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Victoria Fire Department Headquarters, 1899 - 1959

This sign contains information about the headquarters of the Victoria Fire Department, which was nearby between 1899 and 1959. It complements another nearby sign that contains information about an...

This sign contains information about the headquarters of the Victoria Fire Department, which was nearby between 1899 and 1959. It complements another nearby sign that contains information about an...

    Nagasaki Peace Park sculpture by Naoki Tominaga

    One of the more than 50 peace monuments in Nagasaki Peace Park is a sculpture by Naoki Tominaga depicting a stricken child sleeping in her mother's warm embrace.  "Embodied in the monument is the...

    One of the more than 50 peace monuments in Nagasaki Peace Park is a sculpture by Naoki Tominaga depicting a stricken child sleeping in her mother's warm embrace.  "Embodied in the monument is the...

    • nagasaki peace park
    • japan
    • wwii
    • nuclear weapons

    Guadalcanal Memorial

    The Guadalcanal Memorial overlooks the town of Honiara in the Solomon Islands.  It honors the Americans and Allies who lost their lives from August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943 taking Guadalcanal...

    The Guadalcanal Memorial overlooks the town of Honiara in the Solomon Islands.  It honors the Americans and Allies who lost their lives from August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943 taking Guadalcanal...

    • guadalcanal
    • wwii
    • solomon islands

    Gilbert High School and Mexican School

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    • gilbert
    • arizona
    • school
    • also a black school
    • segregation

    Plaque in Beaufort

    Plaque located on the side of a building in the main street. Reads: Beaufort Community Resource Centre A State Government initative With the Beaufort Community and the Pyrenees Shire [logos for...

    Plaque located on the side of a building in the main street. Reads: Beaufort Community Resource Centre A State Government initative With the Beaufort Community and the Pyrenees Shire [logos for...

    • beaufort
    • victoria

    Stawell Wetlands Plaque

    Plaque on the outskirts of Stawell at the start of a short boardwalk.  Has the Apex club, Lions club and Rotary club logos on the top. Plaque reads: Federation Parks Wetlands Commemorating 100...

    Plaque on the outskirts of Stawell at the start of a short boardwalk.  Has the Apex club, Lions club and Rotary club logos on the top. Plaque reads: Federation Parks Wetlands Commemorating 100...

    • stawell
    • victoria

    Prahran Market Commemorative Plaque

    The plaque is located inside the market on the rear of  a column in the outdoor courtyard. It has the City of Prahran coat of arms. Plaque reads: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE OPENING OF THE...

    The plaque is located inside the market on the rear of  a column in the outdoor courtyard. It has the City of Prahran coat of arms. Plaque reads: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE OPENING OF...

    • prahran
    • market
    • melbourne
    • victoria

    Beaufort Rotunda Plaque

    This plaque on the base of the rotunda in Beaufort Plaque Reads: A.D. 1903. Erected by the residents of Beaufort and District in Commemoration of the glorious reign of her late Majesty Queen...

    This plaque on the base of the rotunda in Beaufort Plaque Reads: A.D. 1903. Erected by the residents of Beaufort and District in Commemoration of the glorious reign of her late Majesty Queen...

    • beaufort
    • victoria

    Beaufort Rotunda Plaque

    This plaque is above the foundation stone in the rotunda and reads: The clock that surmounts this memorial was presented by Rear Admiral Bridges of Trawalla     Submitted by: @gregorystorer

    This plaque is above the foundation stone in the rotunda and reads: The clock that surmounts this memorial was presented by Rear Admiral Bridges of Trawalla     Submitted by: @gregorystorer

    • beaufort
    • victoria

    Prahran Market Foundation Stone

    Located on Commercial Road, Prahran at the entrance to the Prahran Market Plaque Reads: City of Prahran This stone was laid by Cr. Thomas Ellis J.P. Mayor on the 25th day of March 1891 The other...

    Located on Commercial Road, Prahran at the entrance to the Prahran Market Plaque Reads: City of Prahran This stone was laid by Cr. Thomas Ellis J.P. Mayor on the 25th day of March 1891 The...

    • prahran
    • memorial stone
    • melbourne
    • victoria

    Felton Memorial

    The plaque is on the side of the former Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda (The Espy) and reads: City of St Kilda. Alfred Felton 183 1 - 1904 Philanthropist, Industrialist Lived here 1892 - 1904...

    The plaque is on the side of the former Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda (The Espy) and reads: City of St Kilda. Alfred Felton 183 1 - 1904 Philanthropist, Industrialist Lived here 1892 - 1904...

    • st kilda
    • melbourne
    • victoria

    First Land Sales in St Kilda

    On the side wall of a St Kilda Convenience Store in Ackland Street. Erected as part of Victoria's 150 year anniversary.  It is headed by the logo for the event. Plaque Reads: Victoria 150 Growing...

    On the side wall of a St Kilda Convenience Store in Ackland Street. Erected as part of Victoria's 150 year anniversary.  It is headed by the logo for the event. Plaque Reads: Victoria 150...

    • acland st
    • st kilda
    • melbourne
    • victoria

    Plaque in St Kilda Gardens

    Plaque is located under a tree in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. This tree was planted  in memory of Norman T. Scoble Supt. of Parks and Gardens City of St. Kildat 1938-1966 A tribute from His...

    Plaque is located under a tree in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. This tree was planted  in memory of Norman T. Scoble Supt. of Parks and Gardens City of St. Kildat 1938-1966 A tribute from His...

    • st kilda
    • melbourne
    • victoria

    Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    • gammage
    • asu
    • arizona
    • tempe
    • frank lloyd wright

    In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters

    Transcription: In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters This bell, cast in 1873 at the foundry of William Blews & Sons, Birmingham, England, was used to call fire fighters to duty during the late...

    Transcription: In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters This bell, cast in 1873 at the foundry of William Blews & Sons, Birmingham, England, was used to call fire fighters to duty during the...

      W. Goodrich Jones State Forest

      W. Goodrich Jones State ForestThis forest of 1633 acres, purchased by the state in 1924, is used for research and demonstration of timber growing and is administered by The Texas Forest Service,...

      W. Goodrich Jones State ForestThis forest of 1633 acres, purchased by the state in 1924, is used for research and demonstration of timber growing and is administered by The Texas Forest Service,...

      • texas
      • 1924
      • father of forestry

      Maddox Cedars

      "Maddox Cedars"Site of the K. T. and Amanda Maddox home which was destroyed by the 1915 hurricane   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

      "Maddox Cedars"Site of the K. T. and Amanda Maddox home which was destroyed by the 1915 hurricane   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

      • texas
      • cedars
      • hurricane
      • 1915

      In Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner

      Presented in Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner with deep appreciation for their 15 years of undaunting leadership to the Texas mid coast wildlife refuges; and for serving as founder & charter...

      Presented in Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner with deep appreciation for their 15 years of undaunting leadership to the Texas mid coast wildlife refuges; and for serving as founder &...

      • texas
      • mid coast
      • wildlife refuges
      • brazoria

      Frank Rabb

      Frank Rabb (1866-1932) was born in Corpus Christi to Texas ranching pioneers John and Martha Rabb. After marrying Lillian Starck, granddaughter of ranching neighbor Mifflin Kenedy, Frank and...

      Frank Rabb (1866-1932) was born in Corpus Christi to Texas ranching pioneers John and Martha Rabb. After marrying Lillian Starck, granddaughter of ranching neighbor Mifflin Kenedy, Frank...

      • texas
      • rabb
      • san tomas
      • irrigation
      • mexican revolution

      Jamie J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp

      Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat RampIn memory of Special Agent Jaime J. Zapata who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country and guaranteeing our freedom."They can take our lives, but...

      Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat RampIn memory of Special Agent Jaime J. Zapata who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country and guaranteeing our freedom."They can take our lives, but...

      • texas
      • special agent
      • boat ram
      • defending