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Dr. Gordon L. Chan

In memory of Dr. Gordon L. Chan 1930-1996  who, to preserve the tidepool resources of this area, was instrumental in the creation of the Duxbury Reef Marine Reserve Submitted by Darren Platt

In memory of Dr. Gordon L. Chan 1930-1996  who, to preserve the tidepool resources of this area, was instrumental in the creation of the Duxbury Reef Marine Reserve Submitted by Darren Platt

  • tidepool
  • bolinas
  • duxbury reef
  • sea anemone
  • 1930

The Coventry Theatre

  The Coventry Theatre The New Hippodrome, as it was originally named, was opened on 1 November 1937. It was the third Hippodrome on this site, the first situated in Pool Meadow (1903) and the...

  The Coventry Theatre The New Hippodrome, as it was originally named, was opened on 1 November 1937. It was the third Hippodrome on this site, the first situated in Pool Meadow (1903) and...

  • coventry
  • england
  • hippodrome
  • theatre

Apple Tree Cove - Kingston

APPLE TREE COVE - KINGSTON  Apple Tree Cover was named by Lieut. Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., commanding the U.S. Exploring Expedition, which first charted Puget Sound, on May 18, 1841.The first...

APPLE TREE COVE - KINGSTON  Apple Tree Cover was named by Lieut. Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., commanding the U.S. Exploring Expedition, which first charted Puget Sound, on May 18, 1841.The first...

  • kingston
  • apple tree cove
  • washington
  • puget sound
  • 1841

Fire, Police and Sheriffs Department Memorial

In Honored Memory Of Those Brave Members Of The Memphis & Shelby County Police, Fire & Sheriff's Departments Who Have, Since 1819, Died In Line Of Duty "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That A...

In Honored Memory Of Those Brave Members Of The Memphis & Shelby County Police, Fire & Sheriff's Departments Who Have, Since 1819, Died In Line Of Duty "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Louis Burchett McFarland Clock Tower

A Gift To The People Of Memphis By Judge Louis Burchette McFarland First Chairman Of Park Commission Founded In 1898. Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

A Gift To The People Of Memphis By Judge Louis Burchette McFarland First Chairman Of Park Commission Founded In 1898. Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Mexican Independence From Spain

1822  MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN  California acknowledges Mexico's independence from Spain, which was declared in 1821. Monterey remains capital of Alta California under Mexican rule.

1822  MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN  California acknowledges Mexico's independence from Spain, which was declared in 1821. Monterey remains capital of Alta California under Mexican rule.

  • montgomery
  • mexico
  • spain
  • 1822
  • alta california

Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5

    Chew C. Sawyer1918-1973

    Chew C. Sawyer was a mid-twentieth century African-American entrepreneur. He founded Sawyer Realty Company, which later became Cornette Realty; Arnette Construction Company; Future Insurance...

    Chew C. Sawyer was a mid-twentieth century African-American entrepreneur. He founded Sawyer Realty Company, which later became Cornette Realty; Arnette Construction Company; Future Insurance...

    • shelby county
    • tennessee

    Rittenhouse Square

    Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

    Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

    • philadelphia
    • pennsylvania
    • penn
    • 1682
    • 1982
    • square
    • park

    Bishop Charles Harrison Mason1862-1961

    Bishop C.H. Mason founded the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in the late 1890s. Born a slave near Bartlett, Tennessee, Mason served as Senior Bishop of the denomination from 1907 until his death...

    Bishop C.H. Mason founded the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in the late 1890s. Born a slave near Bartlett, Tennessee, Mason served as Senior Bishop of the denomination from 1907 until his death...

    • shelby county
    • tennessee

    Fair Oaks Boulevard Bridge

    • bridge
    • sacramento
    • california

    John Denver Memorial

      Gilman Hall

      Gilman Hall was built in 1916-17 to accommodate an expanded College of Chemistry under the leader-ship of Gilbert Newton Lewis. This building provided research laboratories and teaching facilities...

      Gilman Hall was built in 1916-17 to accommodate an expanded College of Chemistry under the leader- ship of Gilbert Newton Lewis. This building provided research laboratories and...

      • berkeley
      • california
      • bay area
      • cal
      • chemistry
      • giaque
      • seaborg
      • tranuranium

      Dedicated to John Le Conte & Joseph Le Conte

      • berkeley
      • california
      • bay area
      • cal

      Dedicated to Henry Morse Stephens

      • berkeley
      • california
      • bay area
      • cal

      Manzanar

      Manzanar In the early part of World War II, 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned in relocation centers by Executive Order No. 9066, issued onFebruary 19, 1942. Manzanar, the first of...

      Manzanar In the early part of World War II, 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned in relocation centers by Executive Order No. 9066, issued onFebruary 19, 1942. Manzanar, the first...

      • manzanar
      • california
      • internment camps
      • wwii
      • 99pi
      • concentration camps

      Folsom Pony Express Terminus

      FOLSOM PONY EXPRESS TERMINUS GOLD RUSH AND RAILROAD TOWN FOLSOM BECAME THE WESTERN TERMINUS OF THE CENTRAL OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ON JULY 1, 1860. DURING ITS FIRST FEW MONTHS, AFTER APRIL 4, 1860,...

      FOLSOM PONY EXPRESS TERMINUS GOLD RUSH AND RAILROAD TOWN FOLSOM BECAME THE WESTERN TERMINUS OF THE CENTRAL OVERLAND PONY EXPRESS ON JULY 1, 1860. DURING ITS FIRST FEW MONTHS, AFTER APRIL 4, 1860,...

      • folsom
      • california
      • pony express

      The Oldest Wood School in the USA

      • st augustine
      • florida
      • wood school
      • oldest

      St. Augustine Slave Market

        Public Well

        The well was used from 1823 to the early 1880's. The remnants lay buried and forgotten until City of St. Augustine Public Works employees discovered the well, with assistance from the St....

        The well was used from 1823 to the early 1880's. The remnants lay buried and forgotten until City of St. Augustine Public Works employees discovered the well, with assistance from the St....