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Authentic Mule Pulled Coal Cart

    In Memory Of, Newcastle

    THIS CENOTAPH ERECTED BY No. 10 BRANCH ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NEWCASTLE N.B. IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRYIN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN...

    THIS CENOTAPH ERECTED BY No. 10 BRANCH ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NEWCASTLE N.B. IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRYIN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN...

      Alfred Hitchcock

        Ramona Peterson

        In Memory of Ramona Peterson  "She Loved to Watch the Gulls, the Seals, and Cloud Formations -- Enjoy the View as She Did."

        In Memory of Ramona Peterson  "She Loved to Watch the Gulls, the Seals, and Cloud Formations -- Enjoy the View as She Did."

          Brett Hall

          William Howard Brett Librarian 1884 – 1918 A great educational leader in his broad conception of the library as an institution which supplements informally the work of the schools and continues...

          William Howard Brett Librarian 1884 – 1918 A great educational leader in his broad conception of the library as an institution which supplements informally the work of the schools and...

            William Howard Brett

            William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system.  He left a legacy...

            William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system.  He left a...

              Johann H. Beck

              Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland.   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

              Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland.   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                Petofi

                Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                  MacBeth Chair 1

                  This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                  This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                    Shaespeare Chair

                    Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library.   When the Shakespeare Garden of...

                    Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library.   When the Shakespeare Garden...

                      Maimonides

                      Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden   Submitted by Bryan...

                      Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden   Submitted by...

                        Jeremiah

                        Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein   The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library     Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                        Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein   The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library     Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                          Linda A. Eastman

                          Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...

                          Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...

                            Arthur A. Stearns

                            In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library have...

                            In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library...

                              John Griswold White

                              John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                              John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                                Cleveland Engineering Society Library

                                In this building the Cleveland Engineering Society has placed its library for the use of all people interested in technical and scientific subjects   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                                In this building the Cleveland Engineering Society has placed its library for the use of all people interested in technical and scientific subjects   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                                  Jurisprudence

                                  Daniel Chester French Jurisprudence 1912   Marble: 12’ x 7 ½’ x 8’   Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to an established New England family. In 1866, French's...

                                  Daniel Chester French Jurisprudence 1912   Marble: 12’ x 7 ½’ x 8’   Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to an established New England family. In 1866,...

                                    Metzenbaum Courthouse

                                    Howard M. Metzenbaum On May 27, 1998 this building was rededicated to honor the achievements of Howard M. Metzenbaum who served this State and our Nation as a member of the Ohio General Assembly...

                                    Howard M. Metzenbaum On May 27, 1998 this building was rededicated to honor the achievements of Howard M. Metzenbaum who served this State and our Nation as a member of the Ohio General...

                                      First Roadside Park

                                      In 1918 the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation of the road commission, through its engineer-manager, Herbert F. Larson, to purchase this 320-acre tract of roadside virgin...

                                      In 1918 the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation of the road commission, through its engineer-manager, Herbert F. Larson, to purchase this 320-acre tract of roadside virgin...

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                                      Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant/The Beginning of Water Fluoridation

                                      During the late nineteenth century, Grand Rapids residents relied on private companies to provide purified drinking water. As the city grew, so did the need for clean water In1900 a city-owned...

                                      During the late nineteenth century, Grand Rapids residents relied on private companies to provide purified drinking water. As the city grew, so did the need for clean water In1900 a...

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