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In Memory of Horace Wells (the blessings of anaesthesia)

A very ornate plaque across from the Old State House in Hartford. The font is hard to read, but i think i got it. "In memory of Horace Wells, dentist, who upon this spot December 11, 1844...

A very ornate plaque across from the Old State House in Hartford. The font is hard to read, but i think i got it. "In memory of Horace Wells, dentist, who upon this spot December 11,...

  • medical
  • anaesthesia
  • science
  • surgery
  • hartford
  • discovery
  • blessings

The Class of 1897 Gateway

The Class of 1897 Gateway Beginning in the early 1890s, the taller pillars you see before you marked the one-lane gateway to the campus from State Street. Purdue's class of 1897 paid to enlarge...

The Class of 1897 Gateway Beginning in the early 1890s, the taller pillars you see before you marked the one-lane gateway to the campus from State Street. Purdue's class of 1897 paid to enlarge...

  • pillars
  • gateway
  • purdue university
  • west lafayette
  • indiana

Fort Flora

Fort Flora Built on this site by civilians to protect approximately ten families during the War of 1812. Named for landowner David Flora. Ten such forts were built circa 1811-1813 in area that...

Fort Flora Built on this site by civilians to protect approximately ten families during the War of 1812. Named for landowner David Flora. Ten such forts were built circa 1811-1813 in area...

  • fort flora
  • washington
  • indiana

Abraham Lincoln addressed the citizens of Washington, Indiana on October 26, 1844

Near this site Abraham Lincoln addressed the citizens of Washington, Indiana on October 26, 1844 This plaque erected by the Daviess County Bicentennial Committee 1976   Submitted by: Charles...

Near this site Abraham Lincoln addressed the citizens of Washington, Indiana on October 26, 1844 This plaque erected by the Daviess County Bicentennial Committee 1976   Submitted by: Charles...

  • abraham lincoln
  • washington
  • indiana

In Memory Of The Pioneer Men and Women

In memory of the pioneer men and women who passed this way in covered wagons 1830-1930 Erected by John Bell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931   Submitted by David Kolenda

In memory of the pioneer men and women who passed this way in covered wagons 1830-1930 Erected by John Bell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931   Submitted by David Kolenda

  • pioneer
  • covered wagon
  • madison

Theoretical Half Way Point

LATITUDE 45 N THEORETICAL HALF WAY PIONT NORTH POLE --> 3117.55 MILES EQUATOR <-- 3097.39 MILES  THE SPHEROIDAL SHAPE OF THE EARTH MAKES DEGREES OF LATITUDE IN THE NORTH LONGER THAN IN THE SOUTH....

LATITUDE 45 N THEORETICAL HALF WAY PIONT NORTH POLE --> 3117.55 MILES EQUATOR <-- 3097.39 MILES  THE SPHEROIDAL SHAPE OF THE EARTH MAKES DEGREES OF LATITUDE IN THE NORTH LONGER THAN IN THE...

  • wisconsin
  • latitude 45
  • theoretical ...
  • noyes

Pony Express Ferry Carquinez

  • martinez
  • carquinez
  • california
  • pony express

ASEA Vasteras Suecia

ASEA  VASTERAS SUECIA REPRESENTANTES GENERALES PARA BOLIVIA COMPANIA SKP DE BOLIVIA  LA PAZ [Location approximate]

ASEA  VASTERAS SUECIA REPRESENTANTES GENERALES PARA BOLIVIA COMPANIA SKP DE BOLIVIA  LA PAZ [Location approximate]

  • bolivia
  • la paz
  • skp

Story of Dry Falls

STORY OF DRY FALLS  THESE CLIFFS ARE SKELETAL REMAINS OF WHAT WAS ONCE THE WORLD'S LARGEST WATERFALL. THEY BEAR STARK WITNESS TO THE TREMENDOUS POWER OF CATASTROPHIC FLOODS THAT SWEPT OVER EASTERN...

STORY OF DRY FALLS  THESE CLIFFS ARE SKELETAL REMAINS OF WHAT WAS ONCE THE WORLD'S LARGEST WATERFALL. THEY BEAR STARK WITNESS TO THE TREMENDOUS POWER OF CATASTROPHIC FLOODS THAT SWEPT OVER EASTERN...

  • washington
  • falls
  • coulee
  • floods
  • canyon

Reed's Livery

REED'S LIVERY Roger E. Reed, whose father was a blacksmith and carriage maker, built this structure in 1905. The front of the building housed an office and carriages, while the back was a stable...

REED'S LIVERY Roger E. Reed, whose father was a blacksmith and carriage maker, built this structure in 1905. The front of the building housed an office and carriages, while the back was a stable...

  • saugatuck
  • grand rapids
  • holland
  • allegan
  • fireproof
  • cement
  • eskimo pie
  • factory
  • carriage
  • fire station
  • pie

William Abbe: A True Pioneer-A Worthy Citizen

1837-1937   THIS TABLET COMMEMORATES THE ADVENT OF THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER OF LINN COUNT, IOWA WILIAM ABBE A TRUE PIONEER - A WORTHY CITIZEN  

1837-1937   THIS TABLET COMMEMORATES THE ADVENT OF THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER OF LINN COUNT, IOWA WILIAM ABBE A TRUE PIONEER - A WORTHY CITIZEN

  • abbe
  • linn county
  • iowa
  • abbe
  • first white settler

Singapore, Michigan

SINGAPORE, MICHIGAN Beneath the sands near the mouth of the Kalamazoo River lies the site of Singapore, one of Michigan's most famous ghost towns, Founded in the 1830's by New York land...

SINGAPORE, MICHIGAN Beneath the sands near the mouth of the Kalamazoo River lies the site of Singapore, one of Michigan's most famous ghost towns, Founded in the 1830's by New York...

  • saugatuck
  • kalamazoo river
  • ghost town
  • sand dune

Boy Scouts of America: Statue of Liberty

With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedoms of these United States the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of...

With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedoms of these United States the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge...

  • cedar rapids
  • scouts
  • scouting
  • boy scouts
  • iowa
  • statue of liberty

Olin Terrace

OLIN TERRACE Olin Terrace honors the memory of John Myers Olin (1851-1924). Mr. Olin was a U.W. Law professor and the president of, and driving force behind, the original Madison Park and Pleasure...

OLIN TERRACE Olin Terrace honors the memory of John Myers Olin (1851-1924). Mr. Olin was a U.W. Law professor and the president of, and driving force behind, the original Madison Park and Pleasure...

  • university o...
  • madison
  • wisconsin

History of Mill Creek Dam

History of Mill Creek Dam The dam was originally built by Judge Samuel Dexter in 1824.  Mill Creek got its name because the dam provided hydropower for the sawmills and gristmills that supplied...

History of Mill Creek Dam The dam was originally built by Judge Samuel Dexter in 1824.  Mill Creek got its name because the dam provided hydropower for the sawmills and gristmills that supplied...

  • michigan
  • dam
  • ford

Agave Trail, Alcatraz

  • san francisco
  • alcatraz
  • agave
  • trail

Former National Biscuit Company

  • new york
  • nyc
  • biscuit
  • nabisco

Pier 1 1/2, 3 & 5

  • san francisco
  • california
  • bay area
  • ingress
  • pier

Pier 1, San Francisco

PIER 1 LISTED IN THE  NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 1999 Constructed in 1931 and Rehabilitated in 2000

PIER 1 LISTED IN THE  NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 1999 Constructed in 1931 and Rehabilitated in 2000

  • pier
  • san francisco

For Aid of Crippled Children of Snohomish County

IN MEMORY OF ANDREW EKSUND 1881 - 1948 ERECTED BY HIS WIFE MINNIE FOR AID OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY

IN MEMORY OF ANDREW EKSUND 1881 - 1948 ERECTED BY HIS WIFE MINNIE FOR AID OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY

  • water fountain
  • everett
  • washington
  • crippled children
  • drinking fountain