Fort Garry - Fort Edmonton Trail
this thoroughfare, also known as the Saskatchewan or Carlton trail, extended 1440 kilometres between Fort Garry and Fort Edmonton and was the principal overland route in the Canadian northwest for...
- saskatchewan
- carlton trail
- metis
- north-west m...
St. Joseph Hospital
Submitted by @Ritterton
- matthew 5:7
- 100th year
- bellingham
Lombard Street
Submitted by @Ritterton
- san francisco
- 253 steps
- crookedest street
- 1850
Big Cedar Stump
Submitted by @Ritterton
- cedar
- 1893
- 1000 years old
- redcedar
Erickson Playfield
Erickson Playfield Dedicated April 12, 1944 Port Angeles, Wash. Submitted by @Ritterton
- 1944
- park
- port angeles
To Honor All Marines Who Have Served Aboard This Gallant Ship
The LeClaire house Hotel
The LeClaire House Hotel Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners....
To Honor John O'Donnell
In Tribute For 45 years of dedication and service To Quad-City sports fans, Municipal Stadium was renamed on October 21, 1970 To Honor John O’Donnell 1902-1970 The late Times-Democrat sports...
Black Civil War Substitutes
Black Civil War Substitutes By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a...
Irish Settlers Memorial
The Irish Settlers Memorial honours over ten thousand early immigrants to the island.The granite Celtic cross symbolizes both Ireland and Christianity. The circular terrace embraces thirty-two...
- ireland
- immigration
- prince edward island
- canada
Dundas Terrace
Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in...
Province House
Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo- classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...
- canada
- confederation
- prince edward island
- charlottetown
- province house
- new brunswick
- nova scotia
Survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence
SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and...
- survey
- bayfield
- prince edward island
- charlottetown
- shipping
- gulf of st. lawrence
- st. lawrence river
St. Dunstan's Basilica
ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in...
- st. dunstan
- basilica
- prince edward island
- gothic
- architecture
WILLIAM HENRY POPE
WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly...
- prince edward island
- confederation
- canada
- william henry pope
- bedeque
- charlottetown
- summerside
ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD
ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...
- canada
- confederation
- prince edward island
- charlottetown
- three rivers
- andrew archi...
Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864
Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together...
- canada
- confederation
- charlottetown
GEORGE COLES
GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...
- charlottetown
- confederation
- canada
- premier
- george coles
Thomas Heath Haviland
THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...
- canada
- confederation
- thomas heath...
- charlottetown
EDWARD PALMER
EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he...
- canada
- confederation
- charlottetown
- edward palmer