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Five Stamp Mill

    Plaza Grocery

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      The Old Brewery

        In memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913

        Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley Heights...

        Given to the National Trust in memory of John Hutchinson 1828 - 1913 whose life spent in healing and teaching found also occasion for opening up and beautifying the countryside, at Marley...

        • national trust
        • haslemere
        • marley heights

        A Grand Boulevard

        'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most celebrated...

        'In 1905, CO state senator Edward Taylor said, "I hope that someday our road will be a portion of a grand boulevard stretching across the nation." Today, Glenwood Canyon is the most...

          National Exchange Hotel

            The National Hotel

              The Flagg Bldg The Eternal Saloon

                Aaron Augustus Sargent

                  Nevada Theatre

                    Ayre Hotel

                    AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff patterned...

                    AYRE HOTEL 1887 Constructed for hotelier Charles Ayre, this local landmark is a good example of a nineteenth-century neighbourhood hotel. The building is noted for its red and buff...

                      Bobby Phills

                      1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

                      1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

                      • louisiana
                      • sports
                      • basketball
                      • southern university

                      A.W. "Ace" Mumford

                      1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

                      1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

                      • louisiana
                      • sports
                      • football
                      • southern university

                      Lou Brock

                      1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

                      1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

                      • louisiana
                      • sports
                      • hall of fame
                      • baseball
                      • southern university

                      Wise Avenue Bridge

                      Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

                      Wise Avenue BridgeAD 1948COUNTY COMMISSIONERSBALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDCHRISTIAN H. KAHL, PRESIDENTBREMEN A. TRAIL  JOHN R. HAUTJ. FRED OFFUTT, ROADS ENGINEERJ. E GREINER COMPANY, CONSULTING...

                      • bridge
                      • maryland
                      • dundalk
                      • baltimore

                      Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould: Advocates of Women's Economic Independence

                      Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould Advocates of Women's Economic Indepedence At the turn of the 20th century American women were seeking greater employment and economic opportunity. Madam C.J....

                      Madam C.J. Walker and Helen Gould Advocates of Women's Economic Indepedence At the turn of the 20th century American women were seeking greater employment and economic opportunity. Madam...

                      • madam walker
                      • helen gould
                      • bowling alley

                      Clarke Memorial Grove

                        Cable Car Bell

                          Hank Hansel

                            Salt Potatoes

                            SALT POTATOES POPULARIZED BY SALT INDUSTRY WORKERS, POTATOES BOILED IN BRINE & PAIRED WITH MELTED BUTTER SERVED IN LOCAL TAVERNS AND EATERIES AS EARLY AS 1883. WILLIAM C. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2021...

                            SALT POTATOES POPULARIZED BY SALT INDUSTRY WORKERS, POTATOES BOILED IN BRINE & PAIRED WITH MELTED BUTTER SERVED IN LOCAL TAVERNS AND EATERIES AS EARLY AS 1883. WILLIAM C. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2021...

                            • hungry for history
                            • pomeroy
                            • potatoes
                            • brine
                            • melted butter
                            • 1883