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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...

      Dooky Chase's Restaurant History

      Opened in 1941 by Emily and Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Sr. Dooky Chase's Restaurant became known as the meeting place for advancement of the Civil Rights movement in New Orleans. After the marriage of...

      Opened in 1941 by Emily and Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Sr. Dooky Chase's Restaurant became known as the meeting place for advancement of the Civil Rights movement in New Orleans. After the marriage...

      • louisiana
      • civil rights

      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

      The Pack Horse Pub

      The HISTORY OF THE PACK HORSE  A pub on the site of The Pack Horse first opened in 1615 as The Nag's Head, although there may have been a drinking house on the site since the 1130s. In 1780 it...

      The HISTORY OF THE PACK HORSE  A pub on the site of The Pack Horse first opened in 1615 as The Nag's Head, although there may have been a drinking house on the site since the 1130s. In 1780 it...

      • leeds
      • england
      • pub
      • loiners
      • templar
      • slip inn