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Patsy Ann: her statue

Patsy Ann: her statueFifty years after her death, this bronze statue was installed on the docks and Patsy Ann once again became the Official Greeter of Juneau, Alaska.Fifty years after Patsy Ann...

Patsy Ann: her statueFifty years after her death, this bronze statue was installed on the docks and Patsy Ann once again became the Official Greeter of Juneau, Alaska.Fifty years after Patsy Ann...

    The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and Technology

    Plaque has music and lyrics to a song from the King and I and dedication to Richard Rodgers who attended the school from 1911 to 1916.

    Plaque has music and lyrics to a song from the King and I and dedication to Richard Rodgers who attended the school from 1911 to 1916.

    • richard rodgers
    • p.s. 166

    Patsy Ann: her history

    Patsy Ann: her historyBecause of Patsy Ann's unerring sense of the imminent arrival of each ship and her faithful welcome at the dock, Mayor Isadore Goldstein dubbed her, "Official Greeter of...

    Patsy Ann: her historyBecause of Patsy Ann's unerring sense of the imminent arrival of each ship and her faithful welcome at the dock, Mayor Isadore Goldstein dubbed her, "Official Greeter...

      A.M. Bohnert Rice Plantation Pump No. 2 Engine

       From the 19th century to present day, the economy of Arkansas County has been based on agriculture, especially rice farming. An essential part of rice farming is having enough water at the right...

       From the 19th century to present day, the economy of Arkansas County has been based on agriculture, especially rice farming. An essential part of rice farming is having enough water at the right...

      • arkansas
      • farming
      • rice
      • fairbanks morse

      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

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          [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...