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Lewis Coffee House

STAR INN - STORNOWAY  Established as an Alternative to the Heavy Drinking of Alcohol in the TownLEWIS COFFEE HOUSE 1884-1911After 27 yeras it Reverted to it's [sic] former role of Licensed...

STAR INN - STORNOWAY  Established as an Alternative to the Heavy Drinking of Alcohol in the TownLEWIS COFFEE HOUSE 1884-1911After 27 yeras it Reverted to it's [sic] former role of...

  • it's
  • coffee
  • alcohol
  • heavy drinking
  • reverted

Parrot Rifled Naval Cannon

This 6.4 inch 100 Pounder Parrot Naval Cannon served on the U.S.S. Sabin during the Civil War.  It is the only one from that ship that survives today.  The cannon was cast in 1862 at the West...

This 6.4 inch 100 Pounder Parrot Naval Cannon served on the U.S.S. Sabin during the Civil War.  It is the only one from that ship that survives today.  The cannon was cast in 1862 at the...

  • sic
  • parrot
  • naval canon
  • civil war
  • 9790 pounds

Shuck Chan / Napa Chinatown

    First Street Bridge Over Napa Creek and Bypass

      Veterans Memorial Park

        Epcot Center

        Submitted by @CameronYeager

        Submitted by @CameronYeager

        • epcot
        • disney
        • joy hope and...

        In Memory of Wardell Noel

        • rasta rangah
        • planet walk

        First Street Bridge Over Napa Creek and Oxbow Commons

          Mision San Francisco de Asis

            Fort Garry - Fort Edmonton Trail

            this thoroughfare, also known as the Saskatchewan or Carlton trail, extended 1440 kilometres between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton and was the principal overland route in the Canadian northwest for...

            this thoroughfare, also known as the Saskatchewan or Carlton trail, extended 1440 kilometres between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton and was the principal overland route in the Canadian northwest for...

            • saskatchewan
            • carlton trail
            • metis
            • north-west m...

            St. Joseph Hospital

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            • matthew 5:7
            • 100th year
            • bellingham

            Lombard Street

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            • san francisco
            • 253 steps
            • crookedest street
            • 1850

            Big Cedar Stump

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            Submitted by @Ritterton

            • cedar
            • 1893
            • 1000 years old
            • redcedar

            Erickson Playfield

            Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton

            Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton

            • 1944
            • park
            • port angeles

            To Honor All Marines Who Have Served Aboard This Gallant Ship

              The LeClaire house Hotel

              The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....

              The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....

                To Honor John O'Donnell

                In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970   The late Times-Democrat sports...

                In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970   The late Times-Democrat sports...

                  Black Civil War Substitutes

                  Black Civil War Substitutes   By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a national...

                  Black Civil War Substitutes   By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a...

                    Irish Settlers Memorial

                    The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...

                    The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...

                    • ireland
                    • immigration
                    • prince edward island
                    • canada

                    Dundas Terrace

                    Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in Canadian...

                    Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in...