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Birthplace of Columbia University

Birthplace of Columbia University In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college. On July 17, 1754 the first class of King's Colleg, which was to become Columbia University, met in...

Birthplace of Columbia University In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college. On July 17, 1754 the first class of King's Colleg, which was to become Columbia University, met...

  • columbia university
  • trinity church
  • king's college
  • ivy league

Buster Posey Presutti

Buster Posey Presutti Canine Operating Officer Hotel Nikko San Francisco LEGENDS OF LUCK Hotel Nikko San Francisco presents this bronze statue of our beloved Canine Operating Officer, Buster. He...

Buster Posey Presutti Canine Operating Officer Hotel Nikko San Francisco LEGENDS OF LUCK Hotel Nikko San Francisco presents this bronze statue of our beloved Canine Operating Officer, Buster....

  • dog
  • statue
  • bronze
  • luck
  • 1634
  • selfies

Mannheim Community

Mannheim Community: Once a busy commercial area.Railroad Station 1872Post Office 1874St. Paul’s Church 1903First Bridge built 1914

Mannheim Community: Once a busy commercial area.Railroad Station 1872Post Office 1874St. Paul’s Church 1903First Bridge built 1914

  • mannheim
  • metra

Point Cabrillo Light Station

POINT CABRILLO LIGHT STATION DEDICATED MARCH 17, 2001 BY THE GRAND PARLOR, NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST AND REPLACED ON MAY 9, 2013 BY NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST, FORT BRAGG PARLOR NO. 210

POINT CABRILLO LIGHT STATION DEDICATED MARCH 17, 2001 BY THE GRAND PARLOR, NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST AND REPLACED ON MAY 9, 2013 BY NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST, FORT BRAGG PARLOR NO. 210

    Harriet Tubman Birthplace

      Born into Slavery

      • harriet tubman

      Santa Rosa Fallen Comrades of the World War

        Juilliard Park

          Seth Oliver Hawkins

          GIFTS IN MEMORY OF SETH OLIVER HAWKINS 1965 - 1989   FROM HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS MADE POSSIBLE THE PLACEMENT OF THIS REPLICA OF A DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH BAS-RELIEF IN THIS, THE ORIGINAL...

          GIFTS IN MEMORY OF SETH OLIVER HAWKINS 1965 - 1989   FROM HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS MADE POSSIBLE THE PLACEMENT OF THIS REPLICA OF A DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH BAS-RELIEF IN THIS, THE...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • 1965
          • 1989
          • daniel chester
          • 1990

          Barb Christ

          "meet them at the door laughing and invite them in" Friends and Family of Barb ChristSubmitted by @lampbane

          "meet them at the door laughing and invite them in" Friends and Family of Barb ChristSubmitted by @lampbane

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • prospect park
          • barb christ
          • bench

          Andre Parmentier

          IN MEMORY OF   ANDRE PARMENTIERFOUNDER OF THE FIRST BOTANIC GARDEN IN BROOKLYN, BORN AT ENGHIEN, BELGIUM. JULY 3, 1780.   HIS BOTANIC GARDEN OF TWENTY FIVE ACRES LOCATED CARLTON AVENUE, SOUTH OF...

          IN MEMORY OF   ANDRE PARMENTIERFOUNDER OF THE FIRST BOTANIC GARDEN IN BROOKLYN, BORN AT ENGHIEN, BELGIUM. JULY 3, 1780.   HIS BOTANIC GARDEN OF TWENTY FIVE ACRES LOCATED CARLTON AVENUE, SOUTH...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • andre parmentier
          • 1780
          • 1825
          • 1830
          • 1925

          Lewis L. Fawcett

          THIS TERRACE GARDEN IS A MEMORIAL TO LEWIS L. FAWCETT 1872 - 1952 DISTINGUISHED JURIST AND CITIZEN OF BROOKLYN PRESENTED BY HIS SISTERS ELISABETH FAWCETT OSBORNE AND MARION FAWCETT FROHNE TO THE...

          THIS TERRACE GARDEN IS A MEMORIAL TO LEWIS L. FAWCETT 1872 - 1952 DISTINGUISHED JURIST AND CITIZEN OF BROOKLYN PRESENTED BY HIS SISTERS ELISABETH FAWCETT OSBORNE AND MARION FAWCETT FROHNE TO THE...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • 1872
          • 1952
          • 1958

          Epiphyte Tree, Pool, Medicinal Plant Collection

          EPIPHYTE TREE GIFT OF ELEANOR AND RENATO VALENTE POOL GIFT OF ANNE & JOHN WALSH   MEDICINAL PLANT COLLECTION GIFT OF MR. & MRS. PAUL MELLON   PHARMACEUTICAL PLANT COLLECTION GIFT OF THE PFIZER...

          EPIPHYTE TREE GIFT OF ELEANOR AND RENATO VALENTE POOL GIFT OF ANNE & JOHN WALSH   MEDICINAL PLANT COLLECTION GIFT OF MR. & MRS. PAUL MELLON   PHARMACEUTICAL PLANT COLLECTION GIFT OF THE...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • plants
          • tree
          • pool
          • waterfall
          • bridge
          • pfizer

          Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Robert W. Wilson Aquatic House

          Brooklyn Botanic Garden gratefully acknowledges the significant orchid collections that have expanded and enhanced the displays in the Robert W. Wilson Aquatic House   Dr. Benjamin C. and Esther...

          Brooklyn Botanic Garden gratefully acknowledges the significant orchid collections that have expanded and enhanced the displays in the Robert W. Wilson Aquatic House   Dr. Benjamin C. and Esther...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • robert wilson
          • 1999
          • 2004
          • 2012

          Martha Adams Rubin - Four Seasons Garden

          Martha Adams RubinFour Seasons GardenSubmitted by @lampbane

          Martha Adams RubinFour Seasons GardenSubmitted by @lampbane

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • brooklyn bot...
          • martha adams rubin