Old man of the mountains collapses
I'm not sure if the national media is picking this up at all, but the natural stone formation collapsed during the night. Not much is known yet, other than the fact that it is completely destroyed. The face was believed formed after the last glacial age and took thousands of years to create.
Geologists had predicted it was extremely unlikely that it would fall, but the state had made some precautions just in case. Unfortunately, it was not enough.
The landmark was the state symbol, appears on the New Hampshire state quarter, all road signs, all license plates, all police vehicles, and more.
I was just up in Lincoln about a week ago and saw it. Now it's gone. Unbelievable.
Geologists had predicted it was extremely unlikely that it would fall, but the state had made some precautions just in case. Unfortunately, it was not enough.
The landmark was the state symbol, appears on the New Hampshire state quarter, all road signs, all license plates, all police vehicles, and more.
I was just up in Lincoln about a week ago and saw it. Now it's gone. Unbelievable.
Comments
i never could figure out what was on your quarter...
oh well... not the end of the world... as long as the delicate arch is still around
Just asking-do those pictures do it justice?
Jeff
Originally posted by Matsu
al queda!
Neocon conspiracy!
You're right about the national media Fran. I first read about it at BBC web site last night.
In the words of Bill Bryson, "Why don't we change it to 'Live Free or Bitch Mightily?'"
It's too bad...