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Charles S. Greene Library / African- American Museum and Library

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  • carnegie
  • oakland
  • greene
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Yolo County Savings Bank

    City of Pineville

    In 1722 Diron d'Artaguette, Inspector of Troops in Louisiana, recommended the establishment of a fortified post on Red River to prevent Indian attacks on those portaging the rapids. Although it is...

    In 1722 Diron d'Artaguette, Inspector of Troops in Louisiana, recommended the establishment of a fortified post on Red River to prevent Indian attacks on those portaging the rapids. Although it is...

    • louisiana

    Mount Olivet Cemetery and Chapel

    The cemetery was purchased in 1858 by St. James Episcopal Church, Alexandria. It is the second oldest cemetery in Rapides Parish and has always served as a community burial ground. The earliest...

    The cemetery was purchased in 1858 by St. James Episcopal Church, Alexandria. It is the second oldest cemetery in Rapides Parish and has always served as a community burial ground. The...

    • louisiana
    • cemetery
    • church

    The Coffin of Hentry Trigg

    37 High Street, Stevenage SG1 3ARThe Coffin of Henry TriggHigh up in the roof of this buildingrests a coffin which at one timecontained the body ofHENRY TRIGGHis will (1724) specified that his...

    37 High Street, Stevenage SG1 3ARThe Coffin of Henry TriggHigh up in the roof of this buildingrests a coffin which at one timecontained the body ofHENRY TRIGGHis will (1724) specified that his...

    • stevenage
    • hertfordshire
    • coffin
    • death

    The Invention of the Telephone at Brantford by Alexander Graham Bell in 1874

    Asking for the public's help to retrieve the 101 year old bronze plaque stolen overnight from the cherished Bell Memorial monument - a vital part of our unique heritage. Please contact...

    Asking for the public's help to retrieve the 101 year old bronze plaque stolen overnight from the cherished Bell Memorial monument - a vital part of our unique heritage. Please...

    • stolen
    • 1874
    • in the prese...
    • a large and ...

    Back Bay/South End Station

      Ruins of St. Paul's

      VIRGINI MAGNÆ MATRI CIVITAS MACAENSIS LIBENS POSVIT·AN·1602 "To the great virgin mother, dedicated with great joy by the city of Macao. Year 1602"

      VIRGINI MAGNÆ MATRI CIVITAS MACAENSIS LIBENS POSVIT·AN·1602 "To the great virgin mother, dedicated with great joy by the city of Macao. Year 1602"

        Francis Benjamin Johnston House

        This Greek Revival house was erected for Mme. Julie Duralde, widow of John Clay, Henry Clay’s brother who purchased the property in 1835 and owned it until her death in 1861.From 1940 until 1952...

        This Greek Revival house was erected for Mme. Julie Duralde, widow of John Clay, Henry Clay’s brother who purchased the property in 1835 and owned it until her death in 1861.From 1940 until 1952...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • art

        Thomas Hinds

        Home 4 mi. W. His cavalry "pride" of one army & "admiration" of other at N. Orleans, 1815. Militia head, 1815-19; comr. in negotiating Choctaw cession, 1820 & selecting site of capital at Jackson,...

        Home 4 mi. W. His cavalry "pride" of one army & "admiration" of other at N. Orleans, 1815. Militia head, 1815-19; comr. in negotiating Choctaw cession, 1820 & selecting site of capital at Jackson,...

        • mississippi

        Salem Academy

        Salem Academy Bardstown’s first school, 1788, formed by Va. act. James Priestley, noted educator, in charge. One class of Kentuckians later noted in life consisted of John Rowan, Judge and US...

        Salem Academy Bardstown’s first school, 1788, formed by Va. act. James Priestley, noted educator, in charge. One class of Kentuckians later noted in life consisted of John Rowan, Judge and US...

          Kresge Korner

          Woodward Avenue Cultural Heritage Tour Kresge Korner   Sebastian S. Kresge established the S.S. Kresge Company on Woodward Avenue in 1899.  Ten years later he moved his store to the corner of...

          Woodward Avenue Cultural Heritage Tour Kresge Korner   Sebastian S. Kresge established the S.S. Kresge Company on Woodward Avenue in 1899.  Ten years later he moved his store to the corner...

            Washington

            Territorial capital 1802-17. Statehood constitutional convention held here in 1817. Legislature met here until 1820. During its great days, it was known as the "Versailles" of the territory.

            Territorial capital 1802-17. Statehood constitutional convention held here in 1817. Legislature met here until 1820. During its great days, it was known as the "Versailles" of the territory.

            • mississippi

            Salem Church - Cole's Creek

            S. 4 mi. First Baptist church in Miss. Set up, 1791, in home of Margaret Stampley, with Richard Curtis, of S.C., as pastor. Here, 1806, first Miss. Baptist Assn. formed.

            S. 4 mi. First Baptist church in Miss. Set up, 1791, in home of Margaret Stampley, with Richard Curtis, of S.C., as pastor. Here, 1806, first Miss. Baptist Assn. formed.

            • mississippi
            • church

            Andrew Jackson at Washington

            Here, on April 22, 1815, over 200 citizens of the Old Natchez District entertained General Andrew Jackson on his return from the victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815.

            Here, on April 22, 1815, over 200 citizens of the Old Natchez District entertained General Andrew Jackson on his return from the victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815.

            • mississippi
            • war of 1812

            Dr. John W. Monette

            Scientist-historian (1803-51). Lived ¼ mi. S.E. Research on yellow fever brought first quarantine in Old S.W. at Natchez, 1844. Author of scholarly book on the discovery and settlement of...

            Scientist-historian (1803-51). Lived ¼ mi. S.E. Research on yellow fever brought first quarantine in Old S.W. at Natchez, 1844. Author of scholarly book on the discovery and settlement...

            • mississippi
            • science

            Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church

            Rose Hill is the oldest black baptist congregation in the state, with origins dating to 1837. This 1908 building replaces the first wooden church and contains a 1912 Moller pipe organ. Randle...

            Rose Hill is the oldest black baptist congregation in the state, with origins dating to 1837. This 1908 building replaces the first wooden church and contains a 1912 Moller pipe organ. Randle...

            • mississippi
            • african american
            • church

            "Soldiers Retreat"

            "Soldiers Retreat," located here, was the home of Ferdinand Leigh and Magdaline Claiborne. F.L. Claiborne (1772-1815) moved to the Mississippi Territory from Virginia in 1807 and served as Brig....

            "Soldiers Retreat," located here, was the home of Ferdinand Leigh and Magdaline Claiborne. F.L. Claiborne (1772-1815) moved to the Mississippi Territory from Virginia in 1807 and served as Brig....

            • mississippi

            Jefferson Military College

            N. 200 yd. Founded 1802. Mississippi's oldest school. Received the first charter to be conferred for any purpose by legislature of Mississippi Territory.

            N. 200 yd. Founded 1802. Mississippi's oldest school. Received the first charter to be conferred for any purpose by legislature of Mississippi Territory.

            • mississippi
            • education

            The First Presbyterian Church

              Congregation organized in 1817. The Sanctuary was built in 1828-29 and enlarged in 1851. The Romanesque Revival rear addition was built in 1900 in honor of Joseph Stratton, Pastor, 1843-1903....

              Congregation organized in 1817. The Sanctuary was built in 1828-29 and enlarged in 1851. The Romanesque Revival rear addition was built in 1900 in honor of Joseph Stratton, Pastor,...

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            • church