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Schoolhouse

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Shelburne, Vermont.
The one-room Schoolhouse was the first structure moved to the Museum. The building has several distinct classical architectural features, including a projecting bell tower, arched door opening, and sash windows. The . . .

(Education • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Ivor Novello

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, United Kingdom.
Composer and Actor Manager lived and died in a flat on the top floor of this building

(Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Columbia County

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Ghent, New York.
Columbia County Historic New York Columbia County, which extends from the Hudson River to the New England border. was formed in the late 18th century from parts of two 17th century land patents. Early settlers came from . . .

(Political Subdivisions) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Sociopolitical Organization of Mayan Social Classes

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, Guatemala.
Este marcador está hecho de cinco paneles bajo un techo. La Organización Sociopolítica y Las Clases Sociales: Los Señores La sociedad Kaqchikel, como la K'iche, era muy estratificada, jerarquizada y muy militarizada a la . . .

(Anthropology • Architecture • Colonial Era • Native Americans) Includes complete text, location, directions, 7 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Pioneer Settlers

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Pulaski, New York.
This Tablet Is Placed To Honor The Memory Of The Pioneer Settlers And Founders Of This Village By The Monday Historical Club 1910

(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Pulaski Historic District

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Pulaski, New York.
Pulaski Historic District From Drill Field to Village Core Village Timeline 2000 Log Cabin Motel burned in area of first log cabin. 1983 Historic District formed. 1887 First Long Bridge erected. 1882-1901 Eighteen . . .

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

Casimir Pulaski

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Pulaski, New York.
Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski Born — A Polish Nobleman — 1748 Died — An American Soldier Patriot — 1779 He Gave To The United States Of America During Its Struggle For Freedom In The Revolutionary War His Allegiance The . . .

(Notable Persons • War, US Revolutionary) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Audley

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, United Kingdom.
The Audley name can be found associated with kings & nobility throughout English history. 1127 Henry I restored a knighthood on his son-in-law Geoffrey of Anjou. Geoffrey's grandson William Longspree (illegitimate son of . . .

(Notable Persons) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Bee Gees

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, United Kingdom.
Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb composed and stayed here 1968-1980

(Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Blacksmith Shop

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Shelburne, Vermont.
In the 18th and 19th centuries communities depended heavily on the village blacksmith as the primary source for tools, utensils, hardware, vehicle parts, and many other items. Many blacksmiths also served as farriers, . . .

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

Meeting House

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Shelburne, Vermont.
Charlotte Meeting House was built by the community's Methodist congregation. The building's architectural details reflect Greek design influences, including the triangular pediment created by cornice moldings. During the . . .

(Churches, Etc. • Education • Entertainment • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

T.E. Lawrence

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, United Kingdom.
"Lawrence of Arabia" 1888 - 1935 lived here

(Arts, Letters, Music • War, World I) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Sir John Gielgud

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, United Kingdom.
Actor and Director lived here 1945-1976

(Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Lord Reith

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, United Kingdom.
First Director-General of the BBC lived here 1924-1930

(Communications • Entertainment) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Edward A. DeVore, Jr.

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Front Medal of Honor Edward A. DeVore, Jr. Specialist Four, United States Army, June 15, 1947-March 18, 1968. Dedicated to the memory and honor of Specialist DeVore and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense . . .

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

Unknown Soldier

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near Bolivar, Ohio.
In this place of honor rests an unknown soldier who gave his life in the struggle for American Independence

(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Southwest, District of Columbia.
In memory of: Ted Leon Allen, Diane E. Althouse, Peter R. Avillanoza, Andrea Y. Blanton, Paul G. Broxterman, David N. Burkett, Donald E. Burns, Kimberly K. Clark, Kim R. Cousins, Diana L. Day, Castine Deveroux, Susan J. . . .

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Equality in Public Education

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Southwest, District of Columbia.
Front Jefferson Junior High School was built in 1940 after area residents persuaded the city to abandon the original dilapidated building. They hoped the new structure, which included a branch library, would be the beginning . . .

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

Dr. Dorothy Height

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Southwest, District of Columbia.
Front Dr. Dorothy Height worked to advance women's, civil, and human rights with many of our nation's leaders. How many can you recognize? Back Dr. Dorothy Height Has lived at 700 7th Street, SW since 1983. As President . . .

(African Americans • Civil Rights • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Can you identify these famous Civil Rights leaders?

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Southwest, District of Columbia.
Front Can You identify these famous Civil Rights leaders? All four lived in this Southwest DC neighborhood! Back Who are these famous Civil Rights leaders? Barbara Jordan (upper left) Patsy Mink (wearing Molly Yard (bottom . . .

(Civil Rights • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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