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TORONTO HYDRO- ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8

TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8 1916 (with additions) This two-storey substation was built by the Toronto Hydro-Electric System (THES) to provide electricity for homes, factories, and other...

TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC SUBSTATION #8 1916 (with additions) This two-storey substation was built by the Toronto Hydro-Electric System (THES) to provide electricity for homes, factories, and other...

    Chittenden Mills

    CHITTENDEN MILLS   Named for Thomas Chittenden, first governor of Vermont and great-great grandfather of Frank Howe. Frank and his father Lucian rebuilt this mill in 1885 changing from grinding...

    CHITTENDEN MILLS   Named for Thomas Chittenden, first governor of Vermont and great-great grandfather of Frank Howe. Frank and his father Lucian rebuilt this mill in 1885 changing from grinding...

      Juan Bautista Expedition, Pinole

        Matt Burton and Scott Desmond

          Pinole, Tara Hills, Montalvin Manor and Hayview Public Library

            John Hans Ostwald Meeting Room

              Larry Tognolini

                Perimeter Trail

                  Robin Ho

                    Jean Parker Waterbury Garden

                    Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

                    Jean Parker Waterbury GardenDedicated May 19, 2007Submitted by Chi C.

                    • st. augustine
                    • florida
                    • garden

                    Ben Geraghty

                    Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

                    Ben Geraghty1912-1963In memory of the great Jacksonville manager who won pennants here in 1955, ‘54, ‘56 and ‘62.Minor league manager of the year 1957 and ‘62.This memorial created by the baseball...

                    • jacksonville
                    • florida
                    • baseball
                    • ben geraghty

                    Cullen G. Chambers

                    CULLEN G. CHAMBERS 1950 - 2014 Integrity, Dedication, Leadership "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."...

                    CULLEN G. CHAMBERS 1950 - 2014 Integrity, Dedication, Leadership "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."...

                    • tybee island
                    • georgia
                    • lighthouse
                    • savannah

                    The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

                    THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE " IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA " 1965...

                    THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE " IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "...

                    • juliette gordon low
                    • savannah
                    • georgia
                    • girl scouts
                    • scouts

                    Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low

                    BIRTHPLACE OF JULIETTE GORDON LOW FOUNDER OF GIRL SCOUTS IN THE UNITED STATES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE US A

                    BIRTHPLACE OF JULIETTE GORDON LOW FOUNDER OF GIRL SCOUTS IN THE UNITED STATES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE US A

                    • juliette gordon low
                    • savannah
                    • georgia
                    • girl scouts
                    • scouts

                    John Herndon “Johnny” Mercer

                    John Ferndon "Johriny" Mercer (1909-1976) Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer, performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs,...

                    John Ferndon "Johriny" Mercer (1909-1976) Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer, performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs,...

                    • savannah
                    • georgia
                    • music
                    • johnny mercer

                    Sergeant William Jasper

                    TO THE HEROIC MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER WHO THOUGH MORTALLY WOUNDED RESCUED THE COLORS OF HIS REGIMENT IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BRITISH LINES ABOUT THIS CITY OCTOBER 9TH 1779 A CENTURY HAS...

                    TO THE HEROIC MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER WHO THOUGH MORTALLY WOUNDED RESCUED THE COLORS OF HIS REGIMENT IN THE ASSAULT ON THE BRITISH LINES ABOUT THIS CITY OCTOBER 9TH 1779 A CENTURY HAS...

                    • war
                    • savannah
                    • georgia

                    Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial

                    This marker is presented to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in grateful appreciation to rescuers and caregivers for the tremendous care provided to the twenty survivors of the Lynyrd...

                    This marker is presented to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in grateful appreciation to rescuers and caregivers for the tremendous care provided to the twenty survivors of the...

                    • mississippi
                    • lynyrd skynyrd
                    • disaster
                    • rock n roll

                    Holmesville Cemetery

                    This public burial ground was established in 1823 on land donated by Colonel Peter Quin. Jr. for Holmesville, which became the seat of Pike County in the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The first...

                    This public burial ground was established in 1823 on land donated by Colonel Peter Quin. Jr. for Holmesville, which became the seat of Pike County in the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The...

                    • mississippi
                    • cemetery

                    C.P.'s Station

                    Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

                    Dedicated in memory ofCharlie "C.P." CurrierAug. 10, 1911 - March 21, 1983Amite City fireman for 58 years.Electrician and plumber by trade.Fireman at heart.A "Jack" of all trades to thepeople of...

                    • louisiana
                    • citizen memorial
                    • fire fighter

                    Universal School

                    In 1910, Buella and A. A. McCue donated land for a school in the Baertown community. In 1911, a wood frame school was built and named "Universal.” It was the first school in the community to...

                    In 1910, Buella and A. A. McCue donated land for a school in the Baertown community. In 1911, a wood frame school was built and named "Universal.” It was the first school in the community to...

                    • mississippi
                    • education
                    • school