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LST 325

August 28, 2023 by vdxqu

The LST or “landing ship tank” was used extensively in World War II to help transport troops and materials for much of the war in Europe. 325 is the last remaining ship to still be sailing, out of the 1051 LST’s that were built. Only one other one, LST 393 survives as a floating museum … Read more

The Button Factory

January 28, 2024May 19, 2020 by vdxqu

For over 100 years the McKee Button Factory in Muscatine Iowa has been in the button business. Recently though, the company quietly ceased operations and now the historic building is up for auction. It seemed to me like a good time to get a sunset shot of this iconic local landmark that I pass by … Read more