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Hoboken Terminal Ferry Main Waiting Room

Submitted by @Ritterton

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    Chochenyo Ohlone in the Territory of Huichuin

      Aaron Burr Death Site

      On this site stood the Saint James Hotel built shortly after The American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836.

      On this site stood the Saint James Hotel built shortly after The American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836.

        Stillorgan Intake and Tunnel Main Contract Dun Laoghaire Water Supply Improvement Scheme

          Alaska Arbor Day

            Le Senat dans la Republique

              Le Jardin du Luxembourg

                Le Lion Des Cavernes du Lot

                  Remnants of a Shipbuilding Past

                    Allendale Fire

                    At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

                    At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • caddo parish
                    • fire
                    • disaster

                    McNeill St. Pump Station

                    Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian Institution....

                    Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • historic landmark

                    St. Paul's Methodist Church

                      Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival style...

                      Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival...

                    • louisiana
                    • shrevepot
                    • church
                    • religion
                    • african-american

                    Old Municipal Building

                    Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

                    Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • architecture

                    Chamber Plaza

                    Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

                    Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • architecture
                    • commerce

                    Shreve Memorial Library

                    Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed in...

                    Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • architecture
                    • public library
                    • library

                    World's First Shriners Hospital

                    Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

                    Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

                    • louisiana
                    • hospital
                    • children
                    • shriners

                    Caddo Parish Courthouse

                    Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

                    Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • courthouse
                    • architecture

                    Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

                    When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt free,...

                    When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt...

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • movie
                    • film location

                    Scottish Rite Cathedral

                    Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

                    Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

                    • louisiana
                    • shreveport
                    • fraternal
                    • architecture

                    Ishman Colma Carac Yonahi Acho Isha Hachche Ahmush Owahto Harwec Irshah