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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...

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

"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. 

      Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. 

      • pasadena
      • kendall building
      • buildings

      The Ruth Dodsun Field

      Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

      Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

      • glendale
      • baseball fields

      The Croton Fountain

      The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure water....

      The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • city hall park
      • fountain
      • 1842
      • 1870
      • croton

      Shea Bridge

      SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

      SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

      • new york
      • queens
      • shea stadium
      • citifield
      • willets point
      • baseball
      • stadium
      • william shea
      • 2008

      R.J. Patterson

      1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

      1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

      • northern ireland
      • temperance
      • great britian

      William Ulmer Brewery

      Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

      Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • brooklyn
      • bushwick
      • brewery
      • william ulmer
      • 1872

      Mall Restoration Scheme

      • northern ireland
      • park
      • great britain

      St. Patrick's Cathedral

      During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over the...

      During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over...

      • northern ireland
      • church
      • religion

      Eleanor Roosevelt Monument

      Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at 72nd...

      Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at...

      • eleanor roosevelt
      • riverside park
      • penelope jencks
      • joan of arc
      • lajos kossuth
      • ralph ellison
      • henry hudson
      • united nations

      Graceful

        The Tent People

        "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

        "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

        • new york
        • brooklyn
        • st. bernard ...
        • church

        Gracie Mansion

        LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK GRACIE MANSION   BUILT ABOUT 1799 ON THE SITE OF A REVOLUTIONARY PORT AS THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARCHIBALD GRACIE, SCOTTISH MERCHANT, THIS COLONIAL STRUCTURE WAS RESTORED IN...

        LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK GRACIE MANSION   BUILT ABOUT 1799 ON THE SITE OF A REVOLUTIONARY PORT AS THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARCHIBALD GRACIE, SCOTTISH MERCHANT, THIS COLONIAL STRUCTURE WAS RESTORED...

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • gracie mansion
        • yorkville
        • landmark