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Theodore Roosevelt Trees

TREES PLANTED AS A MEMORIAL TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE PLANTING AND PRESERVATION OF CITY TREES APRIL 12, 1919   Submitted by @lampbane

TREES PLANTED AS A MEMORIAL TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE PLANTING AND PRESERVATION OF CITY TREES APRIL 12, 1919   Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • crown heights
  • brower park
  • trees
  • park
  • theodore roosevelt

Shirley Chisholm Circle

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM CIRCLE SHIRLEY ANITA ST. HILL CHISHOLM 1924 - 2005 EDUCATOR, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, N.Y. STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER, U.S. CONGRESS MEMBER, 1972 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE "WHEN I DIE, I...

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM CIRCLE SHIRLEY ANITA ST. HILL CHISHOLM 1924 - 2005 EDUCATOR, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, N.Y. STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER, U.S. CONGRESS MEMBER, 1972 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE "WHEN I DIE,...

  • brooklyn
  • crown heights
  • brower park
  • park
  • shirley chisholm

New Orleans Slave Trade: The Cabildo

THE CABILDO SITE ACTIVE LATE 1790s–1811 Bankruptcy and probate cases were decided in the Cabildo's courtroom. When slaveholders failed to pay their debts or died without a will, their...

THE CABILDO SITE ACTIVE LATE 1790s–1811 Bankruptcy and probate cases were decided in the Cabildo's courtroom. When slaveholders failed to pay their debts or died without a will,...

  • new orleans
  • us domestic ...
  • slave trade
  • louisiana

Essanay Studio Site

Submitted by @jqmcd

Submitted by @jqmcd

    Rock Island Railroad History

    Submitted by @matthew_goolsby

    Submitted by @matthew_goolsby

      Rebecca Lee Crumpler

      REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER 1831 1895 FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO EARN A MEDICAL DEGREE, 1864, FROM THE NEW ENGLAND FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE, SHE LIVED AT 67 JOY STREET IN 1869. AR Submitted by @factorygothic

      REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER 1831 1895 FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO EARN A MEDICAL DEGREE, 1864, FROM THE NEW ENGLAND FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE, SHE LIVED AT 67 JOY STREET IN 1869. AR Submitted by @factorygothic

        Armiesburg

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

          Compo Hill

            Apple Bank Bas- Relief

            BAS-RELIEF ABOVE OUR ENTRANCE THIS PICTURESQUE BAS-RELIEF IS A TRIBUTE TO THE THOUSANDS OF MOTHERS WHO, THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS COMMUNITY HAVE TAUGHT THEIR CHILDREN THE HABIT OF THRIFT....

            BAS-RELIEF ABOVE OUR ENTRANCE THIS PICTURESQUE BAS-RELIEF IS A TRIBUTE TO THE THOUSANDS OF MOTHERS WHO, THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS COMMUNITY HAVE TAUGHT THEIR CHILDREN THE HABIT OF THRIFT....

            • brooklyn
            • flatlands
            • flatbush avenue
            • art
            • bank

            Huie Dellmon House

            The Myrtle Groves Huie Dellmon House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Park Service in recognition of Mrs. Dellmon's significant contributions to her community in...

            The Myrtle Groves Huie Dellmon House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Park Service in recognition of Mrs. Dellmon's significant contributions to her community in...

            • louisiana
            • alexandria
            • rapides parish
            • women
            • commerce
            • newspaper

            The Great Acadian Upheaval

             - Exiled Acadians become Louisiana's Cajuns - The monument in front of you commemorates the "Great Upheaval" of the Acadian people from their homeland in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada....

             - Exiled Acadians become Louisiana's Cajuns - The monument in front of you commemorates the "Great Upheaval" of the Acadian people from their homeland in what is now Nova Scotia,...

            • louisiana
            • cajuns
            • houma
            • civil rights

            Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback

            Governor P. B. S. Pinchback (1837-1921) was the son of a white planter and a former slave. He was born in Georgia and reared in Mississippi. During the Civil War and after the fall of New Orleans,...

            Governor P. B. S. Pinchback (1837-1921) was the son of a white planter and a former slave. He was born in Georgia and reared in Mississippi. During the Civil War and after the fall of New...

            • louisiana
            • politics
            • reconstruction
            • african american

            Joe Printz Store - c. 1890

            Two story brick mercantile store with Victorian embellishments features business quarters downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Mr. Printz, an Italian immigrant, began his career as a fruit...

            Two story brick mercantile store with Victorian embellishments features business quarters downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Mr. Printz, an Italian immigrant, began his career as a fruit...

            • louisiana
            • immigrant
            • avoyelles parish
            • marksville

            Lee Street Riot of 1942

            Lee Street in Alexandria was the center of a thriving African-American community during the early 1940s, including two churches, eight eating establishments, three funeral homes, five grocery...

            Lee Street in Alexandria was the center of a thriving African-American community during the early 1940s, including two churches, eight eating establishments, three funeral homes, five...

            • louisiana
            • world war ii
            • african americans

            Alexandria Hall

            For a century and among generations of alumni, this iconic academic building has symbolized Louisiana College. When the future of the college remained in doubt following a destructive fire, the...

            For a century and among generations of alumni, this iconic academic building has symbolized Louisiana College. When the future of the college remained in doubt following a destructive fire, the...

            • louisiana
            • architecture
            • education
            • pineville

            Governor Jimmie Davis (1899-2000)

            James Houston Davis graduated from Louisiana College in 1924. A legendary country music singer and songwriter, he is best known for the beloved hit song, "You Are My Sunshine." In politics, he...

            James Houston Davis graduated from Louisiana College in 1924. A legendary country music singer and songwriter, he is best known for the beloved hit song, "You Are My Sunshine." In politics,...

            • louisiana
            • entertainment
            • politics

            The Cavanaugh Oak

            Dedicated to Dr. Richard Cavanaugh for his leadership, vision, and service to LSU Alexandria as chancellor during his transition to 4-year status.July 1, 1994 - August 17, 2007

            Dedicated to Dr. Richard Cavanaugh for his leadership, vision, and service to LSU Alexandria as chancellor during his transition to 4-year status.July 1, 1994 - August 17, 2007

            • louisiana
            • louisiana st...
            • lsua

            Who was Stationed at Fort Randolph and how did they live

            Major General Kirby Smith chose five artillery batterie to be stationed at the forts. They were known as the Siege Train Battalion and consisted of the 26th, 27th and 31st regiments, and the 8th...

            Major General Kirby Smith chose five artillery batterie to be stationed at the forts. They were known as the Siege Train Battalion and consisted of the 26th, 27th and 31st regiments, and the...

            • louisiana
            • civil war
            • fort

            Bayside Cannery

            CITY OF SAN JOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY BAYSIDE CANNERY ca 1906 Established ca. 1906, Bayside Canning Company expanded to become the third largest cannery in the United States by 1931. Under...

            CITY OF SAN JOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY BAYSIDE CANNERY ca 1906 Established ca. 1906, Bayside Canning Company expanded to become the third largest cannery in the United States by 1931. Under...

              First Powder Mill

              FIRST POWDER MILL Near this site stood the "mill for making of powder at Unkety or Dorchester Mill" where gunpowder was manufactured for carrying on King Philip\'s War in 1675. After serving in...

              FIRST POWDER MILL Near this site stood the "mill for making of powder at Unkety or Dorchester Mill" where gunpowder was manufactured for carrying on King Philip\'s War in 1675. After serving...