april_photos . Jalbum 8.2 san_xavier_wide_shot slides/san_xavier_wide_shot.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 They have recently finished the restoration of the west tower (left) of San Xavier and are working on the rear of the church. The east tower still needs restoration. They have recently finished the restoration of the west tower (left) of San Xavier and are working on the rear of the church. The east tower still needs restoration. slides/san_xavier_wide_shot.jpg renovation slides/renovation.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Here you can contrast the recently restored west tower with the unrestored east tower. San Xavier. Here you can contrast the recently restored west tower with the unrestored east tower. San Xavier. slides/renovation.jpg san_xavier_window2 slides/san_xavier_window2.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Another example of the nice work they've done restoring San Xavier. Another example of the nice work they've done restoring San Xavier. slides/san_xavier_window2.jpg scroll_detail_san_xavier slides/scroll_detail_san_xavier.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The plaster work on the restored part of San Xavier is quite lovely. The plaster work on the restored part of San Xavier is quite lovely. slides/scroll_detail_san_xavier.jpg san_xavier_window1 slides/san_xavier_window1.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Another San Xavier restoration detail. Another San Xavier restoration detail. slides/san_xavier_window1.jpg warning slides/warning.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 I think this place in Miami (AZ) used to be a church. I didn't see the dog. I think this place in Miami (AZ) used to be a church. I didn't see the dog. slides/warning.jpg steam_engine_front_right slides/steam_engine_front_right.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The right side of the steam locomotive they use for the Copper Spike Railroad in Globe. The right side of the steam locomotive they use for the Copper Spike Railroad in Globe. slides/steam_engine_front_right.jpg steam_engine_front_left slides/steam_engine_front_left.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The steam engine they use to pull the train for the Copper Spike Railroad in Globe is probably not an antique engine. The steam engine they use to pull the train for the Copper Spike Railroad in Globe is probably not an antique engine. slides/steam_engine_front_left.jpg steam_engine_left_side slides/steam_engine_left_side.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 I think the steam engine they use on the Copper Spike Railroad is a V-twin with a driveshaft connecting the crank to the rear wheels. I think the steam engine they use on the Copper Spike Railroad is a V-twin with a driveshaft connecting the crank to the rear wheels. slides/steam_engine_left_side.jpg old_power_station slides/old_power_station.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 An old tin building along the railroad in Globe. I think it was some kind of power building, lots of wires leading to it. An old tin building along the railroad in Globe. I think it was some kind of power building, lots of wires leading to it. slides/old_power_station.jpg rail_cars slides/rail_cars.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Here are the cars they were pulling behind a diesel locomotive on the Copper Spike Railroad the day I was there. One car has a glass dome roof. Here are the cars they were pulling behind a diesel locomotive on the Copper Spike Railroad the day I was there. One car has a glass dome roof. slides/rail_cars.jpg rescue slides/rescue.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 An old neon sign in Globe. I desaturated the background and cleaned up the neon tubes a bit. An old neon sign in Globe. I desaturated the background and cleaned up the neon tubes a bit. slides/rescue.jpg valley_national_bank slides/valley_national_bank.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The old Valley National Bank building in Globe now serves multiple purposes! The old Valley National Bank building in Globe now serves multiple purposes! slides/valley_national_bank.jpg 1774_front slides/1774_front.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 They have an old steam locomotive on display in downtown Globe. They have an old steam locomotive on display in downtown Globe. slides/1774_front.jpg 1774_side slides/1774_side.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Side view of the locomotive in downtown Globe. Probably a Baldwin with a 2-6-0 wheel configuration. Side view of the locomotive in downtown Globe. Probably a Baldwin with a 2-6-0 wheel configuration. slides/1774_side.jpg glob_geronimo slides/glob_geronimo.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Near the El Ray Motel in Globe there is a large picture of Geronimo. Near the El Ray Motel in Globe there is a large picture of Geronimo. slides/glob_geronimo.jpg sliding_with_dad slides/sliding_with_dad.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Sliding with Dad at the fair Sliding with Dad at the fair slides/sliding_with_dad.jpg watching slides/watching.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Watching the show, Pima county fair. Watching the show, Pima county fair. slides/watching.jpg chicks slides/chicks.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Young birds under a heat lamp, Pima county fair. Young birds under a heat lamp, Pima county fair. slides/chicks.jpg getting_washed slides/getting_washed.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Apparently, this goat was being groomed. Pima County Fair. Apparently, this goat was being groomed. Pima County Fair. slides/getting_washed.jpg petting_zoo slides/petting_zoo.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 slides/petting_zoo.jpg boy_cow slides/boy_cow.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Hmmm, become one with your inner goat! (cow?) Pima county fair. Hmmm, become one with your inner goat! (cow?) Pima county fair. slides/boy_cow.jpg waiting_for_customers slides/waiting_for_customers.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Some of the booths at the fair were more popular than others. This one was not one of the popular booths. Leonard waits for customers. Some of the booths at the fair were more popular than others. This one was not one of the popular booths. Leonard waits for customers. slides/waiting_for_customers.jpg pink_elephant_ride slides/pink_elephant_ride.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 Riding the pink elephants at the fair. Riding the pink elephants at the fair. slides/pink_elephant_ride.jpg happy_rider slides/happy_rider.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 I think this is a look of amusement, the guard was about to come down. I think this is a look of amusement, the guard was about to come down. slides/happy_rider.jpg food slides/food.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 There was no shortage of places to get (fattening) food at the Pima County Fair! There was no shortage of places to get (fattening) food at the Pima County Fair! slides/food.jpg tower_drop slides/tower_drop.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The riders are raised up to the top and then dropped in nearly free fall. Pima county fair. The riders are raised up to the top and then dropped in nearly free fall. Pima county fair. slides/tower_drop.jpg g_force slides/g_force.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:34 -0700 The G-Force ride at the fair was one of the most popular. It was a huge pendulum that swung back and forth with a claw shaped bob that spun on its axis and that carried 24 thrill seekers. The G-Force ride at the fair was one of the most popular. It was a huge pendulum that swung back and forth with a claw shaped bob that spun on its axis and that carried 24 thrill seekers. slides/g_force.jpg