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San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park

THIS PLAQUE IN COMMEMORATION OF  CONRAD F LIMBAUGH AND HAROLD F RILEY  FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOWARD THE CREATION OF  THE SAN DIEGO - LA JOLLA UNDERWATER PARK PRESENTED BY  THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL OF...

THIS PLAQUE IN COMMEMORATION OF  CONRAD F LIMBAUGH AND HAROLD F RILEY  FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOWARD THE CREATION OF  THE SAN DIEGO - LA JOLLA UNDERWATER PARK PRESENTED BY  THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL OF...

  • san digeo
  • diving
  • la jolla
  • underwater
  • limbaugh
  • riley
  • 1972

Berkeleyan Apartments

  • berkeley
  • california
  • bay area
  • jane jacobs

George Cunningham Edwards

GEORGE CUNNINGHAM EDWARDS FRESHMAN IN THE FIRST CLASS OF THIS UNIVERSITY. MEMBER OF ITS FACULTY CONTINUOUSLY FROM GRADUATION TILL DEATH IN 1930. PATRON OF SPORT AND FINE EXAMPLE OF...

GEORGE CUNNINGHAM EDWARDS FRESHMAN IN THE FIRST CLASS OF THIS UNIVERSITY. MEMBER OF ITS FACULTY CONTINUOUSLY FROM GRADUATION TILL DEATH IN 1930. PATRON OF SPORT AND FINE EXAMPLE...

  • berkeley
  • california
  • bay area
  • cal

The landing place of Roger Williams

THE LANDING PLACE OF ROGER WILLIAMS (west face) ROGER WILLIAMS LANDING (east Face Rededicated to Roger Williams The Founding Father of Providence 1989 Joseph F. Paolino, Jr., Mayor Nancy L....

THE LANDING PLACE OF ROGER WILLIAMS (west face) ROGER WILLIAMS LANDING (east Face Rededicated to Roger Williams The Founding Father of Providence 1989 Joseph F. Paolino, Jr., Mayor Nancy...

  • rhode island
  • providence
  • college hill
  • roger willia...
  • american folklore

Olney Street Riot 1831

OLNEY STREET RIOT 1831 THE SITE OF THE SECOND MAJOR RIOT IN 19TH CENTURY PROVIDENCE BETWEEN AFRO-AMERICAN RESIDENTS AND WHITE WORKERS A PROJECT OF THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY (with emblem)

OLNEY STREET RIOT 1831 THE SITE OF THE SECOND MAJOR RIOT IN 19TH CENTURY PROVIDENCE BETWEEN AFRO-AMERICAN RESIDENTS AND WHITE WORKERS A PROJECT OF THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY (with emblem)

  • rhode island
  • providence
  • college hill
  • civil rights...

George M. Cohen 1878 - 1942

This Plaque Marks the birthplace of GEORGE M. COHEN 1878- 1942 "THE PERSONIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM"  Dedicated by Mayor Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. on the 17th of Septmber, 1994. 

This Plaque Marks the birthplace of GEORGE M. COHEN 1878- 1942 "THE PERSONIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM"  Dedicated by Mayor Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. on the 17th of Septmber, 1994. 

  • rhode island
  • providence
  • fox point
  • george m. cohen
  • broadway
  • playwright
  • composer
  • vaudeville
  • musicals

Cambridge Cattle Market

In the mid-19th century, several regional highways intersected at Porter Square. The Davenport Tavern, established in the 1760s, was popular among cattle drovers and farmers travelling to Boston,...

In the mid-19th century, several regional highways intersected at Porter Square. The Davenport Tavern, established in the 1760s, was popular among cattle drovers and farmers travelling to Boston,...

  • cambridge
  • massachusetts
  • cattle
  • cow tunnels
  • 99pi

Dorchester Heights

National Historic Site Dorchester Heights These heights, commanding the harbor and town of Boston on the south, were seized and fortified by troops of the Continental Army and local militia under...

National Historic Site Dorchester Heights These heights, commanding the harbor and town of Boston on the south, were seized and fortified by troops of the Continental Army and local militia...

  • boston
  • dorchester
  • massachusetts
  • revolutionary war
  • 1776
  • george washington
  • national park

Fort Independence

Fort Independence Dating from 1634, called Castle William in honor of King William III of England, prior to the Revolutionary War. Used as a garrison for British troops until 1776. Rededicated by...

Fort Independence Dating from 1634, called Castle William in honor of King William III of England, prior to the Revolutionary War. Used as a garrison for British troops until 1776. Rededicated...

  • boston
  • massachusetts
  • fort
  • john adams

Four Citizens Killed by British Soldiers

At this place April 19, 1775 four citizens were killed by British soldiers retreating from Lexington   Erected by the city 1880 Names of those killed Isaac Gardiner, William Marcy, John Hicks,...

At this place April 19, 1775 four citizens were killed by British soldiers retreating from Lexington   Erected by the city 1880 Names of those killed Isaac Gardiner, William Marcy, John Hicks,...

  • cambridge
  • massachusetts
  • revolutionary war
  • british
  • 1775