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Holman Field Terminal

HOLMAN FIELD TERMINAL WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT 1939 DESIGN BY CLARENCE W WIGINGTON 1883-1967 FIRST BLACK LICENSED ARCHITECT IN MINNESOTA Submitted by @gkatz

HOLMAN FIELD TERMINAL WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT 1939 DESIGN BY CLARENCE W WIGINGTON 1883-1967 FIRST BLACK LICENSED ARCHITECT IN MINNESOTA Submitted by @gkatz

    Untouchable Infinity

    Micheline Mayor Poet laureate 2016 -2018 IT HAPPENED AT A LAKE I FACED UP OR WAS IT DOWN? EITHER WAY PROMISED UNTOUCHABLE INFINITY Submitted by @Daorcey

    Micheline Mayor Poet laureate 2016 -2018 IT HAPPENED AT A LAKE I FACED UP OR WAS IT DOWN? EITHER WAY PROMISED UNTOUCHABLE INFINITY Submitted by @Daorcey

      Bulawayo Public Library

      Bulawayo Public Library THIS STONE WAS LAID ON 4th NOV 1933 BY R. A. LETTS ESQ. CHAIRMAN PVBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE SINCE 1904 Submitted by @Jasewem

      Bulawayo Public Library THIS STONE WAS LAID ON 4th NOV 1933 BY R. A. LETTS ESQ. CHAIRMAN PVBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE SINCE 1904 Submitted by @Jasewem

      • bulawayo
      • zimbabwe
      • library
      • 1904

      Ann Juell

      In recognition of outstanding service to Dwinelle Hall Ann Juell Building Coordinator 1992-2003

      In recognition of outstanding service to Dwinelle Hall Ann Juell Building Coordinator 1992-2003

        Stanyan Park Hotel

        Submitted by Darren Platt

        Submitted by Darren Platt

          Montclair Woman's Club

          1955 LOVE LIGHTS OUR WAY MONTCLAIR WOMAN'S CLUB Submitted by @jqmcd

          1955 LOVE LIGHTS OUR WAY MONTCLAIR WOMAN'S CLUB Submitted by @jqmcd

            The Naval Station

            Although this land was purchased by the U.S. Government from Jean P. Dupiere in 1849 as a proposed Navy Yard, a U.S. Naval Station was not formally established here until 1901 when a dry dock...

            Although this land was purchased by the U.S. Government from Jean P. Dupiere in 1849 as a proposed Navy Yard, a U.S. Naval Station was not formally established here until 1901 when a dry dock...

            • louisiana
            • military

            Mechanickham

            Founded in 1836 by Nicholas Noel Destrehan, Mechanickham was originally part of the Spanish land grant to the Ursuline nuns in 1790. It was incorporated with the villages of Gretna and...

            Founded in 1836 by Nicholas Noel Destrehan, Mechanickham was originally part of the Spanish land grant to the Ursuline nuns in 1790. It was incorporated with the villages of Gretna...

            • louisiana

            Gouldsboro Rail Car Transfer Ferry

            Ferry operated from 1898 to 1942 with two transfer boats. One, the Gouldsboro, named for railroad magnate Jay Gould, was built in 1863 as the Federal Monitor Chickasaw and saw action at the Battle...

            Ferry operated from 1898 to 1942 with two transfer boats. One, the Gouldsboro, named for railroad magnate Jay Gould, was built in 1863 as the Federal Monitor Chickasaw and saw action at the Battle...

            • louisiana
            • rail

            Skirmish at Haguewood Prairie

            In late September 1863, Confederate Col. J.O. Shelby's cavalry headed north to raid into Missouri. On Sept. 27, 1863, Shelby's scouts found Co. H, 1st Arkansas Infantry (U.S.) camped at Haguewood...

            In late September 1863, Confederate Col. J.O. Shelby's cavalry headed north to raid into Missouri. On Sept. 27, 1863, Shelby's scouts found Co. H, 1st Arkansas Infantry (U.S.) camped at Haguewood...

            • arkansas
            • civil war

            Stumpf's Magic Hoodoo

            Established in 1876, John Stumpf's Son Co. manufactured insecticides which aided the successful completion of the Panama Canal. In 1915 "Magic Hoodoo" products received the Medal of Award at the...

            Established in 1876, John Stumpf's Son Co. manufactured insecticides which aided the successful completion of the Panama Canal. In 1915 "Magic Hoodoo" products received the Medal of Award at the...

            • louisiana

            Eiffel Tower Park

            Eiffel Tower Park was established in 2014 on the West side of the Paris town square. The Eiffel Tower was a gift to the city by a former resident and pastor, Don Eubanks. A 7 foot water feature...

            Eiffel Tower Park was established in 2014 on the West side of the Paris town square. The Eiffel Tower was a gift to the city by a former resident and pastor, Don Eubanks. A 7 foot water...

            • arkansas

            Place De La Croix

            In 1823 the first Church of St. Mary of False River was built, and at that time a cross was erected on the banks of False River. It stood on this spot for many years as a sign to all of the life...

            In 1823 the first Church of St. Mary of False River was built, and at that time a cross was erected on the banks of False River. It stood on this spot for many years as a sign to all of the life...

            • louisiana
            • religion

            William Bartram Trail - Traced 1773-1777

            In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.

            In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.

            • louisiana
            • nature

            The Hihn Building

              Buchanan Downtown / Buchanan Downtown

              Commerce and industry have characterized the Buchanan Downtown Historic District since mill owner Charles Cowles settled here in the 1830s. McCoy’s Creek supplied millraces and more than fifteen...

              Commerce and industry have characterized the Buchanan Downtown Historic District since mill owner Charles Cowles settled here in the 1830s. McCoy’s Creek supplied millraces and more than fifteen...

              • michigan
              • michigan his...

              Saint Andre

                Saint Paul's Square

                  The History of Surfing

                    Sam DeMasi