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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAN ANSELMO

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAN ANSELMO ORGANIZED NOVEMBER 1897 DEDICATED NAY 1958 ROBERT C. CLAPBAM, PASTOR FRANCIS ARND CONSTA BLE ARCHIY C WN. HORSTHEYER CO Major Renovation Dedicated April...

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAN ANSELMO ORGANIZED NOVEMBER 1897 DEDICATED NAY 1958 ROBERT C. CLAPBAM, PASTOR FRANCIS ARND CONSTA BLE ARCHIY C WN. HORSTHEYER CO Major Renovation Dedicated...

    ROSS SCHOOL 2010

      Alexander Montgomery

      THIS GARDEN AND THESE GROUNDS HAVE BEEN RESTORED IN HONOR OF ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY BY HIS GRANDDAUGHTER ELSIE FAXON BIXLER

      THIS GARDEN AND THESE GROUNDS HAVE BEEN RESTORED IN HONOR OF ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY BY HIS GRANDDAUGHTER ELSIE FAXON BIXLER

        Temple Hall United Methodist Church

        Organized in 1854, Temple Hall United Methodist Church is one of the earliest institutions in Hood County. During the mid-1800s, residents formed the community of Center Mill. Needing a place of...

        Organized in 1854, Temple Hall United Methodist Church is one of the earliest institutions in Hood County. During the mid-1800s, residents formed the community of Center Mill. Needing a place...

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        United Methodist Historic Site 442 - Temple United Methodist Church

        An Historic Site is a location or structure associated with an event, development, or personality deemed of strong historic significance in the history of an Annual, Central, or Jurisdictional...

        An Historic Site is a location or structure associated with an event, development, or personality deemed of strong historic significance in the history of an Annual, Central, or Jurisdictional...

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        Henrietta Lacks

        Submitted by @MoorInformation

        Submitted by @MoorInformation

          Byrd Residence

          Henry Roeland Byrd "Professor Longhair" (1918-1980), pianist, composer, and singer, lived here at 1738-40 Terpsichore from 1979 until his death. In the 1950’s he recorded several singles including...

          Henry Roeland Byrd "Professor Longhair" (1918-1980), pianist, composer, and singer, lived here at 1738-40 Terpsichore from 1979 until his death. In the 1950’s he recorded several singles including...

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          • jazz
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          Oliver Residence

          Joseph “King” Oliver (1885-1938), Cornetist, bandleader, and composer, lived here at 2712 Dryades St. in 1916. Born in Abend, LA, he started playing c. 1904 with the Onward Brass Band , then the...

          Joseph “King” Oliver (1885-1938), Cornetist, bandleader, and composer, lived here at 2712 Dryades St. in 1916. Born in Abend, LA, he started playing c. 1904 with the Onward Brass Band , then the...

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          • jazz
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          Lafayette No. 2

          It is believed that this site started informally as a burial ground in 1850. In 1858, the City of Lafayette, before being annexed by New Orleans, constructed 120 tombs within. In 1865 a survey and...

          It is believed that this site started informally as a burial ground in 1850. In 1858, the City of Lafayette, before being annexed by New Orleans, constructed 120 tombs within. In 1865 a survey...

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          Holt Cemetery

          Originally a cemetery for the city's indigent population, Holt Cemetery was first mentioned in city records in 1879, most likely named for Joseph Holt, a physician from Charity Hospital. The...

          Originally a cemetery for the city's indigent population, Holt Cemetery was first mentioned in city records in 1879, most likely named for Joseph Holt, a physician from Charity Hospital....

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          • cemetery

          Zimmermann Residence

          Thomas C. “Tom” Zimmermann (1888-1923), pianist & composer, lived here at 4607 Freret Street from 1913 until 1915. He played piano in Jack Laine’s band, Jonny Dedroit’s band, at the Tudor Theater,...

          Thomas C. “Tom” Zimmermann (1888-1923), pianist & composer, lived here at 4607 Freret Street from 1913 until 1915. He played piano in Jack Laine’s band, Jonny Dedroit’s band, at the Tudor...

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          Valence

          The Jefferson City Cemetery, later called Valence St. Cemetery, became a city cemetery in 1870 when Jefferson City was annexed by the City of New Orleans. The cemetery has a number of old society...

          The Jefferson City Cemetery, later called Valence St. Cemetery, became a city cemetery in 1870 when Jefferson City was annexed by the City of New Orleans. The cemetery has a number of old...

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          Carrollton No. 1

          Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of the...

          Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of...

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          Carrollton No. 2

          Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

          Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

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          • cemetery
          • new orleans

          Allen Residence

          Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

          Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

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          • jazz

          Brownlee Residence

          Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

          Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

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          Bank of Sausalito

            Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail

              Clock Tower

                COMMANDANT'S HOME

                COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...

                COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...