In Memory of Alexander Kemp
In Memory of Alexander W. Kemp November 7, 1990 - September 29, 1995 A dear little boywho loved to play Dedicated October 18, 1997 Cambridge CommonCity of Cambridge
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The Commercial House
This Queen Anne style structure was built in 1890 as the Van Alten family residence. In the 1900's Nick Wilson converted the home into The Commercial House Saloon and Hotel. Over the Years it...
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- thiensville
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Maas-Bublitz Residence
This Queen Anne style house stands on land originally purchased by John Weston from the U.S. Government in 1839. In 1898, August and Minna Maas built this 17 room home for their family....
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- bublitz
- thiensville
- wisconsin
Hello Walk
Hello Walk Smile And Say Hello To Everyone You Meet Submitted by: Melissa McCurley
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- purdue university
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- smile
John Purdue
For John Purdue, education was the flame that lit the world Uncle: My Journey with John Purdue by Irena McCammon Scott Submitted by: Melissa McCurley
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- statue
Hello Walk Restoration
Memorial Mall and Hello Walk Restoration With Fond Memories The Class of 1951 On Their 50th Anniversary
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- walkway
- west lafayette
- indiana
- purdue university
- hello
- class of 1951
Ingham County Courthouse
Ingham County Courthouse Named for Samuel Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury under Andrew Jackson, Ingham County was organized in 1838. In 1840 Mason became the county seat. The town's...
Birthplace of Thomas Edmund Dewey
Birthplace of Thomas Edmund Dewey Born here, above his grandfather's general store, on March 24, 1902, Thomas Dewey is known as one of Owosso's most famous sons. After attending the University of...
Bergen Place
In honor of Seattle's sister city in Norway.
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- king of norway
- 1975
Smith County Jambroee
Founded in 1972 as The Taylorsville Bluegrass Jamboree when Ray Jones and other area pickers looked for a place to play together for their growing audience, this grass roots event soon became a...
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Birthplace of Elvis Presley
BIRTHPLACE OF ELVIS PRESLEY Elvis Aaron Presley was born Jan.8, 1935 in this house, built by his father. Presley's career as a singer and enter- tainer redefined American popular music. He...
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- birthplace
Bridge on the Georgetown Loop Railroad
SITE OF THE HIGH BRIDGE OF THEGEORGETOWN LOOPFAMED SENIC RAILROAD ATTRACTION.BUILT IN 1883-84 AS A BRANCH OF THEUNION PACIFIC, AND LATER ACQUIREDBY THE COLORADO AND SOUTHERN.HERE THE RAILROAD...
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- bridge
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Memorial Gymnasium
MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM, DEDICATED ON MEMORIAL DAY 1909, PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORIES OF THE 17 PURDUE STUDENTS, TEAM MEMBERS, AND ALUMNI WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF THE OCT. 31,...
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- big four railroad
- iu
- memorial gym...
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- train collision
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lying on top of a building…
“A public art project commissioned by Westbank and Peterson Investment Group for the City of Vancouver Public Art Program, 2009 Liam Gillick Lying on top of a building the clouds looked no nearer...
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- canada
- art
- fairmont pacific rim
- hotel
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First St. James Anglican, Vancouver
ON THIS SITE STOOD THE FIRST S.JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH DEDICATED 15-V-1881 BURNED 13-VI-1886 CENTENNIAL DAY MAY 15 1981 Found in Gastown, Vancouver, BC Submitted by:Ryan Bird
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Gassy Jack
"Gassy Jack" 1830 - 1875 The Founding Father of Gastown Jack Deighton was born in Hull, England. He was an adventurer, river boat pilot and captain, but best known for his "gassy" monologues as a...
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- statue
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Gimli Viking
The plaque reads: VikingsDiscovers of America 1000 A.D.Unveiled byDr. Asgeir AsgeirssonPresident of Icelandin our centennial year 1967Erected by Gimli Chamber of Commerce
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First Official Air Mail Flight
Jupiter 100th Anniversary First Official Air Mail Flight Balloon Jupiter August 17, 1859 Lafayette, Indiana John Wise - Balloonist Submitted by: Melissa McCurley
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- lafayette
- indiana
- flight
Dr. John Marsh California Pioneer Murdered Here
Dr. John Marsh was an early pioneer and settler in Alta California. He became one of the wealthiest ranchers in California, and was one of the most influential men in the establishment of...
MacArthur Freeway: Most Beautiful Urban Highway in the USA
MacArthur Freeway: Most Beautiful Urban Highway in the USA. Nationwide Parade Magazine Scenic Award. 1966 Special Award to California Division of Highways. Dedicated by Oakland Chamber of...
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- california
- freeway
- urban renewal