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Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

  • korea
  • vermont
  • rouses point
  • bridge
  • memorial alan r reno

Joseph Allen

LOVER OF ROCKS AND HIGH PLACES BUILDER OF TRAILS CONSERVER OF NATURAL BEAUTY JOSEPH ALLEN CHAIRMAN SEAL HARBOR PATH COMMITTEE 1914 1945 Submitted by walt_man

LOVER OF ROCKS AND HIGH PLACES BUILDER OF TRAILS CONSERVER OF NATURAL BEAUTY JOSEPH ALLEN CHAIRMAN SEAL HARBOR PATH COMMITTEE 1914 1945 Submitted by walt_man

    Carolabarb Park

      Admiral George Dewey U.S.N.

      ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BAY RIDGE AND FORT HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 28th 1899 IN HONOR OF THE HOME-COMING OF ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N. AFTER HIS VICTORY IN MANILLA BAY MAY 1st...

      ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BAY RIDGE AND FORT HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 28th 1899 IN HONOR OF THE HOME-COMING OF ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N. AFTER HIS VICTORY IN MANILLA BAY MAY...

      • brooklyn
      • bay ridge
      • spanish-american war
      • george dewey
      • 1899
      • 1898

      The Freedom Tree - Richard Cocheo

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO RICHARD COCHEO AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973   Submitted by @lampbane

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO RICHARD COCHEO AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973   Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • bay ridge
      • richard cocheo
      • tree
      • 1973

      The Freedom Tree - John Allen Payne

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MAN THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO S/SGT. JOHN ALLEN PAYNE AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973Submitted by @lampbane

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MAN THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO S/SGT. JOHN ALLEN PAYNE AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • bay ridge
      • john allen payne
      • 1973
      • tree

      The Freedom Tree - Donald Cook

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MAJ. DONALD COOK AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973

      THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MAJ. DONALD COOK AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973

      • brooklyn
      • bay ridge
      • donald cook
      • tree
      • 1973

      American Museum of Natural History, Akeley Hall - 1972 Renovation

      THE RENOVATION OF THE DIORAMAS IN THIS HALL IN 1972 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF PHILIP MORRIS INC. AS A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH F. CULLMAN 3RD A TRUSTEE OF THE...

      THE RENOVATION OF THE DIORAMAS IN THIS HALL IN 1972 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF PHILIP MORRIS INC. AS A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH F. CULLMAN 3RD A TRUSTEE OF THE...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • american mus...
      • philip morris
      • joseph cullman
      • 1972

      Akeley Hall of African Mammals

      AKELEY HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS~=~ A MEMORIAL TO CARL AKELEY~=~ THE PUBLIC IS INDEBTED TO THE EXPERIENCE AND VISION OF CARL AKELEY FOR THE CREATION OF THIS HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS. THE TRUSTEES OF...

      AKELEY HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS~=~ A MEMORIAL TO CARL AKELEY~=~ THE PUBLIC IS INDEBTED TO THE EXPERIENCE AND VISION OF CARL AKELEY FOR THE CREATION OF THIS HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS. THE TRUSTEES OF...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • american mus...
      • carl akeley
      • mammals
      • museum

      Akeley Memorial African Hall

      AKELEY MEMORIAL AFRICAN HALL TRUSTEES COMMITTEE 1926~1936 DANIEL E. POMEROY CHAIRMAN F.TRUBEE DAVISON HENRY W. SAGE KERMIT ROOSEVELT A.PERRY OSBORN HAROLD E. ANTHONY DIRECTING SCIENCE JAMES L....

      AKELEY MEMORIAL AFRICAN HALL TRUSTEES COMMITTEE 1926~1936 DANIEL E. POMEROY CHAIRMAN F.TRUBEE DAVISON HENRY W. SAGE KERMIT ROOSEVELT A.PERRY OSBORN HAROLD E. ANTHONY DIRECTING SCIENCE JAMES L....

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • american mus...
      • carl akeley
      • museum
      • 1926
      • 1936

      Going-to-the-Sun- Road

        United States Geological Survey Bench Mark

        UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BENCH MARK1911 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYSubmitted by @lampbane

        UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BENCH MARK1911 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYSubmitted by @lampbane

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • geological survey
        • bench mark
        • american mus...
        • 1911

        Working Coasts

        Working CoastsThe Atlantic and Erie Basins Wetlands dominated Red Hook's waterfront until the mid-1800s, when commerce in New York City increased dramatically following the completion of the Erie...

        Working CoastsThe Atlantic and Erie Basins Wetlands dominated Red Hook's waterfront until the mid-1800s, when commerce in New York City increased dramatically following the completion of the Erie...

        • brooklyn
        • red hook
        • atlantic basin
        • erie basin
        • 1841
        • 1864

        Historic Coasts

        Historic CoastsFort Defiance Fort Defiance played a critical role in the Battle of Brooklyn, which took place in Red Hook on August 27, 1776. It was the first battle of the American Revolutionary...

        Historic CoastsFort Defiance Fort Defiance played a critical role in the Battle of Brooklyn, which took place in Red Hook on August 27, 1776. It was the first battle of the American...

        • brooklyn
        • red hook
        • fort defiance
        • battle of brooklyn
        • revolutionary war
        • 1776

        Bayou Amulet

          During the French and Spanish Colonial Period, 1714 - 1803, this bayou emptied into the Red River, now Cane River Lake. It was the rendezvous when the river trade from New Orleans met the pack...

          During the French and Spanish Colonial Period, 1714 - 1803, this bayou emptied into the Red River, now Cane River Lake. It was the rendezvous when the river trade from New Orleans met the...

        • louisiana
        • bayou
        • early settlers

        Site of the "Red Lander" Office

        One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s. W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the "Red...

        One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s. W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the...

        • texas
        • newspaper
        • business

        Site of t Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson

        San Augustine lawyer and public official who was the last Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Born in Hillsboro, N. C., Sept. 11, 1805. Moved in 1829 to Shelbyville, Tenn., and in 1837 to San...

        San Augustine lawyer and public official who was the last Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Born in Hillsboro, N. C., Sept. 11, 1805. Moved in 1829 to Shelbyville, Tenn., and in 1837 to...

        • texas
        • politician

        Glacier National Park

          Livermore Totem Pole

          Livermore totem pole depicting atomic energy and viticulture. Submitted by @jqmcd

          Livermore totem pole depicting atomic energy and viticulture. Submitted by @jqmcd

            Lillian Exum Clement Stafford

            Lillian Exum Clement Stafford, first female legislator in the South. Submitted by @itswendylou

            Lillian Exum Clement Stafford, first female legislator in the South. Submitted by @itswendylou