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Stuttgart's First Public School

Stuttgart's first public school was started at this site circa 1884.

Stuttgart's first public school was started at this site circa 1884.

  • arkansas
  • education

McDonoghville

In 1813, the former Monplaisir Plantation was purchased and subdivided by wealthy landowner John McDonogh. His vast estate was left to the educational systems of Baltimore and New Orleans upon his...

In 1813, the former Monplaisir Plantation was purchased and subdivided by wealthy landowner John McDonogh. His vast estate was left to the educational systems of Baltimore and New Orleans upon his...

  • louisiana
  • gretna
  • algiers
  • education

Dolly Marie Douroux Adams - 1904-1979

Dolly Marie Douroux Adams (1904-1979) was one of the few women instrumentalists in the male-dominated early jazz scene. The daughter of Olivia Manetta and Louis Douroux, she played piano as well...

Dolly Marie Douroux Adams (1904-1979) was one of the few women instrumentalists in the male- dominated early jazz scene. The daughter of Olivia Manetta and Louis Douroux, she played piano as well...

  • louisiana
  • jazz
  • music
  • new orleans

Bishop Pines

    1995 Vision Fire

      A plaque to honor a plaque

      In 1916 The Rotary Club Of Portland Placed Their Organization’s symbol as part of a fountain at Wakeenah Falls, it was moved to this site in 1985 on the club’s 75th anniversary.The Rotary Club of Portland 

      In 1916 The Rotary Club Of Portland Placed Their Organization’s symbol as part of a fountain at Wakeenah Falls, it was moved to this site in 1985 on the club’s 75th anniversary.The Rotary Club of Portland 

      • columbia river gorge

      The Freedom Tree

      Submitted by @jqmcd.

      Submitted by @jqmcd.

      • robert hill
      • pow
      • mia

      Lloyd Andrews Hamilton and Hamilton Air Force Base

      Submitted by @jqmcd.

      Submitted by @jqmcd.

        Behrman House

        BEHRMAN HOUSE BUILT 1896HOME OF MARTIN BEHRMAN MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS 1904-1926 CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES...

        BEHRMAN HOUSE BUILT 1896HOME OF MARTIN BEHRMAN MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS 1904-1926 CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC DISTRICT LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • algiers point
        • martin behrman

        Palmiten temple, Utrecht

        This plaque telles about the chapel "St. Jan" or Palmiten temple, a Roman chapel that was situated at this spot until 1581. After that, it was transferred to the order of Jeruzalem brotherhood,...

        This plaque telles about the chapel "St. Jan" or Palmiten temple, a Roman chapel that was situated at this spot until 1581. After that, it was transferred to the order of Jeruzalem...

        • historic chapel site
        • jeruzalem pilgrims
        • city expansion

        Elementary & High School

        Fullerton Elementary is in the foreground & the high school is in the background (photo at right). After school hours the Masons & Eastern Star groups met upstairs in the elementary school. Public...

        Fullerton Elementary is in the foreground & the high school is in the background (photo at right). After school hours the Masons & Eastern Star groups met upstairs in the elementary school. Public...

        • louisiana
        • mill town
        • saw mill

        Egg McMuffin Was First Introduced

        On January 31, 1972 Our Creation EGG McMUFFIN Was First Introduced To America At This Restaurant Proudly – McDonald’s Santa Barbara Submitted by @oranv.

        On January 31, 1972 Our Creation EGG McMUFFIN Was First Introduced To America At This Restaurant Proudly – McDonald’s Santa Barbara Submitted by @oranv.

        • mcdonalds

        Fullerton Mill & Town

        Fullerton Recreation Area was the site of thelargest pine sawmill. West of theMississippi River. Between 1907 - 1927, it wasa thriving town of 5000 people. Theindustrial area had sawmills, alcohol...

        Fullerton Recreation Area was the site of thelargest pine sawmill. West of theMississippi River. Between 1907 - 1927, it wasa thriving town of 5000 people. Theindustrial area had sawmills, alcohol...

        • louisiana
        • sawmill
        • mill town

        Public Swimming Pool and Hospital

        Fullerton was one of only a few cities inLouisiana that had a public swimmingpool. The swimming pool was locatedacross the road from the hotel. Thepool was a modern concrete pool withdiving boards...

        Fullerton was one of only a few cities inLouisiana that had a public swimmingpool. The swimming pool was locatedacross the road from the hotel. Thepool was a modern concrete pool withdiving boards...

        • louisiana
        • sawmill
        • mill town

        Wawa

        This property is to be used for the transaction of business for Wawa Inc. and may not be used for any other purpose. Loitering, solicitation or trespassing is prohibited.Submitted by @lampbane

        This property is to be used for the transaction of business for Wawa Inc. and may not be used for any other purpose. Loitering, solicitation or trespassing is prohibited.Submitted by @lampbane

        • pennsylvania
        • philadelphia
        • wawa
        • university o...

        Angel Burgos

        In Loving Memory Of Angel Burgos   Happy Smiling Always Content, Loved And Respected Wherever He Went.   Also So Thoughtful Loving And Kind, A Beautiful Memory He Left Behind   Descansa En Paz

        In Loving Memory Of Angel Burgos   Happy Smiling Always Content, Loved And Respected Wherever He Went.   Also So Thoughtful Loving And Kind, A Beautiful Memory He Left Behind   Descansa En Paz

        • brooklyn
        • flatbush
        • ditmas park
        • angel burgos

        Hector Duarte, There's No Place Like Home

        "There's No Place Like Home"   By Hector Duarte, 2020   Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation Chicago Public Art GroupSubmitted by @lampbane

        "There's No Place Like Home"   By Hector Duarte, 2020   Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation Chicago Public Art GroupSubmitted by @lampbane

        • illinois
        • chicago
        • humboldt park
        • art
        • hector duarte

        Safety Follows Wisdom

        Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy awarded to Consolidated Cement Corporation Cement City Plant, for a perfect safety record in 1937.

        Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy awarded to Consolidated Cement Corporation Cement City Plant, for a perfect safety record in 1937.

        • 1949
        • 1957
        • 1961

        David and Ruth Adeny

          Sir Francis Drake -- Looking Beyond the Horizon