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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 Saint-Sulpice Seminary (French: Vieux Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice) is a historic building located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As the second-oldest structure in Montreal, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980. Situated in the Ville-Marie Borough, in the heart of Old Montreal, the seminary stands beside Notre-Dame Basilica on Notre-Dame Street, overlooking Place d'Armes. This U-shaped building showcases a palatial architectural style and includes an annex.Founded in 1657 by the Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice, the seminary has remained under their ownership since its inception. Construction began in 1684 under François Dollier de Casson, then-superior of the Sulpicians, and was completed in 1687, with later additions, including a clock in 1701, added by 1713. The seminary was originally intended for the training of secular priests and mission work with Indigenous peoples in New France. The clock, one of North America’s oldest, was crafted in Paris, engraved by Paul Labrosse, and gilded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame.In keeping with monastic traditions, the Sulpicians also established a garden in the 17th century for growing fruits and vegetables. This garden, inspired by French Renaissance design, features geometrically arranged pathways, a lawn, and a central statue, making it one of the oldest gardens of its kind in North America.

The Montreal Clock Tower, also known as the Sailor's Memorial Clock (French: Tour de l'Horloge de Montréal), stands in the Old Port of Montreal within the Ville-Marie borough. Construction began in 1919 and was completed in 1922. Reaching 45 meters (148 feet) tall, the tower has 192 steps leading to the top, with three observation points along the way. Its exterior is painted white, and it includes a main tower and a smaller, architecturally similar tower of 12 meters (39 feet), connected by a 13-meter (42-foot) white curtain wall. The tower’s four translucent clock faces, each 3.7 meters (12 feet) in diameter, were crafted by the English engineering firm Gillett & Johnston.Commissioned by the Montreal Harbor Commission, which oversaw the Old Port's development since 1830, the Clock Tower serves as a memorial to sailors who lost their lives in World War I and symbolizes the port's economic significance, especially through grain exports. Prince Edward, then Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone in 1919. Montreal engineer Paul Leclaire designed the tower, while Gillett & Johnston created its clock mechanism, modeled similarly to Big Ben’s and operated by four interlocking gears to keep each face synchronized.Since 1980, the Old Port Society, which manages tourism in the area, has operated the Clock Tower as a tourist center. In 1984, they undertook a $2.5 million restoration, repainting the steel structures and adding a new ventilation system. Today, the Clock Tower remains a historic landmark and an enduring tribute to Montreal's maritime heritage.

On August 10, 1909, the Government of Saskatchewan issued incorporation papers for the Village of Harris, though its roots trace back a few years earlier. Richard Elford Harris, born in 1847 in Ontario, married Anne Cantellon in 1872. Initially working as a carriage maker and carpenter in Goderich, Huron County, he moved his family westward in 1891 to farm in Morden, Manitoba. In 1904, the Harris family, with two sons and a daughter, journeyed further west from Saskatoon on the Old Bone Trail, settling two miles north of the village's present location, halfway between Goose Lake and Devils Lake (later known as Crystal Beach).As settlers arrived and passed through, the Harris family’s sod house became a welcoming stop known as the 'Harris Stopping Place,' where travelers could rest, enjoy a meal, and shelter their animals. Richard Harris and his sons often assisted settlers in locating homesteads. As the community grew, the need for a post office emerged, and Harris became the area’s first postmaster. Soon after, a store and Methodist church were built, with Harris occasionally serving as a lay minister.The hamlet expanded, eagerly awaiting the railway. When surveyors missed the settlement by two miles, the resilient pioneers purchased land from homesteader Jack Sinfield and relocated businesses, homes, and an elevator near the railway tracks that ran southwest. The first train arrived in the fall of 1908, and another prairie town took shape on mile 52 of the Goose Lake Line.Naming discussions followed, with 'Sinfield' and 'Miscampbellville' as options, but when Harris received permission from the Post Office Department to move his office to the new site, the community adopted his name. The Methodist Church also relocated to the new townsite.In its progressive spirit, Harris established its first telephone company in 1916, added cement sidewalks in the 1920s, and brought in electricity by 1930. In 1955, Harris was among the few villages to adopt a natural gas utility through Sask Power, 25 years ahead of some neighboring communities. A gravity sewer system was installed in 1960, remaining low-maintenance to this day, with land for the lagoon donated by a resident. Street paving began in the early 1970s, completed by 1980, and in 1976, a municipal water treatment and distribution system became operational.

The Deep South Pioneer Museum (DSPM), established in 1977, stands as a testament to the prairie community's spirit and its dedication to preserving the past. The museum was founded with the mission of safeguarding the heritage of the region, driven by the realization that local history was fading away. As Andy Myren wrote in 'From Grass to Golden Grain: RM 70 Ogema & Surrounding Areas', 'Certain persons stepped forward to preserve for future generations our memoirs in wood and steel.'In its early years, the museum's supporters came from towns such as Ogema, Pangman, Bengough, and Avonlea. The museum initially purchased five acres of land just north of Ogema but quickly expanded, adding another five acres in 1980 to accommodate the growing collection. At first, donations were slow, but as the community recognized the museum's importance, relics from the pioneer past began pouring in from all over the Deep South region and beyond. People were eager to contribute, knowing that their donations would be preserved along with their stories.The collection grew rapidly, encompassing old farm equipment, antique machinery, and furniture. Volunteers from the museum board took on the task of cleaning, repairing, and restoring these items, often crafting custom parts for vintage equipment no longer available. As the collection expanded, space became an issue. In 1979, a large steel building (48 x 120 feet) was constructed by volunteers to house the thousands of artifacts, but even this proved insufficient.To solve the space issue, the board decided to create a pioneer village, relocating historic buildings from Ogema and the surrounding district. This not only provided storage but also saved several buildings from decay or demolition. Over time, the museum evolved into a complex, with new buildings being added to house the ever-growing collection. Today, the museum is home to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and 31 buildings, making it one of the largest community-owned museums in Western Canada.In July 1980, to celebrate Saskatchewan's 75th anniversary, the DSPM was officially opened. A 'threshermen's day' event was held to commemorate the grand opening, which has since become the museum's annual 'Museum Day,' coinciding with Ogema’s long-running Agricultural Fair. Museum Day is now one of the largest heritage celebrations in southern Saskatchewan.The Deep South Pioneer Museum is entirely volunteer-run, with a board of community members managing the collection and grounds. As a non-profit organization, the museum relies on occasional grants, admissions, and donations to sustain its operations. The museum remains a true reflection of the community’s dedication, preserving local heritage for future generations.

Dundurn is a town with a population of 675, located in central Saskatchewan, within the Rural Municipality of Dundurn No. 314. It lies along Highway 11, or the Louis Riel Trail, about 42 km south of Saskatoon. Primarily an agricultural town, Dundurn also serves as a bedroom community for Saskatoon and Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn, located 6 km to the north and operating under 17 Wing Winnipeg.The town is situated between Highway 11 and Brightwater Lake, with Swamp Lake directly to the north. Blackstrap Provincial Park, located 7 km east of town, features a man-made lake (Blackstrap Lake) and a man-made mountain (Mount Blackstrap), which was built between 1969 and 1970 to host the 1971 Canada Winter Games. While the ski hill remained open to the public until 2008, it is now abandoned.Nearby attractions include Dakota Dunes Casino and Golf Course on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, which opened in 2007, and the CFB Dundurn Golf Club, located at Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn. The town also features roadside attractions like the Bone Gatherer and Horse and Wagon along Highway 11, and the Wilson Museum, which is hosted in three buildings, including the historic Woodview School.Dundurn has three designated heritage properties. The Dundurn Community Centre, formerly known as Dundurn School or Old Brick School, was built in 1916 by the Bigelow Bros. and designed by architect R. M. Thomson. It served as a school until 1980 and now functions as a community center. The Old Bank Building, constructed in 1906, housed various banks such as the Northern Bank and Northern Crown Bank, and later served as a post office from 1935 to 1957. Dundurn Moravian Brethren Church, also referred to as the United Church of Dundurn, was built as a joint church for Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Moravian congregations.According to the 2021 Census, Dundurn saw a population increase of 10.5% from 2016, with 675 residents living in 257 of its 269 private dwellings. The town has a population density of 456.1 people per square kilometer over its 1.48 km² area.

Veregin is a special service area located in Saskatchewan, Canada, about 50 kilometres northeast of Yorkton and 10 kilometres west of Kamsack. It was incorporated as a village in 1912 and named after Veregin Station, which was originally built in 1908. Interestingly, the name was misspelled by the railroad when it established Veregin Siding in 1904, a name intended to honor Peter V. Verigin, the Doukhobor leader. Veregin owes its existence to the Doukhobors, whose 1899 block settlement, known as the South Doukhobor Colony, happened to include the site that would become the village, and to the Canadian Northern Railway, whose line between Kamsack and Canora crossed the Doukhobor reserve in 1904. This location was chosen for the railway station, which served as a hub for the Doukhobor community.The village began to develop around the train station, and Peter Verigin moved his residence and headquarters there from Otradnoye in 1904. By 1910, Veregin had become an important Doukhobor settlement, hosting the annual meetings of the Doukhobor Community. It became the headquarters for the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood (CCUB) when it was legally incorporated in 1917, although most CCUB members had already relocated to British Columbia. The headquarters remained in Veregin until 1931, when it was moved to British Columbia. After the CCUB went bankrupt in 1937–38, the community's facilities were either sold or destroyed.In 1980, Verigin's mansion, built in 1917, was restored, and in 2006 it, along with a few other Doukhobor buildings, was designated a National Historic Site of Canada under the name 'Doukhobors at Veregin.' However, two major fires in January 2004 threatened the village's viability. As a result, Veregin's status as a village was dissolved on December 31, 2006, and it was absorbed into the surrounding Rural Municipality of Sliding Hills No. 273 as a special service area.According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Veregin had a population of 47 living in 28 of its 43 total private dwellings, representing a 4.4% increase from its 2016 population of 45. With a land area of 1.46 square kilometres, it had a population density of 32.2 people per square kilometre in 2021.

Cumberland House (Swampy Cree: Wāskahikanihk) is a community in Census Division No. 18 in northeast Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the Saskatchewan River. As Saskatchewan's oldest community, it has a population of around 2,000. Nearby, Cumberland House Provincial Park offers tours of an 1890s powder house built by the Hudson's Bay Company.Situated on Cumberland Island, the community includes the Northern Village of Cumberland House (population 772) and the adjoining Cumberland House Cree Nation (population 715). It is accessible via Cumberland House Airport and Highway 123. The population is primarily First Nations, including Cree and Métis, and Cumberland House is a Cree 'n' dialect community known as 'Wāskahikanihk.'In March 2013, the Cumberland House Cree Nation had a registered population of 1,387, with 814 members living on-reserve or crown land and 573 off-reserve. The First Nation's territory spans five locations and is governed by a Chief and four councillors. It is part of the Prince Albert Grand Council. Established in 1774, Cumberland House became a significant fur trade depot in Canada, connecting east to Lake Winnipeg, Montreal, and Hudson Bay; west to the Rocky Mountains and Oregon Country; and north to the Churchill River and Athabasca Country. Initially, traders faced challenges with the inland location and canoe construction but eventually became proficient in navigating the area.Cumberland House functioned as a depot for eastbound furs and westbound trade goods, as well as pemmican for voyageurs traveling to Lake Athabasca. Located in the forest belt, pemmican was transported downriver from the prairies or upriver from Lake Winnipeg. The journey from the Hudson's Bay Company base at York Factory took about 40 days paddling, compared to nearly five months from the Montreal competitor base. The community is situated on a strip of land between the Saskatchewan River and Cumberland Lake, which drains into the river nearby. Today, the strip has widened due to changes in the lake level.The first European visitors were likely coureurs des bois, though records are scarce. Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye is the first known European to visit in spring 1749. In 1772, fur trader Joseph Frobisher established a temporary post on Cumberland Lake. Samuel Hearne founded the permanent Hudson's Bay Company post in 1774, marking the first inland post under the company's inland policy. Shortly after, the Frobishers and Alexander Henry the elder joined. From 1778 to 1804, Cumberland House served as the administrative center for western posts. In 1793, the North West Company built a competing post nearby, prompting the Hudson's Bay Company to relocate across from it. The two were merged in 1821, with about 30 men and a similar number of women and children at the time. The post declined around 1830 but saw some revival with the introduction of steamboats in 1874. By 1980, the powder magazine and the Hudson's Bay Company manager's house remained.On June 24, 2005, residents were evacuated to Prince Albert due to flooding from the Saskatchewan River caused by record-breaking rainfall in Alberta.On May 24, 2024, the community declared a state of emergency after heavy rains washed out the only road linking it to the outside world.In the 2021 Census, Cumberland House had a population of 540 living in 192 of its 241 dwellings, a 31.7% decrease from 2016's population of 791. With a land area of 16.11 km² (6.22 sq mi), the population density was 33.5/km² (86.8/sq mi) in 2021.

The Humboldt station, located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, is a historic former railway station built by the Canadian Northern Railway along the Winnipeg to Edmonton mainline. This 1½-story, wood-frame structure was completed in 1905. The last CNR passenger trains, numbered 9 and 10, ceased service at the station in 1963, with service briefly restored in 1978. In 1980, the station was served by Via Rail's rail liner. The building was officially designated as a historic railway station in 1992.

Established in 1890 by the Knoll family of Würzburg, the Weingut am Stein initially thrived in the cooper trade while nurturing vineyards as a secondary pursuit. As viticulture gained prominence, the family made a decisive move to the base of the Würzburger Stein in 1980, marking a shift toward a more focused winegrowing endeavor. Guiding the estate into its fifth generation, Sandra and Ludwig Knoll assumed leadership in the 1990s. Commitment to ecological practices emerged in 2006 with organic farming, followed by the adoption of biodynamic methods in 2008, shaping the ethos of the entire enterprise. A structural transformation in 2005 redefined the winery's traditional landscape with a modern architectural outlook. Architects Hofmann Keicher and Ring crafted a minimalist ten by ten meter cube, featuring wood, glass, and exposed concrete. The design embraces openness, eschewing conventional doors, and fostering a seamless spatial experience. Encompassing 25 hectares of vineyards, the winery boasts an annual production of approximately 200,000 bottles. Varietal Diversity: - 25% Silvaner - 25% Burgundy (White, Gray, and Blue Pinot Noir) - 20% Riesling, complemented by newer varieties like Rieslaner, Müller-Thurgau, and Scheurebe. Vineyard Focus: The Stettener Stein stands as a paramount site, complemented by other key locations including the Würzburger Innere Leiste, the Würzburger Stein, and the Randersackerer Sonnenstuhl. These vineyards thrive in a soil rich with shell limestone, characterizing the distinct terroir of the estate.

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