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Faubourg Marigny

“In 1805 Bernard de Marigny began the subdivision of his plantation, creating the first suburb below the original city. As Americans settled up-river, immigrants and free persons of color settled...

“In 1805 Bernard de Marigny began the subdivision of his plantation, creating the first suburb below the original city. As Americans settled up-river, immigrants and free persons of color settled...

    Lady Bird Johnson at Lincoln Elementary

    “Commemorating the visit of MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON who has rallied a new interest in beauty and culture throughout the country and who honored Columbus with her recognition of the community’s...

    “Commemorating the visit of MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON who has rallied a new interest in beauty and culture throughout the country and who honored Columbus with her recognition of the...

      Denonville on the Golf Course

      “Denonville with army of 3000 French and Indians crossed these grounds twice in July 1687″State Education Department, 1932

      “Denonville with army of 3000 French and Indians crossed these grounds twice in July 1687″State Education Department, 1932

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      • 1932

      Niles Canyon Train Ride

        IN 1869, THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD PASSED THIS SPOT ON ITS WAY TO THE SHORE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. IN 1984, THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD ABANDONED THIS HISTORIC LINE BETWEEN NILES...

        IN 1869, THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD PASSED THIS SPOT ON ITS WAY TO THE SHORE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. IN 1984, THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD ABANDONED THIS HISTORIC LINE BETWEEN NILES...

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