Photos by Richard Muir: on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

that's pretty cool...

BEAUTIFUL Rich. I've never had a chance to see the Christmas light show. Post often sir.

If your interested in adding another marker to your collection, the 17 Mile marker is in King of Prussia on South Gulph Road across from Vallery Forge Memorial Gardens

This mile marker is actually the mileage from Broad Street Station (Penna. RR) which was across from City Hall. The marker is on the Pennsy's Schuylkill Division. The stations near the marker were Betzwood (21.8) and Protectory (23.2). Data is from a CT1000 11/01/1907. Hope this is not TMI!

This is a lovely shot. Thank you for posting it.

• an Easttown Township resident

Richard: you mail also be interested in the 1/2 mile markers that create the 12 mile arc which comprise Delaware's Nothern Boundary.

A vestige of a bygone era, these markers were instituted by Benjamin Franklin and placed for the purpose of setting fair postal rates. They may be found along the old stage coach routes radiating out from the cradle of the nation, Philadelphia

Incscription on this marker: 28 M to P

Hi, Thanks for the information. I stumbled across a USGS Benchmark near new Holland, PA earlier this year and just uploaded a photo.

www.willsalisbury.com / Creator/Owner of the "Three Crows". Built from 1997-1999 and installed 1999- 2000 AD. "Campaign to abolish boredom"

Thank you for the comments. I looked up the proper name and have updated the photo title accordingly. Confirming your comment, and for anyone alse who is interested, is the following text from their web site (http://www.shofuso.com/) : "This shoin-zukuri (desk-centered) house, built in 16th century style, is located on the grounds of the Horticultural Center in the West Philadelphia section of Fairmount Park. The perfectly proportioned architecture of the main structure and adjoining tea house is enhanced by an ornamental garden and picturesque pond.

The Japanese House, as it is informally known to Philadelphians, is in a style which would have been appropriate for an educated member of the upper class, such as a government official, high-ranking priest, or wealthy scholar. The extensive use of natural materials creates a serene harmony between the house and surrounding garden."