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52 WWII Submarines Lost at Sea

    Five Corners, Genoa, NY

      Weston Missouri, Home of Buffalo Bill cody

        The Bill of Rights, Little Rock Arkansas

        Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

        Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

          The Tree That Owns Itself

          The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

          The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

            Presque Isle Perry Monument

            Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

            Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

              Leaning Tower of Pisa Complex

              A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

              A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

                Remains of Secret WWII Radar Base at the Cape of Good Hope

                  Akaka Falls, Big Island Hawaii

                  Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

                  Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

                    Little Mountain Summit, Emigration Pass, Salt Lake City

                    Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                    Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                      Abolish Grade Crossings

                      The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

                      The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

                      • subway
                      • brooklyn

                      Vietnam War

                      VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

                      VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

                        Alameda Vietnam Veterans

                          Herbert Stovall

                          IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                          IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                            Auburn Started

                            AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                            AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                              Claude Chana

                              CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                              CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                              • gold
                              • ecv
                              • gold rush

                              Historic Denham Springs

                                This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural using...

                                This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural...

                              • louisiana
                              • livingston parish

                              Why was Fort Buhlow Built?

                                Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the...

                                Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of...

                              • louisiana
                              • civil war
                              • fortification

                              California Stamp Mill

                                Bob and Dorothy Laben