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Michigan State University

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East Lansing, Michigan.
On this site stood College Hall, first building in the United States erected for the teaching of scientific agriculture. Here began the first college of its kind in America, and the model for Land-Grant colleges established . . .

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

The Rededication of the Beaumont Tower Bells

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East Lansing, Michigan.
On May 3, 1996, the bells of Beaumont Tower rang again after having been silenced by wear and tear since 1987. Spartans everywhere rejoiced. In July 1995, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a renovation plan for the tower . . .

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Excelsior and its Academy

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Pulaski, Georgia.
Excelsior was the cultural center of Bulloch County in the late 1800s before it became part of Candler County. It was founded in 1875 on land donated by Jimerson Kennedy, Remer Franklin, W.W. Olliff, Dr. Jeff Williams, and . . .

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

College Field

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East Lansing, Michigan.
Side 1 In 1900 about 625 students attended the State Agricultural College, known commonly as M.A.C. The school was the precursor to Michigan State University. Making a new commitment to serious intercollegiate athletic . . .

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History of St. Catherine Street

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Natchez, Mississippi.
Pre-Civil War St. Catherine Street The road, for the first mile, after leaving town, passed through a charming country, seen at intervals, and between long lines of unpainted, wretched looking dwellings, occupied as . . .

(Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Florida Manatee Answering your questions

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Fort Myers, Florida.
Why do manatees visit Manatee Park? Biologists believe the historic winter range of the manatee was centered in southern Florida with small groups spending the winter at a few natural springs in northern Florida. The . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

The South Florida Ecosystem

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Fort Myers, Florida.
South Florida Restoration Project: Working to save an ecosystem at risk… At one time, water moved through the Everglades in vast, shallow flow, which led Marjory Stoneman Douglas to call the Everglades: “River of Grass.” The . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services

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Fort Myers, Florida.
Protecting, conserving, and enhancing our nation’s priceless fish and wildlife resources are the primary responsibilities of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Service oversees marine mammal protection, wildlife law . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Why do Manatee Come to Manatee Park ?

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Fort Myers, Florida.
Leaves changing color and cooler weather let humans know when seasons are changing. In Florida the seasonal changes are more subtle, but recognized by the Florida manatee. Manatees are usually found in shallow, slow-moving . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Other Visitors to Manatee Park

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Fort Myers, Florida.
Manatees aren’t the only animals that visit Manatee Park. A wide range of native Florida wildlife can be seen at the park. Some are just passing through, while other are full-time residents. What other wildlife do you see? . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan

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, Mexico.
Rompecabezas arquitectónico: la fachada del Tecpan Durante la construcción de la unidad habitacional Tlatelolco, los arquitectos decidieron desprender la fachada principal del Tecpan, retirándolo por partes. Luego, la . . .

(Architecture • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

DeLand Municipal Airport

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DeLand, Florida.
Named In Honor Of Sidney H. Taylor, Attorney, For His Leadership In Retaining The Seat Of Volushia County Government At DeLand.

(Air & Space) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Dale Earnhardt

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Daytona Beach, Florida.
Dale Earnhardt All Time Victory Leader At Daytona 34 Wins

(Sports) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Daytona 500

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Daytona Beach, Florida.
1996 Daytona 500 Champion Dale Jarrett #88

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Daytona 500

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Daytona Beach, Florida.
1999 Daytona 500 Champion Jeff Gordon #24

(Entertainment • Sports) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

American Revolution Memorial

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Chestertown, Maryland.
To the patriots of Kent County who risked their lives and fortunes for freedom during the American Revolution.

(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

War of 1812 Memorial

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Chestertown, Maryland.
To honor those of Kent County who fought so valiantly during the War of 1812

(War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Desert Storm Memorial

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Chestertown, Maryland.
Honoring those who served from Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties.

(War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Storkyrkans Hus / Cathedral House

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, Sweden.
Medeltida byggnad, på-och ombyggnad under 1600-talet. Sedan medeltiden boställeshus för Storkykans präster. [English translation:] Medieval building, renovated in the 17th century. Since the Middle Ages, the residence has . . .

(Churches, Etc.) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

A whale of a tale / Historie de cétacé

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St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
In the waters off New Brunswick you'll find magnificent creatures of the deep - among them, North Atlantic right whales, humpback whales and finback whales In New Brunswick, we're proud to live along the beautiful shores of . . .

(Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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