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The Forgotten War -- WWII In Alaska

  • wwii
  • dutch harbor
  • attu
  • kiska
  • invasion of alaska

The Alascom Holiday Tree

  • holiday tree

Ted Stevens, Anchorage Airport

    Memorial Bike Racks Walt Little 1945 - 2015

      Clover Pass School

        Chamber of Commerce Building

        Submitted by @klstewart

        Submitted by @klstewart

        • preserved fish
        • nyc

        Napa -- Birthplace of the Loudspeaker

        Submitted by @quitasarah

        Submitted by @quitasarah

        • 1915

        Newton County Memorial Clock

        This memorial clock and bell was given to Newton County, Texas. In memory of Dr. J.S. Peavy and wife Maryann by their daughter Alice. July 1929.

        This memorial clock and bell was given to Newton County, Texas. In memory of Dr. J.S. Peavy and wife Maryann by their daughter Alice. July 1929.

        • texas
        • memorial

        Historic Roadside Park

        The picnic area on US 190 in Newton County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department -- now Texas Department of Transportation. This 1936 park accommodated motorists...

        The picnic area on US 190 in Newton County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department -- now Texas Department of Transportation. This 1936 park accommodated motorists...

        • texas
        • park

        TBM Avenger

        Submitted by @bthubbard

        Submitted by @bthubbard

          Vye's Beach

          Submitted by @bthubbard

          Submitted by @bthubbard

            Where He Was Probably Murdered

            Edward V As Prince of Wales, King Edward V lived in Ludlow, returning in April 1483 to London, where he was probably murdered.  [Location approximate]Submitted by @SamiraAhmedUK

            Edward V As Prince of Wales, King Edward V lived in Ludlow, returning in April 1483 to London, where he was probably murdered.  [Location approximate]Submitted by @SamiraAhmedUK

              A letter to the future

              A letter to the future   Ok is the first Icelandic glacier to lose its status as a glacier. In the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path. This monument is to...

              A letter to the future   Ok is the first Icelandic glacier to lose its status as a glacier. In the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path. This monument is...

              • glacier
              • climate change
              • ok
              • 415 ppm co2

              Basic Facts About the Mississippi River

              Length: River length is a difficult measurement top in down because the river channel is constantly changing but it is about 2,350 miles long. Width: At Lake Itasca, the river is between 20-30...

              Length: River length is a difficult measurement top in down because the river channel is constantly changing but it is about 2,350 miles long. Width: At Lake Itasca, the river is between 20-30...

              • mississippi

              The Civil War Defenses of Washington - Fort Reno

              THE CIVIL WAR DEFENSESOF WASHINGTONFORT RENOTHE SITE OF THIS FORT WAS SELECTED INAUGUST, 1861. FIRST CALLED FORT PENNSYLVANIA,THE FORT WAS LOCATED AT AN ELEVATION OF430 FEET, COMMANDING THREE...

              THE CIVIL WAR DEFENSESOF WASHINGTONFORT RENOTHE SITE OF THIS FORT WAS SELECTED INAUGUST, 1861. FIRST CALLED FORT PENNSYLVANIA,THE FORT WAS LOCATED AT AN ELEVATION OF430 FEET, COMMANDING THREE...

              • fort reno
              • washington
              • civil war
              • imageryan

              Kudzu

               Kudzu is often referred to as "the vine that ate the South." This distinctive description comes from the fact that kudzu can grow more than a foot a night. If left uncontrolled it will devour...

               Kudzu is often referred to as "the vine that ate the South." This distinctive description comes from the fact that kudzu can grow more than a foot a night. If left uncontrolled it will...

              • mississippi

              The Natchez Trace Parkway

              A modern parkway today, the Natchez-to-Nashville Natchez Trace retains some of the mystery and natural beauty of the old roadway. The Natchez Trace began first as an animal trail and then became...

              A modern parkway today, the Natchez-to-Nashville Natchez Trace retains some of the mystery and natural beauty of the old roadway. The Natchez Trace began first as an animal trail and then became...

              • mississippi

              Springfield

              South, ¼ mi. is the site of mansion, Springfield, built by Thos. M. Green, wealthy planter and prominent in public affairs. Here in 1791 Andrew Jackson was married to Rachel Robards.

              South, ¼ mi. is the site of mansion, Springfield, built by Thos. M. Green, wealthy planter and prominent in public affairs. Here in 1791 Andrew Jackson was married to Rachel Robards.

              • mississippi
              • plantation

              Church Hill

              Named for Christ Church, oldest Episcopal organization dating from 1790's becoming parish, 1820. Sometimes called "Maryland Settlement." Seargent Prentiss taught school in this community.

              Named for Christ Church, oldest Episcopal organization dating from 1790's becoming parish, 1820. Sometimes called "Maryland Settlement." Seargent Prentiss taught school in this community.

              • mississippi
              • church

              The Blues Trail: Mississippi to Louisiana

              Louisiana and Mississippi have long shared a close musical relationship. One of the most important musical paths was that between Natchez and Ferriday, where African American entrepreneur Will...

              Louisiana and Mississippi have long shared a close musical relationship. One of the most important musical paths was that between Natchez and Ferriday, where African American entrepreneur...

              • mississippi
              • lousisiana
              • music