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First Electrically Lighted City in the World

Wabash, IN: First Electrically Lighted City in the World and home to an Honest Abe statue. Submitted by MSKaltenmark

Wabash, IN: First Electrically Lighted City in the World and home to an Honest Abe statue. Submitted by MSKaltenmark

    Beatrice Worsley

    The pioneering Beatrice Worsley (1921-1972) wrote software for the first commercially-available computer, the Ferranti Mark I, at U of T in the 1950s. She’s the latest recipient of a Legacy plaque...

    The pioneering Beatrice Worsley (1921-1972) wrote software for the first commercially-available computer, the Ferranti Mark I, at U of T in the 1950s. She’s the latest recipient of a Legacy plaque...

      The Historic Cajon Canal

      Submitted by @Ritterton

      Submitted by @Ritterton

        Gay Rights Demonstrations

        GAY RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS July 4,1965-1969 Annual public demonstra- tions for gay and lesbian equality were held at Independence Hall. These peaceful protests and New York's Stonewall riots in...

        GAY RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS July 4,1965-1969 Annual public demonstra- tions for gay and lesbian equality were held at Independence Hall. These peaceful protests and New York's Stonewall riots in...

          Tommy Ramone Birthplace

          Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

          Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

            Shelby Farms Park

            Shelby Farms Park has a rich history as the former site of the Shelby County Penal Farm Across the slough used to be the largest ground silo in North America. It was so large that trucks and...

            Shelby Farms Park has a rich history as the former site of the Shelby County Penal Farm Across the slough used to be the largest ground silo in North America. It was so large that trucks and...

              In Memory of Those Who Died for King and Country

              AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE REMEMBER THEM Submitted by @bthubbard

              AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE REMEMBER THEM Submitted by @bthubbard

                Assisi

                  Carmelite Monastery - Bond Ranch

                  "Buck lived at a big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley. Judge Miller's place, it was called. It stood back from the road, half hidden among the trees, through which glimpses could be...

                  "Buck lived at a big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley. Judge Miller's place, it was called. It stood back from the road, half hidden among the trees, through which glimpses could be...

                    In Memory of Those Who Died Homeless In Our Vulture Republic

                    Submitted by @tweetphelan

                    Submitted by @tweetphelan

                      Yasgur Farm

                      Submitted by @RNewengland

                      Submitted by @RNewengland

                        William Caslon Typefounder

                        The foundry established by WILLIAM CASLON Typefounder 1692-1766 stood on this site 1737-1909 Submitted by @JMRobilliard

                        The foundry established by WILLIAM CASLON Typefounder 1692-1766 stood on this site 1737-1909 Submitted by @JMRobilliard

                          Hovell

                          From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                          From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                            First Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Nation

                            FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE IN THE NATION Founded in 1920 by the Gimbel's Department Store, it modestly featured 15 ceremonial cars and holiday figures such as Santa Claus. The Parade steadily...

                            FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE IN THE NATION Founded in 1920 by the Gimbel's Department Store, it modestly featured 15 ceremonial cars and holiday figures such as Santa Claus. The Parade steadily...

                              English Camp

                              ENGLISH CAMP THE EVERGREEN STATE In 1859 the killing of a pig on San Juan Island brought England and the United States to the brink of war over the Issue of territorial rights here.

                              ENGLISH CAMP THE EVERGREEN STATE In 1859 the killing of a pig on San Juan Island brought England and the United States to the brink of war over the Issue of territorial rights here.

                                Sandor Petofi

                                  Maxinimo Martinez Commons

                                  Maximino Martinez Commons In memory of Maximino "Max" Martinez, 1946-2003, a long time student affairs staff member at UC Berkeley whose commitment to improving access to higher education for...

                                  Maximino Martinez Commons In memory of Maximino "Max" Martinez, 1946-2003, a long time student affairs staff member at UC Berkeley whose commitment to improving access to higher education for...

                                    United Brethren Church WWII Tribute

                                    This bulletin board erectedas a tribute to those of this churchwho served our country in World War TwoRockridge United Brethren ChurchChristmas 1945 https://oaklandwiki.org/United_Brethren_Church

                                    This bulletin board erectedas a tribute to those of this churchwho served our country in World War TwoRockridge United Brethren ChurchChristmas 1945 https://oaklandwiki.org/United_Brethren_Church

                                    • oakland

                                    César Birotteau

                                    In 1837 Honoré de Balzac was inspired by Jean Vincent Bully and his pharmacy for his novel César Birotteau. Submitted by @schwanmitbrille.

                                    In 1837 Honoré de Balzac was inspired by Jean Vincent Bully and his pharmacy for his novel César Birotteau. Submitted by @schwanmitbrille.

                                    • 1837
                                    • paris
                                    • honoré de balzac
                                    • parfum
                                    • césar birotteau
                                    • jean vincent bully

                                    Candle House