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Vagabondia Castle

Near this spot in 1869 was the early Knoxville home of Frances Hodgson Burnett, the English- born author of The Secret Garden, Sarah Crewe, and Little Lord Fauntleroy, who moved to Knoxville with...

• knoxville
• frances hodg...
• vagabondia
• the secret garden
• little lord ...
• tennessee river

NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT

NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT 1636 - Newington valley used by Wethersfield settlers as a source for pipe staves, building materials and pasture lands. Pipestave Swamp, Cow Plain and West Farms were early...

• newington
• ct
• history
• connecticut

The Grand River

The Grand River The Grand River is aptly named. Flowing 290 km from the Dundalk Highlands to Lake Erie, its watershed is the largest in southern Ontario. Winding its way through marshes, woods and...

• paris
• ontario
• 1850
• river

Walker Chapel

Walker Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Organized February 1951 - By Rev. J. L. N. Bell The Right Rev Henry W. Murphy: Presiding Bishop The Rev. J. B. DeWitty: Presiding Elder The Rev....

• seattle
• washington
• chapel
• ame church
• 1951
• 1984

"We Love Homewood"

Located in Jefferson County in Shades Valley, Homewood came into existence with the combination of Edgewood, Rosedale, and Oak Grove. Hollywood, a fourth community, joined Homewood later. The...

• alabama
• homewood

The Skinner Chimes

The Skinner ChimesIn honor of D. E. (Ned) Skinner) Given with gratitude by his many friends for his dedication and distinguished service ~ July 31, 1920 - August 7, 1988 ~ --- This plaque is...

• seattle
• theater
• 5th avenue theatre

Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery

Historical Site Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery Established 1881 Meditation Garden Established 2001 APTA - AGC Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

• shelby county
• tennessee

Nathan Bedford Forrest III, Airman

Brigadier General N.B. Forrest, III, U.S. Army Air Force, was born in Memphis On April 7, 1905 and was the first American General Officer killed in combat against the nazis during World War II....

• shelby county
• tennessee

Fort Sumter Saloon

Fort Sumter Saloon According to local tradition, Charles Weick named his newly purchased saloon the day after Fort Sumter was fired on, 1861, and put the cannon out front for atmosphere. It was...

• saloon
• baton rouge
• louisiana
• fort sumter
• prohibition
• for atmosphere
• fort sumter

Former Governor's Mansion

Former Governor's Mansion Completed in 1930, this mansion was first occupied by Governor Huey P. Long. It was the official residence of successive Louisiana governors until Governor Jimmie H....

• governor's mansion
• baton rouge
• louisiana
• huey long
• jimmie davis

Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol 1850-1862, 1882-1932 This Gothic Revival structure was designed by James Harrison Dakin. The Louisiana Secession Ordinance was adopted here in January 1861. The interior...

• state capitol
• baton rouge
• louisiana
• gothic revival
• secession
• civil war

Forest Lawn

This plaque is at the top of the hill adjacent to the museum.   Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries 1906-2006 Glendale - 1906 Hollywood Hills - 1948 Cypress - 1958 Covina Hills - 1964 Long...

• forest lawn
• glendale
• cemetery

Mile 17

"The sea, the surf, the stars above Are the song, the spirit, the memory of John Wallace Mackenzie"  Submitted by Gilda Spitz

• california
• 17 mile drive

St Ignatious

ON THIS SITE WAS ERECTED THE FIRST ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE AND CHURCH MAY 1855 DEDICATED BY THE SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA PIONEERS MAY 22 1930  THE ORIGINAL ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE HAS DEVELOPED INTO BOTH...

• san francisco
• bay area
• california
• bay
• st. ignatius
• usf

Bear Mountain at the Denver Zoo

Submitted by @changingdenver

• simulated co...
• hogback
• plaster of paris
• denver
• zoo
• bears
• colorado

Cannabis City

Context: Cannabis City was the first recreational marijuana dispensary ("pot shop") to open in the City of Seattle, months after the legalization of recreational marijuana by a statewide...

• seattle
• cannabis
• marijuana
• retail

To The Memory of Mrs Bent

No idea what she did to get a water fountain other than the nepotism of her daughter being a councillor and wife of the former premier. Plaque reads: 'Erected to the memory of Mrs Bent  wife...

• australia
• water fountain
• memorial
• drinking fountain

Michigan Central Railroad Depot

Michigan Central Railroad Depot Built in 1886, and conceived by Frederick Spier, the design of this granite block building was influenced by the Romanesque style of the great American...

Fletcher's Saloon 1895

• la conner
• washington
• saloon

Dedicated to the Memory of Anthony G. Sacco (Tony)

[Inside BART Balboa Park Station]   Dedicated to the Memory of Anthony G. Sacco (Tony) 1926-2008 Tony was a fearless advocate for the Balboa Park community. His leadership and vision led to...

• bart
• balboa park
• anthony g. sacco
• tony sacco
• people