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Original Site of Children's National Medical Center

"Here stood the first Children's Hospital of Washington, DC. Opened as a rented rowhouse in 1871, the hospital had a capacity of 12 beds and had only four doctors on staff. Now internationally...

"Here stood the first Children's Hospital of Washington, DC. Opened as a rented rowhouse in 1871, the hospital had a capacity of 12 beds and had only four doctors on staff. Now internationally...

  • hospital
  • children
  • washington dc
  • rowhouse

Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE LOCATION CHOSEN IN 1630 TO BE THE CAPITAL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY. SETTLED IN 1631 UNDER LEADERSHIP TO THOMAS DUDLEY AND CALLED NEW TOWN. THE COLLEGE ORDERED TO BE HERE, 1637....

CAMBRIDGE LOCATION CHOSEN IN 1630 TO BE THE CAPITAL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY. SETTLED IN 1631 UNDER LEADERSHIP TO THOMAS DUDLEY AND CALLED NEW TOWN. THE COLLEGE ORDERED TO BE HERE, 1637....

  • cambridge
  • ma
  • newtowne

Howarth Park

Residential development along the shoreline was slow until completion of a road between Everett and Mukilteo. Building a good road connecting the two points involved the danger and expense of...

Residential development along the shoreline was slow until completion of a road between Everett and Mukilteo. Building a good road connecting the two points involved the danger and expense...

  • everett
  • washington
  • howarth

Robert Morris

Robert Morris Signer of the constitution of the United States of America Deputy From Pennsylvania to Federal Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 - September 17, 1787 Erected by the Pennsylvania...

Robert Morris Signer of the constitution of the United States of America Deputy From Pennsylvania to Federal Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 - September 17, 1787 Erected by the...

  • grave
  • signer
  • constitution
  • pennsylvania
  • philadelphia

Mag Whittaker Lodge

In recognition of a lifetime of service to Outward Bound. Dedicated 2009. 

In recognition of a lifetime of service to Outward Bound. Dedicated 2009. 

  • outward bound
  • florida
  • everglades

Hell's Half Acre

This unique setting of natural beauty covers approximately 320 acres. Viewed from a point of maximum depth, it's walls and pinnacles show soft and varied hues, comparable to the Grand Canyon of...

This unique setting of natural beauty covers approximately 320 acres. Viewed from a point of maximum depth, it's walls and pinnacles show soft and varied hues, comparable to the Grand Canyon...

  • wyoming
  • yellowstone
  • starship troopers

Oregon Trail Memorial

 A 5' tall obelisk hold a large metal plate with a picture of a covered wagon being pulled into the sunset. Below the wagon, it says "Oregon Trail Memorial" and has five small stars. The sign...

 A 5' tall obelisk hold a large metal plate with a picture of a covered wagon being pulled into the sunset. Below the wagon, it says "Oregon Trail Memorial" and has five small stars. The sign...

  • oregon trail
  • boise
  • idaho

In Honor of Lookout Mountain Post No. 88

  • lincoln
  • gettysburg
  • gettysburg address
  • berkeley
  • berkeley museum
  • lookout mountain

West Berkeley Korean War Deaths

Dedicated to thesemen of West Berkeleywho, for their supremesacrifice and couragein the Korean Warhave won theircountry's gratitude "Their memory shall nevery die"

Dedicated to thesemen of West Berkeleywho, for their supremesacrifice and couragein the Korean Warhave won theircountry's gratitude "Their memory shall nevery die"

  • berkeley
  • berkeley museum
  • korea
  • korean war
  • todo

Killed in Action in Phillpine Insurrection

JOS. H. McCOURT BRUNO L PUTZKER BERKELEY MEN KILLED IN ACTION IN PHILIPPINE INSURRECTIONERECTED BY JOS. H. McCOURT, CAMP NO 13, DEPT OF CALIFORNIA U. S. W. V. 1935

JOS. H. McCOURT BRUNO L PUTZKER BERKELEY MEN KILLED IN ACTION IN PHILIPPINE INSURRECTIONERECTED BY JOS. H. McCOURT, CAMP NO 13, DEPT OF CALIFORNIA U. S. W. V. 1935

  • berkeley
  • berkeley museum
  • philippines

We Break Not Faith With Those Who Died

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROISM OF THOSE FROM BERKELEY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR 1917 - 1918 WE BREAK NOT FAITH THESE WHO DIED  [~100 names] ERECTED BY THE BERKELEY...

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROISM OF THOSE FROM BERKELEY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR 1917 - 1918 WE BREAK NOT FAITH THESE WHO DIED  [~100 names] ERECTED BY THE...

  • wwi
  • berkeley
  • berkeley museum

Fort Henry, Kingston Canada

  • canada
  • fort
  • french
  • todo

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. Calumet Plant

Chicago Landmark R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. Calumet Plant Time and Life magazines, mail-order catalogs, and telephone books were all printed at this premier publishing house throughout the 20th...

Chicago Landmark R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. Calumet Plant Time and Life magazines, mail-order catalogs, and telephone books were all printed at this premier publishing house throughout the...

  • chicago
  • illinois
  • printing

Prairie Avenue Historic District

  • chicago
  • illinois
  • prairie

Capital Hotel, Woodland

Capital Hotel, Est. 1869 Woodland, California This commercial Italianate brick building was designed and built by Michael O'Connell for A. S. House. It is the oldest existing commercial building...

Capital Hotel, Est. 1869 Woodland, California This commercial Italianate brick building was designed and built by Michael O'Connell for A. S. House. It is the oldest existing commercial building...

  • woodland
  • california
  • hotel

Dead Cat Alley

Woodland begins On this site in 1853 Henry Wyckoff built the town's first store to serve travelers and farmers. In 1862 the small wooden building, owned by Franklin S. Freeman, became Yolo's...

Woodland begins On this site in 1853 Henry Wyckoff built the town's first store to serve travelers and farmers. In 1862 the small wooden building, owned by Franklin S. Freeman, became...

  • woodland
  • california
  • dead cat
  • cat
  • yolo

The Commander Henry T. Stanley Playground

A plaque for a Navy pilot who guided his crippled plane down to a safe spot, dying in the process.

A plaque for a Navy pilot who guided his crippled plane down to a safe spot, dying in the process.

  • bay area
  • california
  • fremont

Deputy U.S. Marshall Bass Reeves

DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL BASS REEVESTHIS STATUE WAS ERECTED IN 2012 AS A RESULT OF GROWINGAWARENESS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE OF BASS REEVES, ANAFRICAN-AMERICAN FORMER SLAVE WHO BECAME A...

DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL BASS REEVESTHIS STATUE WAS ERECTED IN 2012 AS A RESULT OF GROWINGAWARENESS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE OF BASS REEVES, ANAFRICAN-AMERICAN FORMER SLAVE WHO BECAME...

  • arkansas
  • slave
  • slavery
  • marshal
  • fort smith

John B. Williams

IN LASTING MEMORY OFJOHN B WILLIAMS, 1917 - 1976, A MAN OF VISION, COMPASSION AND COURAGE. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OAKLAND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY1964 - 1976DEDICATED BY HIS COL-LEAGUES WHO ELECTED...

IN LASTING MEMORY OFJOHN B WILLIAMS, 1917 - 1976, A MAN OF VISION, COMPASSION AND COURAGE. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OAKLAND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY1964 - 1976DEDICATED BY HIS COL-LEAGUES WHO ELECTED...

  • bay area
  • california
  • oakland
  • redevelopment

For the Restoration of 2480 Virginia St

In gratitude to Nancy and TomLehrkind for the restoration of 2480 Virginia Street ~ 2014 ~   Submitted by @jqmcd

In gratitude to Nancy and TomLehrkind for the restoration of 2480 Virginia Street ~ 2014 ~   Submitted by @jqmcd

  • bay area
  • california
  • berkeley
  • virginia