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John C. Fremont Monument

JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

    Burrard Bridge Civic Marina

    The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose of...

    The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose...

    • burrard brid...
    • vancouver pa...
    • vancouver
    • city of vancouver
    • burrard civic marina
    • burrard bridge
    • false creek
    • marina

    Van Briggle Pottery

    VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique talents...

    VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique...

    • colorado college
    • colorado springs
    • nicolaas van...
    • architecture

    The Tommy DiDomizio Memorial Award

    Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of character,...

    Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of...

    • cheshire
    • connecticut
    • football

    Jaques De Molay

    A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

    A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

      Mount Wilson

      TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BYTHE...

      TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED...

      • los angeles
      • pasadena
      • radio tv tower sites

      Holywell Dene

      Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

      Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

      • park
      • dene
      • holywell
      • natural
      • northumberland
      • england
      • united kingdom

      The Casualties at Ditch Bayou

      The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates were...

      The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates...

      • arkansas
      • chicot county
      • civil war

      Hyner Cemetery

      In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and throughout...

      In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and...

      • arkansas
      • chicot county
      • cemetery
      • immigrants

      Gin Office

      Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

      Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

      • louisiana
      • cotton
      • farming
      • agriculture
      • museum

      ROBERT EMMET

      IN THE ROADWAY OPPOSITE THIS TABLET ROBERT EMMET DIED IN THE CAUSE OF IRISH FREEDOM 20th SEPTEMBER 1803 Submitted by @BigSnugALot

      IN THE ROADWAY OPPOSITE THIS TABLET ROBERT EMMET DIED IN THE CAUSE OF IRISH FREEDOM 20th SEPTEMBER 1803 Submitted by @BigSnugALot

        A Well Organized Society

        Emerald Mound was the product of a complex society organized to serve and sustain the welfare of its people beginning eight centuries ago. Life revolved around family relationships and well...

        Emerald Mound was the product of a complex society organized to serve and sustain the welfare of its people beginning eight centuries ago. Life revolved around family relationships and...

        • mississippi
        • native american
        • mound

        Still Sacred

        Emerald Mound's size is impressive. Scholar James Barnett Jr. called it the region's "crowning mound-building achievement" of the Mississippian era (1,150 to 300 years ago). only a complex society...

        Emerald Mound's size is impressive. Scholar James Barnett Jr. called it the region's "crowning mound-building achievement" of the Mississippian era (1,150 to 300 years ago). only a complex society...

        • mississippi
        • native american
        • mound

        A Remarkable Feat

        Around 800 years ago, native peoples in this region began to transform a natural hill into what we call Emerald Mound They followed a visionary plan and built this flat-topped sacred mound over...

        Around 800 years ago, native peoples in this region began to transform a natural hill into what we call Emerald Mound They followed a visionary plan and built this flat-topped sacred mound...

        • mississippi
        • native american
        • mound

        N/TSW-7C Air Traffic Control Center - United States - 1979-2001

        Type: Mobile Air Traffic Control TowerManufacturer: Craig Systems Corp. Helicop-Hut DivisionEquipment:HF/UHF/VHF communications, NAVAIDS and environmental monitoring, landlines, light guns,...

        Type: Mobile Air Traffic Control TowerManufacturer: Craig Systems Corp. Helicop-Hut DivisionEquipment:HF/UHF/VHF communications, NAVAIDS and environmental monitoring, landlines, light guns,...

        • louisiana
        • military
        • air traffic

        Beech AT-11 "Kansan" - 1941-1945

        Type: Twin Engine TrainerWeight: 9,300 lbsArmament: Two - .30 caliber machine guns used as gunnery trainerEngine: Two Pratt and Whitney R985 Radials, 450 hp eachMax Speed: 215 mphRange: 745...

        Type: Twin Engine TrainerWeight: 9,300 lbsArmament: Two - .30 caliber machine guns used as gunnery trainerEngine: Two Pratt and Whitney R985 Radials, 450 hp eachMax Speed: 215 mphRange: 745...

        • louisiana
        • military
        • air
        • plane

        Crown Metal Products Narrow Gauge Locomotive #2 "Sequoyah"

        This locomotive represents the pinnacle of success for Crown Metal Products, one of America's largest producers of amusement park trains from the 1960s to the 1990s. The company was founded by Ken...

        This locomotive represents the pinnacle of success for Crown Metal Products, one of America's largest producers of amusement park trains from the 1960s to the 1990s. The company was founded by...

        • louisiana
        • railroad
        • train
        • engine

        Denver, South Park & Pacific Railway Company

        The Denver, South Park & Pacific Railway Company was organized on October 1, 1872. In late June 1874, the cry went up "on to the Pacific" from those ancestors of the men and women of Lakewood and...

        The Denver, South Park & Pacific Railway Company was organized on October 1, 1872. In late June 1874, the cry went up "on to the Pacific" from those ancestors of the men and women of Lakewood and...

        • railroads
        • trains
        • history
        • narrow-gauge

        Reynolds Park

        -- REYNOLDS PARK --This 1,100 acre open space park was acquired by the Jefferson County Open Space Program on May 28, 1975, from Mrs. Eva Dell Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds gave a substantial portion of...

        -- REYNOLDS PARK --This 1,100 acre open space park was acquired by the Jefferson County Open Space Program on May 28, 1975, from Mrs. Eva Dell Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds gave a substantial portion of...

        • park
        • ranch
        • open space

        Emerald Mound

        Before you is the second largest temple mound in the United States. Only Monks Mound in Cahokia, Illinois, is larger. This eight acre mound, constructed from a natural hill, was built and used...

        Before you is the second largest temple mound in the United States. Only Monks Mound in Cahokia, Illinois, is larger. This eight acre mound, constructed from a natural hill, was built and used...

        • mound
        • nps
        • mississippi