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Pops Park

DEDICATED TO RICHARD "POPS" STROMAN 1932 — 1995 Pops was a lifelong motorcyclist and champion of motorcycle education and rights. In 1981 he founded the Louisiana chapter of ABATE, American Bikers...

DEDICATED TO RICHARD "POPS" STROMAN 1932 — 1995 Pops was a lifelong motorcyclist and champion of motorcycle education and rights. In 1981 he founded the Louisiana chapter of ABATE, American Bikers...

  • louisiana
  • park
  • motorcycle

Halfway Station location

This block was home to the halfway station of the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Company chartered February 9, 1833. Mules were changed over at the stables located here on the long journey from...

This block was home to the halfway station of the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Company chartered February 9, 1833. Mules were changed over at the stables located here on the long journey from...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • railroad
  • streetcars

L. B. Youngs

L. B. YOUNGS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM 1895 TO 1925 UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION THE CEDAR RIVER WATER SYSTEM WAS PLANNED AND INSTALLED. THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED IN 1950  

L. B. YOUNGS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM 1895 TO 1925 UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION THE CEDAR RIVER WATER SYSTEM WAS PLANNED AND INSTALLED. THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED IN 1950

    Stark's Knob

    A Natural History Site of The New York State Museum Stark's Knob A Quarry in Volcanic Pillow Basalt Donated by Jenny A. Hammond, Carrie B. Mercier and Caroline E., Orville D. and Elizabeth M....

    A Natural History Site of The New York State Museum Stark's Knob A Quarry in Volcanic Pillow Basalt Donated by Jenny A. Hammond, Carrie B. Mercier and Caroline E., Orville D. and Elizabeth M....

    • stark
    • saratoga
    • bennington
    • reno
    • war of independance
    • schuylerville
    • quarry

    In memory of George Quincy Clifford

    In memory of George Quincy Clifford (1871-1912).  Stoughton citizen who was employed here as President of the George E. Belcher Last Co. who perished during the sinking of the R.M.S. TITANIC -...

    In memory of George Quincy Clifford (1871-1912).  Stoughton citizen who was employed here as President of the George E. Belcher Last Co. who perished during the sinking of the R.M.S. TITANIC -...

      MASSACHUSETTS HALL

      MASSACHUSETTS HALL BUILT BY THE PROVINCE 1720 OCCUPIED BY THE AMERICAN ARMY1775-1776USED FOR STUDENTS' ROOMSUNTIL 1870-71 Submitted by @shoelaces3

      MASSACHUSETTS HALL BUILT BY THE PROVINCE 1720 OCCUPIED BY THE AMERICAN ARMY1775-1776USED FOR STUDENTS' ROOMSUNTIL 1870-71 Submitted by @shoelaces3

        Grafton Park

          In Defiance of the Dry Squad

            French Patriots of 1768

            To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations.  In...

            To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations. ...

              BDES Hall

                In Memory of Claude & Rhoda Diridon 1913 - 1994 By Their Family

                  Hookston Station Historic Exhibit

                    Susie & Phil Friedman

                    THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

                    THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

                      Zirkel No. 1

                      Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

                      Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

                        Kids With Cancer Mural

                        The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with Cancer...

                        The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with...

                        • louisiana
                        • children
                        • kids
                        • medicine
                        • cancer
                        • mural

                        The Pythian Temple

                          The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

                          The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

                        • louiiana
                        • new orleans
                        • african american
                        • architecture

                        Fannie C. Williams - Valena C. Jones

                         Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

                         Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

                        • louisiana
                        • new orleans
                        • african american
                        • education
                        • women
                        • schools

                        Mursley Water Tower

                        In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

                        In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

                          1901 William B. Case Block

                          1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto  

                          1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto

                            Denham Springs

                            This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as Amite...

                            This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as...

                            • louisiana
                            • livingston parish
                            • springs
                            • water