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Stephen Tyng Mather -- Joshua Tree

    Joshua Tree

      Johnny Ambeau

      In memory of Johnny Ambeau In assuming responsibility in keeping the spirit. In being an example of loyality. In loving the Spartans. He had no equal. 1948-1997

      In memory of Johnny Ambeau In assuming responsibility in keeping the spirit. In being an example of loyality. In loving the Spartans. He had no equal. 1948-1997

      • louisiana
      • east ascensi...
      • gonzales

      Salt Marsh Restoration at Soundview Park

      Salt marshes play a vital role in our coastal waters. These ecosystems protect the shoreline from erosion, filter pollutants from the water, and provide a rich wildlife habitat. In the past 400...

      Salt marshes play a vital role in our coastal waters. These ecosystems protect the shoreline from erosion, filter pollutants from the water, and provide a rich wildlife habitat. In the past 400...

      • bronx
      • soundview
      • soundview park
      • salt marsh
      • park

      Soundview Point

      CITY OF NEW YORKSOUNDVIEW POINT2009MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, MAYORRUBEN DIAZ JR., BOROUGH PRESIDENTANNABEL PALMA, COUNCIL MEMBERADRIAN BENEPE, COMMISSIONERSPRINGHOUSE BRONX TEAM, DESIGNERS PARKS &...

      CITY OF NEW YORKSOUNDVIEW POINT2009MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, MAYORRUBEN DIAZ JR., BOROUGH PRESIDENTANNABEL PALMA, COUNCIL MEMBERADRIAN BENEPE, COMMISSIONERSPRINGHOUSE BRONX TEAM, DESIGNERS PARKS &...

      • bronx
      • soundview
      • soundview park
      • park
      • michael bloomberg
      • ruben diaz
      • annabel palma
      • adrian benepe
      • 2009

      Bronx River Greenway

      Bronx River Greenway Muskrat Cove From the river's banks, you can sometimes glimpse the muskrat for which this park is named. Woodland paths bring you close to the river in this secluded...

      Bronx River Greenway Muskrat Cove From the river's banks, you can sometimes glimpse the muskrat for which this park is named. Woodland paths bring you close to the river in this secluded...

      • bronx
      • soundview
      • soundview park
      • park
      • bronx river
      • bronx river greenway

      Home of Elizabeth Ann Seton

      THIS CHAPEL IS BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE HOME OF ELIZABETH ANN SETON. HER DAUGHTER, REBECCA WAS BORN HERE, THE SETONS LIVED HERE FROM 1801-1803 MRS. SETON, WIFE, MOTHER, EDUCATOR AND FOUNDRESS OF...

      THIS CHAPEL IS BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE HOME OF ELIZABETH ANN SETON. HER DAUGHTER, REBECCA WAS BORN HERE, THE SETONS LIVED HERE FROM 1801-1803 MRS. SETON, WIFE, MOTHER, EDUCATOR AND FOUNDRESS OF...

      • manhattan
      • downtown manhattan
      • state street
      • elizabeth ann seton
      • 1801
      • 1975
      • 1977

      Wood Rats

        Leather Britches

        Alias of Charles Smith.Sharpshooting outlaw who fought in 1912 Grabow Labor Riot. Killed during ambush.Buried face down.

        Alias of Charles Smith.Sharpshooting outlaw who fought in 1912 Grabow Labor Riot. Killed during ambush.Buried face down.

        • louisiana
        • legends and lore
        • outlaw
        • pomeroy

        Sam Houston Jones

        Birthplace July 15, 1897LA Governor (1940-1944)He defeated Louisiana's "Long Machine" and delivered an honest administration. He restored respect for Louisiana.

        Birthplace July 15, 1897LA Governor (1940-1944)He defeated Louisiana's "Long Machine" and delivered an honest administration. He restored respect for Louisiana.

        • louisiana
        • governor
        • politics

        Brookeland United Methodist Church

        Present Brookeland is located in an area served by pioneer Methodist preachers beginning in the 1840s. During that era, circuit riding preachers conducted worship services in local homes. Thomas...

        Present Brookeland is located in an area served by pioneer Methodist preachers beginning in the 1840s. During that era, circuit riding preachers conducted worship services in local homes....

        • texas
        • church
        • religion

        Pineland

        Like many Sabine County communities, Pineland was established as a result of the arrival of the logging industry to the east Texas pine forests. A lumber camp was first recorded at this site along...

        Like many Sabine County communities, Pineland was established as a result of the arrival of the logging industry to the east Texas pine forests. A lumber camp was first recorded at this site...

        • texas
        • community

        San Augustine

        An early eastern gate to Texas, in area claimed in 1600's by both France and Spain. To back her claim, Spain in 1691 chartered from Mexico past this site El Camino Real (The King's Highway) and...

        An early eastern gate to Texas, in area claimed in 1600's by both France and Spain. To back her claim, Spain in 1691 chartered from Mexico past this site El Camino Real (The King's Highway)...

        • texas
        • town
        • county

        Lewis Hotel

        Following emancipation, African Americans struggled for equality, as public facilities, private businesses and neighborhoods were often segregated. When African Americans did find non-agricultural...

        Following emancipation, African Americans struggled for equality, as public facilities, private businesses and neighborhoods were often segregated. When African Americans did find...

        • texas
        • african americans
        • commerce

        Old Hollis Building

        Built 1889 by I.H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.Also on site was office of K.L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.This structure escaped...

        Built 1889 by I.H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.Also on site was office of K.L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.This structure escaped...

        • texas
        • commerce

        Chapel Hill Cemetery

        The first recorded burial here is for Able Allison Lewis, a veteran of the American Revolution, in 1838. Oral tradition identifies his widow, Patsey Lewis, as giving land along El Camino Real for...

        The first recorded burial here is for Able Allison Lewis, a veteran of the American Revolution, in 1838. Oral tradition identifies his widow, Patsey Lewis, as giving land along El Camino Real for...

        • texas
        • church
        • religion
        • cemetery rev...

        The Thompson Family

        Dr. Samuel (1765-1843) and Precious Wofford (d. 1841) Thompson and their sons were among the earliest settlers of this area. Samuel Thompson served as alcalde of the San Augustine municipality and...

        Dr. Samuel (1765-1843) and Precious Wofford (d. 1841) Thompson and their sons were among the earliest settlers of this area. Samuel Thompson served as alcalde of the San Augustine municipality and...

        • texas
        • settlers
        • cemetery
        • revolutionary war
        • texas revolution

        Las Boregas Camp Site

        Las Boregas Creek formed the eastern boundary of the 1794 Spanish land grant to Juan Ignacio Pifermo, making this grant the oldest in Sabine County. El Camino de los Tejas, a portion of El Camino...

        Las Boregas Creek formed the eastern boundary of the 1794 Spanish land grant to Juan Ignacio Pifermo, making this grant the oldest in Sabine County. El Camino de los Tejas, a portion of El Camino...

        • texas
        • colonial era

        Milam

        Founded in 1828as Red MoundNamed in 1835 forBenjamin Rush MilamSeat of justice ofSabine municipality, 1835;of Sabine County, 1837-58.Incorporated December 29, 1837.Internal Revenue postduring the...

        Founded in 1828as Red MoundNamed in 1835 forBenjamin Rush MilamSeat of justice ofSabine municipality, 1835;of Sabine County, 1837-58.Incorporated December 29, 1837.Internal Revenue postduring the...

        • texas
        • settlement
        • sabine county

        Milam

        The first known description of Milam was given by Stephen Fuller Austin in his diary as he camped along El Camino Real de los Tejas in 1821. Because of the town's close proximity to the trail,...

        The first known description of Milam was given by Stephen Fuller Austin in his diary as he camped along El Camino Real de los Tejas in 1821. Because of the town's close proximity to the trail,...

        • texas
        • settlement
        • sabine county