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Exchange Square is a building complex in Central, Hong Kong, housing offices and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It is accessible via the Central and Hong Kong stations on the MTR metro system.The majority of Exchange Square is owned by Hong Kong Land, with the remainder owned by the government. The complex consists of three blocks: One Exchange Square, Two Exchange Square, and Three Exchange Square. The Forum, a shopping block, was redeveloped into an office building between 2011 and 2014.The ground level features the Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus. In February 1982, Hong Kong Land acquired the plot from the government for $4.76 billion during a market peak. Following a drop in prices, the company had to restructure its debt. In February 1983, HKL secured an eight-year loan of $4 billion, a record at the time, and later mortgaged the plot to obtain a $2.5 billion loan facility in December 1983. The second installment of $2 billion was due in the 1984/85 financial year.

The Court of Final Appeal Building, also known as the Old Supreme Court Building, houses the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. It served as the former Supreme Court from 1912 to 1983 and the Legislative Council from 1985 to 2011. Located at 8 Jackson Road in Central, the building sits along the eastern side of Statue Square, directly west of Chater Garden. Its exterior is a designated monument of Hong Kong, reflecting its historical significance. Designed by British architects Sir Aston Webb and Ingress Bell, who also designed parts of Buckingham Palace and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the building opened on January 15, 1912, after construction began in 1900.The building is a two-story neo-classical structure made of granite and supported by Ionic columns. Atop it stands a 2.7-meter-high blindfolded statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, inspired by the statue at London's Old Bailey. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong (1941–1945), it was used as the headquarters for the Kempeitai (Military Police). In 1978, the building required restoration due to the construction of the MTR, temporarily relocating the Supreme Court to the Former French Mission Building.In 1985, the building became the Legislative Council Building, while the Supreme Court moved to Admiralty. After the Legislative Council moved to the Tamar site in 2011, the building reverted to its judicial role, housing the Court of Final Appeal starting on September 7, 2015. The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li.The building was constructed on reclaimed land, with a foundation supported by hundreds of Chinese fir tree trunks, effectively 'floating' on a timber raft. A groundwater replenishment system maintains the necessary groundwater level. The building's symmetrical design covers an area of 2,660 square meters (28,600 sq ft), with a height of around 40 meters (130 ft). A pediment above the central section features a Statue of Justice and an inscription reading 'Erected AD MDCCCCX.' Beneath it is a carving of the British royal coat of arms, which includes the emblems of England, Scotland, and Ireland, supported by an English lion and Scottish unicorn, topped with a royal crown. The motto 'Dieu et mon droit' (God and my right) appears beneath the arms, flanked by the figures of Mercy and Truth.

History enthusiasts visiting Melville will want to include the Melville Heritage Museum in their plans. This museum is housed in one of the town’s oldest buildings, originally constructed in 1913 in a collegiate Gothic style using buff-coloured brick. Initially built as the Luther Academy, it served as an educational institution until 1926 when the academy relocated to Regina. Afterward, it became St. Paul’s Home for the Aged & Orphans. The museum's journey began in 1975 when the first board was formed, and in 1981, the City of Melville declared the building a Heritage Site. The museum officially opened its doors in 1983 during the city's 75th anniversary celebrations. Today, the museum strives to highlight the ethnic diversity of Melville and the surrounding area while preserving the history of early Lutheran education in the province.The museum boasts over 10,000 artifacts, along with around 1,000 books, including textbooks in languages such as German, English, Greek, Ukrainian, and Latin. The building's three floors are home to 22 rooms of exhibits that cover local, provincial, and national history. Highlights include collections on Chapel, Library, Grand Trunk Pacific/CNR, Military and Sports History, over 100 original black-and-white photographs of Melville's early years, as well as murals and a gift shop.Located 1.3 km north of the No. 10 Highway overpass, the museum offers limited wheelchair access. Visitors requiring the lift, which is located at the side door and provides access to the main floor, should contact the museum in advance or notify the guide upon arrival.The museum is open from May to August, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, while children 12 and under enter for free. For more information, you can call (306) 728-2070.

The Poplar River Power Station, a coal-fired plant owned by SaskPower, is located near Coronach, Saskatchewan, approximately 8 kilometers from the Canada–US border.Construction of the power station began in the fall of 1974, with the Morrison Dam built between 1975 and 1977 along the East Poplar River to provide cooling water for the station. Work on the powerhouse started in 1975, and the station's single stack stands 122 meters high. The lignite used to power the facility is sourced from Westmoreland Mining's Poplar River Coal Mine.SaskPower plans to shut down the Poplar River Power Station by 2030.The power station comprises two units, each with a net capacity of 291 MW, commissioned in 1981 and 1983, respectively. The boilers were supplied by Combustion Engineering and Babcock & Wilcox, while Hitachi provided the turbines and generators.Originally, the station was planned to have four 300 MW units, but water supply limitations constrained the expansion. SaskPower had considered diverting water from other sources, including Lake Diefenbaker, to the East Fork of the Poplar River to support the additional units.Fuel is delivered from strip mines located about 20 kilometers to the north via the Poplar River Mine Railway.

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).

Situated in the heart of Zagreb, the Zagreb Mosque stands as the largest of its kind in Croatia, boasting significant cultural and educational facilities. Within its premises, the Islamic Secondary School 'Dr. Ahmed Smajlović' and a vibrant cultural center thrive alongside the mosque. Commencing its construction journey in 1981, this architectural marvel reached completion in 1987. A generous donation of US$2.5 million from Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Emir of Sharjah, fueled the realization of this grand project. The Emir's support was not only financial but also marked by a visit to Zagreb's Islamic community in 1983, underscoring his personal commitment to the mosque's vision and significance.

Achilleion, or Αχίλλειο in Greek, stands as a palace constructed on the island of Corfu for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, following a recommendation from the Austrian consul Alexander von Warsberg. Elisabeth, deeply affected by the tragic loss of her only son, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, in the Mayerling incident of 1889, commissioned the construction of this summer palace a year later as a sanctuary. Situated in the village of Gastouri, approximately ten kilometers to the south of the city of Corfu, Achilleion offers a breathtaking panorama of the city to the north and the southern expanse of the island, bordered by the Ionian Sea to the east. The architectural design of the palace was conceived to evoke the ambiance of an ancient mythical palace from Phaeacia, with its central theme revolving around the Greek mythological hero, Achilles, from whom the palace derives its name. Corfu held a special place in Elisabeth's heart as her preferred vacation destination, and she envisioned the palace as a tribute to her admiration for Greece, its language, and its culture. Currently, the property serves as a museum under the administration of the Hellenic Tourism Development Company, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization.Achilleion, a palace initially known as 'Villa Vraila,' was originally owned by Corfiote philosopher and diplomat Petros Brailas-Armenis. In 1888, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) decided to build her own palace on Corfu after visiting the location. The palace, designed by Italian architect Raffaele Caritto, occupies an area of 200,000 square meters. It was adorned with sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, with 'Dying Achilles' by German sculptor Ernst Herter at the heart of the Achilleion Gardens. The architectural style aimed to emulate an ancient Phaeacian palace, and the palace was named after the Greek hero Achilles. It was enriched with paintings and statues of Achilles, depicting various aspects of the Trojan War. Sisi used Achilleion as a private retreat and refuge. After Sisi's death, the palace was inherited by her daughter, Archduchess Gisela. Later, German Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased Achilleion in 1907 and used it as a summer residence. The Kaiser was involved in archaeological excavations on Corfu and commissioned a bronze statue of Achilles for the palace grounds. During World War I, the palace served as a military hospital, and after the war, it became Greek state property. In the interwar years, it housed an orphanage and was used for government functions. During World War II, it was used as a military headquarters by the Axis powers. In 1962, the upper level of Achilleion was converted into a casino, while the lower grounds became a museum. In 1983, the management of the palace was returned to the Hellenic Tourist Organisation (HTO). Over the years, the palace has hosted historical conferences and European summits. Today, it primarily functions as a museum, with the casino operations moved elsewhere.

The National Museum of History of Moldova, located in Central Chişinău, is a renowned museum showcasing over 263,000 exhibits, with 165,000 of them belonging to the national heritage. Founded in 1983 on the site of the former Regional Lyceum, the museum occupies a historical building and houses various scientific sections, including Ancient History and Archaeology, Medieval History, History of Basarabia, Contemporary History, and Treasures. It is considered one of the most significant museum institutions in Moldova in terms of collection and scientific prestige. The museum has undergone reorganizations and expansions, including the absorption of the Museum of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova in 2006, leading to its current name, the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The museum offers both permanent and temporary exhibitions, with the permanent exhibition covering a wide chronological range from the Paleolithic era to the 20th century. In addition to its main location, the museum has several branches and exhibits held in different buildings throughout Moldova.

During the Uman-Botoshansk operation in early April 1944, the village of Cinişeuţi was liberated and remained a front-line village for an extended period, providing care for numerous wounded soldiers. The more spacious houses were converted into infirmaries, and the villagers came together to assist the wounded in any way they could. The youth, in particular, played an active role, and a Komsomol organization operated within the village. At one of the meetings, Secretary Praskovya Kudrina proposed a fundraising idea for the Komsomol activists. Inspired by other organizations, they aimed to raise funds for the Red Army Fund to purchase tanks that were in short supply on the front lines. Secretary of the party cell Efim Boyarinov voiced this initiative during the rally. The first contribution came from the old blacksmith Ion Vizitiu, who brought 5,000 rubles to the meeting place for the construction of a tank column. Following his lead, 850 fellow villagers added their signatures, and a total of over a hundred thousand rubles was collected. The patriotic appeal of the inhabitants of Cinişeuţi quickly gained momentum, spreading to other cities and villages across the republic. The workers of Cinişeuţi collected an impressive 104,000 rubles for the construction of a tank column. By the end of 1944, a grand total of 20,463,000 rubles had been collected for the tank column fund 'From the workers of Moldova.' The tank column, consisting of 21 combat vehicles, was commanded by Captain V.A. Bochkovsky, a native of Moldova and a Hero of the Soviet Union. The tank battalion's path led them from Polish Poznan to Frankfurt on the Oder and Berlin, where tanks constructed with the contributions of the residents of liberated regions of Moldova played a crucial role in the assault. In 1983, on Victory Day, a memorial called the Immortality Memorial was unveiled in Cinişeuţi village to honor the initiators of this patriotic movement. Situated on a hill near the highway leading to Rezina, the memorial features a tank placed on a concrete pedestal in the shape of two outstretched palms. The turret of the tank bears the inscription: 'From the working people of Moldova.' The monument was designed by architect S.M. Shoikhet, and its construction was initiated by the youth of Cinişeuţi village. Funds for the memorial were collected through subbotniks and Sundays, with the participation of thousands of Komsomol members from the region. At the foot of the mound, granite slabs display inscriptions in Moldavian and Russian, proclaiming the village's contribution of over 100 thousand rubles to the defense fund for the construction of a tank column. They also call on the working people of the Moldavian SSR to follow their example. Along the alley leading to the mound, a plaque bears the names of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great Patriotic War.

Nivan Bridge is a Cultural Monument of the 1st Category in 1983. Built on the Zagori River in the 18th century.

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