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History of the Carillon

Netherlands Centennial Carillon "History of the Carillon In the Middle Ages, bells became part of Europe's religious soundscape. Travelling foundry workers cast huge bells on site for the great...

Netherlands Centennial Carillon "History of the Carillon In the Middle Ages, bells became part of Europe's religious soundscape. Travelling foundry workers cast huge bells on site for the...

  • carillon
  • victoria
  • netherlands

The State of Georgia Salutes

Submitted by Gilda Spitz.

Submitted by Gilda Spitz.

    Edith Wharton in Paris

    In this building lived from 1910 to 1920 Edith Wharton American novelist 1862-1937 She was the first novelist from the United States who emigrated to France, out of love for this country and its...

    In this building lived from 1910 to 1920 Edith Wharton American novelist 1862-1937 She was the first novelist from the United States who emigrated to France, out of love for this country and its...

    • wharton
    • edith
    • france
    • writer
    • association ...
    • paris
    • 1910s

    Pynelogs

    PYNELOGS HOME OF RANDOLPH BRUCE (1863 - 1942) BRUCE CAME TO CANADA IN 1885 FROM HIS NATIVE BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND. A CIVIL ENGINEER, HE WORKED 10 YEARS BUILDING RAILWAY AND BRIDGES FOR THE C.P.R....

    PYNELOGS HOME OF RANDOLPH BRUCE (1863 - 1942) BRUCE CAME TO CANADA IN 1885 FROM HIS NATIVE BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND. A CIVIL ENGINEER, HE WORKED 10 YEARS BUILDING RAILWAY AND BRIDGES FOR THE C.P.R....

      Dueling Berkeley Plaques, or 'Plaque and Anti-Plaque'

      One of these plaques is a very common Berkeley type: local architectural heritage enthusiasts have put up a marker celebrating what their plaque says was the long-time home of renowned architect...

      One of these plaques is a very common Berkeley type: local architectural heritage enthusiasts have put up a marker celebrating what their plaque says was the long-time home of renowned...

      • berkeley
      • architecture
      • bernard maybeck
      • dueling plaques

      First Railway in Western Canada

      On December 3, 1878, the last spike was driven at this site in Dominion City (Rural Municipality of Franklin) to complete the first railway line built in the Canadian West. Known as the Pembina...

      On December 3, 1878, the last spike was driven at this site in Dominion City (Rural Municipality of Franklin) to complete the first railway line built in the Canadian West. Known as the Pembina...

      • manitoba
      • railroad
      • spike

      Fort Humboldt

      The plaque text: Fort Humboldt By the early 1850s, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay Area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and...

      The plaque text: Fort Humboldt By the early 1850s, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay Area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians...

      • eureka
      • northern california
      • native americans
      • genocide
      • humboldt county

      Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co.

        Plaque text:   Be it known that at this site in Dec. 1854 work began on the Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co. The railroad, in use by Jan. 1855, was the earliest operating state authorized...

        Plaque text:   Be it known that at this site in Dec. 1854 work began on the Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co. The railroad, in use by Jan. 1855, was the earliest operating state authorized...

        T.F. Green Airport

        T.F. Greene Airport  

        T.F. Greene Airport

          Canal Westchester

            OHIO HISTORICAL MARKER CANAL WINCHESTER AND THE OHIO AND ERIE CANAL You are standing on the site of Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal helped to open the interior of Ohio to tradeand settlement and...

            OHIO HISTORICAL MARKER CANAL WINCHESTER AND THE OHIO AND ERIE CANAL You are standing on the site of Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal helped to open the interior of Ohio to tradeand settlement...

          • canal
          • coffee
          • ohio
          • eirie
          • dishes
          • winchester

          Jean Robertson

          Dedicated to Jean Robertson April 1, 1958 - November 7, 2017 This herb bed reflects the skill, hard work and gardening aesthetics that Jean brought to this garden and to all her projects. It is an...

          Dedicated to Jean Robertson April 1, 1958 - November 7, 2017 This herb bed reflects the skill, hard work and gardening aesthetics that Jean brought to this garden and to all her projects. It is an...

          • emeryville
          • public garden

          Alice Frances House Library

          Alice Frances House Library Given by Senator Royal Samuel Copeland to the village of Dexter Michigan 1926.   Modeled from New England libraries.   Originally the first Post Office   Submitted by ...

          Alice Frances House Library Given by Senator Royal Samuel Copeland to the village of Dexter Michigan 1926.   Modeled from New England libraries.   Originally the first Post Office   Submitted...

            First Inauguration

            First Inauguration Isaac Shelby was inaugurated as the first governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentucky's admission to...

            First Inauguration Isaac Shelby was inaugurated as the first governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentucky's admission...

              West Observation Terrace

              • griffith observatory

              Destination: The Pacific

              • lewis and clark

              Point Richmond Historic District 145 Park Place

                Wampus Cat

                Wampus Cat A mythical, cat-like creature with six legs: four for running at the speed of light, two for fighting with all its might.   

                Wampus Cat A mythical, cat-like creature with six legs: four for running at the speed of light, two for fighting with all its might. 

                • wampus cat
                • conway
                • arkansas
                • mythical creatures

                Lexington Silversmith Shop

                Silversmith Shop On this site, 1810-1838, was shop of Asa Blanchard, the most noted of Kentucky’s silversmiths. Blanchard silver was as prized in Kentucky as that of Paul Revere in New England....

                Silversmith Shop On this site, 1810-1838, was shop of Asa Blanchard, the most noted of Kentucky’s silversmiths. Blanchard silver was as prized in Kentucky as that of Paul Revere in New...

                  Transit Corridor, Griffith Observatory

                    Nora Boston