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Grafton Park

    In Defiance of the Dry Squad

      French Patriots of 1768

      To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations.  In...

      To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations. ...

        BDES Hall

          In Memory of Claude & Rhoda Diridon 1913 - 1994 By Their Family

            Hookston Station Historic Exhibit

              Susie & Phil Friedman

              THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

              THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

                Zirkel No. 1

                Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

                Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

                  Kids With Cancer Mural

                  The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with Cancer...

                  The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with...

                  • louisiana
                  • children
                  • kids
                  • medicine
                  • cancer
                  • mural

                  The Pythian Temple

                    The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

                    The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

                  • louiiana
                  • new orleans
                  • african american
                  • architecture

                  Fannie C. Williams - Valena C. Jones

                   Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

                   Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

                  • louisiana
                  • new orleans
                  • african american
                  • education
                  • women
                  • schools

                  Mursley Water Tower

                  In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

                  In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

                    1901 William B. Case Block

                    1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto  

                    1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto

                      Denham Springs

                      This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as Amite...

                      This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as...

                      • louisiana
                      • livingston parish
                      • springs
                      • water

                      Have a rest and consider why and what for.

                      "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and consider...

                      "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and...

                      • ww2
                      • kerry
                      • ireland

                      Metre Etalon

                      Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

                      Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

                      • 1796
                      • 1797

                      Filming Location of Star Wars Jedi Temples Viewing Point

                      Submitted by @zxqwd

                      Submitted by @zxqwd

                        Chewacla State Park

                          To the Memory of Placer Co. Pioneers

                          • lest we forget
                          • 1849
                          • 1913

                          City of Auburn

                          • gold
                          • north fork
                          • wood's dry diggings