The Right Bank of the Mississippi River
Once connected by a mule-drawn streetcar, Algiers and Gretna are now linked by this path of history. Follow the markers along the "Right Bank of the Mississippi River" to historic downtown Gretna,...
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- new orleans
- mississippi river
Louis Armstrong
During his early years in New Orleans Louis Armstrong drew upon the entire spectrum of music associated with the city. He spent time following Joe Oliver in the "second lines” which...
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- new orleans
- jazz
- music
Stone Canyon Scenic Overlook
On Mulholland Drive, at the crest of the Beverly Crest neighborhood (in what I, a non-Angeleno, would be tempted to call the Hollywood HIlls). To the south, the city spreads out nearly as far...
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- san fernando valley
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The Goldthwaite Eagle
The Goldthwaite Eagle In 1885, William H. Thompson (1842-1896) started a weekly newspapers, “The Mountaineer,” which closed but was re-established in 1894. He sold it in 1896 to R.M. Thompson,...
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- goldthwaite
- mills county
- newspapers
Mills County Jail
Mills County Jail, 1888. First structure built by newly organized county, before county seat was chosen. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark — 1965.Struck by the fact that before the county...
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- mills county
- goldthwaite
- jails
- law and order
Frank Teich
Frank Teich (Sept. 23, 1856-Jan. 27, 1939) A native of Germany, Frank Teich studied under master German artists and sculptors before coming to the United States in 1878. By 1883 he...
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- llano county
- llano
- county courthouses
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- architecture
Llano County Courthouse
The plaque: Llano County Courthouse Designed by Austin County architect A.O. Watson, this building in the fourth courthouse for Llano County. Work on the structure began in 1892 and was completed...
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- llano
- county courthouses
- courthouses
- architecture
Civil War at the Southwest Waterfront
Private river commerce along the waterfront was disrupted during the Civil War when Washington became the headquarters and supply center of the Union Army. Wharves were appropriated for...
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- wharf
Homeless Jesus
Homeless JesusBlessed by Donald Cardinal WuerlAsh Wednesday 2015Artist: Tim Schmalz
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- art
Dr. Lyford's Stone Tower
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Eugenia Marans and Louise Teather
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Looking Back at Belvedere
China Cabin
Looking Back at Belvedere
Tiburon Flagpole
The flag flying above was flown over our Nation's Capitol on the most recent Fourth of July Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset July 4, 2013
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1806
Site of the Old Carroll Hall
Site of the old Carroll Hall1865-19041 - The original Carroll Hall2 - In it was started St. John's College - 18663 - In it was started Sisters of the Poor - 18714 - In it was started...
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Medaille Hall
Erected by the Sisters of St. Joseph That American youth may develop a cultural appreciation of Music and dramatic art and keep the body a physically fit instrument of the soul by...
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- baton rouge
- religion
The Genainville Labyrinth at City Park
Walk the labyrinth path to the center at your own pace. Unlike a maze, there are no forks or dead- ends. Stay as long as you like, then walk back out again. No right or wrong way to walk the...
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Emma Lou Packard
