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Looking Back at Belvedere

    Tiburon Flagpole

    The flag flying above was flown over our Nation's Capitol on the most recent Fourth of July Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset July 4, 2013

    The flag flying above was flown over our Nation's Capitol on the most recent Fourth of July Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset July 4, 2013

      PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA

      PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1806

      PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1806

        Site of the Old Carroll Hall

        Site of the old Carroll Hall1865-19041 - The original Carroll Hall2 - In it was started St. John's College - 18663 - In it was started Sisters of the Poor - 18714 - In it was started the...

        Site of the old Carroll Hall1865-19041 - The original Carroll Hall2 - In it was started St. John's College - 18663 - In it was started Sisters of the Poor - 18714 - In it was started...

        • washington dc

        Medaille Hall

        Erected by the Sisters of St. Joseph   That American youth may develop a cultural appreciation of Music and dramatic art and keep the body a physically fit instrument of the soul by wholesome...

        Erected by the Sisters of St. Joseph   That American youth may develop a cultural appreciation of Music and dramatic art and keep the body a physically fit instrument of the soul by...

        • louisiana
        • baton rouge
        • religion

        The Genainville Labyrinth at City Park

        Walk the labyrinth path to the center at your own pace. Unlike a maze, there are no forks or dead-ends. Stay as long as you like, then walk back out again. No right or wrong way to walk the...

        Walk the labyrinth path to the center at your own pace. Unlike a maze, there are no forks or dead- ends. Stay as long as you like, then walk back out again. No right or wrong way to walk the...

        • louisiana
        • baton rouge
        • park
        • labyrinth

        Emma Lou Packard

          The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center

          The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center is dedicated  as a living memorial to those who died so tragically on July 18, 1984,Borboa-Firro, Elsa HerlindaCaine, Neva DeniseCarncross, Michelle...

          The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center is dedicated  as a living memorial to those who died so tragically on July 18, 1984,Borboa-Firro, Elsa HerlindaCaine, Neva DeniseCarncross,...

          • mcdonalds
          • san ysidro
          • san diego
          • california
          • memorial

          Williams Memorial Airport

          Here from 1929 until 1936 Harry P. Williams & James R. Wedell, as Wedell-Williams Air Service, designed and built some of the fastest land-based airplanes of their time. "Jimmie" Wedell set many...

          Here from 1929 until 1936 Harry P. Williams & James R. Wedell, as Wedell-Williams Air Service, designed and built some of the fastest land-based airplanes of their time. "Jimmie" Wedell set...

          • louisiana
          • airplane
          • aircraft

          Lt. Gen Claire Lee Chennault

          (1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek....

          (1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang...

          • louisiana
          • military
          • air force
          • flying tigers

          Davis Cooperative Centennial

          Submitted by @jqmcd

          Submitted by @jqmcd

            Gay Street Viaduct

            Submitted by @KJ4IPS

            Submitted by @KJ4IPS

              John Venn

              Another mock blue plaque has appeared in Hull - this time @alternaheritage have done one for John Venn next to the Drypool Bridge. The series of plaques celebrate local quirks & people. Submitted...

              Another mock blue plaque has appeared in Hull - this time @alternaheritage have done one for John Venn next to the Drypool Bridge. The series of plaques celebrate local quirks & people....

                Rising Oceans

                  Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay

                    The San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge

                      Port of Oakland

                        Crossing the San Francisco Bay

                          A Long-Term Vision

                            Peace 平和

                            In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old exchange student from Japan, was shot and killed when he accidentally approached the wrong house on his way to a party in Baton Rouge.   In his memory,...

                            In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old exchange student from Japan, was shot and killed when he accidentally approached the wrong house on his way to a party in Baton Rouge.   In his memory,...

                            • louisiana
                            • baton rouge
                            • crime
                            • peace