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Civil War Hospital

This building was used as a hospital for Confederate forces from their occupation of Knoxville until September, 1863; thereafter similarly by the Federals. It was formerly the main building for...

  • knoxville
  • hospital
  • civil war
  • confederate
  • union
  • tennessee sc...
  • city hall

The Tennessee Barn Dance

Cradle of Country Music Tour Known for its beauty and acoustics, Staub's Opera House was operating under the name of the Lyric Theatre when it played host in the 1940s to WNOX's legendary live...

  • knoxville
  • cradle of co...
  • country music
  • music
  • radio station
  • wnox
  • theatre

Falcon and Oates streets

Transcription:Falcon street was named after Capt. Robert Falcon Scott R.N. Leader of the British Antarctic Expedition 1912. In commemoration of his brave endurance and heroic fortitude.Oates...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • commemoration
  • antarctic
  • street name

Don A Tingler (Singapore Botanic Gardens)

Don A Tingler1928 - 2004The Flower of Memory Blossoms in our Hands And Will Never FadeGerard Wee

    Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (IPENZ) Victoria Bridge

    This seat has been provided by the Institution of Professional Engineers of NZ to commemorate the centenary of the Victoria Bridge as a significant engineering structure September 2010Submitted...

    • new zealand
    • hamilton
    • seat
    • bridge
    • engineers
    • ipenz

    Dunedin City Council parks and gardens staff

    Dedicated to the staff of the D.C.C. parks & gardens who care for the town belt. In memory of "Jessica". 1989 - 1990.This plaque is at the other end of the seat with the 'Rest and be thankful...

    • new zealand
    • dunedin
    • seat
    • view
    • memory

    Father Abram J. Ryan

    FATHER ABRAM J. RYAN (1838-1886) Confederate chaplain, poet of the Confederacy, author of the requiem of the Lost Cause, “The Conquered Banner,” written at Knoxville soon after Lee’s surrender...

    • knoxville
    • confederate
    • civil war
    • poet
    • chaplain

    Elvis Presley

    Cradle of Country Music Tour At a small store on Market Square, a Knoxville record merchant helped launch the most famous career in musical history. Sam Morrison of Bell Sales Company chose...

    • knoxville
    • cradle of co...
    • country music
    • music
    • elvis
    • rca

    James White

    JAMES WHITE FOUNDER OF KNOXVILLE Erected the city's first dwelling in this block in 1786. White's Fort was later constructed to surround the house. Knoxville was named for Henry Knox, Washington's...

    • knoxville
    • james white
    • william blount
    • fort

    White's Mill

    WHITE'S MILL A small tub-mill on First Creek, nearby, for grinding corn, was the first industrial establishment in this region. It was built by Gen. James White in 1786. For this reason the infant...

    • knoxville
    • james white
    • mill