Inside Rail
Cape Henry
18th century
Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse authorized by the U.S. government.
“Despite its age and previous safety fears, the lighthouse is open to those willing to climb nine stories to the top.” – Doug Kirby
Dry Dock
Hull repair
Flow pattern
Secrets revealed
An opportunity for maintenance and repair work is periodically necessary.
“The hardest work begins in dry dock.” – Sam Wineburg
Screw Jack
Ship lifted
Out of water
Essential tool
Supporting ships and ship components during construction, repair, and maintenance in the Deltaville boatyard.
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda
Egyptian Theater
Community benefit
Ancient culture
Revival style
By the 1930’s, the Delta Egyptian Theater was one of over 100 theaters across the country to decorate itself in an Egyptian Revival style.
“Who would have thought a movie theater would have a history, an Egyptian theme, in a small western town.” – Susan R
The Box
Taking time
Making choices
Menu chalkboard
Choices made reflect values and beliefs, even when thinking outside the box.
“Follow along, don’t take risks, just keep your head down and work, and you’ll achieve your dreams.” – Nobody Ever
National Blues
Heartache rhythm
Preserving legacy
Deep roots
The blues is a living tradition that continues to evolve and grow.
“Don’t waste your time away thinkin’ ’bout yesterday’s blues.” – Jon Bon Jovi
Dynamism
Diagonal pattern
Vertical stability
Sense of regularity
The grid is a versatile tool that can be used to create a variety of effects in art.
“The grid is a blank canvas. It is a starting point for creativity. It is a way of exploring new possibilities.” – Sol LeWitt
Timelessness
Past present
Force of change
Continuity contrast
Time is always moving forward, but it also leaves its mark on the world.
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.” – L.P. Hartley
Stairs Under the Arch
Strange compulsions
Mysterious structure
Onlookers wonder
The width of the arch is about 54 feet at the base and tapers to just 17 feet at the top.
“Its real symbolism is not to the westward expansion of the nineteenth century, but to the power and dominance of the United States in the twentieth century.” – Tracy Campbell
Golden Glow
Stainless steel
Inverted weighted
Catenary arch
The 630-foot high Gateway Arch allegedly celebrates the spirit of the western pioneers.
“The arch is a bridge between the past and the future, a reminder of our history and a symbol of our potential.” – Eero Saarinen