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Sather Gate

SATHER GATE 2009 HISTORIC RESTORATION  Led by the Class of 1950 With support from The Class of 1954

SATHER GATE 2009 HISTORIC RESTORATION  Led by the Class of 1950 With support from The Class of 1954

  • cal
  • gate
  • 1950
  • 1954

Ancien Hôtel du Cheval-Blanc

An old famous hotel in downtown Angers built in the 15th century that was transformed into apartments during the mid 20th century.  Translation of plaque: Former Hotel du Cheval-Blanc (White-Horse...

An old famous hotel in downtown Angers built in the 15th century that was transformed into apartments during the mid 20th century.  Translation of plaque: Former Hotel du Cheval- Blanc...

  • france
  • angers
  • hotel
  • camus
  • henry james
  • eça de queiroz
  • garros
  • buffon
  • curnonsky

Pedro (Pete) Manas Track

Pedro (Pete) Manas Track:  Honors the athletic achievement and memory of Pedro Matias Garcia (1914-88) Orland High School Class of 1934, National Record Holder in the Football Throw 218 feet 8...

Pedro (Pete) Manas Track:  Honors the athletic achievement and memory of Pedro Matias Garcia (1914-88) Orland High School Class of 1934, National Record Holder in the Football Throw 218 feet 8...

  • national rec...

The Barnes Dance diagonal street crossing

Sidewalk plaque marking the creation by traffic engineer Henry Barnes of the first traffic lights that included a pedestrian “Walk” signal. The arrangement triggered diagonal crossings that...

Sidewalk plaque marking the creation by traffic engineer Henry Barnes of the first traffic lights that included a pedestrian “Walk” signal. The arrangement triggered diagonal crossings...

  • traffic
  • denver
  • colorado
  • downtown
  • automobile
  • walking
  • 1950s
  • pedestrian

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Parish formed in 1701, present structure begun in 1736, succeeding two earlier wooden buildings. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Parish formed in 1701, present structure begun in 1736, succeeding two earlier wooden buildings. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

  • ncmarkers
  • north carolina