Long ago on independence square (Mexico: cobblestone, progressive, home)

[WCHS'59]

First National Bank.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

First National Bank.

Too easy!

The next few are not mysteries, just a series I shot back then.

[Mad Anthonie]

This series was shot while I was on my paper route. Would anyone like to venture a guess at what my artistic perspective was conveying?

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

This series was shot while I was on my paper route. Would anyone like to venture a guess at what my artistic perspective was conveying?

Another failed policy of "urban renewal"

[Major Tom 58]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

This series was shot while I was on my paper route. Would anyone like to venture a guess at what my artistic perspective was conveying?

Is that a cat o' nine tails plus?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by Major Tom 58

Is that a cat o' nine tails plus?

That would be a "Katz o'nine tails"!

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Another failed policy of "urban renewal"

Pretty close! These were taken during the destruction of the Square by Urban Renewal. I shared the sentiments of many that rather than renewing the Square the project was burying it alive, thus the photos. I had watched UR destroy many fine old homes in our neighborhood, structures that, while old, were not dilapidated. A bit of TLC was all they needed, not a bulldozer.

[Versatile]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Have a good Thanksgiving everyone. Wild turkeys are supposed to be prolific in many places nowadays. Was just wondering if there were any wild turkeys anywhere within the city limits or near to it in Independence.

Some small areas or parks yes. We see plenty in Kansas City but i have not myself seen them in Independence. Does not mean they are not there.

[WCHS'59]

Prior to the Civil War, what was the overwhelmingly preferred medium of monetary exchange in Independence, Missouri?

a. Shilling

b. US Dollar

c.. Gold dust measured with small weight scales kept by each proprietor

d. Silver dust measured in the same manner as gold dust

e. The same medium preferred by China

f. None of the above


Bonus question--can you name where in the world:

a. The US Dollar is the defacto medium of exchange among citizens

b. The US Dollar is the official medium of exchange among citizens

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Prior to the Civil War, what was the overwhelmingly preferred medium of monetary exchange in Independence, Missouri?

a. Shilling

b. US Dollar

c.. Gold dust measured with small weight scales kept by each proprietor

d. Silver dust measured in the same manner as gold dust

e. The same medium preferred by China

f. None of the above


Bonus question--can you name where in the world:

a. The US Dollar is the defacto medium of exchange among citizens

b. The US Dollar is the official medium of exchange among citizens

I've been a bit busy, thus I haven't had time to check my sources. Instead I'll take a wild guess of gold dust.

For the bonus question I'll guess the USA.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

I've been a bit busy, thus I haven't had time to check my sources. Instead I'll take a wild guess of gold dust.

For the bonus question I'll guess the USA.

No, to the gold dust.

No, to USA as the answer to the bonus question.

The US dollar is used as an international medium of exchange, such as for oil. But, what I am looking for is where else in the world is the dollar used as an official currency or used as a defacto currency.