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The Condor Where It All Began

    Claeys House

    The Claeys House   This elaborate brick and stone house was built in 1936 – 37 for Henry L. Claeys  Mr. Claeys had the well-digging and plumbing supply business which he started in 1904.  In 1920...

    The Claeys House   This elaborate brick and stone house was built in 1936 – 37 for Henry L. Claeys  Mr. Claeys had the well-digging and plumbing supply business which he started in 1904.  In...

      The Observatory of John Gummere

      THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE OBSERVATORY OF JOHN GUMMERE (1784-1845) ERECTED ABOUT 1834 Submitted by @KarenLMasters

      THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE OBSERVATORY OF JOHN GUMMERE (1784-1845) ERECTED ABOUT 1834 Submitted by @KarenLMasters

      • haverford
      • observatory
      • gummere
      • 1834

      Charing Cross Station

      This station was opened on the 15th of march 1886 by the Glasgow City & District Railway, which was the first underground railway in Scotland.   The route, two and a quarter miles in length,...

      This station was opened on the 15th of march 1886 by the Glasgow City & District Railway, which was the first underground railway in Scotland.   The route, two and a quarter miles in length,...

        War Memorial Opera House

        THIS PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COMMEMORATE THE USE OF THE WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE...

        THIS PLAQUE IS PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COMMEMORATE THE USE OF THE WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE...

          Jaqueline Diaz

          Jaqueline Diaz. Much love your boo. Submitted by Alpeware  

          Jaqueline Diaz. Much love your boo. Submitted by Alpeware

          • botanical garden
          • love
          • birthday

          Sunday Rock

          Welcome to Sunday Rock An Adirondack Landmark and Legend This glacial boulder, twice preserved by local citizens, marks the gateway to the "Great South Woods." In the frontier days it was said...

          Welcome to Sunday Rock An Adirondack Landmark and Legend This glacial boulder, twice preserved by local citizens, marks the gateway to the "Great South Woods." In the frontier days it was...

          • rock
          • south colton
          • ny
          • reno
          • j historical
          • places
          • adirondacks

          Gim L. Wong arrive 1914

            Victory Memorial Hall

            VICTORY MEMORIAL HALL ERECTED BY  CHINA WARE RELIEF ASSOCIATION  OF AMERICA  SEPTEMBER 1, 1951

            VICTORY MEMORIAL HALL ERECTED BY  CHINA WARE RELIEF ASSOCIATION  OF AMERICA  SEPTEMBER 1, 1951

              "The Family"

              "THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

              "THE FAMILY", ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE SOCIAL CLUBS, WAS FOUNDED ON THIS SITE ON APRIL 5, 1902  THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED ON THE CLUB'S CENTENNIAL

                The Gardner Vistor Center Guide Dogs for the Blind

                Submitted by Darren Platt

                Submitted by Darren Platt

                  Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church

                  The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

                  The cradle of Louisiana Methodism In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a...

                  • louisiana
                  • church

                  Tulane Stadium

                  Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable for...

                  Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable...

                  • louisiana
                  • new orleans
                  • sports

                  Birthplace of Frederic Remington

                  The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

                  The Remington Home Birthplace of Frederic Remington Born 1861 Submitted by Alan R Reno

                  • remington pa...

                  First 9-1-1 Call

                  FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

                  FIRST 9-1-1 CALL The first 9-1-1 emergency services telephone call was made from the office of the mayor on February 16, 1968. Earlier in the year, AT&T, which had a near monopoly in the telephone...

                  • 911
                  • telephone
                  • att
                  • alabama tele...

                  Mt Hobson - WWII

                  "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50 volcanic...

                  "This seat was given by the residents of Remuera in memory of the boys who played on the slopes of this mountain and who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II." Auckland, NZ has 50...

                  • wwii
                  • new zealand

                  Site of the Former Rosenfield Packing Company (Skippy Peanut Butter)

                  SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

                  SITE OF THE FORMER ROSEFIELD PACKING COMPANY  Incorporated on August 24, 1926 Joseph L. Rosenfield  was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter...

                  • skippy
                  • alameda
                  • peanut butter
                  • hydrogenated

                  The Last Major Flying Boat Base

                  Submitted by @BigMTours

                  Submitted by @BigMTours

                    Durate Garage (Lincoln Highway)

                    Submitted by @jqmcd

                    Submitted by @jqmcd

                    • lincoln
                    • livermore
                    • duarte
                    • garage
                    • highway

                    Hoagy Carmichael

                    Submitted by @Braunger

                    Submitted by @Braunger