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The London Wall Walk - 14

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The London Wall Walk follows the line of the City Wall from the Tower of London to the Museum of London. The Walk is 1 3/4 miles (2.8km) long and is marked by twenty-one panels which can be followed in either direction. The . . .

(Forts, Castles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

The Pythian Temple

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New Orleans, Louisiana.
The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of Pythias, under the leadership of . . .

(African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

First Regiment of Virginia Infantry

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Richmond, Virginia.
Erected to the imperishable memory of the valiant fallen of the First Regiment of Virginia Infantry who through seven American wars endured hardships with patience, met defeat with constant courage, did not vaunt their . . .

(War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary • War, World I) Includes complete text, location, directions, 12 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Franklin P. Backus Courthouse

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Alexandria, Virginia.
University of Virginia, LLB 1936 Admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals 1936 United States Naval Reserve Officer, World War II 1942-1946 Mayor and Member of City Council of City of Alexandria . . .

(Politics • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Portsmouth Pier & Wharves

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The revival of Portsmouth’s commerce after the American Revolution spurred the development of new roads, bridges, and wharves. In 1795, several leading merchants incorporated as the Proprietors of the Portsmouth Pier. This . . .

(Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Phantom II

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Quartzite, Arizona.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was a multi-service aircraft, served as primary fighter with Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps during Vietnam era. Carrying a crew of two, Pilot and Weapon Systems Officer, it was capable of . . .

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

The James Wade Bolton House

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Alexandria, Louisiana.
When Alexandria was first surveyed as a town in 1805, this site was one-half block south of the public square. In 1899, James Wade Bolton, one of the prominent Alexandria banking family, acquired this property. The house is . . .

(Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary

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Alexandria, Louisiana.
The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce was founded on March 30, 1914 at the Hotel Bentley by 250 business and professional leaders to foster unity and opportunity for the region.

(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Oakland Hall

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Alexandria, Louisiana.
In late February 1961, the LSU Board of Supervisors chose a name for the first new permanent building to be constructed on the campus, selecting Oakland Hall in honor of Oakland Plantation, the land on which the campus was . . .

(Education • Notable Buildings) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Former Site of the Lincoln Elementary School

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Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
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(Education) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Christy Mathewson

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Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
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(Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Wayne County World War I Memorial

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Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
These tablets are dedicated by the Grateful Citizens of Wayne County Pennsylvania to their sons and daughters who, in a spirit of patriotism and devotion, served the United States and the Allies in the World War 1917-1918 . . .

(Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Robert B. Campbell

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Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi.
Major 40th Miss. Infantry Died June 28, 1863, from wounds received during defense

(War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

C.S. Landis' (Missouri) Battery;

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Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi.
Capt. John C. Landis; Lieut. John M. Langan. The battery, under Capt. John C. Landis, was engaged in the battle of Port Gibson, May 1, without reported casualties: and in the Battle of Champion's Hill, May 16, under Lieut. . . .

(War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Mona's 440 Club

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San Francisco, California.
Originally opened in 1934, Mona's Club moved to 440 Broadway in 1939 and is credited with being San Francisco's first openly lesbian club. The venue featured female entertainers dressed as men, an inverse to the transgender . . .

(Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Orion Perseus Howe

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Waukegan, Illinois.
A resident of Glen Rock Avenue in Waukegan and a musician in Company C, 55th Illinois Infantry He is the youngest soldier ever to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery on the battlefield at Vicksburg, . . .

(War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Alexandria Daily Town Talk / Old Courthouse Square

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Alexandria, Louisiana.
Alexandria Daily Town Talk The newspaper's first edition appeared on March 17, 1883. It was the inspiration and work of two printers, Edgar Hammond McCormick and Henarie Morrison Hule. McCormick, the senior partner, was a . . .

(Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Wayne Memorial Hospital

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Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
Rededicated on the occasion of its 75th anniversary to those from Wayne and Pike Counties who gave their lives in service in wars and conflicts from World War I to the present September 1995

(Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, World I • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Lenthall Houses

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Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia.
These two circa 1800 Federal Style houses were built by John Lenthall, architect and principal assistant to Benjamin Latrobe on the construction of the United States Capitol. The houses were originally located at 612 and 614 . . .

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

Portsmouth Navy Yard

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The Portsmouth Navy Yard was established in 1800 when the federal government perceived a need to expand the Navy in order to counter French privateer attacks against merchant shipping. It has served varied functions over the . . .

(Peace • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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