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To Honor John O'Donnell

In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970   The late Times-Democrat sports...

In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970   The late Times-Democrat sports...

    Black Civil War Substitutes

    Black Civil War Substitutes   By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a national...

    Black Civil War Substitutes   By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a...

      Irish Settlers Memorial

      The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...

      The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...

      • ireland
      • immigration
      • prince edward island
      • canada

      Dundas Terrace

      Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in Canadian...

      Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in...

        Province House

        Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo-classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...

        Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo- classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • prince edward island
        • charlottetown
        • province house
        • new brunswick
        • nova scotia

        Survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence

        SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and his...

        SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and...

        • survey
        • bayfield
        • prince edward island
        • charlottetown
        • shipping
        • gulf of st. lawrence
        • st. lawrence river

        St. Dunstan's Basilica

        ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in Canadian...

        ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in...

        • st. dunstan
        • basilica
        • prince edward island
        • gothic
        • architecture

        WILLIAM HENRY POPE

        WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly representing...

        WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly...

        • prince edward island
        • confederation
        • canada
        • william henry pope
        • bedeque
        • charlottetown
        • summerside

        ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD

        ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

        ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • prince edward island
        • charlottetown
        • three rivers
        • andrew archi...

        Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864

        Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders...

        Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • charlottetown

        GEORGE COLES

        GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

        GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

        • charlottetown
        • confederation
        • canada
        • premier
        • george coles

        Thomas Heath Haviland

        THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

        THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • thomas heath...
        • charlottetown

        EDWARD PALMER

        EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he held...

        EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • charlottetown
        • edward palmer

        COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY

        COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

        COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • charlottetown
        • colonel john...

        EDWARD WHELAN

        EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in 1845,...

        EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in...

        • canada
        • confederation
        • charlottetown
        • edward whelan

        Angus Bernard MacEachern

        Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831. In...

        Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831....

        • angus bernar...
        • st. dunstan'...
        • charlottetown

        H. Dean Papé Campanile (Clock Tower)

        In Loving Memory of  H. DEAN PAPÉClass of '42From his Family and FriendsSeptember 26, 2001

        In Loving Memory of  H. DEAN PAPÉClass of '42From his Family and FriendsSeptember 26, 2001

        • oregon state...
        • corvallis
        • in memory
        • clock

        Trysting Tree II

        Trysting Tree IIPlanted October 15, 1982Cutting from original Trysting Tree

        Trysting Tree IIPlanted October 15, 1982Cutting from original Trysting Tree

        • oregon state...
        • corvallis
        • tree

        Bench Dedication

        To our students from your O.S.U. Dads' Club O.S.U. Mothers' Club 50 Years          1933-1983

        To our students from your O.S.U. Dads' Club O.S.U. Mothers' Club 50 Years          1933-1983

        • oregon state...
        • corvallis
        • bench

        Bald Hill Dedication

        Bald Hill Park The top 60 acres of Bald Hill Park was donated in 1985 by Kenneth M. Coon and family For all to Enjoy

        Bald Hill Park The top 60 acres of Bald Hill Park was donated in 1985 by Kenneth M. Coon and family For all to Enjoy

        • corvallis
        • hiking
        • bald hill
        • oregon
        • oregon state...