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Kings School

In 1920-21, the Sandy Bottom School (the original name for Kings School) was built with funding assistance from the Rosenwald Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to building schools...

In 1920-21, the Sandy Bottom School (the original name for Kings School) was built with funding assistance from the Rosenwald Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to building schools...

  • mississippi
  • african-american
  • education
  • rosenwald school

Lakefront "Seawall"

In the 1930's the Orleans Levee Board completed a levee protection and land development project along Lake Pontchartrain's south shore. A stepped seawall was built and behind it 2000 acres of land...

In the 1930's the Orleans Levee Board completed a levee protection and land development project along Lake Pontchartrain's south shore. A stepped seawall was built and behind it 2000 acres of...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • waterway. fl...

The Point

Across from you is the end of a narrow peninsula that has been used for years as a popular fishing spot. It extends out from the West End Park. Called "The Point" it was created in the 1920's as a...

Across from you is the end of a narrow peninsula that has been used for years as a popular fishing spot. It extends out from the West End Park. Called "The Point" it was created in the 1920's as a...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • waterway
  • recreation

Lockheed T-33A

In 1954, Greenville AFB was designated a basic school for single engine jet pilots. The mission aircraft was the "T-Bird". The airframe on display is typical of those assigned to the 3505th Pilot...

In 1954, Greenville AFB was designated a basic school for single engine jet pilots. The mission aircraft was the "T-Bird". The airframe on display is typical of those assigned to the 3505th...

  • mississippi
  • air force
  • trainer
  • aircraft
  • greenville
  • washington county

Greenville

Port City of the Delta. Named for Gen. Nathaneael Greene. Washington County seat since 1846. Destroyed in Civil War. Rebuilt on present site, 1865. Home of author Wm. A. Percy and publisher Hodding Carter.

Port City of the Delta. Named for Gen. Nathaneael Greene. Washington County seat since 1846. Destroyed in Civil War. Rebuilt on present site, 1865. Home of author Wm. A. Percy and publisher Hodding Carter.

  • mississippi
  • greenville

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

(organized 1858)  This fine Gothic Revival Church, the second building of this parish, was erected in 1907. It was designed and financed by Father P. J. Korstenbroek, who served here for 33 years...

(organized 1858)  This fine Gothic Revival Church, the second building of this parish, was erected in 1907. It was designed and financed by Father P. J. Korstenbroek, who served here for 33 years...

  • mississippi
  • church
  • religion

Mello Residence

Manuel John Mello (1887-1961), cornetist and bandleader, lived here at 1025 Bartholomew Street from 1917 until 1961. He played with Weinmunson’s Band, Johnny Fischer’s Band, Fischer’s Military...

Manuel John Mello (1887-1961), cornetist and bandleader, lived here at 1025 Bartholomew Street from 1917 until 1961. He played with Weinmunson’s Band, Johnny Fischer’s Band, Fischer’s...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • music
  • jazz

Hebrew Union Congregation

Organized 1880, succeeding a congregation formed 1871. Once the state's largest Jewish temple. Two of Greenville's early mayors, the first merchant, public officials, leaders in literature,...

Organized 1880, succeeding a congregation formed 1871. Once the state's largest Jewish temple. Two of Greenville's early mayors, the first merchant, public officials, leaders in...

  • mississippi
  • church
  • religion

The Woodworth House (Rose Hill)

In 1896 Arthur E. Stilwell, president of the Kansas City Southern Railroad, organized a townsite company to settle Port Arthur. Soon afterward, R.H. Woodworth (d. 1923) moved here from Chicago...

In 1896 Arthur E. Stilwell, president of the Kansas City Southern Railroad, organized a townsite company to settle Port Arthur. Soon afterward, R.H. Woodworth (d. 1923) moved here from Chicago...

  • texas
  • port arthur
  • jefferson county
  • architecture

Harry Henry Choates

Noted musician Harry Henry Choates, whose career was shortened by an early death, was born in Louisiana in 1922. During the 1930s, he moved with his mother to Port Arthur, where as a child he...

Noted musician Harry Henry Choates, whose career was shortened by an early death, was born in Louisiana in 1922. During the 1930s, he moved with his mother to Port Arthur, where as a child...

  • texas
  • music
  • cajun
  • jefferson county
  • port arthur
  • cemetery

Site of Old Aurora

Laid out in 1835 on land grant from government of Mexico to Horatio M. Hanks. At least 160 blocks were planned. After the Texas Revolution, Banks' partner and agent Alamazon Huston sold first 15...

Laid out in 1835 on land grant from government of Mexico to Horatio M. Hanks. At least 160 blocks were planned. After the Texas Revolution, Banks' partner and agent Alamazon Huston sold first...

  • texas
  • settlements
  • port arthur
  • jefferson county

Sabine-Neches Canal

Situated between Port Arthur and Lake Sabine and drainages of the Sabine and Neches Rivers, the Sabine-Neches Canal is a vital route for commerce from the Gulf of Mexico to port facilities in...

Situated between Port Arthur and Lake Sabine and drainages of the Sabine and Neches Rivers, the Sabine-Neches Canal is a vital route for commerce from the Gulf of Mexico to port facilities...

  • texas
  • waterway
  • industry
  • jefferson county

Central Congregational Church 1872-2005 / Celebrating Central Church's Legacy

Central Congregational Church 1872-2005Central Congregational Church of New Orleans was organized by Rev. Charles H. Thompson, a theology professor at Straight College and thirty-two incorporators...

Central Congregational Church 1872-2005Central Congregational Church of New Orleans was organized by Rev. Charles H. Thompson, a theology professor at Straight College and thirty-two...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • religion
  • church

First Hospital

FIRST HOSPITAL IN THE LATE 1890S DR. WM. F. SNOW CONCEIVED THE IDEA OF A STUDENT HOSPITAL GUILD FOR STANFORD STUDENTS. A TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IN 1902-3 EMPHASIZED A NEED FOR A HOSPITAL. CONCERNED...

FIRST HOSPITAL IN THE LATE 1890S DR. WM. F. SNOW CONCEIVED THE IDEA OF A STUDENT HOSPITAL GUILD FOR STANFORD STUDENTS. A TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IN 1902-3 EMPHASIZED A NEED FOR A HOSPITAL....

    Benicia Arsenal Building

    BENICIA ARSENAL 1850-1964 FIRST FOUR PERMANENT STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED AT BENICIA ARSENAL 1853-57 AS POWDER MAGAZINE. ENGINE HOUSE, TWO LARGE STORAGE BUILDINGS AU U.S. ARM'S PACIFIC COAST SUPPLY...

    BENICIA ARSENAL 1850-1964 FIRST FOUR PERMANENT STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED AT BENICIA ARSENAL 1853-57 AS POWDER MAGAZINE. ENGINE HOUSE, TWO LARGE STORAGE BUILDINGS AU U.S. ARM'S PACIFIC COAST SUPPLY...

      The Jimmy Doolittle Pier

        Mass Trespass Onto Kinder Scout

        THE MASS TRESPASS ONTO KINDER SCOUT STARTED FROM THIS QUARRY 24TH APRIL 1932 Submitted by @DamoBell

        THE MASS TRESPASS ONTO KINDER SCOUT STARTED FROM THIS QUARRY 24TH APRIL 1932 Submitted by @DamoBell

          Ludington Car Ferries / S. S. Badger

          Beginning in 1875 the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad shuttled produce, passengers and freight in wooden steamers between Ludington and ports in Wisconsin. In 1892 railroad car ferry service...

          Beginning in 1875 the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad shuttled produce, passengers and freight in wooden steamers between Ludington and ports in Wisconsin. In 1892 railroad car ferry...

          • michigan
          • michigan his...

          LAPD’s first fully- staffed Kōban

          “Welcome to the LAPD’s first fully-staffed kōban in LA. The first kōban was set up in Japan in the 1840s to provide the police a more intimate setting for public interaction.”Submitted by @oranv

          “Welcome to the LAPD’s first fully-staffed kōban in LA. The first kōban was set up in Japan in the 1840s to provide the police a more intimate setting for public interaction.”Submitted by @oranv

            The Pinelli Building

            Sonoma City Landmark No. 4 The Pinelli Building Constructed OE Native Stoue ln 1891 By Augostino Pinelli

            Sonoma City Landmark No. 4 The Pinelli Building Constructed OE Native Stoue ln 1891 By Augostino Pinelli