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Former Site of Oddfellows Building

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Manchester, Connecticut.
Former Site Of Oddfellows Building Home of King David Lodge No. 32 Independent Order of Oddfellows 1913 1982

(Fraternal or Sororal Organizations) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Hilliard Mills

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Manchester, Connecticut.
Hilliard Mills One of the early woolen mills in the country was established here by Aaron Buckland in 1794. In 1832 he sold it to Samuel Pitkin who made Elisha Hilliard a partner in 1832, later in 1871 Hilliard became sole . . .

(Industry & Commerce) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Manchester World War II Memorial

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Manchester, Connecticut.
In Tribute To The Men Of Manchester Who Gave Their Lives In World War II Erected by the American Legion 1948 (back) P.F.C. Walter J. Adamy · Lt. William Anderson · P.F.C. William T. Anderson · Pvt. Ernest E. Bartley · S. . . .

(War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Stonewall Inn

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New York City, New York.
53 Christopher Street at Stonewall Place Site of the Stonewall Riots June 27-29, 1969 Birth Of The Modern Lesbian & Gay Rights Liberation

(Civil Rights) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Ephraim Ellsworth and the New York Fire Zouaves

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New York City, New York.
This Flag Staff raised in memory of the valorious young patriot, Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth Born 1837 - Died 1861 and his Fire Zouaves whose members enlisted in 1861 for military service in The War Between the States. Colonel . . .

(War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Along the "Nile Valley"

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Washington, District of Columbia.
With its Afro-centric shops and connections to Howard University, this stretch of Georgia Avenue has been called the “Nile Valley.” Blue Nile Botanicals opened first at 2826 Georgi in 1977. Hodari Ali, a former editor of . . .

(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • African Americans) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S.S. Guitarro (SS 363)

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Keel Laid 7 April 1943 Launched 26 September 1943 Commissioned 26 January 1944 On 7 May 1944 the U.S.S. Guitarro departed Pearl Harbor to begin her first patrol. The Guitarro sank 2 vessels during her first patrol and 4 . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni K. Moffitt

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Washington, District of Columbia.
Justice – Peace - Dignity Orlando Letelier Apr. 13, 1932 – Sept. 21, 1976 Ronni K. Moffitt Jan. 10, 1951 – Sept. 21, 1976

(Politics • Wars, Non-US) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S.S. Hammerhead (SS 364)

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Keel Laid 5 May 1943 Launched 24 October 1943 Commissioned 1 March 1944 On 6 June 1944 the U.S.S. Hammerhead departed Pearl Harbor to begin her first patrol. The Hammerhead sank 5 vessels totalling 25,178 tons during her . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Kreger Farm Buildings

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Franklin, Michigan.
The Kregers were descendents of early Franklin settlers who lived on this farm when it was located on Scenic Drive. The buildings were relocated here on December 18, 2008 and restored through the efforts of Franklin Villagers.

(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Robert E. Cornillie's Vision

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Franklin, Michigan.
In 1962, Robert E. Cornillie had a vision to transform this 6 acres into what is now known as the Franklin Community Association Grounds. Through his hard work and dedication to the Village this park was created to be . . .

(Charity & Public Work) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S.S. Hawkbill (SS 366)

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Keel Laid 7 August 1943 Launched 9 January 1944 Commissioned 17 May 1944 On 23 August 1944 the U.S.S. Hawkbill left Pearl Harbor to begin her first patrol. She sank a destroyer during her second patrol, and on her third . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S.S. Icefish (SS 367)

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Keel Laid 4 September 1943 Launched 20 February 1944 Commissioned 10 June 1944 On 9 September 1944 the U.S.S. Icefish departed Pearl Harbor to begin her first patrol. The Icelfish was credited with sinking 2 vessels . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Clare Congregational Church

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Clare, Michigan.
Saginaw architect William T. Cooper designed this church in a Greek cross plan. The church, built in 1909, is one of only a few in Michigan that reflect how early twentieth-century Protestants adopted the architecture of the . . .

(Churches, Etc.) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S.S. Jallao (SS 368)

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Keel Laid 29 September 1943 Launched 12 March 1944 Commissioned 8 July 1944 On 9 October 1944 the U.S.S. Jallao departed Pearl Harbor to begin her first patrol. During this patrol she, with assistance from Navy aircraft, . . .

(War, World II • War, Cold • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Before the city built a bridge

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Washington, District of Columbia.
Before the city built a bridge over Rock Creek at P St., this area was a favorite fording place. In fact, it was here that the Baltimore Light Dragoons and French units led by Lafayette, Count Rochambeau and Duc De Lauzan . . .

(War, US Revolutionary • Man-Made Features • Bridges & Viaducts) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement

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Washington, District of Columbia.
Peace through limitation of naval armament was promoted between the Dominion of Canada and the United States of America by the signing of the Rush-Bagot Agreement, April 28 and 29, 1817, providing for the restriction of . . .

(Peace • Politics) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Manchester Veterans Monument

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Manchester, Connecticut.
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(Military) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Manchester Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Monument

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Manchester, Connecticut.
Iraq Afghanistan To Those Who Served Veterans Council Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2005 (back) Dedicated To Our Gallant Armed Forces

(War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Monument to José Diez de Sollano y Dávalos

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, Mexico.
A iniciativa del Señor Cura Don Enrique Larrea Se comenzó este monumento el 12 de noviembre de 1930. Escudo con texto de: Maria Dei et Apostolicae sedis gratia episcopus leoneses iosephus (Traducción al español: Gracias a . . .

(Churches, Etc. • Charity & Public Work) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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