Domed Roofs Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
corunnaroad on 07-Sep-15. Waypoint GA7475
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| Proximity: | 161m |
Description
Some info on domed roofs from Wikipedia
A dome (from Latin: domus) is an architectural element that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere. The precise definition has been a matter of controversy. There are also a wide variety of forms and specialized terms to describe them. A dome can rest upon a rotunda or drum, and can be supported by columns or piers that transition to the dome through squinches or pendentives. A lantern may cover an oculus and may itself have another dome.
Domes have a long architectural lineage that extends back into prehistory and they have been constructed from mud, stone, wood, brick, concrete, metal, glass, and plastic over the centuries. The symbolism associated with domes includes mortuary, celestial, and governmental traditions that have likewise developed over time.
Domes have been found from early Mesopotamia, which may explain the form's spread. They are found in Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Chinese architecture in the Ancient world, as well as among a number of contemporary indigenous building traditions. They were popular in Byzantine and medieval Islamic architecture, and there are numerous examples from Western Europe in the Middle Ages. The Renaissance style spread from Italy in the Early modern period. Advancements in mathematics, materials, and production techniques since that time resulted in new dome types. The domes of the modern world can be found over religious buildings, legislative chambers, sports stadiums, and a variety of functional structures.
Photos from the internet.
Take a photo of a domed roof and post this along with the coords and some info about the building if possible.
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Mount Mulligan, Mareeba, Queensland
Kiln
Mount Mulligan is a former mining town west of Mareeba.
Known as the birthplace of the Rainbow Serpent and a sacred site according to indigenous legend, Mount Mulligan is spectacular but rarely seen.
It is the site of the Mount Mulligan mine disaster, Queensland’s worst mining disaster. It was a coal mining town from 1910 until 19 September 1921 when an underground explosion killed 75 miners (all the miners in the town). The mine closed, but reopened in 1923 and continued in production until 1957 when a hydro-electric scheme eliminated the need for the coal.
Mount Mulligan is 180 kilometres from Cairns and the last 44 kilometres are unsealed roads.
Ref https://www.athertontablelands.com.au/travel-directory/mount-mulligan/
Kiln
Mount Mulligan is a former mining town west of Mareeba.
Known as the birthplace of the Rainbow Serpent and a sacred site according to indigenous legend, Mount Mulligan is spectacular but rarely seen.
It is the site of the Mount Mulligan mine disaster, Queensland’s worst mining disaster. It was a coal mining town from 1910 until 19 September 1921 when an underground explosion killed 75 miners (all the miners in the town). The mine closed, but reopened in 1923 and continued in production until 1957 when a hydro-electric scheme eliminated the need for the coal.
Mount Mulligan is 180 kilometres from Cairns and the last 44 kilometres are unsealed roads.
Ref https://www.athertontablelands.com.au/travel-directory/mount-mulligan/
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A lovely view of Customs House Brisbane. Mrs GT54 and myself were on a St Valentines lunch river cruise.
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S41 26.010 E147 09.147 LAUNCESTON TASMANIA
This domed roof is a part of what is now known as Scotch Oakburn College. This campus was originally The Methodist College. The Methodist Ladies' College, Launceston (M.L.C) was established on Elphin Road, just east of the city centre, in 1886. The aim of the college was to allow girls the same access to educational facilities as boys. The largest building on campus had been named "Oakburn" upon its construction 25 years earlier. After its first year, it had 88 students. The school then became know as Oakburn College up to its amalgamation with Scotch College in 1979.
This domed roof is a part of what is now known as Scotch Oakburn College. This campus was originally The Methodist College. The Methodist Ladies' College, Launceston (M.L.C) was established on Elphin Road, just east of the city centre, in 1886. The aim of the college was to allow girls the same access to educational facilities as boys. The largest building on campus had been named "Oakburn" upon its construction 25 years earlier. After its first year, it had 88 students. The school then became know as Oakburn College up to its amalgamation with Scotch College in 1979.
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S41 25.926 E147 08.734 LAUNCESTON TASMANIA
This dome roof is on a private house in Launceston.
This dome roof is on a private house in Launceston.
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Ballarat
Cnr doveton and market sts.
Part of roof of central highlands library.
S37 33.472 E143 51.349
Cheers
Cnr doveton and market sts.
Part of roof of central highlands library.
S37 33.472 E143 51.349
Cheers
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S20 12.723 E116 0.425
This is the inside of the domed roof of the little lodge, as part of the church at Morowa, WA.. it was designed by John Hawes, the architect who became a priest, the Monseignor.
Thanks for the Locationless Cache
This is the inside of the domed roof of the little lodge, as part of the church at Morowa, WA.. it was designed by John Hawes, the architect who became a priest, the Monseignor.
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Visited Australian Academy of Science, Canberra last year.
A Canberra landmark since its construction in 1959 and the first building in Canberra to be included on the National Heritage List.
thanks corunnaroad
A Canberra landmark since its construction in 1959 and the first building in Canberra to be included on the National Heritage List.
thanks corunnaroad
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In City Park in Launceston, you can probably see at least three domed roofs, I have captured two in the photo, both of the other domes have been previously logged, so I am logging the City Park Rotunda dome.
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We drove past this building on our way to a multi cache and I asked Muggle Hubby to stop on the way back, but the area he stopped at was not the best angle to do this impressive building justice.
It is the Geelong Free Library and Heritage Centre.
Geelong Free Library was begun in 1858. The Geelong Historical Records Centre was established in 1979 as a depository for significant historical records and archives from the district. The centre is a Place of Deposit, as part of the Public Record Office Victoria network of community archives designated for the preservation of Victoria's history.
Thanks for the Locationless Corunnaroad
It is the Geelong Free Library and Heritage Centre.
Geelong Free Library was begun in 1858. The Geelong Historical Records Centre was established in 1979 as a depository for significant historical records and archives from the district. The centre is a Place of Deposit, as part of the Public Record Office Victoria network of community archives designated for the preservation of Victoria's history.
Thanks for the Locationless Corunnaroad
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The fabulous domed roof of ornate metal work of the public drinking fountain in Launceston's City Park.. thanks..!!
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we took this pic of one of the domed rooves at the Logan Hyperdome at Loganholme Queensland. we were sitting having a coffee and looked up and there it was.Rated: for Overall Experience
The domed roof of the Albert Hall in Launceston in northern Tasmania. A grand old building erected in the 1890's.. thanks..!!
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The domed roof of the clock tower of the General Post Office in Launceston in northern Tasmania. An iconic building.. thanks..!!
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A few years ago I was in London and took this photo of a very recognizable domed roof. It is St Pauls Cathedral which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built in the early 1700s.
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#GA1243 - 10:35; I was in the area on a mini caching mission for the SSS and remembered this particular structure was available to meet the requirements of this cache. Stopped briefly outside the front gates to grab a snap and was soon on my way again. TFTC corunnaroad 
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Domes roof atop penrith Library and Council building.
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This dome supported by columns stands atop the Orthodox Church in Morwell, Victoria. TFTC Corunnaroad
The bird cage at Moama Bowling Club.
A lovely outdoor eating area.
A lovely outdoor eating area.
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Very opportune to see this roof while out today.
thanks Corunnaroad
thanks Corunnaroad
Found this domed roof while driving around Canberra. Saint Nicholas church.
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During a recent visit to the ACT we went to the Mt Stromlo site. there were many domed roofs with numerous observatories in the area. A photo showing two of the domes has been added to the gallery. Thanks corunnaroad for the cache.
I spotted this domed roof in Narrahbundah, ACT on a weekend cache run. Great to grab this cache for the SSH. TFTC
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Who would ever have known that Westfield Hornsby had a domed roof, except it shows up as a Pokestop when playing Pokemon Go. So I went up to the other side of the shopping centre to the rooftop carpark for a photo. It's a dome, claimed for the Summer Scavenger Series. I can hopefully find a better one in the future! Thanks corunnaroad.
This is the Phoenician Resort at Broadbeach.
With so many high rises I guess designers want to make their buildings look different. This one decided on placing domed roofs scatter all around the top of the building. While its perhaps not a domed roof in the traditional sense, its certainly eye catching.
Thanks for the locationless.
With so many high rises I guess designers want to make their buildings look different. This one decided on placing domed roofs scatter all around the top of the building. While its perhaps not a domed roof in the traditional sense, its certainly eye catching.
Thanks for the locationless.
Out and about for the Summer Scavenger Series 2016/17 and snapped this domed roof atop the Tabernacle Chuch in Perth
Summer Scavenger Series 2016/17 and snapped this domed roof atop the Tabernacle Chuch in PerthRated: for Overall Experience
Found this one on a visit to Bathurst - Bathurst Court House, Russell Street. Built in the 1880s it has an octagonal Renaissance dome built in the Neo-Classical style.
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Found this while out with Caughtatwork and mummy.
This is the Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre, found in Deer Park
This is the Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre, found in Deer Park
An Islamic Centre on Ballarat rd approaching Sunshine. Lots and lots of domes on this building. Thanks for this cache which I am using for the Summer Scavenger Series.
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This is supposed to be the most beautiful church in Russia - The Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood - and was built on the location where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. It has 5 domes to choose from for the "domed roofs" although you can only see 4 of them in my photo. It's an extremely popular tourist attraction and SO full of people. We were quite shocked at the huge crowds and also the many, many little stalls that line the street nearby selling, well, mostly junk!
Ebor NSW
Went looking for a trig to count towards the Summer Scavenger Series. Not only found it and got a good long uphill walk but was rewarded with a claim for this locationless as well. So fitting for the Air Navigation Facility on Round Mountain to have a domed roof.
TFTC corunnaroad
Went looking for a trig to count towards the Summer Scavenger Series. Not only found it and got a good long uphill walk but was rewarded with a claim for this locationless as well. So fitting for the Air Navigation Facility on Round Mountain to have a domed roof.
TFTC corunnaroad
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Doomed shaped building found for the Summer Scavenger located near Richmond High School, Howes Street, Richmond
Queen Victoria Building Sydney
george st Sydney NSW
george st Sydney NSW
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Domed roof of the Lighthouse Hotel - think dome is meant to represent the top of a lighthouse.
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Seaford Central shopping centre has a glass domed roof, and we drive past it quite regularly.
It adds an interesting aesthetic to an otherwise ordinary shopping centre.
Thanks corunnaroad.
It adds an interesting aesthetic to an otherwise ordinary shopping centre.
Thanks corunnaroad.
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We were staying close to kings Park and walked out of the park towards the GZ of a nearby cache and saw this building as we approached our target. It is part of a house. Do onot know any history of this building. TFTL CORUNNAROAD
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This is one of my favourite places, The Mussenden Temple near Castlerock, Northern Ireland. I was lucky enough to live just down the road from here and walked my dog through the grounds and along the beach regularly.
The temple was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey, Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol (or the Earl Bishop). The temple was built as a summer library and its architecture was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near Rome. It is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden.
The temple was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey, Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol (or the Earl Bishop). The temple was built as a summer library and its architecture was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near Rome. It is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden.
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Thankful the driver spotted this large dome off the side of the road on our way home from dinner. A massive Greek Orthodox Church in Taylor's Lakes
The Yarram Club Hotel has two domed turret rooms on each front corner. Built in 1912 it's still going strong and is one of two pubs original in the town. Have enjoyed many a drink in this place!
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This Domeis located at the University of Tasmania, Mt Canopus Observatory, near Cambridge, Tas. The facility was closed due to light pollution from increased suburban housing and the new Greenhill Observatory on Bisdee Tier, near Spring Hill, Tas opened in February 2013. TFTL
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There are quite a few of these in Christchurch but unfortunately many were damaged in the earthquakes.
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The Australian War Memorial in Canberra.....
This doom roof is over the Hall of Remembrance, where the tomb of the unknown is located. The roof is visible from many locations around Canberra...and is a well known landmark.
Thanks Corunnaroad....and neat locationless.
This doom roof is over the Hall of Remembrance, where the tomb of the unknown is located. The roof is visible from many locations around Canberra...and is a well known landmark.
Thanks Corunnaroad....and neat locationless.
S35° 19.955 E149° 09.033
Domed extension to a house in Narrabundah, ACT. I have long puzzled about this dome and wondered what it is used for. Someone told me it houses a spa, but I'm not really sure its use. Whatever its use, this dome has been been here for years.
Domed extension to a house in Narrabundah, ACT. I have long puzzled about this dome and wondered what it is used for. Someone told me it houses a spa, but I'm not really sure its use. Whatever its use, this dome has been been here for years.
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
The Planetarium features two domes - a 12.5m diameter Cosmic Skydome and the observatory which contains a permanently mounted Zeiss 15cm refractor and a Meade 25.4cm "Go To" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
The planetarium is located in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens at Mt Coot-Tha and is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales (1821 - 1825) and well known Scottish astronomer who established the first significant observatory at Parramatta, Australia, in 1822 for mapping the southern skies.
The Planetarium features two domes - a 12.5m diameter Cosmic Skydome and the observatory which contains a permanently mounted Zeiss 15cm refractor and a Meade 25.4cm "Go To" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
The planetarium is located in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens at Mt Coot-Tha and is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales (1821 - 1825) and well known Scottish astronomer who established the first significant observatory at Parramatta, Australia, in 1822 for mapping the southern skies.
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Our domed roof is the Baptist Church in Perth, Tasmania - the Perth Tabernacle. We found the following description of the church on a website listing historical buildings in Perth:
One of the town's most impressive buildings is the Perth Tabernacle (the local Baptist Church) which is located in Clarence Street. This ornate Romanesque Revival-style brick building, which was constructed in 1889, is characterised by a ribbed iron, domed roof and large panelled doors. It has been designed as an octagon - See more at: http://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/perth-tas
One of the town's most impressive buildings is the Perth Tabernacle (the local Baptist Church) which is located in Clarence Street. This ornate Romanesque Revival-style brick building, which was constructed in 1889, is characterised by a ribbed iron, domed roof and large panelled doors. It has been designed as an octagon - See more at: http://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/perth-tas
Brisbane City Hall
Although we cant see the large copper domed roof of the auditorium from the front of the building it is easy to see from the clock tower and different vantage points within City Hall. The auditorium hosts many events - concerts (many of which I've gone to), weddings, Royal visits, etc.
Although we cant see the large copper domed roof of the auditorium from the front of the building it is easy to see from the clock tower and different vantage points within City Hall. The auditorium hosts many events - concerts (many of which I've gone to), weddings, Royal visits, etc.
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Hi corunnaroad
My domed roof is that of the Bahai Centre in Hobart, Tasmania.
Have attended weddings here and even had a coffee or two
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
My domed roof is that of the Bahai Centre in Hobart, Tasmania.
Have attended weddings here and even had a coffee or two
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
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Customs House,
Queen Street Brisbane
Built and opened in 1889, this Heritage Listed building has a very distinctive copper dome.
In 1988 the building became redundant when the port facilities move closer to the mouth of the river. These days the building is leased by University of Queensland and used as a function centre.
Queen Street Brisbane
Built and opened in 1889, this Heritage Listed building has a very distinctive copper dome.
In 1988 the building became redundant when the port facilities move closer to the mouth of the river. These days the building is leased by University of Queensland and used as a function centre.
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We were in Italy this month and saw many examples of domed roofs. This beautiful roof is in Pisa near the Leaning Tower. Saint Mary of the Assumption is the name of the cathedral which is also known as Duomo. The construction of this cathedral began in 1064 by the architect Busketo who is also buried here. The dome is frescoed which was largely destroyed by fire in 1595, however it has been restored in future years. Galileo is believed to have formulated his pendulum theory here by watching the swinging of the insence lamp hanging from the top of the dome.
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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St Petersburg.
We just love the ornate domes on this church. The church is situated on the embankment of the Neva River and has quite a varied history (according to our guide) including being used as a skating rink prior to it being re-instated as a church.
This has brought back many fond memories of our recent trip. Thanks heaps.
St Petersburg.
We just love the ornate domes on this church. The church is situated on the embankment of the Neva River and has quite a varied history (according to our guide) including being used as a skating rink prior to it being re-instated as a church.
This has brought back many fond memories of our recent trip. Thanks heaps.
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During a recent visit to Canberra we visited the Australian Academy of Science, a premier teaching and research facility for sciences in Canberra. The main building has a unique dome shape and is known as "The Shine Dome". Two photos have been added to the Gallery: Mrs y'stassie standing outside "The Shine Dome"; and an information panel out "The Shine Dome". Thanks corunnaroad for the cache.
