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Bulawayo Public Library

Bulawayo Public Library THIS STONE WAS LAID ON 4th NOV 1933 BY R. A. LETTS ESQ. CHAIRMAN PVBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE SINCE 1904 Submitted by @Jasewem

Bulawayo Public Library THIS STONE WAS LAID ON 4th NOV 1933 BY R. A. LETTS ESQ. CHAIRMAN PVBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE SINCE 1904 Submitted by @Jasewem

  • bulawayo
  • zimbabwe
  • library
  • 1904

Ann Juell

In recognition of outstanding service to Dwinelle Hall Ann Juell Building Coordinator 1992-2003

In recognition of outstanding service to Dwinelle Hall Ann Juell Building Coordinator 1992-2003

    Stanyan Park Hotel

    Submitted by Darren Platt

    Submitted by Darren Platt

      Montclair Woman's Club

      1955 LOVE LIGHTS OUR WAY MONTCLAIR WOMAN'S CLUB Submitted by @jqmcd

      1955 LOVE LIGHTS OUR WAY MONTCLAIR WOMAN'S CLUB Submitted by @jqmcd

        The Naval Station

        Although this land was purchased by the U.S. Government from Jean P. Dupiere in 1849 as a proposed Navy Yard, a U.S. Naval Station was not formally established here until 1901 when a dry dock...

        Although this land was purchased by the U.S. Government from Jean P. Dupiere in 1849 as a proposed Navy Yard, a U.S. Naval Station was not formally established here until 1901 when a dry dock...

        • louisiana
        • military

        Mechanickham

        Founded in 1836 by Nicholas Noel Destrehan, Mechanickham was originally part of the Spanish land grant to the Ursuline nuns in 1790. It was incorporated with the villages of Gretna and...

        Founded in 1836 by Nicholas Noel Destrehan, Mechanickham was originally part of the Spanish land grant to the Ursuline nuns in 1790. It was incorporated with the villages of Gretna...

        • louisiana

        Gouldsboro Rail Car Transfer Ferry

        Ferry operated from 1898 to 1942 with two transfer boats. One, the Gouldsboro, named for railroad magnate Jay Gould, was built in 1863 as the Federal Monitor Chickasaw and saw action at the Battle...

        Ferry operated from 1898 to 1942 with two transfer boats. One, the Gouldsboro, named for railroad magnate Jay Gould, was built in 1863 as the Federal Monitor Chickasaw and saw action at the Battle...

        • louisiana
        • rail

        Skirmish at Haguewood Prairie

        In late September 1863, Confederate Col. J.O. Shelby's cavalry headed north to raid into Missouri. On Sept. 27, 1863, Shelby's scouts found Co. H, 1st Arkansas Infantry (U.S.) camped at Haguewood...

        In late September 1863, Confederate Col. J.O. Shelby's cavalry headed north to raid into Missouri. On Sept. 27, 1863, Shelby's scouts found Co. H, 1st Arkansas Infantry (U.S.) camped at Haguewood...

        • arkansas
        • civil war

        Stumpf's Magic Hoodoo

        Established in 1876, John Stumpf's Son Co. manufactured insecticides which aided the successful completion of the Panama Canal. In 1915 "Magic Hoodoo" products received the Medal of Award at the...

        Established in 1876, John Stumpf's Son Co. manufactured insecticides which aided the successful completion of the Panama Canal. In 1915 "Magic Hoodoo" products received the Medal of Award at the...

        • louisiana

        Eiffel Tower Park

        Eiffel Tower Park was established in 2014 on the West side of the Paris town square. The Eiffel Tower was a gift to the city by a former resident and pastor, Don Eubanks. A 7 foot water feature...

        Eiffel Tower Park was established in 2014 on the West side of the Paris town square. The Eiffel Tower was a gift to the city by a former resident and pastor, Don Eubanks. A 7 foot water...

        • arkansas

        Place De La Croix

        In 1823 the first Church of St. Mary of False River was built, and at that time a cross was erected on the banks of False River. It stood on this spot for many years as a sign to all of the life...

        In 1823 the first Church of St. Mary of False River was built, and at that time a cross was erected on the banks of False River. It stood on this spot for many years as a sign to all of the life...

        • louisiana
        • religion

        William Bartram Trail - Traced 1773-1777

        In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.

        In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.

        • louisiana
        • nature

        The Hihn Building

          Buchanan Downtown / Buchanan Downtown

          Commerce and industry have characterized the Buchanan Downtown Historic District since mill owner Charles Cowles settled here in the 1830s. McCoy’s Creek supplied millraces and more than fifteen...

          Commerce and industry have characterized the Buchanan Downtown Historic District since mill owner Charles Cowles settled here in the 1830s. McCoy’s Creek supplied millraces and more than fifteen...

          • michigan
          • michigan his...

          Saint Andre

            Saint Paul's Square

              The History of Surfing

                Sam DeMasi

                  Diorama de Daguerre

                  Here stood from 1822 to 1839 Daguerre's Diorama and his laboratory where by perfecting the invention of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce he discovered Daguerréotype @schwanmitbrille

                  Here stood from 1822 to 1839 Daguerre's Diorama and his laboratory where by perfecting the invention of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce he discovered Daguerréotype @schwanmitbrille

                  • paris
                  • daguerre
                  • photographie
                  • 1822
                  • 1839
                  • joseph nicép...
                  • france

                  Constructed by Works Progress Administration 1937