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In Memory of Lois and Jim

    Geboortehuis (birthplace) Paus Adrianus VI

    This plaque indicates the birthhouse of the only Dutch pope was born in this house in Utrecht in the year 1459. he was elected as pope in 1521, while he was not present in Rome himself. Adrian VI...

    • vatican
    • pope
    • birthouse
    • utrecht

    Jon Pattengill

    IN MEMORY OF JON PATTENGILL A LOYAL GUARDIAN OF THE JAY ESTATE (1953-2021)

    • new york
    • rye
    • john jay
    • jon pattengill
    • 1953
    • 2021

    Grace's Garden

    DONATED BY THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF RYE FOR GRACE'S GARDEN.

    • new york
    • rye
    • john jay
    • garden

    The Chess Foundation

    The Chess Foundation

    • new york
    • rye
    • chess
    • john jay estate

    In Honor of Art and Jean Morley

      Kinne Stout

      THIS TREE WAS PLANTED IN MEMORY OF KINNE STOUT BY HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • west village
      • kinne stout
      • tree

      Lucas A. Steinam School of Metal Working

      LUCAS A. STEINAM SCHOOL METAL WORKING BRANCH OF THE HEBREW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • metal working
      • school
      • hebrew techn...

      Stanley B. Tankel

      IN MEMORY OF STANLEY B. TANKEL 1923-1968 CITY PLANNER AND DESIGNER FRIEND OF THE CITY THE VILLAGE AND THE JEFFERSON MARKET LIBRARY IN APPRECIATION BY HIS FRIENDS Submitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • library
      • nypl
      • stanley tankel
      • 1923
      • 1968

      Alex Haley (1921-1992)

      Alex Haley (1921-1992) Alexander Murray Palmer Haley lived and maintained a writing studio here. Beginning in 1963 he conducted many in-depth interviews with Malcolm X for his first book,...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • greenwich village
      • west village
      • alex haley
      • 1963
      • 1965
      • malcolm x
      • 1976

      Liberty Memorial Garden

      THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, WE DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL GARDEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • downtown
      • battery park city
      • 9/11
      • september 11

      Dogwood Mudhole

      A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls...

        Mama Sage

          Rawlins City Hall

            St James Lutheran Church

            Mary Virginia Wade, only civilian killed during battle of Gettysburg, confirmed here, April 20, 1862