#conestoga

[briansolomonauthor]

Amtrak's Pennsylvanian Crosses the Conestoga

Not far from our Lancaster apartment, Amtrak’s former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line to Harrisburg crosses the Conestoga River on an impressive multiple-span stone arch bridge. Fellow author and photographer, Dan Cupper had shown me how to reach this bridge before Kris and I relocated. Since our move last Spring I’ve paid several visits to the western bank of the river, but I hadn’t caught…

[ebowenjournalist]

Festive Glow Transforms Downtown Kitchener

Holiday decor set up by Kitchener City Hall, King Street on Dec. 03, 2024 (Photo by: Emily Bowen)

Skating rink in front of Kitchener City Hall, King Street on Dec. 03, 2024 (Photo by: Emily Bowen)

Downtown Kitchener is aglow for the holidays, anchored by the grand Christmas tree at City Hall. Surrounded by sparkling lights and festive decor, it’s a stunning centerpiece for the season. The ice rink, a recurring winter favourite of the community, also contributes to the magical atmosphere as skaters glide beneath the radience, their joy reflecting the spirit of the holidays.

King Street itself is as equally ready for the season, dressed with garlands and lights for the upcoming Christkindl Market over the weekend. The festive atmosphere draws families downtown, where the spirit of togetherness shines as brightly as the decorations.

Kitchener King Street decorated for the Christkindl Market on Dec. 03, 2024 (Photo by: Emily Bowen)

[alightinthelantern]

Carriages, wagons, and sleighs from the remaining two carriage barns, Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA. Featured are a Conestoga frontier wagon, several stagecoaches from New York and New England, and a school bus sleigh from 1910 used in rural Vermont.

Although it looks brown in the photo, the school bus sleigh is much redder in real life.

Collection of sleighs and carriages in the Round Barn can be seen here.

[sketchshelter]

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[bigbitchmarii]

Kitchen Tampa Mid-sized transitional single-wall with a white floor and an open concept kitchen. Idea for an open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, and cement tile backsplash.

[ramtinsnaps]

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[adventurelandia]

Conestoga Wagon at Disneyland, 1956

[usafphantom2]

Loading an ambulance into a US Navy Budd RB-1 Conestoga transport aircraft.

@Dsetroye83 via X

[uscarssince1935]

1955 Studebaker Champion Deluxe Conestoga

My tumblr blogs:

www.tumblr.com/germancarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/frenchcarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/englishcarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/italiancarssince1946 & www.tumblr.com/japanesecarssince1947 & www.tumblr.com/uscarssince1935 & www.tumblr.com/swedishcarssince1946

[defconprime]

USS Nebraska

[ebowenjournalist]

Epic Brews and Board Game Adventures

The Misty Mountain drink in the Adventurer's Guild Cafe, 36 Ontario St. Kitchener on October 28, 2024. (Photo by: Emily Bowen)

You’re exploring a dungeon and come across a treasure chest filled with... incredible drinks and cozy vibes? Welcome to the Adventurers Guild Cafe in Kitchener, a true geek’s paradise where the menu is as adventurous as its name. Among its treasures is the Misty Mountain, a drink as legendary as it sounds, combining apple cinnamon, chocolate milk, and whipped cream for a sweet, warming latte that feels like a magical brew straight out of a fantasy realm. From bold espressos to creative concoctions, every sip here is an epic quest for your taste buds.

But the real loot lies in the games. The cafe doubles as a board game haven, boasting a library of hundreds of titles spanning strategy, trivia, and role-playing adventures. Gather your party, roll the dice, and dive into hours of fun while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious newbie, the Adventurers Guild Cafe offers an unforgettable experience where coffee and camaraderie collide.

[spockvarietyhour]

Only had 12 slots so did not include NX-01, Archer's Toy ship, Nomad, Ares IV (which eaglemoss never produced, get on that next company) and Friendship One, but I am always thinking about them

[lickmystamp]

US postage stamp, 1988 “3¢ Conestoga Wagon” Scott #2252

Issued: February 29, 1988 - Conestoga, Pennsylvania Quantity: 129,828,000 Designer: Richard Schlect Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (engraved)

The Conestoga wagon was created by German settlers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the early 1700s. It was named after the Conestoga River and Conestoga Township. These covered wagons could carry up to six tons and were pulled by horses, mules, or oxen. The Conestoga wagon was designed so that the items inside wouldn’t move around and also to help it cross rivers and streams. The most common use was to transport produce to fairs and farmer’s markets. Its rounded, boat-like-shaped bed, high side walls, and wide-rimmed, oversized wheels later made it ideal for traveling through the Appalachian Mountains. Contrary to popular belief, these wagons were never used by settlers traveling from Oregon to California.

[tricornonthecob]

h o n s e

I decided to pastiche together what I've gathered of the Conestoga horse, a draft horse bred in Pennsylvania in the 18th century.

We have photos of the breed from back in the 1860s, where they were still famous for pulling Conestogas. And they just look like a damn fine draft horse - like a Belgian, but leggy. However, descriptions from the 18th century seem to suggest more like a boxy Friesian. Since this horse didn't have great stud records, its hard to piece together the older look - so perhaps the breed changed due to different trends! so I decided to recon this boi more along the lines of boxy Friesian/give it a baroque horse look.

[gyrrakavian]

just had the stupidest transformers idea:

Their altmode is a prairie schooner and they're way into North American history of the 1800s.

Yes, the horses/oxen that pull the cart are part of the Bot/Con. Just to make them weirder.