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Henrietta Lacks

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    Byrd Residence

    Henry Roeland Byrd "Professor Longhair" (1918-1980), pianist, composer, and singer, lived here at 1738-40 Terpsichore from 1979 until his death. In the 1950’s he recorded several singles including...

    Henry Roeland Byrd "Professor Longhair" (1918-1980), pianist, composer, and singer, lived here at 1738-40 Terpsichore from 1979 until his death. In the 1950’s he recorded several singles including...

    • louisiana
    • jazz
    • professor longhair

    Oliver Residence

    Joseph “King” Oliver (1885-1938), Cornetist, bandleader, and composer, lived here at 2712 Dryades St. in 1916. Born in Abend, LA, he started playing c. 1904 with the Onward Brass Band , then the...

    Joseph “King” Oliver (1885-1938), Cornetist, bandleader, and composer, lived here at 2712 Dryades St. in 1916. Born in Abend, LA, he started playing c. 1904 with the Onward Brass Band , then the...

    • louisiana
    • jazz
    • king oliver

    Lafayette No. 2

    It is believed that this site started informally as a burial ground in 1850. In 1858, the City of Lafayette, before being annexed by New Orleans, constructed 120 tombs within. In 1865 a survey and...

    It is believed that this site started informally as a burial ground in 1850. In 1858, the City of Lafayette, before being annexed by New Orleans, constructed 120 tombs within. In 1865 a survey...

    • louisiana
    • cemetery
    • new orleans

    Holt Cemetery

    Originally a cemetery for the city's indigent population, Holt Cemetery was first mentioned in city records in 1879, most likely named for Joseph Holt, a physician from Charity Hospital. The...

    Originally a cemetery for the city's indigent population, Holt Cemetery was first mentioned in city records in 1879, most likely named for Joseph Holt, a physician from Charity Hospital....

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • cemetery

    Zimmermann Residence

    Thomas C. “Tom” Zimmermann (1888-1923), pianist & composer, lived here at 4607 Freret Street from 1913 until 1915. He played piano in Jack Laine’s band, Jonny Dedroit’s band, at the Tudor Theater,...

    Thomas C. “Tom” Zimmermann (1888-1923), pianist & composer, lived here at 4607 Freret Street from 1913 until 1915. He played piano in Jack Laine’s band, Jonny Dedroit’s band, at the Tudor...

    • louisiana
    • jazz
    • new orleans

    Valence

    The Jefferson City Cemetery, later called Valence St. Cemetery, became a city cemetery in 1870 when Jefferson City was annexed by the City of New Orleans. The cemetery has a number of old society...

    The Jefferson City Cemetery, later called Valence St. Cemetery, became a city cemetery in 1870 when Jefferson City was annexed by the City of New Orleans. The cemetery has a number of old...

    • louisiana
    • cemetery
    • new orleans

    Carrollton No. 1

    Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of the...

    Established in 1849 Carrollton Cemetery was part of the growing suburb of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845. The suburb of Carrollton was annexed to the city in 1874 and the management of...

    • louisiana
    • cemetery
    • new orleans

    Carrollton No. 2

    Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

    Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and...

    • louisiana
    • cemetery
    • new orleans

    Allen Residence

    Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

    Henry Allen (1871-1952), trumpet player & bandleader, and Henry “Red” Allen, Jr. (1906-1967), trumpet player, singer, & bandleader, lived here at 921 Verret Street from 1918 until 1922. Henry...

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • jazz

    Brownlee Residence

    Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

    Norman Brownlee (1896-1967), pianist, bandleader, instrument salesman, & Musicians’ Union official, lived here at 407 Delaronde Street from 1912 until 1922. He led his own Brownlee’s Orchestra...

    • louisiana
    • jazz
    • new orleans

    Bank of Sausalito

      Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail

        Clock Tower

          COMMANDANT'S HOME

          COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...

          COMMANDANT'S HOME BUILT IN 1860 AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE OF CLASSIC GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH 14-FOOT CEILINGS AND 24-INCH BRICK WALLS. THE LUMBER FOR THE WAINSCOTING, PARQUET FLOORS, PANELING,...

            Commanding Officers Quarters

              Gen. Quandt Lane

              GEN. QUANDT LANE IN HONOR OF NATIVE SON DOUGLASS PHILLIP QUANDT MAIOR GENERAL, U.S ARMY CORPS. BORN IN THIS ARSENAL, DOUGLASS QUANDT GRADUAT- ED FROM WEST POINT AND WENT ON TO COMMAND PAR- ACHUTE...

              GEN. QUANDT LANE IN HONOR OF NATIVE SON DOUGLASS PHILLIP QUANDT MAIOR GENERAL, U.S ARMY CORPS. BORN IN THIS ARSENAL, DOUGLASS QUANDT GRADUAT- ED FROM WEST POINT AND WENT ON TO COMMAND PAR-...

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              William D. Turnbull Park

                City of Benicia Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement

                  City of Benicia Wastewater Treatment Facilities 1978 Additions