There isn’t an abundance of CHIMNEYS in tropical locations yet perseverance paid off. The chimney in the background is located at Flagler College. The college was originally the Ponce de León Hotel hotel built by millionaire developer and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler in the late 1800’s in St. Augustine.
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Patty Charles 
Well, you certainly found a large chimney!! Does that college have vintage restored buildings then? I’m assuming that the buildings in front aren’t part of the old building. Looks like a very interesting cloudy sky too.
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Believe it or not the buildings in the foreground are hotels (historic ordinances require new structures blend in). The college does have restored buildings. Tours are offered.
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How many open fires need a chimney that large? Is it a crematorium?
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In the 1800’s there wasn’t a lot of central heating and the hotel wanted their snow birds to be comfy.
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The chimney definitely takes centre stage!
They’re so common here that it would be almost impossible to find a home without one….or a car without a heater…LOL
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Hey! we have heaters in our cars, lol.
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Funny, because I looked at some of the themes and thought ‘well, I’m not likely to find that around here…” and yet sometimes you are surprised. Another reminder that you never know what you are going to see, especially when you look around, and up and down…
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You are so right about theme surprises. Looking up is as important as around.
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The canal, the fancy houses, and the chimney all clash with each other so nicely. A great shot.
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One of the interesting aspects of the Spanish influence in architecture is the bright colors of the buildings. Part of the reasons this place is alluring to me 🙂
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It’s very well done for the theme.
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Thanks!
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Love how you framed the chimney to be the center of interest.
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Thanks! Took a few frames and patience for the captain to chug along to just the right spot. Thankful for continuous frames.
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Great fulfillment of the theme, reminding me I need to get my own fulfillment soon.
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Thanks! Waiting to see more of your posts 🙂
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