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ATK Baseball Field

ATK BASEBALL FIELD1916 1938 ALAMEDA TAIIKU KAI (ALAMEDA ATHLETIC CLUB) DURING THE YEARS 1916-1938 THIS WAS THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF HOME PLATE OF THE ALAMEDA JAPANESE AMERICAN ATK...

ATK BASEBALL FIELD1916 1938 ALAMEDA TAIIKU KAI (ALAMEDA ATHLETIC CLUB) DURING THE YEARS 1916-1938 THIS WAS THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF HOME PLATE OF THE ALAMEDA JAPANESE AMERICAN...

  • japanese american
  • basecall
  • wwii
  • concentration camps
  • internment
  • taiiku kai

First Mass in Alameda County

A.D. 1772 NEAR THIS SPOT ON THE 27TH DAY OF MARCH 1772 FATHER PRIOR JUAN CREST[?] O. F. M. CELEBRATED THE FIRST HOLY MASS WITHIN THE PRESENT CONFINES OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, IN THE PRESENCE OF...

A.D. 1772 NEAR THIS SPOT ON THE 27TH DAY OF MARCH 1772 FATHER PRIOR JUAN CREST[?] O. F. M. CELEBRATED THE FIRST HOLY MASS WITHIN THE PRESENT CONFINES OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, IN THE PRESENCE OF...

    John Julian McKeithen

      "I wasn't born to material wealth, nor do I have claim to an aristocratic name. But if I am elected governor, it will prove any mother's son can aspire to the highest political office of the...

      "I wasn't born to material wealth, nor do I have claim to an aristocratic name. But if I am elected governor, it will prove any mother's son can aspire to the highest political office of...

    • louisina
    • governor

    What Is the Sarto Bridge?

      The Sarto Old Iron Bridge was built in response to flood problems in northeast Avoyelles Parish during the early part of the twentieth century. Frequent flooding between Bayou des Glaises and...

      The Sarto Old Iron Bridge was built in response to flood problems in northeast Avoyelles Parish during the early part of the twentieth century. Frequent flooding between Bayou des Glaises...

    • louisiana
    • bridge

    Sarto Old Iron Bridge

      The Sarto Old Iron Bridge, built in 1916, is a steel truss bridge traversing Bayou des Glaises in the rural community of Big Bend. The Sarto Bridge is a pedestrian and vehicular bridge, one lane...

      The Sarto Old Iron Bridge, built in 1916, is a steel truss bridge traversing Bayou des Glaises in the rural community of Big Bend. The Sarto Bridge is a pedestrian and vehicular bridge, one...

    • louisiana
    • bridge

    Rebirth

      On Monday, September 25, 2006, Steve Gleason was responsible for one of the most dramatic moments in New Orleans Saints history. He blocked a punt in the first quarter of the team's return to...

      On Monday, September 25, 2006, Steve Gleason was responsible for one of the most dramatic moments in New Orleans Saints history. He blocked a punt in the first quarter of the team's return to...

    • louisiana
    • sports
    • football

    Immaculate Conception Church (Jesuits')

    1700Fr. Paul Du Ru, S.J., MissionaryReconnoiters Future Cityof New Orleans1722Fr. Pierre F.X. De Charlevoix,S.J.,inspects region for French Crown1723Fr. Joseph François De Kereben, S.J.,First...

    1700Fr. Paul Du Ru, S.J., MissionaryReconnoiters Future Cityof New Orleans1722Fr. Pierre F.X. De Charlevoix,S.J.,inspects region for French Crown1723Fr. Joseph François De Kereben, S.J.,First...

    • louisiana
    • church

    Tom Benson

    • louisiana

    East Lincoln High School

    East Lincoln High School was the first consolidated high school in Lincoln County. Constructed on this site in 1923, the campus included a school building, a shop and vocational building,...

    East Lincoln High School was the first consolidated high school in Lincoln County. Constructed on this site in 1923, the campus included a school building, a shop and vocational building,...

    • mississippi
    • education

    The Ogden Codman Jr. House

      William Bartram Trail

      Traced 1773-1777 Wm. Bartram, Colonial Naturalistwrote in "Travels" in 1776 onterrain, flora and fauna ofarea surrounding Baton Rouge

      Traced 1773-1777 Wm. Bartram, Colonial Naturalistwrote in "Travels" in 1776 onterrain, flora and fauna ofarea surrounding Baton Rouge

      • louisiana
      • nature
      • explorer

      The Myrtles

      Home of the famed Gen. David Bradford, leader of the Whisky Rebellion. The Myrtles was built in 1796 on a Spanish Land Grant. The architecture, elaborate plaster work and lacy ironwork make this...

      Home of the famed Gen. David Bradford, leader of the Whisky Rebellion. The Myrtles was built in 1796 on a Spanish Land Grant. The architecture, elaborate plaster work and lacy ironwork make...

      • louisiana
      • plantation

      Rosedown Plantation

      Spanish Land Grant made in 1789 to John Mills, American Revolutionary soldier. (Founder of Bayou Sara in 1790, Mills was also a leader in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810.) In 1835 Daniel Turnbull...

      Spanish Land Grant made in 1789 to John Mills, American Revolutionary soldier. (Founder of Bayou Sara in 1790, Mills was also a leader in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810.) In 1835 Daniel...

      • louisiana
      • plantation

      Loranger High School

      Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker donated...

      Original structure, 1912. Present structure 1930. A community, civic and educational center. Built under the direction of W. G. Cory, School Board Member ~ J. F. Corkern Principal. Marker...

      • louisiana
      • education

      First School Washington Parish

      1809-1820Some 300 yards West of here on John Bankston’s Creek near spring stood log cabin where bachelor Matt McCain taught school for children of pioneer settlers in summers.

      1809-1820Some 300 yards West of here on John Bankston’s Creek near spring stood log cabin where bachelor Matt McCain taught school for children of pioneer settlers in summers.

      • louisiana
      • education

      Sphagnum Moss Wisconsin's Invisible Industry

      SPHAGNUM MOSS  WISCONSIN'S INVISIBLE INDUSTRY  Marshy sections of Jackson, Monroe, Wood and  Clark countless produce large quantities of  Sphagnum moss, providing a major but little  known state...

      SPHAGNUM MOSS  WISCONSIN'S INVISIBLE INDUSTRY  Marshy sections of Jackson, Monroe, Wood and  Clark countless produce large quantities of  Sphagnum moss, providing a major but little  known state...

      • sphagnum
      • moss
      • 20 times its...

      In Memory of Roger Bardwell

      An Ordinary Man With an Extraordinary Heart   Roger Bardwell’s full and fruitful life as an educator and long time neighbor culminated here on September 17, 1994, with an act of heroism that saved...

      An Ordinary Man With an Extraordinary Heart   Roger Bardwell’s full and fruitful life as an educator and long time neighbor culminated here on September 17, 1994, with an act of heroism that saved...

      • chicago
      • evanston
      • illinois
      • roger bardwell
      • steamroller

      Alphonse Bertillon

      In this house died on February 13th 1914 Alphonse Bertillon, creator of anthropometric methods of identification submitted by @schwanmitbrille

      In this house died on February 13th 1914 Alphonse Bertillon, creator of anthropometric methods of identification submitted by @schwanmitbrille

      • alphonse bertillon
      • france
      • paris
      • identification

      For our Friend and 41st President George H. W. Bush

      Submitted by @bthubbard

      Submitted by @bthubbard

      • kennebunkport

      Lincoln's Home in Springfield

      Abraham Lincoln lived at this house,  on the northeast corner of Eight and  Jackson streets, for seventeen years, from  1844-1861. Submitted by @thememorypalace

      Abraham Lincoln lived at this house,  on the northeast corner of Eight and  Jackson streets, for seventeen years, from  1844-1861. Submitted by @thememorypalace

      • lincoln
      • springfield
      • the memory palace