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Rustington was built as a convalescent home in 1897 by Sir Henry Harben, President of the Prudential Assurance Company. Situated on a nine acre site overlooking the sea, the Home was designed by the architect Frederick Wheeler.

The Home was designed as a place where working men could convalesce after an illness or accident and enable them to become fully active again. Opened in March, 1897, it was taken over by the Carpenter's Company in 1911 and was extensively modernized in the 1970's.

Now, over 100 years later, Rustington welcomes both men and women of all ages and from every walk of life.

 
Rustington Convalescent Home – Then and Now (100+ years later)
 
"Rustington Conv. Home (2012) by Canis Major    "Rustington Conv. Home (c.1900) by LOC
          
 

From the National Park Service website:

'During the 18th century, the Spanish established a chain of missions along the San Antonio River. These missions became the foundation for the city of San Antonio. ... The goal of the missions was to spread the Catholic faith among the native inhabitants and to serve as a buffer against expansion by foreign invaders. The missions were primarily religious centers where the Coahuiltecan Indian population was instructed in the Catholic religion and taught European beliefs.

"Mission San Francisco de la Espada is the southern-most of the San Antonio missions. The mission was established in 1731 and was used by James Bowie, William Travis and the Texas army as a stronghold against the Mexicans during Texas' struggle for independence. Ruins of the mission walls, a granary, a convento (missionary quarters) and a fortified tower also remain. The mission's kilns are the only known lime kilns in Texas that survive from the Spanish Colonial period. The mission has been rebuilt throughout its history and is currently being restored by the Archdiocese of San Antonio."

 
Mission San Francisco de la Espada – Then and Now (100+ years later)

"Fourth Mission (1892) by Mary Jacobson      "Mission Espada (2011)" by Ellen Yeates
     
 

This is an awesome photo of a historic building (it was also uploaded by OSU here and credited to Frank Patterson).

The "Oregon Caves Resort" was the first permanent building constructed in what would become Oregon Caves National Monument. Completed in 1924, the building was known as the "Chalet".

Today the Chalet stands beside the majestic Chateau (now often called "the Lodge"). The Chateau was completed in 1934, at which time the Chalet became the gift shop and guide residence, and continues to house Park Service employees to this day. (Male park guides at Oregon Caves were/are known as "cavemen", females as "cave princesses".)

Oregon Caves Resort [ Chalet ] – Then and Now (80+ years later)
The 3rd floor and expanded archway were added to the Chalet in 1942.

"Oregon Caves Resort (1923)" by OSU

"Oregon Caves Chalet (2007)" by GeekHiker


[All information compiled from linked sources]

Marvelous -- love the then and now! Tiah