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Hibbard Tavern

Aaron Phelps, pioneer settler and first postmaster of Milford, built this Greek Revival residence between 1836 and 1838. It was one of the first frame structures erected in the village. New York...

Aaron Phelps, pioneer settler and first postmaster of Milford, built this Greek Revival residence between 1836 and 1838. It was one of the first frame structures erected in the village. New...

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Gros Cap and St. Helena Island

French fishermen who came to Gros Cap (on the shore below) early last century also participated in its offshore settlement, St. Helena Island, where ships obtained wood fuel and other supplies....

French fishermen who came to Gros Cap (on the shore below) early last century also participated in its offshore settlement, St. Helena Island, where ships obtained wood fuel and other...

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Territorial Road

One of the three great east-west routes of pioneer days, the Territorial Road from Detroit to St. Joe tapped the rich lands of the second “tier” of counties. Approved in 1829, the road was not...

One of the three great east-west routes of pioneer days, the Territorial Road from Detroit to St. Joe tapped the rich lands of the second “tier” of counties. Approved in 1829, the road was...

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Oscoda County / Oscoda County Courthouse

Under the Saginaw Treaty of 1819, the Chippewa tribes ceded 6 million acres to the United States, including the land comprising present-day Oscoda County, which was set off from Alcona County in...

Under the Saginaw Treaty of 1819, the Chippewa tribes ceded 6 million acres to the United States, including the land comprising present-day Oscoda County, which was set off from Alcona County...

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Norwayne Subdivision / Norwayne Subdivision

In 1942, the National Housing Agency designed and built the Norwayne Subdivision to provide rental housing for nearby WWII defense factory workers. It cost $12 million dollars and was then the...

In 1942, the National Housing Agency designed and built the Norwayne Subdivision to provide rental housing for nearby WWII defense factory workers. It cost $12 million dollars and was then...

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Biddle House

This house is probably the oldest on the island. Parts of it may date from 1780. A deed to the property, upon which a one hundred dollar down payment was made in 1822 by Edward Biddle, was...

This house is probably the oldest on the island. Parts of it may date from 1780. A deed to the property, upon which a one hundred dollar down payment was made in 1822 by Edward Biddle,...

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Congregational United Church of Christ

Lewiston developed in 1891-92 around the Michelson and Hanson Lumber Company. Dr. U. H. Traver and George Tuxworth held the first religious meetings in the lumber camp. The Reverend A. M. Hills...

Lewiston developed in 1891-92 around the Michelson and Hanson Lumber Company. Dr. U. H. Traver and George Tuxworth held the first religious meetings in the lumber camp. The Reverend A. M. Hills...

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Michigan Central Railroad Depot

Built in 1886, and conceived by Frederick Spier, the design of this granite block building was influenced by the great American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. The massive arch and...

Built in 1886, and conceived by Frederick Spier, the design of this granite block building was influenced by the great American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. The massive arch and...

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Stewart Farm / Memoir of Aura Stewart

This is likely the oldest farm complex on Harsens Island. Harvey Stewart, a brewery and distillery owner from New York State, came to the Michigan Territory in 1810. He served as a guide and...

This is likely the oldest farm complex on Harsens Island. Harvey Stewart, a brewery and distillery owner from New York State, came to the Michigan Territory in 1810. He served as a guide...

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East Brother Light Station

Submitted by @pgmacfarlane

Submitted by @pgmacfarlane

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In Memory of Ruth Fisher Founder

    Krellenberg Building

    KRELLENBERG BUILDING PETER KRELLENBERG WAS A GERMAN CABINET MAKER WHO CAME TO WOODLAND FROM SACRAMENTO IN 1869 AND ESTABLISHED HIS FURNITURE AND COFFIN TRADES AT THIS SITE. HIS FAMILY HOME WAS ONE...

    KRELLENBERG BUILDING PETER KRELLENBERG WAS A GERMAN CABINET MAKER WHO CAME TO WOODLAND FROM SACRAMENTO IN 1869 AND ESTABLISHED HIS FURNITURE AND COFFIN TRADES AT THIS SITE. HIS FAMILY HOME WAS ONE...

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    When a Chat Over Wine Turned to Russian Hacking

    Wine Rooms Heritage  DONALD TRUMP Got into trouble here when a chat over wine turned to Russian hacking The Mueller Enquiry Submitted by @SebastianEPayne

    Wine Rooms Heritage  DONALD TRUMP Got into trouble here when a chat over wine turned to Russian hacking The Mueller Enquiry Submitted by @SebastianEPayne

      Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca Conquistador

      Submitted by @fulmerford

      Submitted by @fulmerford

        Site of Napoleon Bonaparte Byrne House

        CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1976 SITE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BYRNE HOUSE 1868 In 1858, prosperous farmer Napoleon Byrne sold his Missouri land and journeyed west with his wife Mary...

        CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1976 SITE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BYRNE HOUSE 1868 In 1858, prosperous farmer Napoleon Byrne sold his Missouri land and journeyed west with his wife Mary...

          Texas Dental Association

          This professional association traces its history to 1869, when a group of dentists met in Houston and drafted a constitution and by-laws. Dr. Menard Michau of Houston was elected first president...

          This professional association traces its history to 1869, when a group of dentists met in Houston and drafted a constitution and by-laws. Dr. Menard Michau of Houston was elected first president...

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          Cowles Mountain

          Cowles Mountain Elevation 1,591 Feet Above Sea Level Mission Trails Regional Park Cowles Mountain is the dominant feature of Mission Trails Regional Park and the highest point in the City of San...

          Cowles Mountain Elevation 1,591 Feet Above Sea Level Mission Trails Regional Park Cowles Mountain is the dominant feature of Mission Trails Regional Park and the highest point in the City of...

            John B. Allen School

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            • 1904

            Tony Bennett

            Site of the original performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco".

            Site of the original performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco".

              Idlewild / Idlewild

              Prior to 1964, segregationist policies limited African Americans’ options for where to spend vacation time. In 1915 white developers, Adelbert and Erastus Branch of White Cloud and Wilbur Lemon...

              Prior to 1964, segregationist policies limited African Americans’ options for where to spend vacation time. In 1915 white developers, Adelbert and Erastus Branch of White Cloud and Wilbur...

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