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Stillorgan Intake and Tunnel Main Contract Dun Laoghaire Water Supply Improvement Scheme

    Alaska Arbor Day

      Le Senat dans la Republique

        Le Jardin du Luxembourg

          Le Lion Des Cavernes du Lot

            Remnants of a Shipbuilding Past

              Allendale Fire

              At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

              At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • caddo parish
              • fire
              • disaster

              McNeill St. Pump Station

              Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian Institution....

              Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • historic landmark

              St. Paul's Methodist Church

                Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival style...

                Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival...

              • louisiana
              • shrevepot
              • church
              • religion
              • african-american

              Old Municipal Building

              Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

              Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • architecture

              Chamber Plaza

              Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

              Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • architecture
              • commerce

              Shreve Memorial Library

              Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed in...

              Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • architecture
              • public library
              • library

              World's First Shriners Hospital

              Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

              Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

              • louisiana
              • hospital
              • children
              • shriners

              Caddo Parish Courthouse

              Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

              Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • courthouse
              • architecture

              Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

              When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt free,...

              When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt...

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • movie
              • film location

              Scottish Rite Cathedral

              Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

              Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

              • louisiana
              • shreveport
              • fraternal
              • architecture

              Ishman Colma Carac Yonahi Acho Isha Hachche Ahmush Owahto Harwec Irshah

                Magnolia Drive Dock

                  Charles Dickens in Hull

                  Submitted by @hulltourguide

                  Submitted by @hulltourguide

                    FIRST PUNTA GORDA HOME SITE

                    • goats
                    • hurricane
                    • 1876
                    • shellmound
                    • shell mound