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Brandon Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

BRANDON HALL                Brandon Hall, which perpetuates the memory of the association of Brandon College with McMaster University, was opened in 1970.                Brandon College, the...

BRANDON HALL                Brandon Hall, which perpetuates the memory of the association of Brandon College with McMaster University, was opened in 1970.                Brandon College, the...

    Hedden Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

    HEDDEN HALL                This residence, opened in 1991, is named for D. M. Hedden (1916-1982), a graduate of McMaster University. In 1950 “Mike” returned to his alma mater and thereafter served...

    HEDDEN HALL                This residence, opened in 1991, is named for D. M. Hedden (1916-1982), a graduate of McMaster University. In 1950 “Mike” returned to his alma mater and thereafter...

      Les Prince Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

      LES PRINCE HALL                This residence was opened in 2006 and bears the name of Leslie A. Prince, a dedicated teacher, coach and administrator. Between his arrival on campus in 1946 and his...

      LES PRINCE HALL                This residence was opened in 2006 and bears the name of Leslie A. Prince, a dedicated teacher, coach and administrator. Between his arrival on campus in 1946 and his...

        Domain of the Oregon Cavemen

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        Submitted by @jqmcd

        • cavemen
        • oregon
        • grants pass
        • oregon

        Blue Star Memorial Highway

        A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Germantown Garden Club in cooperation with Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. And Tennessee...

        A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Germantown Garden Club in cooperation with Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. And Tennessee...

        • shelby county
        • tennessee

        Lake Shasta Caverns

        • lake shasta
        • california
        • caverns

        Grace - St. Luke's Episcopal Church

        St. Luke's Church, founded 1894 at Idlewild and Union, moved to this location in 1912 where the Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, 3rd Bishop of Tennessee, laid the church's cornerstone. Grace Church,...

        St. Luke's Church, founded 1894 at Idlewild and Union, moved to this location in 1912 where the Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, 3rd Bishop of Tennessee, laid the church's cornerstone. Grace Church,...

        • shelby county
        • tennessee

        The Old Manse Library

        Submitted by @bthubbard 

        Submitted by @bthubbard 

        • library
        • manse
        • miramichi
        • aitken
        • beaverbrook

        Lord Beaverbrook House

        Submitted by @bthubbard 

        Submitted by @bthubbard 

        • wwi
        • canada
        • spitfire
        • new brunswick

        Collector of Miramichi Folk Songs

        ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE IN HONOUR OF MISS LOUSIE MANNY, LL. D. 1890 - 1970 HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, CONNOISSEUR COLLECTOR OF MIRAMICHI FOLK SONGS AND LIBRARIAN AT THE OLD MANSE LIBRARY 1953 - 1967 1974 

        ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE IN HONOUR OF MISS LOUSIE MANNY, LL. D. 1890 - 1970 HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, CONNOISSEUR COLLECTOR OF MIRAMICHI FOLK SONGS AND LIBRARIAN AT THE OLD MANSE LIBRARY 1953 - 1967 1974 

        • miramichi
        • manse
        • new brunswick
        • newcastle

        Hewett House

        • santa fe
        • hewett house
        • officer's quarters
        • 1870

        The Old Santa Fe Trail

        • santa fe
        • new mexico

        Circle of Honor

        CIRCLE OF HONOR  IN MEMORY OF PERSONS KILLED OR MISSING IN ACTION  DEDICATED SEPT. 9, 1995

        CIRCLE OF HONOR  IN MEMORY OF PERSONS KILLED OR MISSING IN ACTION  DEDICATED SEPT. 9, 1995

        • medford
        • oregon

        Clent Hills, Walton Hill

        Submitted by @caddickbrown

        Submitted by @caddickbrown

          Market Square

          Before selling Memphis lots, developers set aside this park as Market Square in 1819. Facing it was the first courthouse, built in 1820, which was also used as a church and newspaper office. Near...

          Before selling Memphis lots, developers set aside this park as Market Square in 1819. Facing it was the first courthouse, built in 1820, which was also used as a church and newspaper office....

          • shelby county
          • tennessee

          First Black Radio Station

          On October 25, 1948 at 4p.m., Nat D. Williams signed on at WDIA radio, becoming the first black disk jockey on the South's first all-black radio station. His revolutionary rhythm and blues program...

          On October 25, 1948 at 4p.m., Nat D. Williams signed on at WDIA radio, becoming the first black disk jockey on the South's first all-black radio station. His revolutionary rhythm and blues program...

          • shelby county
          • tennessee

          Veterans Tree

          THIS TREE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II AND VETERANS OF ALL WARS  DONATED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST NO: 152 AND POST NO: 121

          THIS TREE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II AND VETERANS OF ALL WARS  DONATED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST NO: 152 AND POST NO: 121

          • oakland
          • oregon
          • wwi
          • wwii

          Ponte Cestio

          Plaque reads: 'The bridge takes its name from Lucius Cestio, governor of Rome, who built it in 26BC to link Tiber Island with the right bank of the Tiber.  Its original structure was changed when...

          Plaque reads: 'The bridge takes its name from Lucius Cestio, governor of Rome, who built it in 26BC to link Tiber Island with the right bank of the Tiber.  Its original structure was changed when...

          • rome
          • italy
          • bridge
          • bce
          • architecture

          Whidden Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

          WHIDDEN HALL From 1923 until 1941 Howard P. Whidden, a man of distinguished appearance and firm convictions, was the executive head of McMaster University, a position then bearing the title...

          WHIDDEN HALL From 1923 until 1941 Howard P. Whidden, a man of distinguished appearance and firm convictions, was the executive head of McMaster University, a position then bearing the title...

            McKay Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

            McKAY HALL                This residence Hall, opened in 1965, honours the memory of Alexander C. McKay who, beginning in 1890, was successively Professor of Mathematics and Physics, Registrar,...

            McKAY HALL                This residence Hall, opened in 1965, honours the memory of Alexander C. McKay who, beginning in 1890, was successively Professor of Mathematics and Physics,...