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Edward D. Baker

EDWARD D. BAKER  COL.  71 PA. INF.  KILLED HERE IN THE BATTLE OF BALL'S BLUFF, VA OCT 21, 1861 Submitted by @jqmcd

EDWARD D. BAKER  COL.  71 PA. INF.  KILLED HERE IN THE BATTLE OF BALL'S BLUFF, VA OCT 21, 1861 Submitted by @jqmcd

  • civil war
  • leesburg
  • virginia
  • baker
  • presidio

Claremont Court Gate and Street Markers

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 2005 Claremont Court Gate and Street Markers Claremont Boulevard and Russell Street John Galen Howard, Architect, 1906   These entry gates help define one...

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 2005 Claremont Court Gate and Street Markers Claremont Boulevard and Russell Street John Galen Howard, Architect, 1906   These entry gates help define one...

  • berkeley
  • california
  • bay area
  • claremont

Springs of Achievement

Submitted by Linda Nutman.

Submitted by Linda Nutman.

  • fort mills
  • south carolina
  • springs

The American Banknote Company Printing Plant landmark designation

 Designed by Kirby, Petit and Green and built from 1909 to 1911, this architecturally significant factory housed the printing and engraving operations of the American Bank Note Company for 75...

 Designed by Kirby, Petit and Green and built from 1909 to 1911, this architecturally significant factory housed the printing and engraving operations of the American Bank Note Company for 75...

  • the bronx
  • banknote
  • landmark
  • new your
  • saw-tooth

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices.     It is unchallenged as the world's oldest...

    Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices.     It is unchallenged as the world's oldest...

  • speedway
  • indianapolis
  • indiana
  • indianapolis...
  • indianapolis...
  • indianapolis 500
  • indy 500
  • racing

Millington Centennial Monument

(south) As we, the citizens of the City of Millington, celebrate our Centennial, we believe that it is most appropriate to offer fervent thanks and humble appreciation to those of our area who...

(south) As we, the citizens of the City of Millington, celebrate our Centennial, we believe that it is most appropriate to offer fervent thanks and humble appreciation to those of our area who...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Battle of Dranesville

  Submitted by @jqmcd

  Submitted by @jqmcd

  • reston
  • virginia
  • civil war
  • tarvern
  • turnpike

The Dingle

W & B CANALSIDE WALK 1993 THE DINGLE Submitted by @caddickbrown

W & B CANALSIDE WALK 1993 THE DINGLE Submitted by @caddickbrown

  • birmingham
  • england
  • canal
  • dingle

Continental and Commercial Bank

This massive block-long office building was built to house one of Chicago's leading banks and exemplifies the large commercial buildings that define the distinctive LaSalle Street "canyon."...

This massive block-long office building was built to house one of Chicago's leading banks and exemplifies the large commercial buildings that define the distinctive LaSalle Street...

  • chicago
  • illinois
  • bank
  • pilasters
  • lasalle
  • canyon

Penicillin

SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING 1881 - 1955 DISCOVERED PENICILLIN IN THE SECOND STOREY ROOM ABOVE THIS PLAQUE I was strolling through Paddington yesterday. Spotted a wonderful plaque. This discovery saved...

SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING 1881 - 1955 DISCOVERED PENICILLIN IN THE SECOND STOREY ROOM ABOVE THIS PLAQUE I was strolling through Paddington yesterday. Spotted a wonderful plaque. This discovery saved...

  • london
  • england
  • penicillin
  • fleming
  • storey
  • above this plaque

The Kelly Family

The Kelly Family This famous family lived in the home built here by John B. Kelly. A successful bus-inessman active in city politics, Jack was a 3-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1920s for...

The Kelly Family This famous family lived in the home built here by John B. Kelly. A successful bus-inessman active in city politics, Jack was a 3-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 1920s...

  • philadelphia
  • pennsylvania
  • rowing
  • olympics
  • kelly
  • princess of monaco
  • regatta

In Memory of Kunio Owaki

Photographer, Husband, Father Submitted by joestracci [Location approximate]

Photographer, Husband, Father Submitted by joestracci [Location approximate]

  • photographer
  • husband
  • father
  • connecticut
  • bethel

Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner Murder Site

On June 21, 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were murdered near here by members of the Ku Klux Klan and local law enforcement. They were volunteers for Mississippi Freedom...

On June 21, 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were murdered near here by members of the Ku Klux Klan and local law enforcement. They were volunteers for Mississippi Freedom...

  • voter registration
  • black voter ...
  • murder
  • ku klux klan
  • church burning
  • mississippi

Raleigh Cemetery

Here are buried some members of the generation that settled Shelby County. The County Court had been formed less than five years when, in 1824, Raleigh was surveyed as the place to which courts...

Here are buried some members of the generation that settled Shelby County. The County Court had been formed less than five years when, in 1824, Raleigh was surveyed as the place to which...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

B&B Glazier Stove Co

Landmark site of the former B&B Glazier Stove Co. offices Finished in 1902   Northwest Side of Main Street Looking South c. 1908   On the northwest corner of Main Street and the railroad corridor...

Landmark site of the former B&B Glazier Stove Co. offices Finished in 1902   Northwest Side of Main Street Looking South c. 1908   On the northwest corner of Main Street and the railroad...

    Battle Of Collierville

    On Oct. 11, 1863, Gen. James R. Chalmers, with a force of about 3000 Confederate Cavalrymen, consisting of the 7th TN, 13th TN, 18th MS, 2nd MO, 2nd AR, and 3rd MS, approached Collierville from...

    On Oct. 11, 1863, Gen. James R. Chalmers, with a force of about 3000 Confederate Cavalrymen, consisting of the 7th TN, 13th TN, 18th MS, 2nd MO, 2nd AR, and 3rd MS, approached Collierville from...

    • shelby county
    • tennessee

    John Grisham

    Author John Grisham immortalized downtown Memphis, particularly Front Street, in his novel The Firm. In 1993, he became the first author to have four books on the best seller list at the same...

    Author John Grisham immortalized downtown Memphis, particularly Front Street, in his novel The Firm. In 1993, he became the first author to have four books on the best seller list at the same...

    • shelby county
    • tennessee
    • risham
    • oxford

    Clark's Point

    AT THIS POINT OF ROCKS CALLED  CLARK'S POINT  IN THE YEAR 1847  WILLIAM SQUIRE CLARK  DROVE PILES AND BUILT THE FIRST WHARF IN THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO

    AT THIS POINT OF ROCKS CALLED  CLARK'S POINT  IN THE YEAR 1847  WILLIAM SQUIRE CLARK  DROVE PILES AND BUILT THE FIRST WHARF IN THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO

    • san francisco
    • bay area
    • clark
    • wharf
    • piles
    • point of rocks

    Belmont

    BELMONT  BELMONT WAS PATENTED EARLY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY BY THOMAS LEE, OF STRATFORD. ABOUT 1800, LUDWELL LEE, AN OFFICER IN THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY, BUILD THE HOUSE AND HE LIVED HERE UNTIL...

    BELMONT  BELMONT WAS PATENTED EARLY IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY BY THOMAS LEE, OF STRATFORD. ABOUT 1800, LUDWELL LEE, AN OFFICER IN THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY, BUILD THE HOUSE AND HE LIVED HERE UNTIL...

    • belmont
    • lafayette
    • lee
    • revoutionary army
    • hurley

    Ethel's Bench

    ETHEL'S BENCH Donated by Family and Friends to the City of Albany In Loving Memory of ETHEL V. HANSEN  Albany's First Crossing Guard for her 33 Years of Service

    ETHEL'S BENCH Donated by Family and Friends to the City of Albany In Loving Memory of ETHEL V. HANSEN  Albany's First Crossing Guard for her 33 Years of Service

    • albany
    • california
    • bay area
    • crossing guard