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The Observatory of John Gummere

THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE OBSERVATORY OF JOHN GUMMERE (1784-1845) ERECTED ABOUT 1834 Submitted by @KarenLMasters

THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE OBSERVATORY OF JOHN GUMMERE (1784-1845) ERECTED ABOUT 1834 Submitted by @KarenLMasters

  • haverford
  • observatory
  • gummere
  • 1834

Charing Cross Station

This station was opened on the 15th of march 1886 by the Glasgow City & District Railway, which was the first underground railway in Scotland.   The route, two and a quarter miles in length,...

This station was opened on the 15th of march 1886 by the Glasgow City & District Railway, which was the first underground railway in Scotland.   The route, two and a quarter miles in length,...

    War Memorial Opera House

    THIS PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COMMEMORATE THE USE OF THE WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE...

    THIS PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COMMEMORATE THE USE OF THE WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE...

      Jaqueline Diaz

      Jaqueline Diaz. Much love your boo. Submitted by Alpeware  

      Jaqueline Diaz. Much love your boo. Submitted by Alpeware

      • botanical garden
      • love
      • birthday

      Sunday Rock

      Welcome to Sunday Rock An Adirondack Landmark and Legend This glacial boulder, twice preserved by local citizens, marks the gateway to the "Great South Woods." In the frontier days it was said...

      Welcome to Sunday Rock An Adirondack Landmark and Legend This glacial boulder, twice preserved by local citizens, marks the gateway to the "Great South Woods." In the frontier days it was...

      • rock
      • south colton
      • ny
      • reno
      • j historical
      • places
      • adirondacks

      Gim L. Wong arrive 1914

        Victory Memorial Hall

        VICTORY MEMORIAL HALL ERECTED BY  CHINA WARE RELIEF ASSOCIATION  OF AMERICA  SEPTEMBER 1, 1951

        VICTORY MEMORIAL HALL ERECTED BY  CHINA WARE RELIEF ASSOCIATION  OF AMERICA  SEPTEMBER 1, 1951

          "The Family"

          "THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

          "THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

            The Gardner Vistor Center Guide Dogs for the Blind

            Submitted by Darren Platt

            Submitted by Darren Platt

              Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church

              The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

              The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

              • louisiana
              • church

              Tulane Stadium

              Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable for...

              Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable...

              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • sports

              Birthplace of Frederic Remington

              The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

              The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

              • remington pa...

              First 9-1-1 Call

              FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

              FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

              • 911
              • telephone
              • att
              • alabama tele...

              Mt Hobson - WWII

              "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50 volcanic...

              "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50...

              • wwii
              • new zealand

              Site of the Former Rosenfield Packing Company (Skippy Peanut Butter)

              SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

              SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

              • skippy
              • alameda
              • peanut butter
              • hydrogenated

              The Last Major Flying Boat Base

              Submitted by @BigMTours

              Submitted by @BigMTours

                Durate Garage (Lincoln Highway)

                Submitted by @jqmcd

                Submitted by @jqmcd

                • lincoln
                • livermore
                • duarte
                • garage
                • highway

                Hoagy Carmichael

                Submitted by @Braunger

                Submitted by @Braunger

                  Roker Pier

                    Submitted by @lucaslongman

                    Submitted by @lucaslongman

                  • roker
                  • laing
                  • pier
                  • 1885
                  • durham
                  • ware

                  St. Raphael Cemetery

                  In 1723 Raphael of Luxemburg came to establish Missions at French Posts and among Indians. Served as Vicar-General of Louisiana Colony under Bishop of Quebec. Built first St. Louis parish church...

                  In 1723 Raphael of Luxemburg came to establish Missions at French Posts and among Indians. Served as Vicar-General of Louisiana Colony under Bishop of Quebec. Built first St. Louis parish church...