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Beale Street Baptist Church

Founded in the late 1840s by Rev. Morris Henderson and four other blacks, Beale Street Baptist Church is the oldest, continuous Negro congregation in Memphis. Withdrawing from the First Baptist...

Founded in the late 1840s by Rev. Morris Henderson and four other blacks, Beale Street Baptist Church is the oldest, continuous Negro congregation in Memphis. Withdrawing from the First...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Schools For Freedmen

The first free "colored" school in the city was opened in early 1863 in a barrack building in South Memphis. In 1864, the U.S. Army issued a general order authorizing its officers to help with...

The first free "colored" school in the city was opened in early 1863 in a barrack building in South Memphis. In 1864, the U.S. Army issued a general order authorizing its officers to help with...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Jane Terrell Hospital

The Negro Baptist Association founded the Jane Terrell Baptist Hospital at 698 Williams in 1909 under leadership of Dr. C.A. Terrell. At his death, it was renamed Terrell Memorial Hospital under...

The Negro Baptist Association founded the Jane Terrell Baptist Hospital at 698 Williams in 1909 under leadership of Dr. C.A. Terrell. At his death, it was renamed Terrell Memorial Hospital under...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

First Baptist Church, Lauderdale

Later, Dr. T.O. Fuller served as pastor. An educator, author, and advocator of racial adjustment, he organized the Inter-Racial League. In 1939, church officials utilized windows from its 1906...

Later, Dr. T.O. Fuller served as pastor. An educator, author, and advocator of racial adjustment, he organized the Inter-Racial League. In 1939, church officials utilized windows from its 1906...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

J. Millard "Jack" Smith1895-1976

Born at Stantonville, Tennessee, J. Millard "Jack" Smith was president of Memphis State College from 1946 until 1960 and was the first alumnus of the college to become president. Following World...

Born at Stantonville, Tennessee, J. Millard "Jack" Smith was president of Memphis State College from 1946 until 1960 and was the first alumnus of the college to become president. Following World...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Lucie Eddie CampbellComposer, Educator and Activist1885-1963

Born in Duck Hill, Mississippi, in 1885, the youngest of seven children, Lucie E. Campbell moved to Memphis and was educated in the Memphis public schools. She graduated as valedictorian from...

Born in Duck Hill, Mississippi, in 1885, the youngest of seven children, Lucie E. Campbell moved to Memphis and was educated in the Memphis public schools. She graduated as valedictorian from...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Original City Hall

During the 1930's, City Hall was located at the northeast corner of Germantown Road and Dogwood Road. The fire truck was housed on the north side with access to Germantown Rd. In 1948, a new City...

During the 1930's, City Hall was located at the northeast corner of Germantown Road and Dogwood Road. The fire truck was housed on the north side with access to Germantown Rd. In 1948, a new...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

National CemeteryIllinois Monument

When President Abraham Lincoln Called For Volunteers To Defend The Life Of Our Imperiled Nation These Valiant Sons Of Illinois Together With Other Heroes, Offered Their Lives With Patriotism...

When President Abraham Lincoln Called For Volunteers To Defend The Life Of Our Imperiled Nation These Valiant Sons Of Illinois Together With Other Heroes, Offered Their Lives With Patriotism...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee
  • lincoln
  • civil war

Artesian Water

In 1887 the Bohlen-Huse Ice Co. struck, at a depth of 354 feet, artesian water of such purity and abundance it immediately became the city supply, one of the country's finest. In 1903 the wells...

In 1887 the Bohlen-Huse Ice Co. struck, at a depth of 354 feet, artesian water of such purity and abundance it immediately became the city supply, one of the country's finest. In 1903 the...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Angelo Del Rossi

Angelo Del Rossi Dedicated Champion of the Arts, Executive Producer, Loyal Friend and Inspirational Mentor In Honor of His Visionary Leadership at Paper Mill Playhouse from 1963 to 2003.  ...

Angelo Del Rossi Dedicated Champion of the Arts, Executive Producer, Loyal Friend and Inspirational Mentor In Honor of His Visionary Leadership at Paper Mill Playhouse from 1963 to 2003....

  • new york
  • playhouse
  • arts
  • rossi
  • skylight

Holland Tunnel

    Maji Moto Boardwalk Way

    [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

    [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

    • tanzania

    Hot Springs and the Rift Valley in Lake Manyara National Park

    [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

    [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

      Maji Moto

      [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

      [Location approximate] Submitted by Sheila Paske

        Tamambo Karen Coffee Garden

        • nairobi
        • kenya
        • coffee

        Constructed in loving memory of Karolina Bordin

        Constructed in loving memory of Karolina Bordin 1982 - 2012  Humble, caring, loving. A true guardian of nature, an ambassador of life. Her biggest passion was to help and work with animals and...

        Constructed in loving memory of Karolina Bordin 1982 - 2012  Humble, caring, loving. A true guardian of nature, an ambassador of life. Her biggest passion was to help and work with animals and...

        • nairobi
        • kenya
        • elephant

        A.F.E.W. Nature Education Centre

        THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY THE HON. MAINA WANJIGI M.P. MINISTER FOR TOURISM & WILDLIFE ON NOV. 1983  TO COMMEMORATE THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE A.F.E.W. NATURE EDUCATION CENTRE LANGATA

        THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY THE HON. MAINA WANJIGI M.P. MINISTER FOR TOURISM & WILDLIFE ON NOV. 1983  TO COMMEMORATE THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE A.F.E.W. NATURE EDUCATION CENTRE LANGATA

        • na

        The Leslie - Melville Nature Sanctuary

        THE LESLIE-MELVILLE NATURE SANCTUARY IN MEMORY OF JOCK LESLIE-MELVILLE 1933-1984FOUNDER OF AFRICAN FUND ENDANGERED WILDLIFE (A.F.E.W) 

        THE LESLIE-MELVILLE NATURE SANCTUARY IN MEMORY OF JOCK LESLIE-MELVILLE 1933-1984FOUNDER OF AFRICAN FUND ENDANGERED WILDLIFE (A.F.E.W) 

        • nairobi
        • kenya
        • giraffe

        Alameda Firehouse

        APRIL 24, 1998 IN MEMORY OF DAVE MACHO DEDICATED TO OUR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS

        APRIL 24, 1998 IN MEMORY OF DAVE MACHO DEDICATED TO OUR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS

        • alameda
        • california
        • firefighters

        Japanese Exile

        In April 2012, twenty years after this plaque was installed, Victoria City Council rescinded the last of its wartime motions supporting internment and deportation of Japanese-Canadians during...

        In April 2012, twenty years after this plaque was installed, Victoria City Council rescinded the last of its wartime motions supporting internment and deportation of Japanese-Canadians during...