Cedar of Lebanon at Ussé
At the Chateau d'Ussé (the castle that inspired Perrault's Sleeping Beauty) in the Centre region of France, there are two huge Cedars of Lebanon that the romantic author Chateaubriand gave to...
- france
- chateau d'ussé
- castle
- cedar
- tree
- duras
- chateaubriand
Informational plaque about Jón Eiríksson
This plaque is next to a large monument to one of Iceland's most beloved thinkers. The plaque reads: Jón Eiríksson - Standar-bearer of knowledge, understanding, and freedom. Jon Eiríksson was...
- iceland
- informative
- south iceland
- jon eiriksson
Simpsons Mural
"Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural!" The plaque describes the history and painting of the mural. It also discusses whether Springfield, OR is the setting for the TV show.
- mural
- simpsons
Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church
The plaque reads "Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church 1916 This is a brick veneered, two-story wood frame structure. Designed by Lebanon architect Albert I. Crandall in the...
- church
- methodist
- springfield
- oregon
Springfield's Ken Kesey
Plaque reads "Springfield's Ken Kesey Installed in four days from August 23-27 - Dedicated August 28, 2015" It describes Ken Kesey's history with Springfield and the goal of the mural.
- mural
- author
- kesey
- springfield
- oregon
Skogafoss Waterfall
Skogafoss is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland. No wonder; it is beautiful, majestic - a quintessential waterfall, in a land of thousands. The informative plaque reads:...
- iceland
- informative
- south iceland
- skogafoss
- waterfall
Memorial to Jón Eiríksson
This memorial is to beloved 18th Century philosopher Jón Eiríksson who was born in nearby Skálafell. The plaque reads: Ein varir manndyggð og lifirJón Eiríksson konferensraðFæddur að Skálafell...
- monument
- statue
- iceland
Springfield General Hospital
Plaque reads "Springfield General Hospital 1914 This building was established as Springfield's second hospital, built to accommodate the increasing population and the need for greater health care....
- hospital
- springfield
- oregon
SELJAVALLALAUG pool
The Seljavallalaug pool is one of the most photographed outdoor pools in Iceland and is what people think of when the imagine Icelanders swimming at all hours of the day, at all times of the year....
- iceland
- informative
- south iceland
- pool
Grand Master Woojin Jung Tree
Presented to Grand Master Woojin Jung by New Life Fitness World, Jung's TaeKwanDo, TaeKwanDo Times, Jung's Blackbelt Association, The Grand Master Honor Society, The Jung Family...
- cedar rapids
- iowa
The Pioneer Cemetery
The plaque reads "The Pioneer Cemetery grounds were in use as early as 1852, with the burial of Elias Brigg's children, in 1866, Harvey Small, Edwin Powers and T.J. Brattain were selected...
- cemetery
- pioneer
- springfield
- oregon
City of Springfield Time Capsule
Plaque reads "City of Springfield Time capsule placed Dec. 4, 1976 To be opened 50 years hence, December 4, 2026 A.D. Vance L. Freeman Mayor June A. Shurtliff Bicentennial Committee...
- time capsule
- bicenntenial
- springfield
- oregon
Oregon Power Company Springfield Substation
The plaque reads "Oregon Power Company Springfield Substation 1911 This property was bought from W.M. Sutton in January 1911 for $3,500. It was built that same year to be used as a...
- electrical
- power
- generator
- oregon
Arnarhólstranðir (Arnholl Beach)
This small, unassuming stone plaque is located on Arnarhóll which overlooks the port and old downtown areas of Reykjavik. It talks about a pathway that connected central Reykjavik (what is now...
- informative
- stone
- iceland
- reykjavik
Keldur
Keldur is a small farmstead off the beaten path, but full of history, as explained in this informational plaque. It is located in a parking lot set back from the site. It reads: KELDUR Historical...
- informative
- iceland
- sagas
School Haydnlaan
Dutch: Helpman was tot 1915 een tot de gemeente Haren behorend dorp. De inlijving bij Groningen leidde tot een grote groei en de behoefte aan de bouw 'eener lagere school'. B&W gaven de...
- school
- architecture
- history
First Frame House in Grand Rapids
On this site Joel Guild erected the first frame house in Grand Rapids, August 1833, in which the first township election was held April 4, 1834, and the first white wedding was celebrated...
- grand rapids
- michigan
- house
- election
- wedding
Partnership sculpture dedication
This dedication is attached to a sculpture that sits along the waterfront of Reykjavik Harbor. It was a gift from journalist and activist Charles E Cobb and his wife. It reads: Ambassador and...
- dedication
- plaque
- sculpture
- gift
Höfði House
Höfði House is a house steeped in history. It's also haunted. The informative plaque reads: Höfði House has a remarkable history connected to Icelandic relations with other nations. The...
- informative
- iceland
- reykjavik
- historical place
Kitchen Scene of Cock Fights
The Jean Hasbrouck House in New Paltz, NY. A National historic landmark as are several other structures in the neighbourhood, part of the Huguenot Street Historic District. According to wikipedia,...
- early new york
- new york
- cockfights
- hasbrouck
- new paltz
- alan reno