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The Ancient Ones

THE ANCIENT ONES  Native Americans of this region lived in Monterey for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived in California. 

THE ANCIENT ONES  Native Americans of this region lived in Monterey for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived in California. 

  • monterey
  • california
  • indians

Whose Blood Was Shed That We Might Live

TO THE MEMORY OF CARMEL'S SERVICEMEN  WHOSE BLOOD WAS SHED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE  AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 512 JOHN ARNN 1965CARLITO L. DORSEY 1966 FRANK G. ANTONE 1967 RUDOLPH H. CORONA III...

TO THE MEMORY OF CARMEL'S SERVICEMEN  WHOSE BLOOD WAS SHED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE  AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 512 JOHN ARNN 1965CARLITO L. DORSEY 1966 FRANK G. ANTONE 1967 RUDOLPH H. CORONA III...

  • carmel
  • california
  • vietman
  • vietnam war
  • blood was shed

Jaques Sterne

JAQUES STERNE, Precentor of York Minster, lived here from 1742 to 1759 Submitted by @slashdotat

JAQUES STERNE, Precentor of York Minster, lived here from 1742 to 1759 Submitted by @slashdotat

  • york
  • england
  • precentor

Bournville Village Trust

BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST  In memory of James Taylor who was a Trustee from 1981 - 2005 in tribute to his wise counsel and lasting contribution to Lightmoor Village Submitted by benjiw

BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST  In memory of James Taylor who was a Trustee from 1981 - 2005 in tribute to his wise counsel and lasting contribution to Lightmoor Village Submitted by benjiw

  • bournville
  • lightmoor village
  • telford
  • uk
  • james taylor

In Memory of Louise E. McCaully 1978

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1978

DeSoto Mounds

When first visited by the explorers, this acreage was the site of the fortress of Chisca, the chief of the Indian tribe which inhabited this region and whose principal village stood a short...

When first visited by the explorers, this acreage was the site of the fortress of Chisca, the chief of the Indian tribe which inhabited this region and whose principal village stood a short...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Shelby County Training School

In 1913, Shelby County Training School was established for African-American students. Boarding students performed all necessary chores including gardening, cooking, cleaning and laundering. Prof....

In 1913, Shelby County Training School was established for African-American students. Boarding students performed all necessary chores including gardening, cooking, cleaning and laundering. Prof....

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

East Rock House

EAST ROCK HOUSE ADMIRAL LORD NELSON SIR WILLIAM AND LADY HAMILTON STAYED HERE IN [illegible] Submitted by Nayson

EAST ROCK HOUSE ADMIRAL LORD NELSON SIR WILLIAM AND LADY HAMILTON STAYED HERE IN [illegible] Submitted by Nayson

  • tenby
  • wales
  • nelson

Court Square

The Hebe fountain, erected here in 1876, has become the most familiar symbol of changing Memphis. The original town and courthouse were several blocks north. This park was out in the woods,...

The Hebe fountain, erected here in 1876, has become the most familiar symbol of changing Memphis. The original town and courthouse were several blocks north. This park was out in the woods,...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Bayley-Hazen Military Road

BAYLEY-HAZEN MILITARY ROAD  AT THIS POINT BEGAN THE SO CALLED HAZEN ROAD, RUNNING NORTHERLY 54 MILES TO HAZEN'S NOTCH IN WESTFIELD. RECOMMENDED TO GENERAL WASHINGTON BY GENERAL JACOB BAYLEY, BUILT...

BAYLEY-HAZEN MILITARY ROAD  AT THIS POINT BEGAN THE SO CALLED HAZEN ROAD, RUNNING NORTHERLY 54 MILES TO HAZEN'S NOTCH IN WESTFIELD. RECOMMENDED TO GENERAL WASHINGTON BY GENERAL JACOB BAYLEY, BUILT...

  • wells river
  • vermont
  • revolutionary war
  • 1776
  • 1779
  • hazen
  • bayley
  • road
  • notch
  • westfield

Kalisa's La Ida Cafe

KALISA'S LA IDA CAFE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE 1957 - 2007  KALISA MOORE 1926 - 2009 QUEEN OF CANNERY ROW

KALISA'S LA IDA CAFE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE 1957 - 2007  KALISA MOORE 1926 - 2009 QUEEN OF CANNERY ROW

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1957
  • cafe
  • kalisa

The Underwood - Brown Adobe

THE UNDERWOOD - BROWN ADOBE  BUILT PRIOR TO 1843. HOME OF UNDERWOOD AND BROWN FAMILIES FROM 1860 - 1926. THIS TABLET DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MARGARET UNDERWOOD BROWN, LOYAL NATIVE DAUGHTER, BY...

THE UNDERWOOD - BROWN ADOBE  BUILT PRIOR TO 1843. HOME OF UNDERWOOD AND BROWN FAMILIES FROM 1860 - 1926. THIS TABLET DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MARGARET UNDERWOOD BROWN, LOYAL NATIVE DAUGHTER, BY...

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1843
  • adobe
  • 1860
  • 1926

Jacks

THIS PROPERTY PRESENTED BY LEE L. JACKS VIDA G. JACKS MARGARET A. JACKS MAY 7, 1929

THIS PROPERTY PRESENTED BY LEE L. JACKS VIDA G. JACKS MARGARET A. JACKS MAY 7, 1929

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1929
  • park
  • jacks

Underwood Brown Adobe

UNDERWOOD-BROWN ADOBE  Built in the fall of 1843. Now used as executive offices of the City of Monterey

UNDERWOOD-BROWN ADOBE  Built in the fall of 1843. Now used as executive offices of the City of Monterey

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1843
  • adobe

Peabody Hotel

Everyone knows that ducks swim in the Peabody's fountain, but for a short time in the 1930s the fountain also contained baby alligators. During World War II, enlisted men who had nowhere else to...

Everyone knows that ducks swim in the Peabody's fountain, but for a short time in the 1930s the fountain also contained baby alligators. During World War II, enlisted men who had nowhere else...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

Hattie Manely

August 2nd, 1885: A riot broke out after police arrested 16-year-old Hattie Manely of Xenia, Ohio. Manely was an African-American who didn't realize she was committing a crime when she sat in a...

August 2nd, 1885: A riot broke out after police arrested 16-year-old Hattie Manely of Xenia, Ohio. Manely was an African-American who didn't realize she was committing a crime when she sat in a...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

City Government

1850 City Government On march 30, 1850, by special act of the State Legislature, it was proclaimed that "lands heretofore known and acknowledged as the Pueblo of Monterey shall henceforth be known...

1850 City Government On march 30, 1850, by special act of the State Legislature, it was proclaimed that "lands heretofore known and acknowledged as the Pueblo of Monterey shall henceforth be...

  • monterey
  • california
  • 1850
  • government
  • heretofore
  • renaming

Felton Covered Bridge

FELTON COVERED BRIDGE  BUILT IN 1892-93 AND BELIEVED TO BE THE TALLEST COV-ERED BRIDGE IN THE COUNTRY, IT STOOD AS THE ONLY ENTRY TO FELTON FOR 45 YEARS. IN 1937 IT WAS RETIRED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE...

FELTON COVERED BRIDGE  BUILT IN 1892-93 AND BELIEVED TO BE THE TALLEST COV-ERED BRIDGE IN THE COUNTRY, IT STOOD AS THE ONLY ENTRY TO FELTON FOR 45 YEARS. IN 1937 IT WAS RETIRED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE...

  • felton
  • santa cruz
  • bridge
  • california
  • covered
  • ecv
  • films
  • local talent
  • native materials

Site of Rancho El Tecolote

PROLIFIC AUTHOR HAROLD BELL WRIGHT PURCHASED 160 ACRES HERE IN 1907. WHILE LIVING IN A TENT HE BUILT RANCHO EL TECOLOTE, CONSTRUCTING A WOVEN ARROW WEED STUDIO IN 1908 AND A RANCH HOUSE IN 1909....

PROLIFIC AUTHOR HAROLD BELL WRIGHT PURCHASED 160 ACRES HERE IN 1907. WHILE LIVING IN A TENT HE BUILT RANCHO EL TECOLOTE, CONSTRUCTING A WOVEN ARROW WEED STUDIO IN 1908 AND A RANCH HOUSE IN 1909....

  • el centro
  • california
  • rancho
  • novel
  • barbara worth
  • imperial valley
  • agricultural wealth
  • ecv

The Rossland Mines

You have entered the crater of an ancient volcano rich in minerals. The waste dumps are the remains of famous Rossland mines staked in 1890 by prospectors passing on the nearby Dewdney Trail. From...

You have entered the crater of an ancient volcano rich in minerals. The waste dumps are the remains of famous Rossland mines staked in 1890 by prospectors passing on the nearby Dewdney Trail. From...

  • british columbia
  • canada