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The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center

The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center is dedicated  as a living memorial to those who died so tragically on July 18, 1984,Borboa-Firro, Elsa HerlindaCaine, Neva DeniseCarncross, Michelle...

The Southwestern College - San Ysidro Center is dedicated  as a living memorial to those who died so tragically on July 18, 1984,Borboa-Firro, Elsa HerlindaCaine, Neva DeniseCarncross,...

  • mcdonalds
  • san ysidro
  • san diego
  • california
  • memorial

Williams Memorial Airport

Here from 1929 until 1936 Harry P. Williams & James R. Wedell, as Wedell-Williams Air Service, designed and built some of the fastest land-based airplanes of their time. "Jimmie" Wedell set many...

Here from 1929 until 1936 Harry P. Williams & James R. Wedell, as Wedell-Williams Air Service, designed and built some of the fastest land-based airplanes of their time. "Jimmie" Wedell set...

  • louisiana
  • airplane
  • aircraft

Lt. Gen Claire Lee Chennault

(1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek....

(1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang...

  • louisiana
  • military
  • air force
  • flying tigers

Davis Cooperative Centennial

Submitted by @jqmcd

Submitted by @jqmcd

    Gay Street Viaduct

    Submitted by @KJ4IPS

    Submitted by @KJ4IPS

      John Venn

      Another mock blue plaque has appeared in Hull - this time @alternaheritage have done one for John Venn next to the Drypool Bridge. The series of plaques celebrate local quirks & people. Submitted...

      Another mock blue plaque has appeared in Hull - this time @alternaheritage have done one for John Venn next to the Drypool Bridge. The series of plaques celebrate local quirks & people....

        Rising Oceans

          Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay

            The San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge

              Port of Oakland

                Crossing the San Francisco Bay

                  A Long-Term Vision

                    Peace 平和

                    In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old exchange student from Japan, was shot and killed when he accidentally approached the wrong house on his way to a party in Baton Rouge.   In his memory,...

                    In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old exchange student from Japan, was shot and killed when he accidentally approached the wrong house on his way to a party in Baton Rouge.   In his memory,...

                    • louisiana
                    • baton rouge
                    • crime
                    • peace

                    Rev. Dr. Steve J. Crump

                    We dedicate this oak to   Rev. Dr. Steve J. Crump  in gratitude for 36 years of ministry and dedication to our congregation.  Dedicated January 6, 2019

                    We dedicate this oak to   Rev. Dr. Steve J. Crump  in gratitude for 36 years of ministry and dedication to our congregation.  Dedicated January 6, 2019

                    • louisiana
                    • unitarian church
                    • baton rouge

                    Synagogue Synagog

                    English  This building was the centre of the Jewish community in Aberdare as a place of worship and a meeting house from 1887-1957     Welsh   Yr adeilas hwn oedd canolfan cymuned Iddewif Aberdâr,...

                    English  This building was the centre of the Jewish community in Aberdare as a place of worship and a meeting house from 1887-1957     Welsh   Yr adeilas hwn oedd canolfan cymuned Iddewif...

                    • wales
                    • aberdare
                    • rhondda cynon taf
                    • religion
                    • jewish