Today’s mystery is a period-piece architectural gem with several clues to guide you. Figure out where this photograph was made, send your ideas to elliott@brack.net and include your hometown.
A few people recognized this around-the-world photo from Agra, India, with Jay Altman of Columbia, S.C. the first with the right answer: “It has been a fort since the 11th century. The current fort, built in the 16th century, is the former residence of the Mughal Dynasty of India.” The photo came from Paige Havens of Hoschton, who snapped it when on a recent Rotary Club trip to vaccinate children from polio.”
Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill added: “This is the Agra Fort, built with red stone for Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is located less than two miles from the Taj Mahal.”
Also identifying the photo were George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Stew Ogilvie, Lawrencville; Lou Camerio, Lilburn; and Allen Peel of San Antonio, Tex., who wrote: Agra’s Red Fort was built using red sandstone. Construction of the current structure was started in 1565, and completed in 1573, on the backs of over 4,000 laborers working daily for more than eight years. The fort served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty from 1573 until 1638, when the capital city of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi.”
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Doggin’ it
A dog park is coming to the Lawrenceville Lawn, at the corner of Jackson and Luckie Street. With separate areas for large and small dogs, the 0.41-acre park will provide an environment for dogs of all sizes. The areas will be separated by an eight-foot-wide concrete pathway, with decorative security fencing enclosing both. The park will have an artificial turf surface equipped with an automatic irrigation system, promoting a sanitary environment. It will also feature dog waste bins. The project, awarded to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. of Lawrenceville after a competitive bidding process, comes at a cost of $677,899, which SPLOST dollars will fund. is slated to open in summer 2024.
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