found work with a new American oil company, ND Oil Seekers. In 1947, the first oil well, known as NOW1, was drilled in the Hatfield Basin, which was known for its sweet crude oil and shallow depth. This discovery made the area attractive to new oil companies. In 1988, the first horizontal well was drilled, setting several records for speed, length, and production.In 1998, the Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association purchased land east of Nokomis to reopen an abandoned rifle range, now known as North Star Range, where long-range target shooting is practiced.As of the 2001 census, Nokomis had a population of 436, with a density of 167.3 people per square kilometer.

Aylesbury, a village in Saskatchewan, Canada, had a population of 40 in 2016. It lies within the Rural Municipality of Craik No. 222 and Census Division No. 7, about 60 km north of Moose Jaw.Incorporated on March 31, 1910, Aylesbury was named after a town in Buckinghamshire, England. The Parrish & Heimbecker grain elevator, built in 1906, was the last one operating in Aylesbury until it was demolished in 2009. Aylesbury School, which opened in 1909, closed in 1970, with students then attending school in Craik.In the 1980s, the village gained national attention when residents unsuccessfully fought to keep their post office open. Today, postal services are provided through the Aylesbury Hotel. The village was also the childhood home of Ashley Luther, known as Elly Mayday, a model and women’s health advocate.In 1999, a life-size ox and cart monument was erected outside Aylesbury, part of a series along Highway 11, created by artist Don Wilkins. According to the 2021 Census, Aylesbury’s population grew to 67, a 67.5% increase from 2016, with a density of 51.1/km² over its 1.31 km² area.In the 2016 Census, the population of Aylesbury was 40, a 5% decrease from 2011, with a density of 31.3/km² over 1.28 km².

Cheadle is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada, situated on Highway 24, 2 kilometers south of Highway 1 and about 35 kilometers east of Calgary. The local Cheadle Airport, 7.4 kilometers northwest of the hamlet, features a 1,200-meter turf airstrip operated by G. Jackson.The Canadian Pacific Railway named the community after Dr. Walter Butler Cheadle and Lord Milton, explorers who traveled across the prairies and Rocky Mountains in the 1860s. Their book, 'The North-West Passage by Land', detailed their expedition.During railroad construction between Strathmore and Cheadle, a record was set by laying a mile of steel in one hour. In the late 1890s, Cheadle had only a small building serving as a post office, store, and boarding home. By 1906-1916, the hamlet expanded with a variety of businesses and facilities.However, the rise of automobiles and new railway lines caused Cheadle’s growth to stall. A lack of signage along Highway 1 further diminished its visibility. By 1971, the post office and grocery store closed, and the community’s commercial activity dwindled.As of the 2021 Census, Cheadle had a population of 83, down from 109 in 2016. The hamlet's land area is 0.43 km², resulting in a population density of 193.0/km². In 2016, Cheadle had a population of 91 with a density of 535.3/km².In October 2022, a 5.2-meter-tall statue of a Cheetos corn puff was temporarily displayed at 400 Railway Avenue. Commissioned by the Cheetos Brand, the statue left Cheadle on November 4, 2022, for a Canadian tour.

The arrival of steel transformed Lanigan from a small hamlet into a bustling town. Lanigan became a key divisional point on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) mainline, connecting Winnipeg to Edmonton. Here, CPR steam locomotives were serviced with coal and water from a large tower, with water piped in from an abundant well located 4 miles away.As an important railway hub, Lanigan was a pivotal junction for CPR routes extending to Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Yorkton, Melfort, and Regina.Nearby, the Historic Carlton Trail, used by early pioneers and traders, runs just east of Lanigan. The community was incorporated as a Village in 1906 and became a Town in 1908.The Potash era began in 1963 when the European-based Alwinsal Corporation of Canada established a potash mine 11 kilometers west of Lanigan. This mine, operational within a few years, tapped into some of the richest and purest potash deposits in the world.Lanigan saw rapid growth as a result, with its population expanding from 450 to 1,875 by the mid-1970s. In November 1977, the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan acquired and began managing the mine. In 2018, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Agrium merged to form Nutrien.

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