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Close Family Property

Historical Point of InterestClose Family PropertyThis property, the site of the first building constructed in 1858, was owned by pioneer Daniel Inman (1827-1908) for whom Danville was named.The...

Historical Point of InterestClose Family PropertyThis property, the site of the first building constructed in 1858, was owned by pioneer Daniel Inman (1827-1908) for whom Danville was named.The...

    David Matthew Gaunt

    "Run to the edge and leap toward the stars, whatever you leave behind, belongs here with cities and cars." Submitted by @rariasjr.

    "Run to the edge and leap toward the stars, whatever you leave behind, belongs here with cities and cars." Submitted by @rariasjr.

      Purple Hyatt House Brick

      THIS IS AN ACTUAL BRICK FROM THE PURPLE HYATT HOUSE HOTEL LOCATED AT 4500 W TOUHY AVE, LINCOLNWOOD, IL IN 1983 IT WAS THE SIGHT OF THE GANGLAND KILLING OF TEAMSTERS LAWYER ALLEN DORFMAN. THE...

      THIS IS AN ACTUAL BRICK FROM THE PURPLE HYATT HOUSE HOTEL LOCATED AT 4500 W TOUHY AVE, LINCOLNWOOD, IL IN 1983 IT WAS THE SIGHT OF THE GANGLAND KILLING OF TEAMSTERS LAWYER ALLEN DORFMAN. THE...

        Markey Bridge

          Lincoln Biography

          The first published biography of Abraham Lincoln was published in this building (28 W. Market St., West Chester, PA) on Feb. 11, 1860. It was prepared from Lincoln’s own notes and served to...

          The first published biography of Abraham Lincoln was published in this building (28 W. Market St., West Chester, PA) on Feb. 11, 1860. It was prepared from Lincoln’s own notes and served...

            Freedom Corner

            But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: in the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of...

            But there is something that I must say to my people, who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice: in the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of...

            • freedom
            • martin luther king
            • jr. justice

            John F. Wight

            IN MEMORY JOHN F. WIGHT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR-1957-1970 HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HERRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SURROUND YOU

            IN MEMORY JOHN F. WIGHT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR-1957-1970 HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HERRICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SURROUND YOU

              Freret's Folly

              This row of five once identical Greek Revival houses was erected in 1861 by New Orleans architect William A. Freret (1833-1911) as a speculative building project. The row was so-named after the...

              This row of five once identical Greek Revival houses was erected in 1861 by New Orleans architect William A. Freret (1833-1911) as a speculative building project. The row was so-named after the...

              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • garden district
              • architecture

              Moore McNamara House

              GARDEN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION MOORE MCNAMARA HOUSE Designed by noted architect Thomas Sully and built in 1892 for Irish-born, prominent banker Robert Moore Sr., this significant Garden District home...

              GARDEN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION MOORE MCNAMARA HOUSE Designed by noted architect Thomas Sully and built in 1892 for Irish-born, prominent banker Robert Moore Sr., this significant Garden District...

              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • garden district
              • architecture
              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • garden district
              • robert moore sr.
              • queen anne
              • colonial revival
              • 1892
              • samuel blessing
              • martin kahao
              • joseph hountha
              • 1877
              • 1937

              The Sully Mansion

              The Sully Mansion was built in 1891 for prominent financier John Scott Rainey, his wife Georgia Pritchard Rainey, and their four daughters. It was designed by architect Thomas Sully (1855-1939) in...

              The Sully Mansion was built in 1891 for prominent financier John Scott Rainey, his wife Georgia Pritchard Rainey, and their four daughters. It was designed by architect Thomas Sully (1855-1939)...

              • louisiana
              • new orleans
              • garden district
              • architecture

              Summit Standpipe

              In 1897, a bond issue was approved for the construction of the Summit standpipe. Completed at a cost of $14.000 as part of the Summit Electric & Water Plant, the standpipe was the source of water...

              In 1897, a bond issue was approved for the construction of the Summit standpipe. Completed at a cost of $14.000 as part of the Summit Electric & Water Plant, the standpipe was the source of...

              • mississippi
              • summit
              • pike county
              • utility

              Magnolia Memorial Tree Planting

              Started in 1943 Sponsored by Rotary Club, Garden Club, 20th Century Club

              Started in 1943 Sponsored by Rotary Club, Garden Club, 20th Century Club

              • mississippi
              • magnolia
              • civic
              • clubs

              Off-leash Cat Park

              Submitted by @tfswebb.

              Submitted by @tfswebb.

                Tina Smith Coyne

                Rest here-weary walker Enjoy the view with me. I found peace -- so shall ye TINA SMITH COYNE-494/01

                Rest here-weary walker Enjoy the view with me. I found peace -- so shall ye TINA SMITH COYNE-494/01

                  Buddy Amos

                  • train
                  • wwii
                  • patches
                  • pima

                  Ory Residence

                  Edward "Kid" Ory (1886), trombonist, saxophonist, composer & bandleader, lived here at 2135 Jackson Ave. from 1910 until 1916. He led the Woodlawn Band in Laplace, & his own band in N.O. He...

                  Edward "Kid" Ory (1886), trombonist, saxophonist, composer & bandleader, lived here at 2135 Jackson Ave. from 1910 until 1916. He led the Woodlawn Band in Laplace, & his own band in N.O....

                  • louisiana
                  • new orleans
                  • jazz
                  • music

                  Gene King

                  Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The...

                  Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The...

                  • louisiana
                  • music
                  • franklin parish

                  Rayville's African American School

                  Founded in 1904, initially known as "The College.” Approved as a junior high in 1933. Became Rayville Colored School in 1936. Graduated first students in 1939 as a high school. Renamed Rayville...

                  Founded in 1904, initially known as "The College.” Approved as a junior high in 1933. Became Rayville Colored School in 1936. Graduated first students in 1939 as a high school. Renamed...

                  • louisiana
                  • education
                  • african-american

                  John Nichol

                  Honouring the bravery and sacrifice ofJohn Nicholof Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh27th August 1976

                  Honouring the bravery and sacrifice ofJohn Nicholof Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh27th August 1976

                  • northern ireland
                  • firefighter
                  • hero

                  Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru)

                  Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001.When the northern...

                  Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001.When the...

                  • northern ireland
                  • county armagh
                  • st. patrick'...