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Hólavallagarður Cemtary, Reykjavík Iceland

This plaque provides a map for visitors to the Hólavallagarður cemetery in central Reykjavik. The cemetery was constructed in 1838; as of 1932 all plots had been reserved. It is Icelandic...

This plaque provides a map for visitors to the Hólavallagarður cemetery in central Reykjavik. The cemetery was constructed in 1838; as of 1932 all plots had been reserved. It is...

  • map
  • informational
  • iceland
  • reykjavik

Elizabeth Ann Clause

IN HALLOWED MEMORY OF ELIZABETH ANN CLAUSE WHO DIED DECEMBER 13TH, 1911  THIS BUILDING IS DEDICATED BY HER HUSBAND TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SEWICKLEY VALLEY

IN HALLOWED MEMORY OF ELIZABETH ANN CLAUSE WHO DIED DECEMBER 13TH, 1911  THIS BUILDING IS DEDICATED BY HER HUSBAND TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SEWICKLEY VALLEY

  • sewickley
  • pennsylvania
  • clause
  • heard

Samuel L Fox Building

Historic Building 72 Samuel L. Fox Building, 1929 Entrepreneur Samuel Fox built this four-story structure for half of a million dollars.  It was intended to accommodate his Lion Clothing Company...

Historic Building 72 Samuel L. Fox Building, 1929 Entrepreneur Samuel Fox built this four-story structure for half of a million dollars.  It was intended to accommodate his Lion Clothing...

  • san diego
  • california
  • fox

IOOF Building

Historic Building 77 I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 A joint effort of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, this Classical Revival-style building required nearly a decade to complete due to a lack of money...

Historic Building 77 I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 A joint effort of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, this Classical Revival-style building required nearly a decade to complete due to a lack of money...

  • san diego
  • california
  • ioof
  • masons

Louis Bank of Commerce

Historic Building 32 Louis Bank of Commerce, 1888 Punctuated by twin rising towers, San Diego’s first granite building is an excellent example of Baroque Revival architecture.  The four-story...

Historic Building 32 Louis Bank of Commerce, 1888 Punctuated by twin rising towers, San Diego’s first granite building is an excellent example of Baroque Revival architecture.  The...

  • san diego
  • california
  • brothel

Golden Lion Tavern

Historic Building 15 Ingle Building Golden Lion Tavern, 1906 For many years, the bottom floor of this building was known as the Golden Lion Tavern, its legacy still evident in the original lion...

Historic Building 15 Ingle Building Golden Lion Tavern, 1906 For many years, the bottom floor of this building was known as the Golden Lion Tavern, its legacy still evident in the original...

  • san diego
  • california. lion
  • stained glass

Prospsect Hill Marker

On this hill the Union flag with its thirteen stripes the emblem of the united colonies first bade defiance to an enemy, January 1, 1776. Here was the Citadel, the most formidable work in the...

On this hill the Union flag with its thirteen stripes the emblem of the united colonies first bade defiance to an enemy, January 1, 1776. Here was the Citadel, the most formidable work in...

  • somerville
  • massachusetts
  • revolutionary war
  • flag
  • 1776
  • vexillology

Prospect Hill Plaque

The American Army Under General Putname on June 17, 1775 Withdrew from Bunker Hill to this height and here erected the Citadel The srongest work In the beseiging lines of Boston And which for the...

The American Army Under General Putname on June 17, 1775 Withdrew from Bunker Hill to this height and here erected the Citadel The srongest work In the beseiging lines of Boston And which for...

  • somerville
  • massachusetts
  • revolutionary war
  • 1776
  • flag
  • vexillology

SKÚTUSTAÐAGÍGAR

This informational plaque is in Mývatn (Midge Lake) in north Iceland. This is a very geometrically active area with a lot of interesting and unique land forms. These craters are created when lava...

This informational plaque is in Mývatn (Midge Lake) in north Iceland. This is a very geometrically active area with a lot of interesting and unique land forms. These craters are created when lava...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývant

The Icelandic Yule Lads in Dimmuborgir

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn
  • yule lads

The Trails of Dimmuborgir

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

Among the unique land forms in the Mývatn area is Dimmuborgir (Dark Towers), a large tumble of lava that has hardened into tall spires. The formations were created when lava flowed over a...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn
  • dimmuborgir

The Plaque commemorating Icelandic outlaws

This plaque is outside of the church at Reykjahlíð (literally "Smoking Hill), a small town on the east side of Myvatn. The church sits at the edge of a large hraun (lava field). During an...

This plaque is outside of the church at Reykjahlíð (literally "Smoking Hill), a small town on the east side of Myvatn. The church sits at the edge of a large hraun (lava field). During an...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn
  • reykjahlíð

Teigarhorn, East Iceland

This informative plaque is at a farm in the stunning and dramatic East Fjords, below the towering mountain Búlandstindur. The plaque, one of two, reads: WEATHER OBSERVATIONThere has been regular...

This informative plaque is at a farm in the stunning and dramatic East Fjords, below the towering mountain Búlandstindur. The plaque, one of two, reads: WEATHER OBSERVATIONThere has been regular...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • eastfjords

Teigarhorn, East Iceland (Zeolites)

This area of Iceland is a bounty of interesting rocks, minerals, and crystals. This plaque provides information about zeolites. It reads: ZEOLITES AT TEIGARHORNTeigarhorn is a world-famous site...

This area of Iceland is a bounty of interesting rocks, minerals, and crystals. This plaque provides information about zeolites. It reads: ZEOLITES AT TEIGARHORNTeigarhorn is a world-famous site...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • eastfjords

Námafjall Hverir (the Namafjall Hot Springs)

This informative plaque maps the smoking, boiling, hissing, and stinking hot springs that gives Reykjahlíð (Smoking Hill) its name. It reads: NÁMAFJALL HVERIR(Mine Mountain Hot Springs)Námafjall...

This informative plaque maps the smoking, boiling, hissing, and stinking hot springs that gives Reykjahlíð (Smoking Hill) its name. It reads: NÁMAFJALL HVERIR(Mine Mountain Hot Springs)Námafjall...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • mývatn

Cedar of Lebanon at Ussé

At the Chateau d'Ussé (the castle that inspired Perrault's Sleeping Beauty) in the Centre region of France, there are two huge Cedars of Lebanon that the romantic author Chateaubriand gave to the...

At the Chateau d'Ussé (the castle that inspired Perrault's Sleeping Beauty) in the Centre region of France, there are two huge Cedars of Lebanon that the romantic author Chateaubriand gave to...

  • france
  • chateau d'ussé
  • castle
  • cedar
  • tree
  • duras
  • chateaubriand

Informational plaque about Jón Eiríksson

This plaque is next to a large monument to one of Iceland's most beloved thinkers. The plaque reads: Jón Eiríksson - Standar-bearer of knowledge, understanding, and freedom. Jon Eiríksson was born...

This plaque is next to a large monument to one of Iceland's most beloved thinkers. The plaque reads: Jón Eiríksson - Standar-bearer of knowledge, understanding, and freedom. Jon Eiríksson was...

  • iceland
  • informative
  • south iceland
  • jon eiriksson

Simpsons Mural

"Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural!" The plaque describes the history and painting of the mural. It also discusses whether Springfield, OR is the setting for the TV show.

"Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural!" The plaque describes the history and painting of the mural. It also discusses whether Springfield, OR is the setting for the TV show.

  • mural
  • simpsons

Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church

The plaque reads "Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church 1916 This is a brick veneered, two-story wood frame structure. Designed by Lebanon architect Albert I. Crandall in the Richardsonian...

The plaque reads "Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church 1916 This is a brick veneered, two-story wood frame structure. Designed by Lebanon architect Albert I. Crandall in the...

  • church
  • methodist
  • springfield
  • oregon

Springfield's Ken Kesey

Plaque reads "Springfield's Ken Kesey Installed in four days from August 23-27 - Dedicated August 28, 2015"   It describes Ken Kesey's history with Springfield and the goal of the mural.

Plaque reads "Springfield's Ken Kesey Installed in four days from August 23-27 - Dedicated August 28, 2015"   It describes Ken Kesey's history with Springfield and the goal of the mural.

  • mural
  • author
  • kesey
  • springfield
  • oregon