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Phairs Orinda General Store Site

    Orinda Headquarters Firehouse and Time Capsule

      McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" 1963-1979

       Type: Fighter BomberWeight: 58,000 lbs loadedArmament: M61 "Vulcan" Cannon in External Pod Up to 16,000 lbs of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets or missiles like the...

       Type: Fighter BomberWeight: 58,000 lbs loadedArmament: M61 "Vulcan" Cannon in External Pod Up to 16,000 lbs of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets or missiles like the...

      • louisiana
      • new orleans
      • museum
      • airplane

      Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger" 1956-1977

      Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 31,559 lbs, loadedArmament: Twenty-four– unguided 2.75” RocketsSix – Hughes "Falcon” MissilesEngine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P23 Axial Flow Gas Turbine 16,000 lb...

      Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 31,559 lbs, loadedArmament: Twenty-four– unguided 2.75” RocketsSix – Hughes "Falcon” MissilesEngine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P23 Axial Flow Gas Turbine 16,000...

      • louisiana
      • new orleans
      • airplane
      • museum

      Douglas A-26C "Invader" 1942-1972

      Type: Attack BomberWeight: 35,000 lbs, loadedArmament: Eight forward firing .50 caliber machine gunsOne turret with two .50 caliber machine gunsSix, 1,000 lb rockets under the wings 14 HVAR...

      Type: Attack BomberWeight: 35,000 lbs, loadedArmament: Eight forward firing .50 caliber machine gunsOne turret with two .50 caliber machine gunsSix, 1,000 lb rockets under the wings 14 HVAR...

      • louisiana
      • new orleans
      • airplane
      • museum

      North American F-86D "Sabre" 1949-1970

      Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 19,975 lbsArmament: Twenty-four -2.75 RocketEngine: General Electric J47-GE-17B TurbojetMax Speed: 692 mphRange: 800 milesService Ceiling: 50,000 ftCrew:...

      Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 19,975 lbsArmament: Twenty-four -2.75 RocketEngine: General Electric J47-GE-17B TurbojetMax Speed: 692 mphRange: 800 milesService Ceiling: 50,000...

      • louisiana
      • new orleans
      • museum
      • airplane

      Joaquin Miller

        Pyramid to Moses

        PYRAMID TO MOSES 1892 Joaquin Miller's symbol of belief in the Ten Commandments. The first of three monuments erected by Miller on these "Hights."

        PYRAMID TO MOSES 1892 Joaquin Miller's symbol of belief in the Ten Commandments. The first of three monuments erected by Miller on these "Hights."

          John C. Fremont Monument

          JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

          JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

            Burrard Bridge Civic Marina

            The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose of...

            The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose...

            • burrard brid...
            • vancouver pa...
            • vancouver
            • city of vancouver
            • burrard civic marina
            • burrard bridge
            • false creek
            • marina

            Van Briggle Pottery

            VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique talents...

            VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique...

            • colorado college
            • colorado springs
            • nicolaas van...
            • architecture

            The Tommy DiDomizio Memorial Award

            Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of character,...

            Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of...

            • cheshire
            • connecticut
            • football

            Jaques De Molay

            A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

            A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

              Mount Wilson

              TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BYTHE...

              TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED...

              • los angeles
              • pasadena
              • radio tv tower sites

              Holywell Dene

              Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

              Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

              • park
              • dene
              • holywell
              • natural
              • northumberland
              • england
              • united kingdom

              The Casualties at Ditch Bayou

              The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates were...

              The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates...

              • arkansas
              • chicot county
              • civil war

              Hyner Cemetery

              In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and throughout...

              In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and...

              • arkansas
              • chicot county
              • cemetery
              • immigrants

              Gin Office

              Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

              Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

              • louisiana
              • cotton
              • farming
              • agriculture
              • museum

              ROBERT EMMET

              IN THE ROADWAY OPPOSITE THIS TABLET ROBERT EMMET DIED IN THE CAUSE OF IRISH FREEDOM 20th SEPTEMBER 1803 Submitted by @BigSnugALot

              IN THE ROADWAY OPPOSITE THIS TABLET ROBERT EMMET DIED IN THE CAUSE OF IRISH FREEDOM 20th SEPTEMBER 1803 Submitted by @BigSnugALot

                A Well Organized Society

                Emerald Mound was the product of a complex society organized to serve and sustain the welfare of its people beginning eight centuries ago. Life revolved around family relationships and well...

                Emerald Mound was the product of a complex society organized to serve and sustain the welfare of its people beginning eight centuries ago. Life revolved around family relationships and...

                • mississippi
                • native american
                • mound