Archive for June, 2007

The Charlotte Coliseum - the building was demolished via implosion on June 3, 2007

Monday, June 4th, 2007

The Charlotte Coliseum was a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, US. It was operated by the Charlotte Coliseum Authority, which also oversees the operation of Cricket Arena, the Charlotte Convention Center, and Ovens Auditorium.
The city of Charlotte sold the property, and the building was demolished via implosion on June 3, 2007. A mixed-use development is now planned for the space since the demolition is complete.



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Agra Fort, India

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its much more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city.



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The “Palace of Winds” - Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Hawa Mahal, or the “Palace of Winds”, is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta. It forms part of the City Palace and extends the Zenana or women’s chambers, the chambers of the harem. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.



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