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Will Rogers Highway

Will Rogers Highway, Dedicated 1952. to Will Rogers, Humorist, World Traveler, Good Neighbor. The main street of America, Highway 66 was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight ...

Will Rogers Highway, Dedicated 1952. to Will Rogers, Humorist, World Traveler, Good Neighbor. The main street of America, Highway 66 was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight ...

  • highway 66
  • western movie s...
  • will rogers

La Maison du 15e Siecle

    To Commemorate the Raising of the Bear Flag

      MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING

      MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING 1905 BUILT TO REPLACE BUILDINGS DESTROYED IN DEVASTATING FIRE OF 1904 WHICH DESTROYED ENTIRE BLOCK 701- MCMAHON GROCERY 707- ALHAMBRA MEAT MARKET HISTORIC MARKER NO. XI ...

      MCNAMARA - MCMAHON BUILDING 1905 BUILT TO REPLACE BUILDINGS DESTROYED IN DEVASTATING FIRE OF 1904 WHICH DESTROYED ENTIRE BLOCK 701- MCMAHON GROCERY 707- ALHAMBRA MEAT MARKET HISTORIC MARKER NO. ...

        Cape Spenser

          THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD

          THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S MASTER ...

          THE NETHERBOW WELLHEAD THIS WELLHEAD OR CISTERN, IS THE OLDEST OF TEE SURVIVING CISTERNS, DESIGNED BY SIR WILLIAM BRUCE SURVEYOR OF THE ROYAL WORKS AND FIRST BUILT BY ROBERT MYLNE, KING'S ...

            Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Orcas Island

            • 1885
            • orcas

            Over the Fence

              Expulsion of the French of Metz

              In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old train ...

              In 1940-41, in order to erase all traces of French culture, the German authorities brutally assembled ten thousands of Francophile inhabitants of the Mosel region not far from here at the old ...

              • metz
              • france
              • mosel; german o...

              Stephen R. Not Dead He Just Loves Plaques

                Ken Clark Insurance / Shasta Insurance

                  PACIFIC STATES BUILDING

                  PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

                  PACIFIC STATES BUILDING 1905 HEADQUARTERS OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY CATEGORYI HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

                    Weyl Hall

                      Fort Randolph

                      Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red ...

                      Fort Randolph - 1864. Built by Capt. C.M. Randolph, C.S.A. and Lieut. Alfred Buhlow, C.S.A. By order of Brig. Gen. Allen Thomas, C.S.A.  As a defense against an expected 3rd, invasion of the Red ...

                      • louisiana
                      • civil war
                      • fort
                      • red river campa...

                      The World’s First Nuclear Reactor

                      The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3) were major ...

                      The World’s First Nuclear Reactor was rebuilt at this site in 1943 after initial operation The University of Chicago.This reactor (CP-2) and the first heavy water moderated reactor (CP-3) were major ...

                        Napa Valley College North Gym

                          First A.M.E. Church of Oakland

                            Charles Goodnight, Rancher and Trailblazer

                            Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as a ...

                            Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as ...

                            • charles goodnig...
                            • oliver loving
                            • texas
                            • cattle drives
                            • lonesome dove
                            • larry mcmurtry

                            Parking Facility No. 2

                            PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                            PARKING FACILITY No.2 GROUNDBREAKING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 RICHARD DODDERIDGE, CHAIRMAN KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS GENE A. BUDIG, CHANCELLOR. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Submitted by @ctsinclair

                              Coyote Dentures

                                1796 Nathan Beman Homestead

                                1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                                1796 Nathan Beman Homestead On this site Constructed a log cabin Remains of foundation and chimney are seen. Chateaugay Historical Soc.Submitted by Alan R. Reno

                                • beman
                                • 1796 alan r ren...
                                • chateaugay ny.
                                • settlers
                                • log cabin

                                The Great Star Fleet

                                  Hyde Street Pier Was Part of Highway 101

                                    Scow Schooner Alma

                                      Hicks Engine