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African Column

In ancient Egyptian temples, the shape of a lotus or flower in symbolic of the integration of different aspects of a single being.

In ancient Egyptian temples, the shape of a lotus or flower in symbolic of the integration of different aspects of a single being.

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • architecture

Puuhonua

THIS ANCIENT HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY (PUUHONUA WAS PRESERVED THROUGH THE FORESIGHT OF CHARLES R. BISHOP WHO ADDED IT TO THE BISHOP ESTATE. WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII, THE TRUSTEES OF...

THIS ANCIENT HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY (PUUHONUA WAS PRESERVED THROUGH THE FORESIGHT OF CHARLES R. BISHOP WHO ADDED IT TO THE BISHOP ESTATE. WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII, THE TRUSTEES OF...

    Bill Ray

    BILL RAY DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVANT CHAMPION OF ALASKAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRIEND OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA IN WHOSE HONOR THIS BUILDING IS NAMED AND DEDICATED BILL RAY CENTER MARCH 3. 1977  

    BILL RAY DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVANT CHAMPION OF ALASKAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRIEND OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA IN WHOSE HONOR THIS BUILDING IS NAMED AND DEDICATED BILL RAY CENTER MARCH 3. 1977

      National Memorial to the Members of the Defence Forces

        SFFD Engine Co. No. 2

          Moscone

            New Orleans Column

            Representing the City of New Orleans, this column reflects the images associated with local culture and heritage: shellfish, music, and architectural features - red brick, stucco and wrought iron.

            Representing the City of New Orleans, this column reflects the images associated with local culture and heritage: shellfish, music, and architectural features - red brick, stucco and wrought iron.

            • louisiana
            • new orleans
            • architecture

            Trenton

            The first steamboat came into this area in 1819. Soon after, Trenton became the most important cotton shipping center on the Ouachita River. It was incorporated in 1870. It lost its importance...

            The first steamboat came into this area in 1819. Soon after, Trenton became the most important cotton shipping center on the Ouachita River. It was incorporated in 1870. It lost its...

            • louisiana
            • west monroe
            • ouachita parish

            Old Fenner Road

            Surveyed about 1830 by John, James, Richard and Sherod, sons of William Fenner. In 1837 Mt. Vernon Church built on road, which ran from the junction of Cheniere Creek and Ouachita River west to...

            Surveyed about 1830 by John, James, Richard and Sherod, sons of William Fenner. In 1837 Mt. Vernon Church built on road, which ran from the junction of Cheniere Creek and Ouachita River west...

            • louisiana
            • ouachita parish
            • native americans

            Jimmy Davis Tabernacle

            Built in 1964 by friends of Governor Jimmie H. Davis. These friends are of many faiths, people who believe in the church and who are dedicated to the promotion of Christian living and to the songs...

            Built in 1964 by friends of Governor Jimmie H. Davis. These friends are of many faiths, people who believe in the church and who are dedicated to the promotion of Christian living and to the...

            • louisiana
            • governor
            • jackson parish
            • jimmie davis