Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Western Union Tower our next door neighbor


This distinctive facility is located at the corner of 41st St. and Wisconsin Ave. in the Tenleytown neighborhood of northwest Washington DC, near the highest elevation in the city. It was the first common-carrier microwave communications station in the city, and one of the earliest in the United States. Beginning service in 1947 and named the "Tenley Tower" by its owner, the Western Union Telegraph Company, this installation was part of the company's "radio triangle" - a network of microwave radio-relay stations linking Washington, Pittsburgh, and New York City. The inauguration of that system marked the first use of microwave radio for commercial communications, carrying traffic originated by the public. http://coldwar-c4i.net

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Strand Woven Bamboo in Rural Virginia Countryside


Strand woven is hard, dense and wears like nothing else.

Grand Style


LÄGLER floor sanding machines stand for functional and ergonomic perfection, are easy to handle as well as extremely maintenance-friendly and meet stringent environmental and safety requirements.

Flush Vent


Flush wood vents installed with the new floor are available in many sizes and shapes.

Borders Can Be Simple


A single walnut feature strip with several boards following the same line can add a custom look to an ordinary floor.

Wide Plank Dining


Wide plank white oak can be very affordable if you don't mind a few natural imperfections like knots, and mineral streaks. When the mill does not cut out such features the boards are much longer and there is a lot less waste.

Columbia Heights Parquet repair


What used to be a closet and part of the hall needed to be part of the larger room. The original parquet needed to be extended.

Roslyn Condo with a View


Nearly black stained engineered plank flooring installed over 6mm cork sound barrier.