Markey Bridge
Lincoln Biography
The first published biography of Abraham Lincoln was published in this building (28 W. Market St., West Chester, PA) on Feb. 11, 1860. It was prepared from Lincoln’s own notes and served...
Freedom Corner
But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: in the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of...
- freedom
- martin luther king
- jr. justice
John F. Wight
IN MEMORY JOHN F. WIGHT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR-1957-1970 HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HERRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SURROUND YOU
Freret's Folly
This row of five once identical Greek Revival houses was erected in 1861 by New Orleans architect William A. Freret (1833-1911) as a speculative building project. The row was so-named after the...
- louisiana
- new orleans
- garden district
- architecture
Moore McNamara House
GARDEN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION MOORE MCNAMARA HOUSE Designed by noted architect Thomas Sully and built in 1892 for Irish-born, prominent banker Robert Moore Sr., this significant Garden District...
- louisiana
- new orleans
- garden district
- architecture
- louisiana
- new orleans
- garden district
- robert moore sr.
- queen anne
- colonial revival
- 1892
- samuel blessing
- martin kahao
- joseph hountha
- 1877
- 1937
The Sully Mansion
The Sully Mansion was built in 1891 for prominent financier John Scott Rainey, his wife Georgia Pritchard Rainey, and their four daughters. It was designed by architect Thomas Sully (1855-1939)...
- louisiana
- new orleans
- garden district
- architecture
Summit Standpipe
In 1897, a bond issue was approved for the construction of the Summit standpipe. Completed at a cost of $14.000 as part of the Summit Electric & Water Plant, the standpipe was the source of...
- mississippi
- summit
- pike county
- utility
Magnolia Memorial Tree Planting
Started in 1943 Sponsored by Rotary Club, Garden Club, 20th Century Club
- mississippi
- magnolia
- civic
- clubs
Off-leash Cat Park
Submitted by @tfswebb.
Tina Smith Coyne
Rest here-weary walker Enjoy the view with me. I found peace -- so shall ye TINA SMITH COYNE-494/01
Buddy Amos
- train
- wwii
- patches
- pima
Ory Residence
Edward "Kid" Ory (1886), trombonist, saxophonist, composer & bandleader, lived here at 2135 Jackson Ave. from 1910 until 1916. He led the Woodlawn Band in Laplace, & his own band in N.O....
- louisiana
- new orleans
- jazz
- music
Gene King
Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The...
- louisiana
- music
- franklin parish
Rayville's African American School
Founded in 1904, initially known as "The College.” Approved as a junior high in 1933. Became Rayville Colored School in 1936. Graduated first students in 1939 as a high school. Renamed...
- louisiana
- education
- african-american
John Nichol
Honouring the bravery and sacrifice ofJohn Nicholof Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh27th August 1976
- northern ireland
- firefighter
- hero
Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru)
Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001.When the...
- northern ireland
- county armagh
- st. patrick'...
Owen and Eloise Luu
"You are braver than you believe, and stronger and smarter than you think" Winnie the Pooh For Owen and Eloise Luu
Grange Hall
Kendall Alley
Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena.
- pasadena
- kendall building
- buildings