Arches and stairwell in this public domain image, taken in Saint Croix, Virgin Islands.
This is a public domain photograph from the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Color Photographs Collection in the Library of Congress.
This public domain image captures a French-built fort at Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands were a hotly disputed region during the colonial period in the Americas. During some periods, the islands of this archipelago were split among as many as four colonial powers. This led to the wide mix of architectural style found in the many cities and towns.
This photo was taken by Jack Delano, who was working as an agent of the United States government. Because this image was taken by an employee of the federal government, it is in the public domain.
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03.18.10
The picture shows that the building which is a very old construction. The demonstration 1760 on the building explains that. The building is painted with a shade of red color and the windows with a dark green color. It looks like the building has many rooms inside. The building is a single stair. It has both ground floor and first floor. In the picture we can see the steps to go upstairs. On the upstairs we can see a man standing having a cap on his head. It looks like the building has not been painted in the near by years. We can say it by the patches on the walls. In the first floor there are windows which are kept opened. Along with shade of red color paint there is also white color paint on some parts of the wall. There are also rooms on the right side of the building. It also has a upper floor. It looks the building is very big and old. Also there might be no person living there from many years. We can say that by the structure of the building. The figure 1760 is not a painting. It is made of iron. The man standing on the first floor seems to be from archeological department.
03.22.10
The picture itself says that the building is very old .It was constructed in 1760.The color of wall is red which is looking so dull.It has some patches on the wall it seems that it is not colored from a long time.There are so many windows some of the are closed few are open.Window’s color is green but it is faded.It has two floors I can see the stairs which is going up.There is another building also attached to this one.It has also same red color and a floor.I can see a man who is going up he is wearing a cap.He may be owner of the building or care taker.It seems that no one lives here.Its design is old but it looks very big and spacious.It seems it is not in use but is not looking dirty.Its stairs are also covered from the top may be to prevent from sun and rain.I can see a pillar in the second building which makes it strong.Its construction quality is good that’s why after a long time it is standing.It needs some proper care and coloring.
07.01.10
ITS SANCUARY PROBALY 17TH CENTURY
FUR MONKS MONASTARY
I WANT TO ONW IT OR BECOME CARETAKER