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Simpson Bros Corporation

    San Pablo Creek Bridge

      Phairs Orinda General Store Site

        Orinda Headquarters Firehouse and Time Capsule

          McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" 1963-1979

           Type: Fighter BomberWeight: 58,000 lbs loadedArmament: M61 "Vulcan" Cannon in External Pod Up to 16,000 lbs of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets or missiles like the...

           Type: Fighter BomberWeight: 58,000 lbs loadedArmament: M61 "Vulcan" Cannon in External Pod Up to 16,000 lbs of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets or missiles like the...

          • louisiana
          • new orleans
          • museum
          • airplane

          Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger" 1956-1977

          Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 31,559 lbs, loadedArmament: Twenty-four– unguided 2.75” RocketsSix – Hughes "Falcon” MissilesEngine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P23 Axial Flow Gas Turbine 16,000 lb...

          Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 31,559 lbs, loadedArmament: Twenty-four– unguided 2.75” RocketsSix – Hughes "Falcon” MissilesEngine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P23 Axial Flow Gas Turbine 16,000...

          • louisiana
          • new orleans
          • airplane
          • museum

          Douglas A-26C "Invader" 1942-1972

          Type: Attack BomberWeight: 35,000 lbs, loadedArmament: Eight forward firing .50 caliber machine gunsOne turret with two .50 caliber machine gunsSix, 1,000 lb rockets under the wings 14 HVAR...

          Type: Attack BomberWeight: 35,000 lbs, loadedArmament: Eight forward firing .50 caliber machine gunsOne turret with two .50 caliber machine gunsSix, 1,000 lb rockets under the wings 14 HVAR...

          • louisiana
          • new orleans
          • airplane
          • museum

          North American F-86D "Sabre" 1949-1970

          Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 19,975 lbsArmament: Twenty-four -2.75 RocketEngine: General Electric J47-GE-17B TurbojetMax Speed: 692 mphRange: 800 milesService Ceiling: 50,000 ftCrew:...

          Type: Supersonic InterceptorWeight: 19,975 lbsArmament: Twenty-four -2.75 RocketEngine: General Electric J47-GE-17B TurbojetMax Speed: 692 mphRange: 800 milesService Ceiling: 50,000...

          • louisiana
          • new orleans
          • museum
          • airplane

          Joaquin Miller

            Pyramid to Moses

            PYRAMID TO MOSES 1892 Joaquin Miller's symbol of belief in the Ten Commandments. The first of three monuments erected by Miller on these "Hights."

            PYRAMID TO MOSES 1892 Joaquin Miller's symbol of belief in the Ten Commandments. The first of three monuments erected by Miller on these "Hights."

              John C. Fremont Monument

              JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

              JOHN C. FREMONT MONUMENT BUILT 1904 ERECTED BY JOAOUIN MILLER WHERE IT WAS REPUTED THAT FREMONT FIRST SAW THE SUNSET OVER THE BAY IN 846

                Burrard Bridge Civic Marina

                The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose of...

                The Burrard Civic Marina is operated by the Vancouver Parks Board. It was constructed in 1963, with the help of a loan of $291,000 from the P.A. Woodward Foundation, with the stated purpose...

                • burrard brid...
                • vancouver pa...
                • vancouver
                • city of vancouver
                • burrard civic marina
                • burrard bridge
                • false creek
                • marina

                Van Briggle Pottery

                VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique talents...

                VAN BRIGGLE POTTERYThe 1908 Van Briggle Pottery, situated on land given to the Pottery by General William J. Palmer, is a remarkable expression of the period and a showcase for the unique...

                • colorado college
                • colorado springs
                • nicolaas van...
                • architecture

                The Tommy DiDomizio Memorial Award

                Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of character,...

                Presented to that senior who has demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the football program at Cheshire High School,A desire to develop to his fullest potential, and a strength of...

                • cheshire
                • connecticut
                • football

                Jaques De Molay

                A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

                A CET ENDROIT JACQUES DE MOLAY DERINIER GRAND MAITRE DE L'ORDRE DU TEMPLE ÉTÉ BROLÉ LE 16 MARS 1314 Submitted by @SamuraiElf

                  Mount Wilson

                  TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BYTHE...

                  TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN DAVIS WILSON DON BENITO 1811-1878 PIONEER TRAPPER CALIFORNIA IN 1841 AND IN 1864 BLAZED THE TRAILUP THIS MOUNTAIN WHICH BEARS HIS NAMETHIS TABLET WAS ERECTED...

                  • los angeles
                  • pasadena
                  • radio tv tower sites

                  Holywell Dene

                  Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

                  Holy­well Dene History of the Land Originally named Merkel Dene, the land known today as Holy­well Dene was first recorded circa 800 AD. An ancient ravine woodland that stretches from the mouth of...

                  • park
                  • dene
                  • holywell
                  • natural
                  • northumberland
                  • england
                  • united kingdom

                  The Casualties at Ditch Bayou

                  The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates were...

                  The battle at Ditch Bayou was a Federal effort to drive Confederates away from the Mississippi River, where the Confederates had been harassing Union shipping. Even though the Confederates...

                  • arkansas
                  • chicot county
                  • civil war

                  Hyner Cemetery

                  In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and throughout...

                  In MemoriamHyner Cemeteryestablished in 1898marks the site of those devout, courageous Italian immigrants who came to America in 1895 settling and working at Sunnyside Plantation and...

                  • arkansas
                  • chicot county
                  • cemetery
                  • immigrants

                  Gin Office

                  Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

                  Many twentieth century commercial gins had a separate building, or office, for weighing cotton and record keeping. Every customers wagon was weighed upon entering (full of cotton) and when leaving...

                  • louisiana
                  • cotton
                  • farming
                  • agriculture
                  • museum