Henry R. PattengilL
Henry R. Pattengill began his career in 1874 as the superintendent of St. Louis schools, and later of Ithaca schools. His experiences in rural Michigan education led him to advocate for...
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The Fruit Belt
Because of Lake Michigan’s moderating effect, a narrow coastal strip from Indiana to Grand Traverse Bay, three hundred miles north, is blessed by a climate uniquely suited to fruit growing. This...
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St. Anne Church / St. Anne Chapel
The first building used by Catholics on Grosse Ile was originally the island’s first school. It was moved here from Thorofare and Church Road. Named St. Anne Church, it was recognized as a mission...
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Skull Cave
According to tradition this is the cave in which the English fur trader Alexander Henry hid out during the Indian uprising of 1763. The floor of the cave, he claimed, was covered with human bones,...
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Kalamazoo Celery
A Scotsman named Taylor grew the first celery in Kalamazoo in 1856. Diners at the Burdick Hotel regarded it with curiosity. Cornelius De Bruyn, a gardener, who came here from the Netherlands...
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DeNorval Unthank, M.D.
DENORVAL UNTHANK, M.D. 1899 1977 DR. DENORVAL UNTHANK COMPLETED MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOWARD, UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HE WAS RECRUITED TO PORTLAND IN 1929. AND FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER 1931...
Have a Nice Day
Submitted by @wroush
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Brutus K. Hamilton Grove
Randall Museum
Randall Museum Randall Museum Friends worked in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to revitalize the Randall Museum in 2018. This project ensures the Randall...
The Chrysler Building
THE CHRYSLER BUILDING A STUNNING STATEMENT OF THE OPULENT ART DBCO STYLE BY ARCHITECT WILLIAM VAN ALEN THE 77-STORY BUILDING SYMBOLIZES THE NEW YORK CITY SKYSCRAPER WITH ITS DISTINCTIVE...
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- steel tower
- brick and steel cars
- gargoyles
Remembering innocent women and men burned as witches
In poignant remembrance of innocent women and men - as alleged witches defamed, persecuted, tortured, and killed - in Trier15th - 17th centurySubmitted by: @schwanmitbrille
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- witches
Halley's Comet
1986 - HALLEY'S COMET - 2062 BENEATH THIS PLAQUE LIES A CAPSULE CONTAINING MESSAGES FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN AND RESIDENTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA IN THE YEAR 1986 TO CITIZENS OF THE STATE IN THE...
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Hoboken 14th Street Viaduct Dedication
The Historic 14th Street Viaduct Constructed 1907-1912 * Replaces 2011-2014 In 1907, the County of Hudson becan construction of the 14th Street Viaduct to connect Hoboken and West Hoboken...
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Oberon Saloon
OBERON SALOON BUILT IN 1893, THE OBERON WAS THE HUB OF ACTIVITY IN DOWNTOWN NAPA PATRONS COULD BUY A CIGAR, GET A SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT FOR TWO BITS, OR RELAX WITH A COLD BEER WHILE PLAYING...
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Napa Historic Site
HISTORIC SITE HERE, ON JULY 6, 1846, 160 MOUNTED RIFLEMEN VOLUNTEERS UNDER THE BEAR FLAG REPUBLIC BANNER CROSSED THE NAPA ESTUARY, LED BY CAPTAIN, U.S. ARMY, JOHN C. FREMONT AND US. MARİNE...
Col. William Ledyard
ON THIS SPOT COL. WILLIAM LEDYARD FELL BY HIS OWN SWORD IN THE HANDS OF A BRITISH OFFICER TO WHOM HE HAD SURRENDERED IN THE MASSACRE OF FORT GRISWOLD SEPT. 6, 1781 Submitted by Ritterton via @aaronburr_vp
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Benjamin Ide Wheeler House and Garden
CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1986 BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER HOUSE AND GARDEN Edgar A. Mathews, Architect, 1900 Louis Hobart, Architect, 1911 When prominent educator Benjamin Ide Wheeler...
Jack B. Goldberg
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACK B. GOLDBERG FOUNDER OF BRIDGE OVER TROUBLE WATERS DEDICATED AUGUST 24, 1979
Henry B. Bruyn M.D.
IN HONOR OF HENRY B. BRUYN M.D. CO. FOUNDER AND DEVOTED ADVOCATE OF NEW BRIDGE DEDICATE MARCH 22, 2002
In Remembrance of Patrick DeMarco Scott Jr.
