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The Flagg Bldg The Eternal Saloon

    Aaron Augustus Sargent

      Nevada Theatre

        Ayre Hotel

        AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff patterned...

        AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff...

          Bobby Phills

          1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

          1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

          • louisiana
          • sports
          • basketball
          • southern university

          A.W. "Ace" Mumford

          1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

          1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

          • louisiana
          • sports
          • football
          • southern university

          Lou Brock

          1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

          1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

          • louisiana
          • sports
          • hall of fame
          • baseball
          • southern university

          Wise Avenue Bridge

          Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

          Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

          • bridge
          • maryland
          • dundalk
          • baltimore

          Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould: Advocates of Women's Economic Independence

          Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould Advocates of Women's Economic Indepedence At the turn of the 20th century American women were seeking greater employment and economic opportunity. Madam C.J....

          Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould Advocates of Women's Economic Indepedence At the turn of the 20th century American women were seeking greater employment and economic opportunity. Madam...

          • madam walker
          • helen gould
          • bowling alley

          Clarke Memorial Grove