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The Japanese Community in Chemainus

The he Japanese community in Chemainus consisted of 300 residents who settled in the valley from 1900 until 1942. Some were mill workers, fishermen and businessmen. Their homes were from Maple...

The he Japanese community in Chemainus consisted of 300 residents who settled in the valley from 1900 until 1942. Some were mill workers, fishermen and businessmen. Their homes were from...

  • concentration camps
  • internment
  • wwii

Jewel Nishi Okawachi

    Pontchrtrain Park Historic District

    The legendary Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood. founded in 1952. was home to many African-American political, social and business leaders in the City of New Orleans, Louisiana from the middle of...

    The legendary Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood. founded in 1952. was home to many African-American political, social and business leaders in the City of New Orleans, Louisiana from the middle of...

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • subdivision

    On These Grounds On November 14, 1960

    On these grounds on November 14, 1960, one child took a step to desegregate William Frantz Public School, an act which changed the face Of education across the country.This monument is dedicated...

    On these grounds on November 14, 1960, one child took a step to desegregate William Frantz Public School, an act which changed the face Of education across the country.This monument is dedicated...

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • civil rights
    • education

    Bill's Trading Post and Gem Gallery

    BERKELEY HISTORY BILL'S TRADING POST AND GEM GALLERY A.W. Smith, Architect and Builder, 1923 Bill Gulley started "Bill's Model Shoe Shop" here in 1934, after his previous business enterprise of...

    BERKELEY HISTORY BILL'S TRADING POST AND GEM GALLERY A.W. Smith, Architect and Builder, 1923 Bill Gulley started "Bill's Model Shoe Shop" here in 1934, after his previous business enterprise...

      Stamps Dune House

      STAMPS DUNE HOUSE This building was originally constructed by Charles Hudson Stamps and Rachel Brown Stamps in 1985 as their dream retirement home. Charles acted as general contractor, using...

      STAMPS DUNE HOUSE This building was originally constructed by Charles Hudson Stamps and Rachel Brown Stamps in 1985 as their dream retirement home. Charles acted as general contractor,...

        Underground Railroad Restaurant, Bloor Street

        Submitted by @Liza_Poulos.

        Submitted by @Liza_Poulos.

          Underground Railroad Restaurant, King Street

          Submitted by @Liza_Poulos.

          Submitted by @Liza_Poulos.

            Eisenhower Mountain

            Submitted by @jqmcd.

            Submitted by @jqmcd.

              TORONTO HYDRO- ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8

              TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8 1916 (with additions) This two-storey substation was built by the Toronto Hydro-Electric System (THES) to provide electricity for homes, factories, and other...

              TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8 1916 (with additions) This two-storey substation was built by the Toronto Hydro-Electric System (THES) to provide electricity for homes, factories, and other...

                Chittenden Mills

                CHITTENDEN MILLS   Named for Thomas Chittenden, first governor of Vermont and great-great grandfather of Frank Howe. Frank and his father Lucian rebuilt this mill in 1885 changing from grinding...

                CHITTENDEN MILLS   Named for Thomas Chittenden, first governor of Vermont and great-great grandfather of Frank Howe. Frank and his father Lucian rebuilt this mill in 1885 changing from grinding...

                  Juan Bautista Expedition, Pinole

                    Matt Burton and Scott Desmond

                      Pinole, Tara Hills, Montalvin Manor and Hayview Public Library

                        John Hans Ostwald Meeting Room

                          Larry Tognolini

                            Perimeter Trail

                              Robin Ho

                                Jean Parker Waterbury Garden

                                Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

                                Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

                                • st. augustine
                                • florida
                                • garden

                                Ben Geraghty

                                Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

                                Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

                                • jacksonville
                                • florida
                                • baseball
                                • ben geraghty