Under The Dome: A Case Study
This tower replaced an earlier wooden structure. The new tower was much taller when originally constructed. The greater height was required because visual sighting of incoming ships was required. GPS tracking of ships and modern communications allowed the observation deck to be lowered to the current level. TV fans of Under the Dome may recognize the building as the location of the fictional city’s radio station.
Indian Trail Tree at Keziah Park, c. 1600
Cape Fear Indians are said to have bent the live oak sapling to mark a trail. The tree is estimated to be 400-800 years old and was once featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not newspaper feature.
Fifty years ago, the opening below the bend was large enough for an average size adult
Indian Trail Tree at Keziah Park, c. 1600
Cape Fear Indians are said to have bent the live oak sapling to mark a trail. The tree is estimated to be 400-800 years old and was once featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not newspaper feature.
Fifty years ago, the opening below the bend was large enough for an average size adult