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Frank Teich

Frank Teich (Sept. 23, 1856-Jan. 27, 1939)   A native of Germany, Frank Teich studied under master German artists and sculptors before coming to the United States in 1878. By 1883 he was...

Frank Teich (Sept. 23, 1856-Jan. 27, 1939)   A native of Germany, Frank Teich studied under master German artists and sculptors before coming to the United States in 1878. By 1883 he...

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  • llano county
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  • architecture

Llano County Courthouse

The plaque: Llano County Courthouse Designed by Austin County architect A.O. Watson, this building in the fourth courthouse for Llano County. Work on the structure began in 1892 and was completed...

The plaque: Llano County Courthouse Designed by Austin County architect A.O. Watson, this building in the fourth courthouse for Llano County. Work on the structure began in 1892 and was completed...

  • texas
  • llano county
  • llano
  • county courthouses
  • courthouses
  • architecture

Civil War at the Southwest Waterfront

Private river commerce along the waterfront was disrupted during the Civil War when Washington became the headquarters and supply center of the Union Army. Wharves were appropriated for military...

Private river commerce along the waterfront was disrupted during the Civil War when Washington became the headquarters and supply center of the Union Army. Wharves were appropriated for...

  • washington dc
  • wharf

Homeless Jesus

Homeless JesusBlessed by Donald Cardinal WuerlAsh Wednesday 2015Artist: Tim Schmalz

Homeless JesusBlessed by Donald Cardinal WuerlAsh Wednesday 2015Artist: Tim Schmalz

  • washington dc
  • art

Dr. Lyford's Stone Tower

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Eugenia Marans and Louise Teather

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Looking Back at Belvedere

    China Cabin

      Looking Back at Belvedere

        Tiburon Flagpole

        The flag flying above was flown over our Nation's Capitol on the most recent Fourth of July Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset July 4, 2013

        The flag flying above was flown over our Nation's Capitol on the most recent Fourth of July Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset July 4, 2013

          PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA

          PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1806

          PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1806

            Site of the Old Carroll Hall

            Site of the old Carroll Hall1865-19041 - The original Carroll Hall2 - In it was started St. John's College - 18663 - In it was started Sisters of the Poor - 18714 - In it was started the...

            Site of the old Carroll Hall1865-19041 - The original Carroll Hall2 - In it was started St. John's College - 18663 - In it was started Sisters of the Poor - 18714 - In it was started...

            • washington dc

            Medaille Hall

            Erected by the Sisters of St. Joseph   That American youth may develop a cultural appreciation of Music and dramatic art and keep the body a physically fit instrument of the soul by wholesome...

            Erected by the Sisters of St. Joseph   That American youth may develop a cultural appreciation of Music and dramatic art and keep the body a physically fit instrument of the soul by...

            • louisiana
            • baton rouge
            • religion

            The Genainville Labyrinth at City Park

            Walk the labyrinth path to the center at your own pace. Unlike a maze, there are no forks or dead-ends. Stay as long as you like, then walk back out again. No right or wrong way to walk the...

            Walk the labyrinth path to the center at your own pace. Unlike a maze, there are no forks or dead- ends. Stay as long as you like, then walk back out again. No right or wrong way to walk the...

            • louisiana
            • baton rouge
            • park
            • labyrinth

            Emma Lou Packard