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THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD

THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S MASTER...

THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S...

    Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Orcas Island

    • 1885
    • orcas

    Over the Fence

      Expulsion of the French of Metz

      In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old...

      In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old...

      • metz
      • france
      • mosel; germa...

      Stephen R. Not Dead He Just Loves Plaques

      • not dead
      • just likes plaques
      • just loves plaques

      Ken Clark Insurance / Shasta Insurance

        PACIFIC STATES BUILDING

        PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

        PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

          Weyl Hall

            Fort Randolph

            Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red...

            Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red...

            • louisiana
            • civil war
            • fort
            • red river campaign

            The World’s First Nuclear Reactor

            The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3) were...

            The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3)...

              Napa Valley College North Gym

                First A.M.E. Church of Oakland

                  Charles Goodnight, Rancher and Trailblazer

                  Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as a...

                  Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as...

                  • charles goodnight
                  • oliver loving
                  • texas
                  • cattle drives
                  • lonesome dove
                  • larry mcmurtry

                  Parking Facility No. 2

                  PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                  PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                    Coyote Dentures

                      1796 Nathan Beman Homestead

                      1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                      1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                      • beman
                      • 1796 alan r reno
                      • chateaugay ny.
                      • settlers
                      • log cabin

                      The Great Star Fleet

                        Hyde Street Pier Was Part of Highway 101

                          Scow Schooner Alma

                            Hicks Engine