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    Monday, May 10, 2010

    History on Every Corner

    One of the things I love about living in Saigon is the incredible mix of history sprinkled throughout the city.  There are beautiful old examples of French colonial architecture, historic pagodas and even a mosque.  Each tells a story of the different cultures that have influenced Vietnam.  So far as I can tell, one of America's lasting contributions has been ... fire hydrants.

    I've noticed old American fire hydrants throughout the city.  Here's one manufactured by the M&H Valve Fitting Company of Anniston, Alabama.  It's located on the corner of Đồng Khởi (formerly Tự Do) and Lê Lợi streets in District 1.  Image0064

    Another shot from the top.

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    And lastly, an establishing shot showing the historic "Nhà Hát Lớn" (literally, "house sing big"), aka the Opera House.

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    Monday, May 10, 2010 in Pics |

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