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The Pythian Temple

  The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

  The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

  • louiiana
  • new orleans
  • african american
  • architecture

Fannie C. Williams - Valena C. Jones

 Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

 Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • african american
  • education
  • women
  • schools

Mursley Water Tower

In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

    1901 William B. Case Block

    1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto  

    1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto

      Denham Springs

      This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as Amite...

      This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as...

      • louisiana
      • livingston parish
      • springs
      • water

      Have a rest and consider why and what for.

      "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and consider...

      "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and...

      • ww2
      • kerry
      • ireland

      Metre Etalon

      Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

      Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

      • 1796
      • 1797

      Filming Location of Star Wars Jedi Temples Viewing Point

      Submitted by @zxqwd

      Submitted by @zxqwd

        Chewacla State Park

          To the Memory of Placer Co. Pioneers

          • lest we forget
          • 1849
          • 1913

          City of Auburn

          • gold
          • north fork
          • wood's dry diggings

          Jean Baptiste Charbonneau

          This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

          This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

            BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY

            HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

            HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

            • burned

            SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL

            HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT  

            HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT

            • not rebuilt

            Gold Star City

            The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States of...

            The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States...

            • louisiana
            • opelousas
            • gold star
            • military

            Exedra Plaza Phase II

            • magee

            Sulphur Springs Grotto

            The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

            The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

              A Living Legacy

              DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988  

              DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988

                Barbe Pier

                The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

                The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

                • louisiana
                • lake charles

                Bilbo Cemetery

                Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army Military...

                Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army...

                • louisiana
                • cemetery
                • native american