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Symbolism, Icons at the Abandoned Byron Hot Springs

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Editor’s Note: Enjoy this final installment of the history of the Greek Orthodox era at Byron Hot Springs.  Much of the research material could be found at the Bancroft Library. You may visit the entire set of photos here.
Byron was not the first to play up the symbolic healing properties of its waters. The belief […]

The Religious Significance of Byron Hot Springs

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Editor’s Note: The sparsely populated area of Byron has been host to scores of photographers over the past five years.  It is a place of great fascination for anyone who is privileged to see it in person. Yet few know of the history of the springs and their significance.  This two-part series will explore the […]

Oakland’s Key System Building in Retrospect

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Top Floor of the Key System Building
About two years ago, when I began going into old, run-down buildings simply to photograph them, I had more than my share of fear of being caught. Now, after dozens of dashes into the spaces of historic structures of all shapes and sizes I can say with confidence that […]

 
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