California, Contra Costa County, Martinez
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The family manufactured fishing nets for the local fishing community. Home later sold to the Di Maggios, a prominent fishing family.
Built 1904
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The family manufactured fishing nets for the local fishing community. Home later sold to the Di Maggios, a prominent fishing family.Built 1904
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The "T-Hacha-P" logo was taken from an early fruit crate label. The steam powered combine shown is followed by a horse drawn water wagon, with Tehachapi Peak in the background. Jake Jacobsen, a former mayor and civic leader, along with his brother Rolf, built this seed-packing shed.
On March 25, 1655, colonial Governor William Stone landed Maryland militia at the Puritan settlement of Providence, located at the mouth of the Severn River. He planned to subdue the settlers who had asserted their independence from the government in St. Mary's City. The Puritan militia defeated Stone's forces and secured temporary control of the colony, ruling Maryland until 1658, when an agreement restored proprietary authority to Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore.
In 1838 the honorable Mr. A.P. Edgerton, agent for the Hicks Land Company of New York, erected this building as his headquarters from which he sold land to the first settlers of this community. It became the property of the building and loan company, who, in 1989, deeded it to the Johnson Memorial Library. The building was then moved to this library site.
Built in 1855, this is the oldest Episcopal church building in the state. It was later purchased and used by the Methodists. James Marshall's funeral services were held here in 1885. The Church remains a popular site for weddings. Contact the Park office for reservations and information.
Built ca 1905 by Pennsylvania RR for Allenwood NJ Station Crossing
Built 1943 by Pennsylvania RR
[Front Side Text]:"Daeida Hartell Wilcox Beveridge"
Built ca. 1910 by Union News Co.
Built 1907 for Freehold & Atlantic Highlands Rwy, later CRR of NJ
Built 1881 by NY & Long Branch RR for Warren Ave, Spring Lake NJ Station Crossing
Completed in 1832, the North Central Railroad carried passengers and freight between Baltimore, York, and Harrisburg for 140 years. After the decline of the railroad, the railroad bed was converted to a rail trail in 1984. Today the Maryland portion of the trail is twenty miles long and is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, as part of the Gunpowder Falls State park. York County Pennsylvania manages an additional 20 miles from the Mason-Dixon Line to York, Pennsylvania.
Lime Kilns in this area were built into hillsides for support. A fire was maintained at the bottom of the pit and crude lime from a nearby source was thrown on top of it. The heat from the fire would separate the pure powder form of the lime from the other rocks and minerals. Lime in Balt. Co. was used to white-wash buildings, as a disinfectant, and poured over dead bodies to slow decay. Although the exact age of this kiln is not known, it probably was constructed in the late 1800's.
