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Site of first business building of record. 1855

    Gillespie's Store

      Built 1864

        In Loving Memory Of Calvin Clell Binion

          Triangle Building

            Dr. Jose P. Rizal

              First Responder Plaza

                Thomas L. Nelson, Ed. D.

                  Ohlone Native Peoples

                    Woodbridge Metcale Grove

                      Red Lion Inn - Brooklyn

                      Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                      Red Lion Inn Near here stood the Red Lion Inn, marking the junction of three country roads: Martense Lane what followed what is now the southern edge of The Green-Wood Cemetery; the Narrows Road,...

                      • new york
                      • brooklyn
                      • green-wood cemetery
                      • red lion inn
                      • american revolution
                      • battle of brooklyn
                      • 1776

                      The Jerry & Maria McAuley Center of The Bowery Mission

                      The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the Helping...

                      The JERRY & MARIA MCAULEY CENTER of The Bowery Mission Jerry & Maria McAuley each experienced a radical transformation from a life of crime to a life of faith. Together, they founded the...

                      • new york
                      • manhattan
                      • bowery
                      • jerry mcauley
                      • maria mcauley
                      • bowery mission
                      • 1872

                      The Eternal Flame - St. Martinville

                      Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                      Honors all persons exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755. It reflects the burning faith of their 'Sacred attachment to the homeland and to their religion'. Dedicated 10 December 1995 Endorsed by The...

                      • louisiana
                      • acadian history
                      • cajun

                      Queen Mother Moore - African Liberation Leader

                      Audley Moore, also known as Queen Mother Moore, was born in New Iberia, LA on July 27, 1898. She was a global civil and human rights leader, political theorist, and educator advocating for the...

                      Audley Moore, also known as Queen Mother Moore, was born in New Iberia, LA on July 27, 1898. She was a global civil and human rights leader, political theorist, and educator advocating for the...

                      • louisiana
                      • iberia parish
                      • africa

                      Duchamp Opera House

                      The Duchamp Opera House was built in 1830, making it not only the oldest building in St. Martin Parish, but also one of the oldest in Acadiana. It is also thought to be the oldest surviving opera...

                      The Duchamp Opera House was built in 1830, making it not only the oldest building in St. Martin Parish, but also one of the oldest in Acadiana. It is also thought to be the oldest surviving...

                      • louisiana
                      • entertainment
                      • st. martin parish

                      Bronx Post Office

                      BRONX POST OFFICE COMPLETED IN 1932 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF U.S. TREASURY ARCHITECT LOUIS SIMON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, THE BUILDING WAS EXECUTED IN A STYLE THAT...

                      BRONX POST OFFICE COMPLETED IN 1932 UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF U.S. TREASURY ARCHITECT LOUIS SIMON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, THE BUILDING WAS EXECUTED IN A STYLE THAT...

                      • new york
                      • bronx
                      • post office
                      • louis simon
                      • thomas harlan ellett
                      • 1932
                      • 1953
                      • 1989

                      Bronx Post Office Building

                      THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HENRY MORGENTHAU JR SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY JAMES A FARLEY POSTMASTER...

                      THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HENRY MORGENTHAU JR SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY JAMES A FARLEY POSTMASTER...

                      • new york
                      • bronx
                      • post office
                      • franklin d roosevelt
                      • henry morgenthau
                      • james a farley
                      • 1935

                      Ján Slávik & Juraj Slávik

                        In Memory of Lindsay Rehm

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