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2. Charles Wilhelm Thesen - Wikipedia

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   Charles was born in Stavanger, the fifth son of Arndt Leonard Thesen (26 October 1816 – 24 June 1875), a wealthy and respected man in the town. The German-Danish War of 1864–67 caused a downturn in trade and shipping, and in 1868 caused the collapse of several companies in Stavanger, among which was A.L. Thesen & Co.

3. Dark Island - Wikipedia

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   Dark Island, a prominent feature of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, is located in the lower (eastern) Thousand Islands region, near Chippewa Bay. It is a part of the Town of Hammond, in St. Lawrence County, New York. A historic landmark on the island, "The Towers", was long known as "Dark Island Castle" until recently renamed "Singer Castle".

4. Oceania House - Wikipedia

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   The whole of the Cocos Islands were granted to George Clunies-Ross in 1886. In 1951 the Commonwealth of Australia bought land on West Island for an airfield. In 1978 Australia bought the rest of the islands (except Oceania House) from John Cecil Clunies-Ross and transferred them to the Cocos community. Clunies-Ross retained Lot 14 until 1990. [1]

5. Sunset Key - Wikipedia

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   Sunset Key is a 27-acre (11-hectare) residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of Key West, Florida. It is located about 500 yards (460 m) off the coast of the island of Key West. The island is privately held among its residents. The island is accessible only by a shuttle boat that runs from the Margaritaville Marina out to the island.

6. Building materials processing in the vernacular architecture ...

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   In certain island groups like Kiribati, the absence of timber necessitated the use of other materials like coral. Coral blocks were extracted, dried, and used primarily for foundation and wall construction. Though less common, this practice demonstrates the resourcefulness of the indigenous Oceanic peoples in adapting to their environment.

7. West Island Housing Precinct - Wikipedia

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   The Direction Island houses were relocated to West island in 1966 and rebuilt. [1] The Type "T" houses were upgraded in 1979 but their integrity remains high. Government House is in good condition. The Elevated Houses and Type Two houses are generally in good condition although some have been modified. The overall condition of the precinct is ...