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Carrollton No. 1

Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of the...

Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of...

  • louisiana
  • cemetery
  • new orleans

Carrollton No. 2

Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

  • louisiana
  • cemetery
  • new orleans

Allen Residence

Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • jazz

Brownlee Residence

Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

  • louisiana
  • jazz
  • new orleans

Bank of Sausalito

    Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail

      Clock Tower

        COMMANDANT'S HOME

        COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...

        COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...

          Commanding Officers Quarters

            Gen. Quandt Lane

            GEN. QUANDT LANE IN HONOR OF NATIVE SON DOUGLASS PHILLIP QUANDT MAIOR GENERAL, U.S ARMY CORPS. BORN IN THIS ARSENAL, DOUGLASS QUANDT GRADUAT- ED FROM WEST POINT AND WENT ON TO COMMAND PAR- ACHUTE...

            GEN. QUANDT LANE IN HONOR OF NATIVE SON DOUGLASS PHILLIP QUANDT MAIOR GENERAL, U.S ARMY CORPS. BORN IN THIS ARSENAL, DOUGLASS QUANDT GRADUAT- ED FROM WEST POINT AND WENT ON TO COMMAND PAR-...

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            William D. Turnbull Park

              City of Benicia Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement

                City of Benicia Wastewater Treatment Facilities 1978 Additions

                  City of Benicia Sewage Treatment Plant

                    Mary Soares

                    Thank you, MARY SOARES For 16 years you kept us safe as you watched us grew your care apparent in every smile. Our crossing guard, our constant daily greeter. Your love of community has created...

                    Thank you, MARY SOARES For 16 years you kept us safe as you watched us grew your care apparent in every smile. Our crossing guard, our constant daily greeter. Your love of community has...