Slovenians, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence
Slovenians, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence...In his copy of of Bodin's "Republic" Thomas Jefferson had initialed two pages. On one page was Bodin's definition...
The First Christmas Tree in America
The First Christmas Tree in AmericaPublicly lighted and displayed in a church Christmas service, stood where the Cleveland Public Auditorium now stands, a designated Cleveland landmark.On that...
300 Years of German Contributions
1683 - 1983To commemorate 300 years of German contributionsOn October 6, 1683, thirteen German families landed in America from Krefeld, Germany, on the ship Concord. This date is regarded as...
Veterans Memorial
Those here gave all for duty, honor, countryRededicated July 23, 2004, and July 25, 2014.Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial, Inc.Submitted byBryan Arnold@nanowhiskers
Eastman Reading Garden
Eastman Reading GardenDedicated September 30, 1937HonoringLinda Anne EastmanDirector of the Library 1918 to 1938Rededicated September 18, 1998Submitted byBryan Arnold@nanowhiskers
Ohio State Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association1880 - 1980On this site, then known as Case Hall, the first meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association was held July 8, 1880.Dedicated May 21, 1980Submitted...
Commerce
Daniel Chester FrenchCommerce1912Marble: 12' x 7 1/2' x 8'Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to an established New England family. In 1866, French's father...
Lincoln
Abraham LincolnStatesmanPatriotBeloved Citizenof the United Statesof AmericaThis statue is the gift of the school children of Greater Cleveland1932 Submitted byBryan Arnold@nanowhiskers
Emily Wilding Davison
In 1991 Tony Benn secretely put a plaque dedicated to Emily Wilding Davison, and draped in suffragette colours, inside the cupboard that she hid in. More details here IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY...
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Davis Museum
Coast Live Oak
THE COAST LIVE OAK TREES THAT GRACE LOS RIOS PARK WERE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY MS. JOAN IRVINE SMITH IN 2009. MS. SMITH'S SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP FOR LAND, AND PASSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL...
Jackson Mine
On this spot on September 19, 1844, William A. Burt, a deputy government surveyor, was the first to discover the great Lake Superior iron ore deposits. Peculiar fluctuations in his...
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Andrew Carnegie Mansion
Willow Run (1941-1953) / Willow Run (1953-present)
After entering World War II in 1941, America desperately needed military equipment and supplies. The Ford Motor Company had begun building this factory in April 1941. Outstanding industrial...
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Croton Hydroelectric Plant
The Grand Rapids - Muskegon Power Company (a predecessor to today's Consumers Energy Company) built the Croton Hydroelectric Plant in 1906 - 1907. The plant and its 110,000-volt transmission line...
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Spirit Catcher
The donation of the SPIRIT CATCHER in 1986 inspired the establishment of a public art gallery in Barrie. The Barrie Gallery Project opened to the public in 1988 and in 1992 became the MacLaren Art...
Bohemian Monterey
1874 Bohemian Monterey World renowned artist Jules Tavernier established a studio in Monterey. A bohemian culture soon followed as Monterey became a favorite ocean-side retreat for artists and writers.
First Bomb of World War One
FIRST BOMB OF WORLD WAR ONE To be dropped on London by Zeppelin LZ38fell on this house 31 May 1915 Submitted by @DrFidelius
Ludington Hotel
In 1864 E. Gaynor built the Gaynor House hotel, which he renamed the Ludington House in 1871 after lumberman Nelson Ludington. In the late 1880s proprietor John Christie enlarged the hotel...
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