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Shrine of Freedom

"Shrine of FreedomGrant us grace to enshrinein our hearts a reverencefor freedom, courage to defend it, and wisdom to employ it among all men.Erected by Albany Exchange Club1953"

"Shrine of FreedomGrant us grace to enshrinein our hearts a reverencefor freedom, courage to defend it, and wisdom to employ it among all men.Erected by Albany Exchange Club1953"

    PHILADELPHIA QUARTZ COMPANY

    BERKELEY HISTORYPHILADELPHIA QUARTZ COMPANYFURNACE ROOM #1 AND MIXING ROOMConstructed 1917–18Reflecting West Berkeley’s early industrial heritage, this plant remains one of the city’s largest...

    BERKELEY HISTORYPHILADELPHIA QUARTZ COMPANYFURNACE ROOM #1 AND MIXING ROOMConstructed 1917–18Reflecting West Berkeley’s early industrial heritage, this plant remains one of the city’s largest...

    • berkeley

    Russian Navy Heros

    Russia Navy Heros In memory of the selfless andcouragous actionsof the Russian ImperialNavy sailors while savingthe lives of many city residentsin suppressing the Great Firein San Franciscoon...

    Russia Navy Heros In memory of the selfless andcouragous actionsof the Russian ImperialNavy sailors while savingthe lives of many city residentsin suppressing the Great Firein San Franciscoon...

    • san francisco
    • russia
    • navy
    • fire
    • 1863

    Liberty Memorial, Kansas City

    On this spot on the first day of novemberon thousand nine hundred twenty oneduring the third convention of the American Legionin the presence of the associated war leadersFerdinan Foch Marshal of...

    On this spot on the first day of novemberon thousand nine hundred twenty oneduring the third convention of the American Legionin the presence of the associated war leadersFerdinan Foch Marshal of...

    • wwi
    • kansas city

    Gilbert Academy

    5318 St. Charles AvenueThe site of Gilbert AcademyandNew Orleans University,Black Educational InstitutionsUnder the auspices ofThe Methodist Church1873 to 1949Erected by Gilbert Academy Alumni...

    5318 St. Charles AvenueThe site of Gilbert AcademyandNew Orleans University,Black Educational InstitutionsUnder the auspices ofThe Methodist Church1873 to 1949Erected by Gilbert Academy Alumni...

    • new orleans

    St Michael's Church

    "St Michael's ChurchOne of the nine medieval parish chruches of Chester, it standson the site of the southern gateway of the Roman fortress.In 1849-1851 it was virtually rebuild by the Chester...

    "St Michael's ChurchOne of the nine medieval parish chruches of Chester, it standson the site of the southern gateway of the Roman fortress.In 1849-1851 it was virtually rebuild by the...

      Animal Niche Cemetary

      Cat mummy marker in the floor of the Ancient Egypt exhibit @FieldMuseum "The Animal Niche Cemetary wasgenerously funced in party by theHelen V. Brach Foundation November 1988" Submitted by...

      Cat mummy marker in the floor of the Ancient Egypt exhibit @FieldMuseum "The Animal Niche Cemetary wasgenerously funced in party by theHelen V. Brach Foundation November 1988" Submitted by ‏@JayVanderVeen

        Memorial for Members of the Civilian Conservation Corp

        "Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps Compnay 1212 Paradise Camp[] Who gave their lives forconservation of Nevada's natural resources while fighting fireabout three miles east of this point...

        "Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps Compnay 1212 Paradise Camp[] Who gave their lives forconservation of Nevada's natural resources while fighting fireabout three miles east of this point...

          Irish Potato Famine

          Arriving in Boston In 1847 alone, 37000 Irish refuges landed in Boston, on the edge of death and despair, impoverished and sick. "Native Bostonians might have been willing to send money and food...

          Arriving in Boston In 1847 alone, 37000 Irish refuges landed in Boston, on the edge of death and despair, impoverished and sick. "Native Bostonians might have been willing to send money and food...

          • boston
          • ireland
          • famine

          Ray Bradbury Home 1942-1947

          Author  Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) Resided on thie property from 1942-1947. Here he wrote many of the stories that would become THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES (1950). With respect and love from Jason J....

          Author  Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) Resided on thie property from 1942-1947. Here he wrote many of the stories that would become THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES (1950). With respect and love from Jason...

          • author
          • bradbury
          • writing
          • los angeles

          First YMCA in North America

          This tabletcommemorates the organizationon this siteof thefirst young men's christian associationon the American ContinentNovember 25th, 1851   1st YMCA in N America Nov 1851. In Montreal, corner...

          This tabletcommemorates the organizationon this siteof thefirst young men's christian associationon the American ContinentNovember 25th, 1851   1st YMCA in N America Nov 1851. In Montreal, corner...

          • montreal

          First Dwelling

          On the hill above waserected thefirst dwellingin Minneapolis bySamuel W. and Gideon H. Pondmissionaries to the IndiansJune 1834Dedicated by the native sons of Minnesota, May 30th 1908

          On the hill above waserected thefirst dwellingin Minneapolis bySamuel W. and Gideon H. Pondmissionaries to the IndiansJune 1834Dedicated by the native sons of Minnesota, May 30th 1908

          • minneapolis

          A plaque in Vysocanska, Prague for war resister Josef Kratky executed in 1944

          A plaque in Vysocanska, Prague for war resister Josef Kratky executed in 1944. Submitted by @praguepainter

          A plaque in Vysocanska, Prague for war resister Josef Kratky executed in 1944. Submitted by @praguepainter

          • prague
          • wwii

          Edgar Allan Poe – “The Raven”

          In NYC on the Upper West Side (84th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave), is this building and plaque:“Edgar Allan Poe and his family lived in a farmhouse on this site during 1844 where he...

          In NYC on the Upper West Side (84th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave), is this building and plaque:“Edgar Allan Poe and his family lived in a farmhouse on this site during 1844 where...

          • 1844
          • new york
          • raven

          Garden Of The Gods

            Plaque on one of the huge rock formations at Garden Of The Gods, the popular tourist attraction in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The plaque acknowledges that, at one time, this free, public,...

            Plaque on one of the huge rock formations at Garden Of The Gods, the popular tourist attraction in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The plaque acknowledges that, at one time, this free,...

          • colorado springs
          • garden of the gods

          McNess Memorial

          McNess Memorial – The original McNess Memorial was in Strirling Gardens built to the memory of Sir Charles and Lady McNess – Built in Donnybrook Stone and designed byArchitect W.G. Bennet (1896 –...

          McNess Memorial – The original McNess Memorial was in Strirling Gardens built to the memory of Sir Charles and Lady McNess – Built in Donnybrook Stone and designed byArchitect W.G. Bennet (1896...

          • 1941
          • 1961
          • 1995
          • bennett
          • mcness
          • perth

          J.N. Smith’s Building

          These two dedication markers can be found at the corner of Peachtree Street and Carnegie Way in downtown Atlanta, near the entrance of the Peachtree Center MARTA station. The author knows nothing...

          These two dedication markers can be found at the corner of Peachtree Street and Carnegie Way in downtown Atlanta, near the entrance of the Peachtree Center MARTA station. The author knows nothing...

          • atlanta
          • dedication
          • georgia

          Mark Twain

          This plaque is part of a series at round “manhole” plaques that honour Australian writers and non-Australians who visited the country or have stong connections with it.The plaques are located on...

          This plaque is part of a series at round “manhole” plaques that honour Australian writers and non- Australians who visited the country or have stong connections with it.The plaques are located on...

          • writer nsw w...

          Lake Merrit Wild Duck Refuge

          “LaKe Merritt Wild Duck Refuge has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value...

          “LaKe Merritt Wild Duck Refuge has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value...

          • california
          • duck
          • oakland

          Company C Third Regiment Mass. Volunteeer Militia

            “Attorney James Richardson mustered the first unit to answer President Lincoln’s call for volunteers. Of the original 97 men, 85 survived the war. April 17, 1861″ Graffiti covered alley, Central...

            “Attorney James Richardson mustered the first unit to answer President Lincoln’s call for volunteers. Of the original 97 men, 85 survived the war. April 17, 1861″ Graffiti covered alley, Central...

          • cambridge
          • civil war
          • massachusetts