The Great Acadian Upheaval
- Exiled Acadians become Louisiana's Cajuns - The monument in front of you commemorates the "Great Upheaval" of the Acadian people from their homeland in what is now Nova Scotia,...
- louisiana
- cajuns
- houma
- civil rights
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
Governor P. B. S. Pinchback (1837-1921) was the son of a white planter and a former slave. He was born in Georgia and reared in Mississippi. During the Civil War and after the fall of New...
- louisiana
- politics
- reconstruction
- african american
Joe Printz Store - c. 1890
Two story brick mercantile store with Victorian embellishments features business quarters downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Mr. Printz, an Italian immigrant, began his career as a fruit...
- louisiana
- immigrant
- avoyelles parish
- marksville
Lee Street Riot of 1942
Lee Street in Alexandria was the center of a thriving African-American community during the early 1940s, including two churches, eight eating establishments, three funeral homes, five...
- louisiana
- world war ii
- african americans
Alexandria Hall
For a century and among generations of alumni, this iconic academic building has symbolized Louisiana College. When the future of the college remained in doubt following a destructive fire, the...
- louisiana
- architecture
- education
- pineville
Governor Jimmie Davis (1899-2000)
James Houston Davis graduated from Louisiana College in 1924. A legendary country music singer and songwriter, he is best known for the beloved hit song, "You Are My Sunshine." In politics,...
- louisiana
- entertainment
- politics
The Cavanaugh Oak
Dedicated to Dr. Richard Cavanaugh for his leadership, vision, and service to LSU Alexandria as chancellor during his transition to 4-year status.July 1, 1994 - August 17, 2007
- louisiana
- louisiana st...
- lsua
Who was Stationed at Fort Randolph and how did they live
Major General Kirby Smith chose five artillery batterie to be stationed at the forts. They were known as the Siege Train Battalion and consisted of the 26th, 27th and 31st regiments, and the...
- louisiana
- civil war
- fort
Bayside Cannery
CITY OF SAN JOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY BAYSIDE CANNERY ca 1906 Established ca. 1906, Bayside Canning Company expanded to become the third largest cannery in the United States by 1931. Under...
First Powder Mill
FIRST POWDER MILL Near this site stood the "mill for making of powder at Unkety or Dorchester Mill" where gunpowder was manufactured for carrying on King Philip\'s War in 1675. After serving...
The Port and Town of Alviso
Submitted by @AlexisMadrigal.
Gravesend Cemetery
On the morning of August 22, 1776, the British invasion force, approximately 20,000 troops, began landing on the shores of Gravesend Bay, supported by naval forces under the command of Admiral...
- brooklyn
- gravesend
- cemetery
- flatlands
- flatbush
- rutgert van brunt
- rem williamson
- 1776
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy
600 LAFAYETTE AVENUE HOME OF THE BROOKLYN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 1929-1976 The College, founded in 1886, moved to this location from its first permanent location at 265-271 Nostrand Avenue in order...
- brooklyn
- bedford-stuyvesant
- lafayette avenue
- long island ...
- college
- university
- collegiate gothic
- 1929
- 1976
- 2011
Herbert Mann
In loving memory of Herbert Mann 1937-2020 Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Lifelong Brooklynite and lover of chess. learning, and family Lost, like so many others, to the pandemic.
- brooklyn
- prospect park
- park slope
- herbert mann
- 1937
- 2020
- covid-19
- chess
Robert McCue
In loving memory of Robert E. McCue, MD 1953-2016
- brooklyn
- prospect park
- robert mccue
- 1953
- 2016
- bench
Jamie Torres Springer
To our friend and partner Jamie Torres Springer We honor your contributions to our City and our company. -HR&A AdvisorsSubmitted by @lampbane
- brooklyn
- prospect park
- park slope
- jamie torres...
- hr&a
- bench
Phyllis Fox and George Sternlieb
In Memory of Phyllis Fox and George SternliebBy their children and grandchildren With love and gratitude Submitted by @lampbane
- brooklyn
- prospect park
- park slope
- bench
- phyllis fox
- george sternlieb
Maria Diaco
Living Eternally in the Hearts of Loved Ones MARIA DIACO 1914-2004Submitted by @lampbane
- brooklyn
- park slope
- maria diaco
- 1914
- 2004
Certified Wildlife Habitat, J.J. Byrne Playground
CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT FOOD • WATER • COVER • PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide the essential elements of wildlife habitat....
- brooklyn
- park slope
- j.j. byrne p...
- wildlife habitat
- wildlife
- park
- habitat
- national wil...
Old Stone House
Old Stone House During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland Continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has...
- brooklyn
- park slope
- old stone house
- j.j. byrne p...
- revolutionary war
- battle of brooklyn
- battle of lo...
- 1776