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Honor Award - Landscape Architecture

    St. Malo

    St. Malo was the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States.  In the first half of the 19th century, Filipino sailors established a village on the southern shore of Lake Borgne on a...

    St. Malo was the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States.  In the first half of the 19th century, Filipino sailors established a village on the southern shore of Lake Borgne on a...

    • louisiana
    • settlers

    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...