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Mayor Bosco

MayorBosco1981 - 1994   Wikipedia page Submitted by @jqmcd

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Sunol

SUNOL NAMED IN HONOR OF ANTONIO MARIA SUNOL, MERCHANT, NAVAL MAN ANDCATTLEBARRON, WHO ACQUIRED A SPANISH/MEXICAN LAND GRANT IN 1840. ALONG WITH THE VAST RANCHING AND FERTILE FARMLANDS, COAL...

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• sunol
• ecv

First Chiropractic Adjustment

First Chiropractic Adjustment Here at Brady and Second Streets, in the former Ryan Building, is the site of the first chiropractic adjustment. On September 18, 1895, Daniel David Palmer, who...

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• davenport
• iowa

First Professional (American) Football Game

In the field south of this site on July 4th, 1895 the Michigan Rushers, a local team, played the first professional football game in Michigan, and possibly in the U.S.   This marker was placed...

The University of London's Apologies

Apparently the University of London decided to build on top of Russell's estate without informing them of the plans for the buildings. It was only after the buildings had been completed that...

Wait Block

VERMONT, BENNINGTON COUNTY, Wait Block, Near jct. of Main and Bonnet Sts., Manchester Center Village, Manchester, 96001327, LISTED, 11/07/96. This is the listing as it appears on the web page of...

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• manchester
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Vermont's Interstate Highway System

"This monument depicting the interstate highway system in Vermont is dedicated to the men and women who contributed to the planning, designing and building of this magnificent...

• highway system
• vermont
• map
• roads

James Lick's Francis Scott Key Statue

James Lick was apparently a big fan of Francis Scott Key: "TO FRANCIS SCOTT KEY AUTHOR OF THE NATIONAL SONG THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY JAMES LICK OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA"

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• san francisco
• golden gate park

Mostly On Picnic Specials

1884 [TRAIN PICTURE] 1903 CALIFORNIA & NEVADA RAILROAD A 3 FOOT NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD STARTING ON LAND OWNED BY JOSEPH S. EMERY. LATER PRESIDENT, AND FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE. THE...

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• california
• emeryville
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• amtrack

Of the Boys of this District

A tiny monument tucked into the corner of North Oakland. The school it is located on built their perimeter fence around it. Full monument

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• oakland
• california
• wwi

Beadle Azalea Garden

THIS AZALEA GARDEN DESIGNED AND PLANTEDBYCHAUNCEY DELOS DEADLEIS NAMED IN HIS HONORIN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF HIS FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND LOYAL SERVICEAS SUPERINTENDENT OF BILTMORE ESTATETO...

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• biltmore
• north carolina
• azalea
• beadle

Birthplace of American Forestry

Birthplace of American Forestry George W Vanterbilt, following the recommendation of landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, was the first American landowner to implement scientific forestry,...

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• biltmore
• north carolina
• forestry

Frederick Law Olmsted At Biltmore

Fredrick Law Olmstead Biltmore Estate Landscape Architect 1822 - 1903 As work progressed on Biltmore Estate, his last and largest private project, Frederick Law Olmstead observed, "It is a great...

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• biltmore
• north carolina
• olmsted

Tiffany Beach

TIFFANY BEACH NAMED IN MEMORY OF W. Z. TIFFANY CITY CLERK OF SAUSALITO 1913 - 1939 REHABILITATED IN 1968 BY THE SAUSALITO ROTARY CLUB AND THESAUSALITO FOUNDATION WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL BUSINESS...

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• california
• sausalito

Old Sausalito City Hall

OLD SAUSALITO CITY HALL CONSTRUCTED IN THE YEAR OF 1894FOR BANK OF SAUSALITO & DEEDED TO THE CITY OF SAUSALITO IN 1915 RESTORED IN 1974 FOR TOPPS & TROWSERSPLANT BROS. CORP GENERAL CONTRACTORS...

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• sausalito

Proclamation of the Sisterhood between the cities of Sausalito and Viña del Mar

Plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sister-city status between Sausalito and Viña del Mar. Submitted by @jqmcd.

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• sausalito

Beltrami Park/Maple Hill Cemetary

Beltramit Park Formerly Maple Hill Giacomo Constantino Beltrami 1779-1855 Italian Jurist, Scholar and Explorer. On July 7, 1823, started his journey into the wilderness of Northern...

Alamo Ruins

THIS IS THE RUINS OF THE HABITATIONS OF THE FRIARS AND INDIANS REFRECTORY, KITCHEN, AND OTHER REGULAR OFFICES. IN THE SECOND PATIO THERE WAS A GALLERY WITH WEAVING ROOMS AND ROOM FOR STORING...

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• texas
• ruins

West Engineering - West Hall

Famous "Engine Arch"

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• ann arbor
• engineering
• west hall

Southern Boundry of the Rancho San Pablo

THIS MONUMENTMARKS THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE RANCHO SAN PABLO 17,938 ACRESGRANTED BY GOVERNOR JOSE FIGUEROATODON FRANCISCOMARIA CASTRO JUNE 12, 1834

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• el cerrito
• castro
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• 1834