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Aegis The Phelan Building

    Swallow Printing Company 1907 - 1989

      Church Alley

      Frédéric Henri Duperier originally donated Church Alley to the City of New lberia. The Duperier family lived across the Bayou Teche in the mansion that was to become Mt. Carmel Academy. In 1837,...

      Frédéric Henri Duperier originally donated Church Alley to the City of New lberia. The Duperier family lived across the Bayou Teche in the mansion that was to become Mt. Carmel Academy. In...

      • louisiana
      • church

      Louisiana's First Black Female Physician

      Louisiana's First Black Female Physician Dr. Emma Wakefield~Paillet (November 21,1868-August 26, 1946)In 1897, Dr. Emma Wakefield became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in Louisiana....

      Louisiana's First Black Female Physician Dr. Emma Wakefield~Paillet (November 21,1868-August 26, 1946)In 1897, Dr. Emma Wakefield became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in...

      • louisiana
      • african american

      Pont Breaux, Louisiane

      Named for the  Firmin Breaux Family Settled by Acadians ca. 1766, Founded 1829, Incorporated 1859.  

      Named for the  Firmin Breaux Family Settled by Acadians ca. 1766, Founded 1829, Incorporated 1859.

      • louisiana

      The Pellerin-Chauffe House 1896

      This Queen Anne Revival cottage was built in 1896 by Edmond Pellerin. The carpenter, Emile Bergeron, built the entire house of local cypress and the house remains the finest example of rural farm...

      This Queen Anne Revival cottage was built in 1896 by Edmond Pellerin. The carpenter, Emile Bergeron, built the entire house of local cypress and the house remains the finest example of rural...

      • louisiana

      The Valery Thibodeaux House CA. 1853

      This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863. This house has been continuously...

      This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863. This house has been...

      • louisiana

      The Bridge of 1852

      This turntable bridge was built in 1852 and replaced in 1891. The bridge was moved 3 miles downstream and served as a crossing for the community of Ruth until 1992. The bridge was in place when...

      This turntable bridge was built in 1852 and replaced in 1891. The bridge was moved 3 miles downstream and served as a crossing for the community of Ruth until 1992. The bridge was in place when...

      • louisiana
      • civil war

      Guide Dogs for the Blind

        Dianne Feinstein

          George R. Moscone

            Gavin Newsom

              Willie Lewis Brown Jr.

                James D. Phelan

                  James Rolph Jr

                  PRESENTED TO SAN FRANCISCO BY FREINDS AND ADMIRERS OF JAMES ROLPH JR MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 8 1912 TO JANUARY 6 1931 GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA JANUARY 6 1931 TO JUNE 2 1934 THROUGH THESE MANY...

                  PRESENTED TO SAN FRANCISCO BY FREINDS AND ADMIRERS OF JAMES ROLPH JR MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 8 1912 TO JANUARY 6 1931 GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA JANUARY 6 1931 TO JUNE 2 1934 THROUGH THESE...

                  • unswerving findelity
                  • san francisco

                  Douglas M. Flaner

                    1870's Ranch Shed

                      Tiburon Tommie's

                        McNeil's Pioneer Boathouse 1886

                          One of the Shortest Main Streets