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    Minneapolis Arena

    When built in 1924, the 5500 seat Minneapolis Arena was a spectacle of its era, home to the Ice Follies, Minneapolis Millers hockey teams, and roller skating. It was demolished in 1966 to make way...

    When built in 1924, the 5500 seat Minneapolis Arena was a spectacle of its era, home to the Ice Follies, Minneapolis Millers hockey teams, and roller skating. It was demolished in 1966 to make way...

      Carolyn and Ralph Nobles

      Dedicated to Carolyn and Ralph Nobles and the friends of Redwood City with deep gratitude for igniting the spark that saved these Baylands for future generations. A thing is right when it tends to...

      Dedicated to Carolyn and Ralph Nobles and the friends of Redwood City with deep gratitude for igniting the spark that saved these Baylands for future generations. A thing is right when it tends to...

        First Unitarian Church of Berkeley

          Sharp & Gregory's Old Black Walnut Tree Used For Hanging

            Lombardi's Pizza

            This site has been declared a National Historic and Legendary Pizzeria By PMQ Magazine and the New York Pizza Show and has been inducted as a member of The Pizza Hall of Fame LOMBARDI'S PIZZA Is...

            This site has been declared a National Historic and Legendary Pizzeria By PMQ Magazine and the New York Pizza Show and has been inducted as a member of The Pizza Hall of Fame LOMBARDI'S PIZZA...

              Gillespie's Store (Back)

                Site of first business building of record. 1855

                  Gillespie's Store

                    Built 1864

                      In Loving Memory Of Calvin Clell Binion

                        Triangle Building

                          Dr. Jose P. Rizal

                            First Responder Plaza

                              Thomas L. Nelson, Ed. D.

                                Ohlone Native Peoples

                                  Woodbridge Metcale Grove

                                    Red Lion Inn - Brooklyn

                                    Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                                    Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                                    • new york
                                    • brooklyn
                                    • green-wood cemetery
                                    • red lion inn
                                    • american revolution
                                    • battle of brooklyn
                                    • 1776

                                    The Jerry & Maria McAuley Center of The Bowery Mission

                                    The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the Helping...

                                    The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the...

                                    • new york
                                    • manhattan
                                    • bowery
                                    • jerry mcauley
                                    • maria mcauley
                                    • bowery mission
                                    • 1872

                                    The Eternal Flame - St. Martinville

                                    Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                                    Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                                    • louisiana
                                    • acadian history
                                    • cajun