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  Amberina Glass from the Glass Encyclopedia
If the effect is reversed and the bottom part of a vessel is reheated rather than the top, the result is called "reverse amberina"- which is red at the bottom and amber at the top.
Mt Washington Glass Company of New Bedford, USA, also made amberina glass for a few years in the early 1880s.
There was a dispute between the New England Glass Company and Mt Washington Glass about patent rights, which was not resolved by Mt Washington calling their amberina glass "Rose Amber", and in 1886 an injunction was granted against them and they stopped making it.
www.glassencyclopedia.com /amberinaglass.html   (544 words)

  
 Live in Baltimore - Mount Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Washington boasts two swim clubs: the Mt. Washington Swim Club (contact Amy Noji, 410-542-8487), which is a neighborhood non-profit summer time swim club, and Meadowbrook, which is a year-round swim club and fitness center includes olympic swimming pools that actually produces olympic swimmers (such as Anita Nall).
Washington was founded in the middle of the nineteenth century as a place to escape the oppressive conditions of the city.
The Mt. Washington Improvement Association was founded in 1885, and continues to this day as one of the oldest neighborhood associations in the country.
www.livebaltimore.com /neighbor/mtwash.html   (910 words)

  
 Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
Fifty years ago, no one had heard of "the Mt. Washington Valley." Then this area of the White Mountains was known as the "Eastern Slope region." It wasn't until the 1970s that through the efforts of local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce that the name, Mt. Washington Valley, was born.
Washington, known for its weather and observatory, its unique vantage point as the "top of New England," and its unique history.
Of all the towns in Mt. Washington Valley, it is in Bartlett, Glen, Intervale, and Jackson, and along Pinkham Notch that the presence of the 780,000 acre White Mountain National Forest is most felt..
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org /community.cfm   (646 words)

  
 Mt. Washington, British Columbia, Canada
Washington Ski Resort is one of British Columbia’s finest alpine and nordic winter sport resorts and summer alpine destinations.
Washington has long been known for having good snow conditions from early in winter to well past Easter, despite the fact that the top of the mountain isn't as high as the peaks of Blackcomb or Whistler Mountains.
Due east of Mt. Washington in the heart of some of the most beautiful farming landscape on Vancouver Island, is Courtenay, the urban centre of the Comox Valley and one of the fastest growing urban communities in Canada.
www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns?townID=309   (1739 words)

  
 Mount Washington Tavern - Fort Necessity National Battlefield
The Mount Washington Tavern was one of many taverns located along the National Road, the first highway built by the Federal government.
The Mount Washington Tavern catered to the stagecoach clientele and was serviced by the Good Intent Stagecoach Line.
When the Mount Washington Tavern was operating, there was a kitchen in the basement.
www.nps.gov /fone/mwt.htm   (859 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Auto Road - America's oldest manmade attraction - Mount Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Northeast's highest peak, 6,288-foot Mt. Washington, will captivate you with its remarkable views of the Presidential Range, the White Mountain National Forest and beyond.
We try to cover the many questions you have, but if there is something you need to know and have not found an answer to, feel free to e-mail us.
As you learn more about Mt. Washington, you realize the extreme weather and unique terrain are as much a part of the experience as the views.
www.mt-washington.com /autoroad/index.html   (507 words)

  
 MT. WASHINGTON CONDO Rentals, Condo rentals Mount Washington BC, ski Condo Rentals
Mt Washington near Courtenay/Comox has the best skiing on vancouver Island.
Noted for the most spectacular alpine view on Vancouver Island.; Mt. Washington has developed one of British Columbia's finest ski and summer destination.
Washington is only a 20 minute drive from Courtenay and Comox and about 40 minutes from Campbell River.
www.mtwashingtoncondos.com   (193 words)

  
 Mount Washington Observatory: Home Page
Hikers wishing to ascend Mount Washington must always be fit, experienced, well-clothed and equipped.
This is now the snowiest October on record for the summit of Mount Washington.
One core asset of the Mount Washington Observatory is its membership.
www.mountwashington.org   (569 words)

  
 Hiking Mt Washington, New Hampshire (NH)
You may want to look at the Southern Presidentials page for information on the huts and campsites in the areas, and for hikes that combine Mt. Washington with other peaks in that range.
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire (and indeed in the Northeast) and is therefore a very popular objective.
Two trails approach Mt. Washington from the West, both starting from the same trailhead (on the Base Road that leads to the Cog Railway station).
home.earthlink.net /~ellozy/washington.html   (1278 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / In Mt. Washington, suspicion within
In Mount Washington, where business relationships have long been forged on a simple confidence in human nature, the alleged theft stung.
Mount Washington, nudged up against New York and Connecticut in the state's southwest corner, is the third-smallest town in Massachusetts, larger only than Monroe and Gosnold.
There is no town library in Mount Washington -- students are bused to a nearby school district -- so a bookmobile threads its way through the hilly roads from Springfield to exchange books at the Town Hall.
www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2004/09/25/in_mount_washington_a_thief_within   (539 words)

  
 The Rockpile
The col is behind her; the Lake of the Clouds and the AMC Hut are visible below the summit cone of Mt. Monroe.
The trail soon leads beneath the summit cone of Mt. Clay, which resembles but a mosquito bite of rocks next to the massive Mt. Washington.
We were back at the car by 7:00 pm, and in much better shape than our climb of the much easier Mt. Webster almost one year earlier.
colonelmustard.s5.com /rockpile.html   (1748 words)

  
 Wireless Mt. Washington
The winter weather at the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New Hampshire and in the whole northeast United States, is, in a word, foul.
"Mount Washington is renowned for having the worst weather in the northeast," Zakon says.
Mount Washington Observatory is a non-profit weather research station.
www.internetnews.com /wireless/article.php/2214541   (1117 words)

  
 Mount Washington Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Los Angeles County, California
Surrounded by a city teeming with nearly 10 million residents, Mount Washington is a rural hideaway and an alternative lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
The former Mount Washington Hotel was a favorite destination for silent film stars and other celebrities, who often enjoyed the panoramic view from the summit and then purchased a lot for its beauty and scenic advantages.
Today families are attracted to Mount Washington for its strong sense of community, unique homes and the Mount Washington Elementary School, whose students achieve some of the highest scores on the Academic Performance Index every year.
www.mount-washington-california.com   (831 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Misadventure Home Page - Public speaker/keynote speaker Dr. Bernie Dahl talks about his "lessons ...
He has spoken on a variety of subjects and has been working to relate his inspirational tale of near-death on Mt. Washington to people everywhere.
Dahl is a Board-certified physician/pathologist and entrepreneur who has successfully applied unique principles of organizational design and dynamics (with a focus on synergy) and leadership skills (with a focus on strategic planning) to a wide range of professional and business ventures.
It's called "the worst weather in the world" for a reason, and aside from the fantastic and courageous rescue teams, the summit of fierce Mt. Washington is home to an observatory that is well worth your while to learn about.
www.mtwashingtonmisadventure.com   (635 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Branch
The branch is served by Metro routes 24 and 30.
On January 6, 1958, the Mt. Washington Branch, designed by architects Harry Hake and Harry Hake Jr., opened to the public on land formerly occupied by the Mt. Washington School.
The Mt. Washington Branch is an ADA accessible facility and has two book returns.
www.cincinnatilibrary.org /info/branch/mtwashington.html   (194 words)

  
 Mount Washington vacation rentals lodgings, Vancouver island, British Columbia, Canada
Mount Washington vacation rentals Guest House also provides a huge heated storage room for bikes/skies/boards etc. It is a beautiful Alpine Chalet tastefully decorated to a high standard.
Washington is known for it’s big snow, fantastic skiing and state of the art chairlifts.
Don't forget you are just minutes form the Comox Valley and all it has to offer including golfing, fishing, boating, kayaking, sandy beaches, ocean, theatre and culture.
www.mtwashingtonguesthouse.com   (472 words)

  
 Mt Washington Kentucky Real Estate * Country Homes * Farms * Ranches * Acreage * Timberland * Lakefront * Businesses
Welcome to Mt Washington Kentucky, located in eastern Bullitt County in North Central Kentucky and about 20 miles southeast of Louisville Kentucky.
Mt Washington is an area of mini farms, near historic Bardstown, Taylorsville Lake
More than a "bedroom" community, Mt Washington Kentucky, is one of the fastest growing cities and is proud of its churches, schools, businesses and recreational opportunities.
www.mtwashingtonkyrealestate.com   (335 words)

  
 Mt Washington Page
There is a cog railroad running to the summit from the west and an auto road from the east.
The highest surface wind ever recorded on earth was on the summit of Mt Washington, 231 MPH on April 12, 1934.
The summit is covered with several buildings, including the Sherman Adams Visitor's Center, TV and radio antennas, the Yankee Building and the Mt Washington Observatory.
www.cs.dartmouth.edu /whites/washington.html   (668 words)

  
 Bob Taylor Properties, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On the choicest spot on the entire hill, they built the Mt. Washington Inn, and laid out the surrounding land as a subdivision.
Access to the inn was provided by the Los Angeles and Mt. Washington Railway Company, which built a little cog railway up the side of the hill from Marmion Way.
Furthermore, Mt. Washington Drive was then nothing but a dirt road and it defied the capabilities of those early vehicles.
www.bob-taylor.com /srf-1.htm   (247 words)

  
 New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Mt. Washington Valley NH Ski Golf North Conway Lodging Attraction Jackson Village ...
The Mount Washington Valley Chamber Commerce is a strong lodging voice in the local business and public areas of the town.
North Conway is the center point and NH Chocorua Tamworth Gorham Fryeburg Maine commerce Mount Washington lodging tourism in the area and continues to dazzle visitors with its charm and New Hampshire Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce beauty of hiking golf attractions.
Mt Washington Valley residents and business owners are doing their share in providing much needed support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the resulting rebuilding of lives.
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org   (753 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Community Council
The Mt. Washington Branch Library was the recent recipient of several items of furniture and a world globe, courtesy of two local groups.
The Mt. Washington Community Council donated two armchairs and a bench for the adult room.
The Mt. Washington Community Council compiled a list of needs in the community that would be of benefit to the community at large by soliciting local organizations like schools, the local branch library, and the recreation center.
www.mwcc.org   (1183 words)

  
 Chatham Village: A little bit of England cloistered on Mt. Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
And now for something completely different -- a city neighborhood where peace and harmony rule, where rules are obeyed and some fantasies come true, i.e.: Lawns you don't have to mow, stately trees pruned for you, gutters cleaned on schedule and a staff of handymen who fix what's broken.
Sixteen-year resident and village board president Ann Thalimer stands in front of her home, holding a photo of her unit from the original open house at Chatham Village in Mt. Washington in 1932.
Chatham Village residents describe their Mount Washington community as if this were still the era when men wore hats to work and kids defended their clubhouses with toy guns.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05290/589955.stm   (1247 words)

  
 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Welcome!
Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park.
The large population factor, coupled with easy road access, makes the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest one of the most visited National Forests in the country.
Managers of the Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest are not offering houses or other structures for public sale at the present time.
www.fs.fed.us /r6/mbs   (353 words)

  
 The E-Traveler, Mt. Washington Valley's Monthly online newsletter
It’s fair to say that October is possibly the most glorious month of the year in Mt. Washington Valley.
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of lodging availability throughout the Valley.
Washington Valley Inn, North Conway Grand Hotel, Old Red Inn and Cottages, Red Apple Inn, Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Conference Center, Seasons Condominium, Swiss Chalets Village Inn, and Wildflowers Inn.
www.the-etraveler.com   (1783 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Announcements sent to the Mt. Washington Association of general interest to our community.
This section describes the purpose of the Mt. Washington Association, and includes information on the objectives and policies of the MWA, as well as past reports.
Mt. Washington Elementary School, achieves some of the highest scores on the Academic Performance Index year after year.
www.mtwashington.org   (235 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Bank - About Us
Washington Bank is committed to serving the needs of our communities.
Washington Bank Hits It Out of the Park with their 6th Annual Business Persons Breakfast
Mt Washington Bank Help Celebrate Thanksgiving by Sending St. Mary Students on "pilgrimage" to Plimouth Plantation
www.mtwashingtonbank.com /about_us/pr   (365 words)

  
 Mount Washington New Hampshire Summit Weather Information
Mount Washington is the highest mountain in the northeast, Washington was first climbed in 1642 by Darby Field and two native guides.
Mount Washington presents the most severe combinations of wind, cold, icing and storminess available anywhere in the world where people are on hand to take measurements.
The summit lies in the path of the principal storm tracks and air mass routes affecting the northeastern United States, and it is, because of its elevation, biologically and ecologically similar to the subarctic zone.
www.crownweather.com /summitsforecast.html   (788 words)

  
 Avalanche Advisory for Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines
The summit of Mt. Washington, and Hermit Lake at the 3800 ft level, picked up another 7.5" (19cm) of 10% snow over the past 24 hours.
This precipitation came in on E and ENE winds in the 50-60 mph (80-95 kph)range slowly subsiding during the period to a current of 6 mph (10 kph).
In short, be ready for some substantial loading in localized areas over the next few days and expect some isolated avalanche activity to occur.
www.tuckerman.org /avalanche   (872 words)

  
 CVO Website - Mount Washington Vicinity, Oregon
The age of Mount Washington is probably no more than a few 100,000 years, similar to that of other central High Cascade stratovolcanoes.
During the late Pleistocene, cirques were excavated into the flanks of the summit cone by valley glaciers which extended more than 12 kilometers east and west.
The is no evidence of recent reactivation of Mount Washington volcanism, but a series of aligned small basaltic andesite spatter cones erupted on the northeast flank approximately 1,330 years ago (carbon-14).
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov /Volcanoes/Mt_Washington/Locale/framework.html   (241 words)

  
 GORP - Mt. Washington Wilderness, Oregon
This is a rugged retreat, primarily used by hunters, hikers, and mountain climbers.
It is the primary trail and extends from the north boundary near Big Lake to where it leaves the wilderness near Dee Wright Observatory.
Compared with the adjacent Mt. Jefferson and Three Sisters Wildernesses, recreational use in the Mt. Washington wilderness is low.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_wilderness_area/or_mt_wa.htm   (373 words)

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