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John Minix

THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF BLUE MOUND WAS CONSERVED AND ENHANCED BY THE VISION AND UNTIRING EFFORTS OF JOHN MINIXWHO MADE THIS OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF WISCONSIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS A RECREATION PARK 1933 - 1946 IN LOVING MEMORY MATILDA ARNESON MINIX Submitted by @Susannist

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Quaker Meeting House

NEW YORK QUAKER MEETING HOUSE EASTERLY PART BUILT 1694 REMAINDER BUILT 1717. ALWAYS USED FOR WORSHIP EXCEPT 1776-83 WHEN OCCUPIED BY BRITISH AS PRISON, HOSPITAL AND STABLE STATE EDUCATION...

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Thomas Edison Statue

Thomas Edison National Historical Park US. Department of the Interior Thomas Edison Statue This statue, sculpted by Ohio artist Alan Cottrill in 2017, is substantially similar to the one displayed...

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