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1901 William B. Case Block

1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto  

1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto

    Denham Springs

    This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as Amite...

    This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as...

    • louisiana
    • livingston parish
    • springs
    • water

    Have a rest and consider why and what for.

    "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and consider...

    "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and...

    • ww2
    • kerry
    • ireland

    Metre Etalon

    Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

    Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

    • 1796
    • 1797

    Filming Location of Star Wars Jedi Temples Viewing Point

    Submitted by @zxqwd

    Submitted by @zxqwd

      Chewacla State Park

        To the Memory of Placer Co. Pioneers

        • lest we forget
        • 1849
        • 1913

        City of Auburn

        • gold
        • north fork
        • wood's dry diggings

        Jean Baptiste Charbonneau

        This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

        This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

          BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY

          HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

          HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

          • burned

          SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL

          HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT  

          HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT

          • not rebuilt

          Gold Star City

          The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States of...

          The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States...

          • louisiana
          • opelousas
          • gold star
          • military

          Exedra Plaza Phase II

          • magee

          Sulphur Springs Grotto

          The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

          The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

            A Living Legacy

            DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988  

            DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988

              Barbe Pier

              The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

              The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

              • louisiana
              • lake charles

              Bilbo Cemetery

              Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army Military...

              Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army...

              • louisiana
              • cemetery
              • native american

              Christopher Columbus, Columbus Circle

              To Christopher Columbus The Italians resident in America, Scoffed at before, During the voyage, menaced, After it, chained, As generous as oppressed, To the world he gave a world.

              To Christopher Columbus The Italians resident in America, Scoffed at before, During the voyage, menaced, After it, chained, As generous as oppressed, To the world he gave a world.

                Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Memorial

                Pre Crash: Rise of the Simple Man In 1964 Lynyrd Skynyrd began humbly in Jacksonville, Florida. The founding members jokingly named the band after a gym coach, Leonard Skinner. Eventually, after...

                Pre Crash: Rise of the Simple Man In 1964 Lynyrd Skynyrd began humbly in Jacksonville, Florida. The founding members jokingly named the band after a gym coach, Leonard Skinner. Eventually,...

                • rock n roll
                • mississippi
                • lynyrd skynyrd
                • airplane crash

                William Kendrick Square

                St. Helena Parish seat moved here 1832. Land for Court House Square donated by William Kendrick 1837. Present building completed 1938 replacing brick structure built 1855. Designated William...

                St. Helena Parish seat moved here 1832. Land for Court House Square donated by William Kendrick 1837. Present building completed 1938 replacing brick structure built 1855. Designated...

                • louisiana
                • revolutionary war