Historic Norton Memorial Hall was a gift to Chautauqua from Lucy Norton as a memorial to her husband, Oliver, and her daughter, Ruth. It opened on July 19, 1929, with Henry Ford and Thomas Edison among the audience. (Mrs. Norton stipulated that all operas performed in the hall be in English.) She also told Chautauqua’s management that she “would build whatever you want, as long as it is beautiful.” Part of its beauty can be found in its architectural details and embellishments, such as this simple but elegant Art Deco lamppost, one of two that stand before the hall’s entrance. I made this image in the early evening, and used spot metering to turn day into night. By exposing for the glowing light bulb, the shadowy foliage in the background gradually fades into darkness.