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Liberty Hall

LIBERTY HALL Built in 1877, Liberty Hall embodies the many layers of West Oakland history. It is an outstanding example of mid-Victorian commercial architecture, with octagonal turrets, ornamental...

LIBERTY HALL Built in 1877, Liberty Hall embodies the many layers of West Oakland history. It is an outstanding example of mid-Victorian commercial architecture, with octagonal turrets,...

  • oakland
  • bay area
  • california
  • liberty hal

Frank Furness (1839-1912)

Frank Furness (1839-1912) A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine...

Frank Furness (1839-1912) A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine...

  • philadelphia
  • architecture

James A. Garfield Death Site

I have a minor obsession with the assassinated President James A. Garfield. What drew my attention to him was one doleful fact about his passing: He lingered for 80 days after he was shot in July...

I have a minor obsession with the assassinated President James A. Garfield. What drew my attention to him was one doleful fact about his passing: He lingered for 80 days after he was shot in July...

  • presidents
  • new jersey
  • long branch
  • james a. garfield

At this point, on the Old Concord Road, as it then was, ended the midnight ride of Paul Revere

Plaque marking the endpoint of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

Plaque marking the endpoint of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

  • paul revere
  • revolutionary war
  • minutemen

Clover Hill

Maryland Historical Society plaque on the history of Clover Hill, near Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

Maryland Historical Society plaque on the history of Clover Hill, near Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

    AIDS Library of Philadelphia

    History of the Philadelphia AIDS Library.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

    History of the Philadelphia AIDS Library.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

    • philadelphia
    • aids
    • library

    Free African Society

    Free African Society Established in 1787 under the leadership of Richard Allen and Absalom Jones, this organization fostered identity, leadership, and unity among Blacks and became the forerunner...

    Free African Society Established in 1787 under the leadership of Richard Allen and Absalom Jones, this organization fostered identity, leadership, and unity among Blacks and became the...

    • philadelphia
    • black history

    A Brief History of the Bone House and Graveyard

    A Brief History of the Bone House & Graveyard (Spa Fields Park) During the 1780s the land was leased as a burial ground and provided space for 2,722 interments. Eventually housing was built all...

    A Brief History of the Bone House & Graveyard (Spa Fields Park) During the 1780s the land was leased as a burial ground and provided space for 2,722 interments. Eventually housing was built...

    • london
    • spa fields park
    • graveyard
    • bone house

    Lady Bird Johnson Grove

     Lady Bird Johnson Grove   Dedicated in honor of Mrs. Johnson by Richard Nixon President of the United States August 27, 1969     In recognition of her devoted service to the cause of preserving...

     Lady Bird Johnson Grove   Dedicated in honor of Mrs. Johnson by Richard Nixon President of the United States August 27, 1969     In recognition of her devoted service to the cause of...

    • lbj
    • nixon
    • redwoods
    • nature
    • conservation

    Big Diamond

    "BIG DIAMOND," A CIRCUS ELEPHANT, EXPIRED NEAR HERE IN 1927. HIS SKINNED HULK WAS BURIED. YEARS LATER, BONES WERE UNEARTHED AND SPECULATION AROSE ABOUT A HUMBOLDT MASTODON UNTIL IN- VESTIGATORS...

    "BIG DIAMOND," A CIRCUS ELEPHANT, EXPIRED NEAR HERE IN 1927. HIS SKINNED HULK WAS BURIED. YEARS LATER, BONES WERE UNEARTHED AND SPECULATION AROSE ABOUT A HUMBOLDT MASTODON UNTIL IN-...

    • big diamond
    • elephant
    • mastodon
    • humboldt
    • ecv