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Het Waterhuisje

IN MEMORY OF JAMES VAN DE LUYSTER AND THE EARLY SETTLERS OF LEELAND, VRIESLAND AND DRENTHE "Het Waterhuisje" These sturdy, God-fearing pioneers came from the Netherlands and in June 1847 landed...

IN MEMORY OF JAMES VAN DE LUYSTER AND THE EARLY SETTLERS OF LEELAND, VRIESLAND AND DRENTHE "Het Waterhuisje" These sturdy, God-fearing pioneers came from the Netherlands and in June 1847...

  • 16 rods east...
  • michigan
  • holland
  • luyster
  • log house
  • bark roof

The Van Raalte Farm

In 1847 Holland's founder, the Reverend Alburtis C. Van Raalte, purchased this property from the federal government for $2.32 an acre. When his son Benjamin return from the Civil War in 1865, Van...

In 1847 Holland's founder, the Reverend Alburtis C. Van Raalte, purchased this property from the federal government for $2.32 an acre. When his son Benjamin return from the Civil War in 1865,...

  • michigan
  • raalte
  • farm
  • civil war
  • reimold
  • hollnd

1905 Allis Chambers Corliss Steam Engine

1905 ALLIS CHALMERS CORLISS STEAM ENGINE BUSH & LANE PIANO CO1905 - 1929 BAKER FURNITURE CO1933 - 1956 IN RECOGNITION OF HOLLAND'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE 

1905 ALLIS CHALMERS CORLISS STEAM ENGINE BUSH & LANE PIANO CO1905 - 1929 BAKER FURNITURE CO1933 - 1956 IN RECOGNITION OF HOLLAND'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE 

  • michigan
  • steam
  • engine
  • steam engine
  • corliss
  • allis
  • chalmers
  • 1905
  • piano
  • furniture

Graafschap Christian Reformed Church

Erected in 1862, this church was the center of the Dutch immigrant community. The first settlers in this area arrived in early 1847 led by the Reverend Albertus C. Van Raalte. In June of that year...

Erected in 1862, this church was the center of the Dutch immigrant community. The first settlers in this area arrived in early 1847 led by the Reverend Albertus C. Van Raalte. In June of that year...

  • michigan
  • graafschap
  • holland
  • drente
  • dutch
  • netherlands
  • chruch

Mount Whitney, Elevation 14,496.11 Ft.

Submitted by @nougat_inside 

Submitted by @nougat_inside 

  • california
  • trail
  • mt whitney
  • whitney
  • highest

I.O.O.F Hall

I.O.O.F Hall 1907 In 1881, the I.O.O.F., a fraternal organization, established Springfield Lodge #70. The construction of the lodge in 1907 marked the first building of modern urban character in...

I.O.O.F Hall 1907 In 1881, the I.O.O.F., a fraternal organization, established Springfield Lodge #70. The construction of the lodge in 1907 marked the first building of modern urban character in...

  • springfield
  • oregon

Stevens and Perkins Building

Stevens and Perkins Building 1911 The Stevens and Perkins building was built by Welby Stevens and A.J. Perkins. Records indicate that it may have been constructed by George W. Perkins, A.J.'s...

Stevens and Perkins Building 1911 The Stevens and Perkins building was built by Welby Stevens and A.J. Perkins. Records indicate that it may have been constructed by George W. Perkins,...

  • springfield
  • oregon

Notre Dame des Victoires Québec

(In French) Historic and archaeological site of the resident of Samuel de Champlain. It is on this strategic location, frequented by Native Americans for around 3000 years, Samuel de Champlain...

(In French) Historic and archaeological site of the resident of Samuel de Champlain. It is on this strategic location, frequented by Native Americans for around 3000 years, Samuel de Champlain...

  • quebec
  • church
  • samuel de champlain
  • quebec city

Here Lies Buried John Brown

Wikipedia Entry on John Brown gravesite Joyce M. Ranieri has written a marvelous page on this site for Ancestry.com. JOHN BROWN OF OSAWATOMIE HERE LIES BURIED JOHN BROWN BORN AT TORRINGTON,...

Wikipedia Entry on John Brown gravesite Joyce M. Ranieri has written a marvelous page on this site for Ancestry.com. JOHN BROWN OF OSAWATOMIE HERE LIES BURIED JOHN BROWN BORN AT...

  • john brown
  • slavery
  • civil war
  • new york
  • torrington

David R. Pinn Community Center

  DAVID R. PINNCOMMUNITY CENTER  After the Civil War. a small community of African Americans lived on Route 654, now known as Zion Drive. The Wrights, Hamiltons, Whites, and Finns were farmers and...

  DAVID R. PINNCOMMUNITY CENTER  After the Civil War. a small community of African Americans lived on Route 654, now known as Zion Drive. The Wrights, Hamiltons, Whites, and Finns were farmers and...

  • fairfax
  • zion dr
  • community center
  • virginia

In Memory of Alexander Kemp

In Memory of Alexander W. Kemp November 7, 1990 - September 29, 1995 A dear little boywho loved to play Dedicated October 18, 1997 Cambridge CommonCity of Cambridge

In Memory of Alexander W. Kemp November 7, 1990 - September 29, 1995 A dear little boywho loved to play Dedicated October 18, 1997 Cambridge CommonCity of Cambridge

  • kemp
  • play
  • boy
  • loved
  • cambridge
  • massachusetts

The Commercial House

This Queen Anne style structure was built in 1890 as the Van Alten family residence. In the 1900's Nick Wilson converted the home into The Commercial House Saloon and Hotel. Over the Years it...

This Queen Anne style structure was built in 1890 as the Van Alten family residence. In the 1900's Nick Wilson converted the home into The Commercial House Saloon and Hotel. Over the Years it...

  • cheel
  • thiensville
  • wisconsin

Maas-Bublitz Residence

This Queen Anne style house stands on land originally purchased by John Weston from the U.S. Government in 1839. In 1898, August and Minna Maas built this 17 room home for their family. Otto...

This Queen Anne style house stands on land originally purchased by John Weston from the U.S. Government in 1839. In 1898, August and Minna Maas built this 17 room home for their family....

  • maas
  • bublitz
  • thiensville
  • wisconsin

Hello Walk

Hello Walk Smile And Say Hello To Everyone You Meet Submitted by: Melissa McCurley

Hello Walk Smile And Say Hello To Everyone You Meet Submitted by: Melissa McCurley

  • walk
  • walkway
  • west lafayette
  • indiana
  • purdue university
  • hello
  • smile

John Purdue

For John Purdue, education was the flame that lit the world Uncle: My Journey with John Purdue by Irena McCammon Scott   Submitted by: Melissa McCurley

For John Purdue, education was the flame that lit the world Uncle: My Journey with John Purdue by Irena McCammon Scott   Submitted by: Melissa McCurley

  • john purdue
  • purdue university
  • west lafayette
  • indiana
  • education
  • statue

Hello Walk Restoration

Memorial Mall and Hello Walk Restoration With Fond Memories The Class of 1951 On Their 50th Anniversary

Memorial Mall and Hello Walk Restoration With Fond Memories The Class of 1951 On Their 50th Anniversary

  • walk
  • walkway
  • west lafayette
  • indiana
  • purdue university
  • hello
  • class of 1951

Ingham County Courthouse

Ingham County Courthouse Named for Samuel Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury under Andrew Jackson, Ingham County was organized in 1838.  In 1840 Mason became the county seat.  The town's wide...

Ingham County Courthouse Named for Samuel Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury under Andrew Jackson, Ingham County was organized in 1838.  In 1840 Mason became the county seat.  The town's...

    Birthplace of Thomas Edmund Dewey

    Birthplace of Thomas Edmund Dewey Born here, above his grandfather's general store, on March 24, 1902, Thomas Dewey is known as one of Owosso's most famous sons.  After attending the University of...

    Birthplace of Thomas Edmund Dewey Born here, above his grandfather's general store, on March 24, 1902, Thomas Dewey is known as one of Owosso's most famous sons.  After attending the University of...

      Bergen Place

       In honor of Seattle's sister city in Norway.  

       In honor of Seattle's sister city in Norway.

      • seattle
      • ballard
      • king of norway
      • 1975

      Smith County Jambroee

      Founded in 1972 as The Taylorsville Bluegrass Jamboree when Ray Jones and other area pickers looked for a place to play together for their growing audience, this grass roots event soon became a...

      Founded in 1972 as The Taylorsville Bluegrass Jamboree when Ray Jones and other area pickers looked for a place to play together for their growing audience, this grass roots event soon became a...

      • mississippi
      • alwaysreadtheplaque
      • music