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"The Family"

"THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

"THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

    The Gardner Vistor Center Guide Dogs for the Blind

    Submitted by Darren Platt

    Submitted by Darren Platt

      Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church

      The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

      The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

      • louisiana
      • church

      Tulane Stadium

      Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable for...

      Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable...

      • louisiana
      • new orleans
      • sports

      Birthplace of Frederic Remington

      The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

      The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

      • remington pa...

      First 9-1-1 Call

      FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

      FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

      • 911
      • telephone
      • att
      • alabama tele...

      Mt Hobson - WWII

      "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50 volcanic...

      "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50...

      • wwii
      • new zealand

      Site of the Former Rosenfield Packing Company (Skippy Peanut Butter)

      SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

      SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

      • skippy
      • alameda
      • peanut butter
      • hydrogenated

      The Last Major Flying Boat Base

      Submitted by @BigMTours

      Submitted by @BigMTours

        Durate Garage (Lincoln Highway)

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        • lincoln
        • livermore
        • duarte
        • garage
        • highway

        Hoagy Carmichael

        Submitted by @Braunger

        Submitted by @Braunger

          Roker Pier

            Submitted by @lucaslongman

            Submitted by @lucaslongman

          • roker
          • laing
          • pier
          • 1885
          • durham
          • ware

          St. Raphael Cemetery

          In 1723 Raphael of Luxemburg came to establish Missions at French Posts and among Indians. Served as Vicar-General of Louisiana Colony under Bishop of Quebec. Built first St. Louis parish church...

          In 1723 Raphael of Luxemburg came to establish Missions at French Posts and among Indians. Served as Vicar-General of Louisiana Colony under Bishop of Quebec. Built first St. Louis parish church...

            In This Cemetery Lies...

            In This Cemetery Lies.. the last soldier of Jackson's Army, Pierre Aaman LeJeune 1790-1894The pioneer of Thibodaux Town who walked all the way to Chalmette Field.

            In This Cemetery Lies.. the last soldier of Jackson's Army, Pierre Aaman LeJeune 1790-1894The pioneer of Thibodaux Town who walked all the way to Chalmette Field.

            • louisiana
            • war of 1812

            Graugnard House

            Built at the turn of the century as a retirement home for Leon Graugnard, a French immigrant from Basses-Alpes, France. Graugnard, married to Eva Bacas, was a respected and accomplished...

            Built at the turn of the century as a retirement home for Leon Graugnard, a French immigrant from Basses-Alpes, France. Graugnard, married to Eva Bacas, was a respected and...

            • louisiana

            Greensburg Land Office

            Served as the clearing for house all public lands between the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers, north of the lakes to the 31st parallel. This area is still known as the Greensburg Land District. It is...

            Served as the clearing for house all public lands between the Mississippi and Pearl Rivers, north of the lakes to the 31st parallel. This area is still known as the Greensburg Land District. It is...

            • louisiana

            In Memory of Sally Martinez Martin

            In memory of Sallie Martinez Martin, for the dedication of this cannon on December 16, 2006, in honor of her great-grandfather, Johann Dreystadt, and the preservation of the history of...

            In memory of Sallie Martinez Martin, for the dedication of this cannon on December 16, 2006, in honor of her great-grandfather, Johann Dreystadt, and the preservation of the history...

            • louisiana
            • civil war
            • cemetery

            Springfield's Role in West Florida Revolution

            Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained...

            Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper...

              Holy Savior Cemetery

              Lockport, Louisiana Holy Savior Cemetery was established in 1850 at the site of St. Andre's Chapel, which later became Holy Savior Church. The cemetery is one of the oldest in the southern half of...

              Lockport, Louisiana Holy Savior Cemetery was established in 1850 at the site of St. Andre's Chapel, which later became Holy Savior Church. The cemetery is one of the oldest in the southern half of...

                Vacherie-Gheens

                Claude Joseph Dubreuil, Jr. purchased what is today known as Vacherie-Gheens from the Oucha and Chaouacha Indians in the 1740's for 12 head of cattle. He named it La Vacherie, meaning cattle...

                Claude Joseph Dubreuil, Jr. purchased what is today known as Vacherie-Gheens from the Oucha and Chaouacha Indians in the 1740's for 12 head of cattle. He named it La Vacherie, meaning...

                • louisiana