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In Memory Jim Niven

IN MEMORY JIM NIVEN LARKSPUR FIRE STATION IS DEDICATED IN THE MEMORY OF VOLUNTEER FIREMAN JIM NIVEN WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JANUARY 2, 1973. HE GAVE HIS LIFE PROTECTING THE LIVES AND...

IN MEMORY JIM NIVEN LARKSPUR FIRE STATION IS DEDICATED IN THE MEMORY OF VOLUNTEER FIREMAN JIM NIVEN WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JANUARY 2, 1973. HE GAVE HIS LIFE PROTECTING THE LIVES...

    St Elmo Hotel

      Duhring Building

        Grand Lodge Corner Stone Denver

          This Ramp

          THIS RAMP WAS DEVELOPED AND DEDICATED BY THE DISABLED IN ACTION LEAGUE (DIAL) ON NOVEMBER 1992 DESIGNED AND SUPERVISED BY DAN TOWER CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: GEORGIA PACIFIC ROSSI BUILDING MATERIALS...

          THIS RAMP WAS DEVELOPED AND DEDICATED BY THE DISABLED IN ACTION LEAGUE (DIAL) ON NOVEMBER 1992 DESIGNED AND SUPERVISED BY DAN TOWER CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: GEORGIA PACIFIC ROSSI BUILDING...

            School and Life on the Mountain

              Crater Lake: Measuring the Depths

                Kings County Supreme and Family Courts

                Kings County Supreme and Family Courts State of New York Dedicated 2005 Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of York Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor of the State of New...

                Kings County Supreme and Family Courts State of New York Dedicated 2005 Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of York Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor of the State of...

                • new york
                • brooklyn
                • downtown brooklyn
                • civic center
                • borough hall
                • kings county
                • court
                • michael bloomberg
                • george pataki
                • 2005

                Owen Cain

                In loving memory of our son Owen Cain and the joyful hours we spent together by the lake in Prospect Park. Owen, for the 18 years you were with us. you were like this park, a treasure. Love, Mom,...

                In loving memory of our son Owen Cain and the joyful hours we spent together by the lake in Prospect Park. Owen, for the 18 years you were with us. you were like this park, a treasure. Love, Mom,...

                • new york
                • brooklyn
                • prospect park
                • windsor terrace
                • owen cain
                • bench

                Norman P. Banks

                It was the act that you taught us to cherish. The Epic Walk, ridin' bikes, and spending time together. It was never too late to grow, learn, play or connect. 99:1% Your odds favored us.   We will...

                It was the act that you taught us to cherish. The Epic Walk, ridin' bikes, and spending time together. It was never too late to grow, learn, play or connect. 99:1% Your odds favored us.   We will...

                • new york
                • brooklyn
                • prospect park
                • windsor terrace
                • norman banks
                • bench

                Horse Tamers

                HORSE TAMERS PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN 1899   FREDERICK MACMONNIES, SCULPTOR   STANFORD WHITE, ARCHITECT   CONSERVED BY CITY PARKS FOUNDATION IN 1998   FUNDED WITH THE SUPPORT OF RICHARD J....

                HORSE TAMERS PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN 1899   FREDERICK MACMONNIES, SCULPTOR   STANFORD WHITE, ARCHITECT   CONSERVED BY CITY PARKS FOUNDATION IN 1998   FUNDED WITH THE SUPPORT OF RICHARD...

                • new york
                • brooklyn
                • prospect park
                • frederick macmonnies
                • stanford white
                • sculpture
                • statue
                • horse
                • park
                • 1899
                • 1998
                • 2000

                This Unfortified Boundary Line

                THIS UNFORTIFIED BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE DOMINION OF CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHOULD QUICKEN THE REMEMBRANCE OF THE MORE THAN A CENTURY OLD FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THESE COUNTRIES A...

                THIS UNFORTIFIED BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE DOMINION OF CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHOULD QUICKEN THE REMEMBRANCE OF THE MORE THAN A CENTURY OLD FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THESE COUNTRIES A...

                  Dennis Kirwan

                    Legend of Lone Tree Cemetery

                      Jon R. Paulson

                      IN MEMORY OF JON R. PAULSON FRIEND OF SGT. THOMAS F. COUGHLIN VIETNAM VETERAN '69-'71

                      IN MEMORY OF JON R. PAULSON FRIEND OF SGT. THOMAS F. COUGHLIN VIETNAM VETERAN '69-'71

                        Floyd A. Williams

                        FLOYD A. WILLIAMS 1929 - 1994 GREAT GREAT-GRANDSOH OF A SLAVE

                        FLOYD A. WILLIAMS 1929 - 1994 GREAT GREAT-GRANDSOH OF A SLAVE

                          When the Depot Became a Station

                            Par 3 Golf Course Clubhouse

                              Denver Union Station Area

                                The First Store

                                UPON THIS CORNER FACING SOUTH STOOD THE FIRST STORE ERECTED IN JAMESTOWN. IT WAS BUILT IN 1813. BYJ EDIAH AND MARTIN PRENDERGAST, BROTHERS OF JAMES PRENDERGAST AS A BRANCH OF THEIR STORE IN...

                                UPON THIS CORNER FACING SOUTH STOOD THE FIRST STORE ERECTED IN JAMESTOWN. IT WAS BUILT IN 1813. BYJ EDIAH AND MARTIN PRENDERGAST, BROTHERS OF JAMES PRENDERGAST AS A BRANCH OF THEIR STORE...