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Big Cedar Stump

Submitted by @Ritterton

Submitted by @Ritterton

  • cedar
  • 1893
  • 1000 years old
  • redcedar

Erickson Playfield

Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton

Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton

  • 1944
  • park
  • port angeles

To Honor All Marines Who Have Served Aboard This Gallant Ship

    The LeClaire house Hotel

    The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....

    The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....

      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