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Barry A. Lucas

In Honor of Barry A. Lucas SPC US ARMY November 27, 1947 - November 13, 2016  Burgerville General Manager and Sr. Director of Facility Maintenance 2000-2012, instrumental in securing the site for...

In Honor of Barry A. Lucas SPC US ARMY November 27, 1947 - November 13, 2016  Burgerville General Manager and Sr. Director of Facility Maintenance 2000-2012, instrumental in securing the site...

    Jimmie Rogers

    JIMMIE RODGERS 1897 - 1933  "Singing Brakeman" lived in Asheville, 1927. Began his country music career with radio broadcasts on WWNC, then 50 yds W.   Submitted by Linda Nutman

    JIMMIE RODGERS 1897 - 1933  "Singing Brakeman" lived in Asheville, 1927. Began his country music career with radio broadcasts on WWNC, then 50 yds W.   Submitted by Linda Nutman

    • asheville
    • tennessee
    • country music
    • singing brakeman

    Christensen Alley

    CHRISTENSEN ALLEY Named for the family that founded the Penn Oil and Supply Company in 1903, the first independent Firestone and Union Oil dealership on the West coast, in the early 1930s, G. C....

    CHRISTENSEN ALLEY Named for the family that founded the Penn Oil and Supply Company in 1903, the first independent Firestone and Union Oil dealership on the West coast, in the early 1930s, G. C....

    • pasadena
    • penn oil and supply

    New Iceland

    This plaque is written in three languages: English, French, and Icelandic. The following is the transcription of the English: NEW ICELAND New Iceland represents a distinctive episode in the early...

    This plaque is written in three languages: English, French, and Icelandic. The following is the transcription of the English: NEW ICELAND New Iceland represents a distinctive episode in the early...

    • manitoba
    • new iceland
    • 1875
    • winnipeg

    Camino de Sueños

    Camino de Sueños Road of Dreams Greg E. Reiche, 2005 This monumental sculpture is one of the Cultural Corridors public art projects along El Camino Real National Scenic Byway. It was funded...

    Camino de Sueños Road of Dreams Greg E. Reiche, 2005 This monumental sculpture is one of the Cultural Corridors public art projects along El Camino Real National Scenic Byway. It was...

    • art
    • sculpture

    La Mesilla

    ***OFFICIAL SCENIC HISTORIC MARKER*** La Mesilla The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War, establishing Mesilla as a Mexican holding. Cura Ramon Ortiz settled families...

    ***OFFICIAL SCENIC HISTORIC MARKER*** La Mesilla The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War, establishing Mesilla as a Mexican holding. Cura Ramon Ortiz settled...

    • history
    • mexican-american war
    • treaty of gu...
    • gadsden purchase

    Penguin Paperbacks

    Here fifty years ago ALLEN LANE published his first paperbacks thereby changing reading habits throughout the English-speaking world 30 July 1985 Submitted by @KinokuniyaAust

    Here fifty years ago ALLEN LANE published his first paperbacks thereby changing reading habits throughout the English-speaking world 30 July 1985 Submitted by @KinokuniyaAust

      Lindenwood Christian Church

      This congregation began meeting in the home of Simon Bradford at Front and Talbot in 1837. Encouraged by visits from Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the Christian Church (Disciples of...

      This congregation began meeting in the home of Simon Bradford at Front and Talbot in 1837. Encouraged by visits from Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the Christian Church (Disciples of...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      First Court HouseFirst Newspaper

      Shelby County's first court house, a $50 cabin, was built here in 1820. The court moved to Raleigh, and the cabin then housed the first newspaper, the Memphis Advocate, which began January 18,...

      Shelby County's first court house, a $50 cabin, was built here in 1820. The court moved to Raleigh, and the cabin then housed the first newspaper, the Memphis Advocate, which began January 18,...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Bayley - Hazen Military Road 1776 - 1779

      Bayley - Hazen Military Road 1776 - 1779Began Just North at Wells River Conceived, planned, laid out & financed by Newbury founder, Gen. Jacob Bayley 1726–1815, who on Nov. 24, 1775, presented his...

      Bayley - Hazen Military Road 1776 - 1779Began Just North at Wells River Conceived, planned, laid out & financed by Newbury founder, Gen. Jacob Bayley 1726–1815, who on Nov. 24, 1775, presented...

      • newbury
      • vermont
      • 1776
      • military road
      • george washington

      Nepalese Peace Pagoda

      Plaque reads: 'Expo 88 Nepalese Peace Pagoda Built by craftsmen of Kathmandu valley Nepal For Expo 88 Brisbane A creation of peace, lover fertility and harmony. The pagoda was purchased with the...

      Plaque reads: 'Expo 88 Nepalese Peace Pagoda Built by craftsmen of Kathmandu valley Nepal For Expo 88 Brisbane A creation of peace, lover fertility and harmony. The pagoda was purchased with the...

      • nepal
      • australia
      • brisbane
      • expo

      In Memory of Jerry Doiron

      In memory of Jerry Doiron 1959 - 2014 and this inspiring passion for the arts Shaw Planning Director from 1996 to 2013 Submitted by Gilda Spitz

      In memory of Jerry Doiron 1959 - 2014 and this inspiring passion for the arts Shaw Planning Director from 1996 to 2013 Submitted by Gilda Spitz

      • theater
      • ontario
      • niagra-on-the-lake
      • shaw festival

      In Honor of All the Dreams of Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster

      IN THIS HOUSE, 10622 KIMBERLY AVENUE, JERRY SIEGEL FIRST DREAMT OF SUPERMAN A TIMELESS HERO AND CHAMPION OF GOOD THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FROM HERE, YOUNG JERRY RAN TO HIS FRIEND JOE SHUSTER'S...

      IN THIS HOUSE, 10622 KIMBERLY AVENUE, JERRY SIEGEL FIRST DREAMT OF SUPERMAN A TIMELESS HERO AND CHAMPION OF GOOD THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FROM HERE, YOUNG JERRY RAN TO HIS FRIEND JOE...

      • cleaveland
      • ohio
      • superman
      • siegel
      • shuster

      Freedom Tree

      FREEDOM TREE A LIVING MEMORY ON POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY 20 JULY 1984

      FREEDOM TREE A LIVING MEMORY ON POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY 20 JULY 1984

      • moffett field
      • pow
      • mia

      In Living Memory

      IN LIVING MEMORY ANNE KACY AINSWORTH NWCA, OWC & CPO WIVES - 1974

      IN LIVING MEMORY ANNE KACY AINSWORTH NWCA, OWC & CPO WIVES - 1974

        Moffett Field Time Capsule

        100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TIME CAPSULE PLACED 01 JULY 1994 TO BE OPENED ON 12 APRIL 2033  PRESENTED BY R. ADM. A. FARENHOLT (M.C.) U.S.N NOV. 21, 1933

        100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TIME CAPSULE PLACED 01 JULY 1994 TO BE OPENED ON 12 APRIL 2033  PRESENTED BY R. ADM. A. FARENHOLT (M.C.) U.S.N NOV. 21, 1933

        • monterey
        • california
        • few
        • time capule
        • 2033
        • 1933

        Sir Thomas Blamey

        He is apparently mounted on a jeep rather than a horse to reflect the change in technology during his years of service in the army. (Note, the plaque is smaller than shown) Plaque reads: ' Field...

        He is apparently mounted on a jeep rather than a horse to reflect the change in technology during his years of service in the army. (Note, the plaque is smaller than shown) Plaque reads: ' Field...

        • jeep
        • wwi
        • ww2
        • military
        • melbourne
        • australia

        Centenary Melbourne Town Hall

        Plaque reads: This plaque commemorates the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the town hall on 29th November, 1867. It was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria,...

        Plaque reads: This plaque commemorates the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the town hall on 29th November, 1867. It was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria,...

        • melbourne
        • australia
        • foundation

        Norvell Gillespie Grove

        • berkeley
        • california
        • tilden
        • grove

        The MOVE Bombing

        THE MOVE BOMBING On May 13, 1985, at 6221 Osage Avenue, an armed conflict occurred be-tween the Phila. Police Dept. and MOVE members. A Pa. State Police heli-copter dropped a bomb on MOVE's house....

        THE MOVE BOMBING On May 13, 1985, at 6221 Osage Avenue, an armed conflict occurred be-tween the Phila. Police Dept. and MOVE members. A Pa. State Police heli-copter dropped a bomb on MOVE's...

        • philadelphia
        • pennsylvania
        • move
        • bomb