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Gerald Stull

"On May 5, 1958, Lt. Gerald Stull USAF was returning to Truax Field from a training mission when his F-102A jet faltered add headed toward the residential neighborhood along Hudson Park. Lt Stull...

"On May 5, 1958, Lt. Gerald Stull USAF was returning to Truax Field from a training mission when his F-102A jet faltered add headed toward the residential neighborhood along Hudson Park. Lt Stull...

    Madison Club

    Submitted by @sashadm

    Submitted by @sashadm

      Covered Wagons

      IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEER MEN AND WOMEN WHO PASSED THIS WAY IN COVERED WAGONS ERECTED BY JOHN BELL CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Submitted by @sashadm

      IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEER MEN AND WOMEN WHO PASSED THIS WAY IN COVERED WAGONS ERECTED BY JOHN BELL CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Submitted by @sashadm

        The Loss of Wetlands

          52 WWII Submarines Lost at Sea

            Five Corners, Genoa, NY

              Weston Missouri, Home of Buffalo Bill cody

                The Bill of Rights, Little Rock Arkansas

                Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

                Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

                  The Tree That Owns Itself

                  The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

                  The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

                    Presque Isle Perry Monument

                    Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

                    Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

                      Leaning Tower of Pisa Complex

                      A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

                      A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

                        Remains of Secret WWII Radar Base at the Cape of Good Hope

                          Akaka Falls, Big Island Hawaii

                          Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

                          Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

                            Little Mountain Summit, Emigration Pass, Salt Lake City

                            Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                            Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                              Abolish Grade Crossings

                              The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

                              The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

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                              Vietnam War

                              VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

                              VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

                                Alameda Vietnam Veterans

                                  Herbert Stovall

                                  IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                                  IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                                    Auburn Started

                                    AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                                    AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                                      Claude Chana

                                      CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                                      CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

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                                      • ecv
                                      • gold rush