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Patsy Ann: her history

Patsy Ann: her historyBecause of Patsy Ann's unerring sense of the imminent arrival of each ship and her faithful welcome at the dock, Mayor Isadore Goldstein dubbed her, "Official Greeter of...

Patsy Ann: her historyBecause of Patsy Ann's unerring sense of the imminent arrival of each ship and her faithful welcome at the dock, Mayor Isadore Goldstein dubbed her, "Official Greeter...

    A.M. Bohnert Rice Plantation Pump No. 2 Engine

     From the 19th century to present day, the economy of Arkansas County has been based on agriculture, especially rice farming. An essential part of rice farming is having enough water at the right...

     From the 19th century to present day, the economy of Arkansas County has been based on agriculture, especially rice farming. An essential part of rice farming is having enough water at the right...

    • arkansas
    • farming
    • rice
    • fairbanks morse

    John C. Helmick

      Trincas

      Rotary Club of Calcutta TRINCAS Trincas debuted at its present location on Park Street as a tea-room and bakery in 1939. In 1959 Om Prakash Puri and Ellis Joshua acquired Trincas and converted it...

      Rotary Club of Calcutta TRINCAS Trincas debuted at its present location on Park Street as a tea-room and bakery in 1939. In 1959 Om Prakash Puri and Ellis Joshua acquired Trincas and converted it...

        Nevada City

        [Location approximate]

        [Location approximate]

          Ellen Clark Sargent

            George Calanan Park

              Five Stamp Mill

                Plaza Grocery

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                [Location approximate]

                  The Old Brewery

                    In memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913

                    Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley Heights...

                    Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley...

                    • national trust
                    • haslemere
                    • marley heights

                    A Grand Boulevard

                    'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most celebrated...

                    'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most...

                      National Exchange Hotel

                        The National Hotel

                          The Flagg Bldg The Eternal Saloon

                            Aaron Augustus Sargent

                              Nevada Theatre

                                Ayre Hotel

                                AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff patterned...

                                AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff...

                                  Bobby Phills

                                  1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

                                  1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

                                  • louisiana
                                  • sports
                                  • basketball
                                  • southern university

                                  A.W. "Ace" Mumford

                                  1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

                                  1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

                                  • louisiana
                                  • sports
                                  • football
                                  • southern university