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William R. Jordan

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM R. JORDAN SCOUTMASTER OF TROOP 20 KILLED IN ACTION WORLD WAR II BORN OCTOBER 31, 1915DIED SEPTEMBER 15, 1944Submitted by @lampbane

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM R. JORDAN SCOUTMASTER OF TROOP 20 KILLED IN ACTION WORLD WAR II BORN OCTOBER 31, 1915DIED SEPTEMBER 15, 1944Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • new utrecht
  • bensonhurst
  • william jordan
  • boy scouts
  • world war ii
  • 1915
  • 1944

New Utrecht Reformed Church

LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK NEW UTRECHT REFORMED CHURCH THE WALLS OF THIS BUILDING, CONSTRUCTED IN EARLY GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE IN 1828, CONTAIN STONES TAKEN FROM A PREDECESSOR CHURCH BUILT IN 1700. AS...

LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK NEW UTRECHT REFORMED CHURCH THE WALLS OF THIS BUILDING, CONSTRUCTED IN EARLY GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE IN 1828, CONTAIN STONES TAKEN FROM A PREDECESSOR CHURCH BUILT IN 1700. AS...

  • brooklyn
  • new utrecht
  • bensonhurst
  • church
  • gothic revival
  • 1828
  • 1700
  • 1677
  • 1783
  • 1965

Justice Arthur M. Schack

This area is Dedicated To JUSTICE ARTHUR M. SCHACK FOR HIS DEVOTION TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SERVICE TO ALL OUR YOUTH. HE WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. MAY 21, 2017

This area is Dedicated To JUSTICE ARTHUR M. SCHACK FOR HIS DEVOTION TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SERVICE TO ALL OUR YOUTH. HE WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. MAY 21, 2017

  • brooklyn
  • new utrecht
  • bensonhurst
  • arthur schack
  • 2017

Heritage New York - New Utrecht Reformed Church

New Utrecht Reformed Church Completed in 1829, the Church incorporates in its walls the stones from from the original structure, which had stood in the eastern corner the old New Utrecht Reformed...

New Utrecht Reformed Church Completed in 1829, the Church incorporates in its walls the stones from from the original structure, which had stood in the eastern corner the old New Utrecht...

  • brooklyn
  • new utrecht
  • bensonhurst
  • church
  • 1829
  • 1700
  • 1783
  • 1908

Francesco Simeti - Bensonhurst Gardens

Francesco Simeti Bensonhurst Gardens 2012 Laminated glass Fabricated by Tom Patti Design Commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design and MTA New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

Francesco Simeti Bensonhurst Gardens 2012 Laminated glass Fabricated by Tom Patti Design Commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design and MTA New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • new utrecht
  • bensonhurst
  • francesco simeti
  • art
  • 2012

Larkin Park

LARKIN PARK RESTORED 1996   JOHN D. SPENCER MAYOR   VINCENZA A. RESTIANO COUNCIL PRESIDENT   COUNCIL MEMBERS   CARLO T. DI NOTA GORDON A. BURROWS RICHARD J. MARTINELLI EDWARD J. FAGAN, JR. SYMRA...

LARKIN PARK RESTORED 1996   JOHN D. SPENCER MAYOR VINCENZA A. RESTIANO COUNCIL PRESIDENT   COUNCIL MEMBERS   CARLO T. DI NOTA GORDON A. BURROWS RICHARD J. MARTINELLI EDWARD J. FAGAN, JR. SYMRA D....

  • yonkers
  • larkin plaza
  • saw mill river
  • van der donck park
  • larkin park
  • john spencer
  • 1996

New Madrid

First American town in Missouri. Founded in 1789 by George Morgan, Princeton graduate and Indian trader, on the site of Francois and Joseph Le Sieur's trading settlement, L'Anse a laGraise (Fr....

First American town in Missouri. Founded in 1789 by George Morgan, Princeton graduate and Indian trader, on the site of Francois and Joseph Le Sieur's trading settlement, L'Anse a laGraise...

  • missouri
  • new madrid

Illinois Central

For 100 Years Illinois Central  Main Line of America

For 100 Years Illinois Central  Main Line of America

  • mississippi
  • rail
  • train

The King's Road

The Spanish and El Camino RealThe Spanish Government in St. Louis authorized the construction of a military road from St. Louis to New Madrid shortly after New Madrid was established as a...

The Spanish and El Camino RealThe Spanish Government in St. Louis authorized the construction of a military road from St. Louis to New Madrid shortly after New Madrid was established as a...

  • missouri
  • el camino real
  • new madrid

Mississippi's Forestry Industry

  • mississippi
  • industry
  • forestry

Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson (1896-1956) was one of the most influential blues artists in Mississippi in the 1920s and 1930s. He grew up in the Crystal Springs area, where he often performed with his brothers...

Tommy Johnson (1896-1956) was one of the most influential blues artists in Mississippi in the 1920s and 1930s. He grew up in the Crystal Springs area, where he often performed with his...

  • mississippi
  • blues
  • music
  • blues trail

Caruthersville

The capital of historic Pemiscot County and center for a cotton, grain, timber, and industrial area, Caruthersville was laid out, 1857, by George W. Bushey and J. Hardeman Walker (1794-1860), on...

The capital of historic Pemiscot County and center for a cotton, grain, timber, and industrial area, Caruthersville was laid out, 1857, by George W. Bushey and J. Hardeman Walker (1794-1860), on...

  • missouri
  • town
  • pemiscot county seat

Hugh Lincoln Cooper

The Illinois, Iowa, Missouri area centered in Keokuk owes much to Hugh Lincoln Cooper engineer, backed by area businessmen, he built, in three years, 1910-1913, the dam and powerhouse now operated...

The Illinois, Iowa, Missouri area centered in Keokuk owes much to Hugh Lincoln Cooper engineer, backed by area businessmen, he built, in three years, 1910-1913, the dam and powerhouse now operated...

  • iowa
  • engineering
  • dam
  • industry

Mark Twain - Site of the Clemens Brothers' Print Shop

 Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) walked the streets of Keokuk in the years 1855 and 1856. He worked for his brother, Orion, who owned a printing business "The Ben Franklin Book and Job Office”...

 Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) walked the streets of Keokuk in the years 1855 and 1856. He worked for his brother, Orion, who owned a printing business "The Ben Franklin Book and Job...

  • iowa
  • mark twain

Lt. Col. John B. England

Born Jan. 15, 1923Caruthersville, MissouriDied Nov. 17, 1954Toul, FranceColonel England participated in 108 combat missions during World War II. He destroyed 19 German aircraft and on one mission...

Born Jan. 15, 1923Caruthersville, MissouriDied Nov. 17, 1954Toul, FranceColonel England participated in 108 combat missions during World War II. He destroyed 19 German aircraft and on one mission...

  • missouri
  • ace pilot
  • hero