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John C. Helmick

    Trincas

    Rotary Club of Calcutta TRINCAS Trincas debuted at its present location on Park Street as a tea-room and bakery in 1939. In 1959 Om Prakash Puri and Ellis Joshua acquired Trincas and converted it...

    Rotary Club of Calcutta TRINCAS Trincas debuted at its present location on Park Street as a tea-room and bakery in 1939. In 1959 Om Prakash Puri and Ellis Joshua acquired Trincas and converted it...

      Nevada City

      [Location approximate]

      [Location approximate]

        Ellen Clark Sargent

          George Calanan Park

            Five Stamp Mill

              Plaza Grocery

              [Location approximate]

              [Location approximate]

                The Old Brewery

                  In memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913

                  Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley Heights...

                  Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley...

                  • national trust
                  • haslemere
                  • marley heights

                  A Grand Boulevard

                  'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most celebrated...

                  'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most...

                    National Exchange Hotel

                      The National Hotel

                        The Flagg Bldg The Eternal Saloon

                          Aaron Augustus Sargent

                            Nevada Theatre

                              Ayre Hotel

                              AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff patterned...

                              AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff...

                                Bobby Phills

                                1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

                                1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

                                • louisiana
                                • sports
                                • basketball
                                • southern university

                                A.W. "Ace" Mumford

                                1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

                                1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

                                • louisiana
                                • sports
                                • football
                                • southern university

                                Lou Brock

                                1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

                                1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

                                • louisiana
                                • sports
                                • hall of fame
                                • baseball
                                • southern university

                                Wise Avenue Bridge

                                Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

                                Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

                                • bridge
                                • maryland
                                • dundalk
                                • baltimore