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Harvey Bernard Milk

    Aegis The Phelan Building

      Swallow Printing Company 1907 - 1989

        Church Alley

        Frédéric Henri Duperier originally donated Church Alley to the City of New lberia. The Duperier family lived across the Bayou Teche in the mansion that was to become Mt. Carmel Academy. In 1837,...

        Frédéric Henri Duperier originally donated Church Alley to the City of New lberia. The Duperier family lived across the Bayou Teche in the mansion that was to become Mt. Carmel Academy. In...

        • louisiana
        • church

        Louisiana's First Black Female Physician

        Louisiana's First Black Female Physician Dr. Emma Wakefield~Paillet (November 21,1868-August 26, 1946)In 1897, Dr. Emma Wakefield became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in Louisiana....

        Louisiana's First Black Female Physician Dr. Emma Wakefield~Paillet (November 21,1868-August 26, 1946)In 1897, Dr. Emma Wakefield became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in...

        • louisiana
        • african american

        Pont Breaux, Louisiane

        Named for the  Firmin Breaux Family Settled by Acadians ca. 1766, Founded 1829, Incorporated 1859.  

        Named for the  Firmin Breaux Family Settled by Acadians ca. 1766, Founded 1829, Incorporated 1859.

        • louisiana

        The Pellerin-Chauffe House 1896

        This Queen Anne Revival cottage was built in 1896 by Edmond Pellerin. The carpenter, Emile Bergeron, built the entire house of local cypress and the house remains the finest example of rural farm...

        This Queen Anne Revival cottage was built in 1896 by Edmond Pellerin. The carpenter, Emile Bergeron, built the entire house of local cypress and the house remains the finest example of rural...

        • louisiana

        The Valery Thibodeaux House CA. 1853

        This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863. This house has been continuously...

        This beautiful Acadian home and grounds was the site chosen by Maj. A. Gallway, 173rd N.Y. Volunteers for the encampment of his Union Troops, April 21, 1863. This house has been...

        • louisiana

        The Bridge of 1852

        This turntable bridge was built in 1852 and replaced in 1891. The bridge was moved 3 miles downstream and served as a crossing for the community of Ruth until 1992. The bridge was in place when...

        This turntable bridge was built in 1852 and replaced in 1891. The bridge was moved 3 miles downstream and served as a crossing for the community of Ruth until 1992. The bridge was in place when...

        • louisiana
        • civil war

        Guide Dogs for the Blind

          Dianne Feinstein

            George R. Moscone

              Gavin Newsom

                Willie Lewis Brown Jr.

                  James D. Phelan

                    James Rolph Jr

                    PRESENTED TO SAN FRANCISCO BY FREINDS AND ADMIRERS OF JAMES ROLPH JR MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 8 1912 TO JANUARY 6 1931 GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA JANUARY 6 1931 TO JUNE 2 1934 THROUGH THESE MANY...

                    PRESENTED TO SAN FRANCISCO BY FREINDS AND ADMIRERS OF JAMES ROLPH JR MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 8 1912 TO JANUARY 6 1931 GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA JANUARY 6 1931 TO JUNE 2 1934 THROUGH THESE...

                    • unswerving findelity
                    • san francisco

                    Douglas M. Flaner

                      1870's Ranch Shed

                        Tiburon Tommie's

                          McNeil's Pioneer Boathouse 1886