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Jardine House (Chinese: 怡和大廈), formerly known as Connaught Centre (康樂大廈), is an office tower located at 1 Connaught Place, Central, on Hong Kong Island. Owned by Hongkong Land Limited, a subsidiary of Jardines, the building was completed in 1973 and was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia at the time. In 1980, the Hopewell Centre surpassed it as the tallest building in Hong Kong.The building is connected by the Central Elevated Walkway to other Hongkong Land properties, such as Exchange Square and the International Finance Centre. Constructed on reclaimed land, the site was leased to Hongkong Land Limited in 1970 for 75 years at a record price of HK$258 million, payable interest-free over 10 years. In return, the government ensured that no buildings would be built to the north of Jardine House to obstruct its views, capping the height of the nearby General Post Office building at 120 feet (37 meters).The construction of the fifty-two-storey building, with an estimated cost of $120 million, took 16 months. It features a metal frame and a curtain wall with round windows, reducing the thickness of the structural frame due to the window design. Metal lettering from the original Jardine House was salvaged and placed in the lobby of the new building.Unusually for a Jardine property, the building's elevators were manufactured by Otis Elevator, with one bank reaching speeds of 1,400 feet per minute (430 m/min) at the time of opening, making them the fastest in Asia. Escalators were supplied by Schindler Elevator, with whom Jardine maintains a partnership in Asia. Schindler later modernized the elevators in the mid-2000s.The building's distinctive circular windows earned it the nickname 'The House of a Thousand Arseholes.'.

The Carlyle Rusty Relics Museum & Tourist Centre, founded in 1973, is located in a historic 1909 Canadian National (CN) Railway Station. This non-profit organization features a variety of exhibits that depict the history of the railroad, the community, and the surrounding area, including travelling exhibits. Visitors can explore the station agent’s living quarters and work areas, as well as outdoor displays such as a Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway Caboose, a CN repair shop, a motorized (jigger) railcar, a one-room schoolhouse, an oil pump jack, and a farm windmill.The museum also serves as a tourism booth during the summer months, offering youth programming and hosting community events. Admission is free, and tourist information and Wi-Fi are available on site. For more information, call 306-453-2266.The mission of the Rusty Relics Museum is to preserve the history, stories, and traditions of the Carlyle area, illustrating the influence of trade, travel, oil production, and agriculture in the region's development while promoting learning about the area's early settlers.

The C.P. Rail Station House, a Municipal Heritage Property in the Town of Rockglen, is a two-story, wood-frame railway station built in 1928. It was relocated to its current site in 1982. The heritage significance of the station lies in its connection to the railroad, which played a pivotal role in Rockglen’s early development. In 1926, the CPR completed the Assiniboia to Coronach branch line and surveyed a new townsite near Valley City, a small settlement that had emerged along the anticipated route. Most of Valley City's residents relocated their buildings to the new CPR site, leading to the incorporation of the Village of Rockglen in 1927. The railway station, built the following year, served as Rockglen's primary transportation hub and a key part of its commercial streetscape for over 30 years. After closing in 1962, the station was used as a workers’ residence until 1973. In 1982, a local historical society purchased the building, moving it to its current location to preserve this important symbol of the community’s history.The heritage value of the C.P. Rail Station House is reflected in several character-defining elements. These include its historical connection to Rockglen’s railroad history and its location near the rail right-of-way on a commercial street. The architectural features typical of small-town CPR stations of the time, such as its long rectangular plan, brownish-red paint, multi-pane double-hung wood windows, shake roofing, and wood drop siding, are also significant. Distinctive elements of the Standard 14A Station design, like the bell-cast hipped roof, bracket-supported overhanging eaves, gable-roofed dormer with half-timbering, and the specific arrangement of windows and doors, further add to its heritage value.Today, the C.P. Rail Station House operates as the Rockglen Visitor Centre, open during the summer months. It serves as a hub for visitors and locals, showcasing ancient artifacts, local arts and crafts, and offering tourist information about hiking trails and sightseeing opportunities around Rockglen and the surrounding area.

Green Lake, located in Saskatchewan, Canada, is a northern village predominantly inhabited by Métis people. Situated northeast of Meadow Lake and northwest of Big River, it lies in the southern boreal forest and is named after the nearby Green Lake. Key industries in the area include fishing, tourism, and farming.The Northern Village of Green Lake has historical roots dating back to 1782 when the North West Company (NWC) established a wintering post there. In 1793, the NWC set up a permanent post, which was followed by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in 1810. The NWC seized the HBC post in 1816-1817 but a new HBC post was re-established by 1818, and the two companies merged in 1821. The Green Lake post was a significant hub in north-central Saskatchewan, connecting overland trails with the Churchill River. It remained operational until 1973.By the mid-19th century, Roman Catholic missionaries had established a church in Green Lake. Treaty 6 was signed in 1876, leading to settlement in the area and providing natives the choice to join Treaty 6 or take scrip. During the North-West Rebellion, the HBC store in Green Lake was ransacked by Cree from Frog Lake.In 1900, Green Lake saw the establishment of a telegraph service, a post office, and a trail to Meadow Lake. By 1939, the Green Lake Metis Rehabilitation Program was introduced, leading to the relocation of southern Métis to the area. Government projects included Central Farm and a sawmill, which employed many locals. Saskatchewan Highway 155 was established in 1947, connecting Green Lake to Beauval, with further infrastructure developments including a hospital and RCMP detachment.Green Lake was incorporated as a northern village in 1983. The community-owned sawmill, Green Lake Metis Wood Products Limited, operated between 1992 and 2003. The provincial government transferred Central Farm and Silver Lake Farm to the Northern Village of Green Lake in 1996 and 2006, respectively. These farms are used as community pastures.In 1782, the North West Company established Green Lake House on the lake's southwest shore. It faced numerous challenges, including attacks and rebuilding efforts, until the Hudson's Bay Company took over operations in 1821. The store was closed in 1973.During the North-West Rebellion in 1885, the HBC post in Green Lake was looted by Cree from Loon Lake. James Sinclair, the factor of the post, managed to escape and rejoin his men while the post’s goods were pillaged.As of the 2021 Census, Green Lake had a population of 411 residing in 168 of its 220 private dwellings, marking a 4.2% decrease from 2016. The village covers an area of 121.18 km² (46.79 sq mi) with a population density of 3.4/km² (8.8/sq mi).

Blaine Lake is a town in central Saskatchewan, Canada, located 85 km north of Saskatoon, 104 km southwest of Prince Albert, and 104 km east of North Battleford at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 40. The nearby urban centers include Shellbrook and Rosthern. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Northern Lakes,' Blaine Lake is ideally situated for those seeking fishing, hunting, and camping experiences, thanks to its strategic location at a highway junction. The town's name is said to be derived from a surveyor named Blaine who tragically drowned in a nearby lake before the town's establishment in 1911. One of Blaine Lake's historic landmarks is the former CN train station, now home to the Blaine Lake Wapiti Library and a local history museum. The station, built in 1912, two years after the rail line between Prince Albert and North Battleford was constructed, served the community until 1973. Another notable heritage site is the Doukhobor Dugout House, a Provincial Heritage Property located southeast of the town. According to the 2021 Census of Population by Statistics Canada, Blaine Lake had a population of 509 residents living in 250 of its 296 private dwellings, marking a 2% increase from its 2016 population of 499. With a land area of 1.86 km² (0.72 sq mi), the town had a population density of 273.7 people per km² (708.8/sq mi) in 2021. Blaine Lake is well-known as 'The Gateway to the Lakes,' with numerous lakes, campgrounds, golf courses, and tourist attractions located nearby. The community boasts various amenities, including a curling rink, skating rink, grocery store, hardware store, post office, several restaurants, and two gas stations. Other local businesses include a SARCAN recycle depot, an insurance broker, a veterinarian, a metal fabricator, a sign shop, and several construction contractors.

The Archaeological Museum of Istria traces its origins back to the early 19th century when stone monuments were collected at the Temple of Augustus in Pula. This initial collection laid the foundation for the establishment of the Museo d'antichità and the Municipal Museum of Pula in 1902. Over time, the museum evolved, merging with other collections and organizations to become the Royal Museum of Istria in 1925. Situated in a former Austrian secondary school, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1930, showcasing a diverse array of archaeological artifacts. Following World War II, the institution underwent changes, including its renaming as the Archaeological Museum of Istria in 1947. In 1961, part of its collection was restituted from Italy, leading to systematic efforts to renovate the museum building and enhance its exhibits. The museum's displays were reorganized, with the lapidarium opening on the ground floor in 1968 and prehistoric and classical exhibits unveiled on the upper floors in 1973. Today, the Archaeological Museum of Istria continues to expand its collections, incorporating new archaeological discoveries from across Istria, ranging from prehistoric caves to Roman sites and early Christian structures. Through its various departments and dislocated collections, the museum remains a vital hub for archaeological research and education in the region.

The Tisza Dam, also recognized as the Kisköre Dam, stands as a gravity dam situated on the Tisza River near Kisköre in Heves county, Hungary. As the tallest dam in the nation, it forms Lake Tisza, the largest reservoir in Hungary. Serving multiple purposes, including flood control, recreation, and navigation facilitated by a ship lock, the dam also hosts a substantial 28 MW hydroelectric power station — the largest in Hungary. Construction commenced in 1968, and by 1973, both the dam and the power station reached completion.

Situated approximately 20 km west-south-west of Narva, the Eesti Power Plant was constructed from 1963 to 1973. By the end of 2005, it boasted an installed capacity of 1,615 MW, utilizing cooling water from the Narva River and Mustajõgi River through a 7-kilometer open channel. Initially equipped with sixteen TP-101 boilers and eight 200 MWe steam turbines, the plant currently operates fourteen boilers and seven turbines. A notable transformation occurred in 2003 when Unit 8 was reconstructed to incorporate CFBC technology. The Eesti Power Plant is distinguished by two towering flue-gas stacks, each reaching 250 meters, the tallest in Estonia. In 2014, it gained recognition as the 15th most polluting power plant in the European Union, emitting 10.67 Mt of CO2 annually and standing as the sole representative from the Baltic states and Nordic countries region on the list.

The Balti bus station (Autogara Bălți), situated at 2 Ștefan cel Mare Street, has been operational since 1973. Initially an independent enterprise, it became part of the State Enterprise 'Stations and Bus Stations' from the Republic of Moldova in the summer of 2006. As a subsidiary, it, along with other bus stations, was equipped with computers and a unified program in 2007. By 2009, Balti Bus Station facilitated 470-480 daily trips to around 350 locations within the republic, accommodating 3500 passengers. Offering various international routes, it connects to destinations such as Bucharest, Iași, Suceava, Sibiu, Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Ismail, Reni, Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Voronezh, and Kiev. Additionally, during the summer, supplementary routes to Zatoca and Coblevo are also available.

Mileștii Mici, a Moldovan wine producer situated in the Mileștii Mici commune, operates the State Enterprise Quality Wines Industrial Complex. Established in 1969, it functions as a storage and aging facility for premium wines. The underground galleries stretch to the borders of Chişinău, maintaining stable humidity (85–95%) and temperature (12–14 °C [54–57 °F]) year-round. Certain red wines mature here for decades, benefiting from these ideal conditions. The expansive cellars cover 200 kilometers (120 mi), with 55 kilometers (34 mi) currently in use. In August 2005, Mileștii Mici entered the Guinness World Records for having the world's largest wine collection, totaling nearly 2 million bottles. Over 70% of the stored wines are red, 20% white, and around 10% dessert wines. Some of the most prized bottles, valued at €480 each, were crafted in 1973–74 and are exclusively exported to Japan. Mileștii Mici exports its wines to several countries, including Sweden, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Finland, and China. The collection features wines from various years, starting with the 1969 vintage, made from grape varieties such as Pinot, Traminer, Muscat, Riesling, Dnestrovscoie, Milestscoie, Codru, Negru de Purcari, Trandafirul Moldovei, Auriu, and Cahor-Ciumai.

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