This week's Photo Hunt theme is 'global'.
I immediately thought of the mapparium we toured in Boston this summer . . .
is a three-story tall glass globe of stained glass that is viewed from a 30-foot-long (9.1 m) bridge through its interior. It is a unique exhibit at The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston, Massachusetts.
Built in 1935 and based upon Rand McNally political maps published the previous year, the Mapparium shows the political world as it was at that time, including such long-disused labels as Italian East Africa and Siam, as well as more-recently defunct political entities such as the Soviet Union. In 1939, 1958, and 1966 the Church considered updating the map, but rejected it on the basis of cost and the special interest it holds as an historical artifact.
This is fascinating!
Posted by: Magic_eye | September 28, 2013 at 08:36 AM
That's a beautiful shot and perfect for the theme. What a great place.
Posted by: Carver Sapp | September 28, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Stunning piece of art! Love the stained glass globe, so unique.
Posted by: Eastcoastlife.blogspot.com | October 04, 2013 at 07:35 AM
Thanks for popping by on photo hunt Saturday.
The Mapparium was fascinating - shame they tried to indoctrinate you prior to letting you see it. *smile*
Posted by: JDeQ | October 19, 2013 at 10:26 AM