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The Body of B. Franklin, Printer

The Body of B. Franklin. Printer Like the Cover of an old Book, Its Contents torn out. And Stript of its Lettering & Gilding Lies here. Food for Worms. But the Work shall not be lost. For it will...

The Body of B. Franklin. Printer Like the Cover of an old Book, Its Contents torn out. And Stript of its Lettering & Gilding Lies here. Food for Worms. But the Work shall not be lost. For it will...

    The Ordnance Datum

    Submitted by benhammersley

    Submitted by benhammersley

      Joseph John’s Homestead

      Joseph Johns was an escaped slave who came to Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1800s and made a living producing charcoal on the slopes of Blue Mountain in what is now Bashore Scout...

      Joseph Johns was an escaped slave who came to Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1800s and made a living producing charcoal on the slopes of Blue Mountain in what is now Bashore...

        Saw Mill River Daylighting - Tribute to Yonkers Labor

        Saw Mill River DaylightingTribute to Yonkers LaborThe numerous saw mills and grist mills for which Mill Street is named allowed Yonkers to grow into a manufacturing powerhouse from the 1600s to...

        Saw Mill River DaylightingTribute to Yonkers LaborThe numerous saw mills and grist mills for which Mill Street is named allowed Yonkers to grow into a manufacturing powerhouse from the 1600s...

        • yonkers
        • saw mill river
        • elisha graves otis
        • 1852
        • 1900
        • 1922

        Saw Mill River Daylighting - Where is the Saw Mill River?

        Saw Mill River Daylighting   Where is the Saw Mill River? Look closely at the map in front of you. It shows the path of the Saw Mill River above ground and below buildings. The map also shows...

        Saw Mill River Daylighting   Where is the Saw Mill River? Look closely at the map in front of you. It shows the path of the Saw Mill River above ground and below buildings. The map also shows...

        • yonkers
        • saw mill river
        • river
        • 2012
        • 1876
        • 1672
        • 1867

        In Remembrance of Dave DeChant

        In Remembrance of Dave DeChantA Respected Engineer, a Trusted Colleague, and a Generous HumanitarianSubmitted by @lampbane

        In Remembrance of Dave DeChantA Respected Engineer, a Trusted Colleague, and a Generous HumanitarianSubmitted by @lampbane

        • brooklyn
        • greenpoint
        • newtown creek
        • dave dechant

        Bergen Street Subway Station

        Built 1933Reconstructed 1992 by employees of the New York City Transit Authority.Alan F. Kiepper, PresidentNew York City Transit AuthoritySubmitted by @lampbane

        Built 1933Reconstructed 1992 by employees of the New York City Transit Authority.Alan F. Kiepper, PresidentNew York City Transit AuthoritySubmitted by @lampbane

        • brooklyn
        • cobble hill
        • subway
        • mta
        • 1933
        • 1992

        A & B Lobster House

        A & B LOBSTER HOUSE ESTB. 1947 A & B Lobster House was founded in 1947 by two fishermen, ALONZO and BERILIN, Thus the name A & B Lobster House. They established a reputation for outstanding...

        A & B LOBSTER HOUSE ESTB. 1947 A & B Lobster House was founded in 1947 by two fishermen, ALONZO and BERILIN, Thus the name A & B Lobster House. They established a reputation for outstanding...

          Pete Ham

          EnglishPete HamMaster of MelodyOf the Swansea BandThe Iveys 1962-1969withRon Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and David Jenkinsand Badfinger 1969-1975withTom Evans 1967, Joey Molland (Liverpool)Mike...

          EnglishPete HamMaster of MelodyOf the Swansea BandThe Iveys 1962-1969withRon Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and David Jenkinsand Badfinger 1969-1975withTom Evans 1967, Joey Molland (Liverpool)Mike...

          • wales
          • music
          • rock
          • entertainment

          Our Lady of Penrhys

          The area where Penrhys now stands has a long and rich history. As the site of a religious shrine dedicated to 'Our Lady Mary' (1) it was one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of the medieval...

          The area where Penrhys now stands has a long and rich history. As the site of a religious shrine dedicated to 'Our Lady Mary' (1) it was one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of the...

          • wales
          • religion
          • statue

          Port Talbot Freemasons

          Freemasonshave held meetings in Port Talbot since 1861. Provincial Grand Lodge of South Wales1717-2017

          Freemasonshave held meetings in Port Talbot since 1861. Provincial Grand Lodge of South Wales1717-2017

          • wales
          • freemasons

          Samuel Freeman Miller

          Samuel Miller moved to Keokuk in 1850 and practiced law here until he was appointed Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1862. He served until his death, 28 years later, and was...

          Samuel Miller moved to Keokuk in 1850 and practiced law here until he was appointed Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1862. He served until his death, 28 years later, and was...

          • iowa
          • lee county
          • supreme court

          Frederick Douglass Martha's Vineyard

            La Pila Seca

              El Pino

                La Fundacion Hispanica Valle de Bravo 15 de Noviembre de 1530

                  El Ahuehuele de Valle de Bravo

                    Gustavo G. Velazquez Hernandez

                      The Conch Republic

                        Electricidad Para El Progreso de Mexico