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To Commemorate the Raising of the Bear Flag

    MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING

    MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING 1905 BUILT TO REPLACE BUILDINGS DESTROYED IN DEVASTATING FIRE OF 1904 WHICH DESTROYED ENTIRE BLOCK 701- MCMAHON GROCERY 707- ALHAMBRA MEAT MARKET HISTORIC MARKER NO. XI...

    MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING 1905 BUILT TO REPLACE BUILDINGS DESTROYED IN DEVASTATING FIRE OF 1904 WHICH DESTROYED ENTIRE BLOCK 701- MCMAHON GROCERY 707- ALHAMBRA MEAT MARKET HISTORIC MARKER NO....

      Cape Spenser

        THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD

        THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S MASTER...

        THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S...

          Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Orcas Island

          • 1885
          • orcas

          Over the Fence

            Expulsion of the French of Metz

            In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old...

            In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old...

            • metz
            • france
            • mosel; germa...

            Stephen R. Not Dead He Just Loves Plaques

            • not dead
            • just likes plaques
            • just loves plaques

            Ken Clark Insurance / Shasta Insurance

              PACIFIC STATES BUILDING

              PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

              PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

                Weyl Hall

                  Fort Randolph

                  Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red...

                  Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red...

                  • louisiana
                  • civil war
                  • fort
                  • red river campaign

                  The World’s First Nuclear Reactor

                  The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3) were...

                  The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3)...

                    Napa Valley College North Gym

                      First A.M.E. Church of Oakland

                        Charles Goodnight, Rancher and Trailblazer

                        Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as a...

                        Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as...

                        • charles goodnight
                        • oliver loving
                        • texas
                        • cattle drives
                        • lonesome dove
                        • larry mcmurtry

                        Parking Facility No. 2

                        PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                        PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                          Coyote Dentures

                            1796 Nathan Beman Homestead

                            1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                            1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                            • beman
                            • 1796 alan r reno
                            • chateaugay ny.
                            • settlers
                            • log cabin

                            The Great Star Fleet