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St. Dunstan's Basilica

ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in Canadian...

ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in...

  • st. dunstan
  • basilica
  • prince edward island
  • gothic
  • architecture

WILLIAM HENRY POPE

WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly representing...

WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly...

  • prince edward island
  • confederation
  • canada
  • william henry pope
  • bedeque
  • charlottetown
  • summerside

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • prince edward island
  • charlottetown
  • three rivers
  • andrew archi...

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders...

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown

GEORGE COLES

GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

  • charlottetown
  • confederation
  • canada
  • premier
  • george coles

Thomas Heath Haviland

THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • thomas heath...
  • charlottetown

EDWARD PALMER

EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he held...

EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • edward palmer

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • colonel john...

EDWARD WHELAN

EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in 1845,...

EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • edward whelan

Angus Bernard MacEachern

Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831. In...

Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831....

  • angus bernar...
  • st. dunstan'...
  • charlottetown

H. Dean Papé Campanile (Clock Tower)

In Loving Memory of  H. DEAN PAPÉClass of '42From his Family and FriendsSeptember 26, 2001

In Loving Memory of  H. DEAN PAPÉClass of '42From his Family and FriendsSeptember 26, 2001

  • oregon state...
  • corvallis
  • in memory
  • clock

Trysting Tree II

Trysting Tree IIPlanted October 15, 1982Cutting from original Trysting Tree

Trysting Tree IIPlanted October 15, 1982Cutting from original Trysting Tree

  • oregon state...
  • corvallis
  • tree

Bench Dedication

To our students from your O.S.U. Dads' Club O.S.U. Mothers' Club 50 Years          1933-1983

To our students from your O.S.U. Dads' Club O.S.U. Mothers' Club 50 Years          1933-1983

  • oregon state...
  • corvallis
  • bench

Bald Hill Dedication

Bald Hill Park The top 60 acres of Bald Hill Park was donated in 1985 by Kenneth M. Coon and family For all to Enjoy

Bald Hill Park The top 60 acres of Bald Hill Park was donated in 1985 by Kenneth M. Coon and family For all to Enjoy

  • corvallis
  • hiking
  • bald hill
  • oregon
  • oregon state...

Benton (Community) Hall Tower Clock

Benton Hall Tower ClockThe clock in the tower of Benton [now Community Hall] was manufactured in 1913 by the E. Howard ClockCompany of Boston, Massachusetts. From thattime until it was dismantled...

Benton Hall Tower ClockThe clock in the tower of Benton [now Community Hall] was manufactured in 1913 by the E. Howard ClockCompany of Boston, Massachusetts. From thattime until it was dismantled...

  • oregon state...
  • clock tower
  • benton hall
  • community hall

Nancy Diane Wyckoff Memorial Tree

Nancy Diane Wyckoff 1954 - 1972 "In wildness is the preservation of the world"     Thoreau

Nancy Diane Wyckoff 1954 - 1972 "In wildness is the preservation of the world"     Thoreau

  • oregon state...
  • tree
  • in memory
  • memorial tree

Sherry Ann Clark Memorial Plaque

Sherry Ann Clark 4/10/1955 - 4/23/2012 She never missed an opportunity to teach, a chance to laugh, or an occasion to help.

Sherry Ann Clark 4/10/1955 - 4/23/2012 She never missed an opportunity to teach, a chance to laugh, or an occasion to help.

  • bald hill park
  • bald hill
  • bench
  • memorial
  • memorial bench
  • corvallis

El Tajin, Ciudad Prehispanica

    El Pueblo de Xalapa

      Warner Memorial Road

      • devils lake
      • baraboo