The Father Justin Rosary Hour

March 10, 2015, 9:09 pm

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo
Begun here as a weekly radio program in 1931, the Father Justin Rosary Hour is today the oldest continuing hour-long religious network program in the Polish language in the world.

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Corpus Christi Church Complex

March 11, 2015, 6:56 am

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo

Corpus Christi
Church Complex
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
2007

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First Polish Colony

March 11, 2015, 7:17 am

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo
First Polish colony settled here in 1873. St. Stanislaus Parish was established by the Rev. Dean John Pitass, who became founder of the great Polish east side of Buffalo.

(Churches, Etc. • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

St. Stanislaus Church

March 11, 2015, 7:36 am

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo
This Polish Catholic Parish of Buffalo is the center of Polish religion, culture, progress, and development. Founded by the Rev. Dean John Pitass, June 3, 1873.

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Conecuh County War Memorial

March 11, 2015, 11:44 am

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Alabama, Conecuh County, Evergreen

Dedicated
to Veterans of
Conecuh County
——
To the gallant men
and women who
served their
country during
peacetime and war
with honor

We shall not forget

(War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

El Rosario Church

March 11, 2015, 1:30 pm

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El Salvador, San Salvador, San Salvador
Lugar Historico
Segun Decreto No. 38 de la Asamblea
Legislativa de El Salvador de
Fecha Trece de Julio de 1972.
San Salvador, 15 de Septiembre de 1972.
151 Aniversario
De La Independencia Patria

English translation:
Historic Place
By Decree Number 38 of the Legislative
Assembly of El Salvador
The Thirteenth of July 1972
San Salvador, September 15, 1972.
151th Anniversary
Of the Nation’s Independence


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El Salvador del Mundo

March 11, 2015, 1:31 pm

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El Salvador, San Salvador, San Salvador
La Alcaldía Municipal de San Salvador
Bajo la Administración del
Doctor Norman Quijano
y
La Fundación Poma
Se honran en entregar al pueblo salvadoreño
Esta emblemática plaza
El Salvador del Mundo
como símbolo de esperanza y de fé en el futuro
del país que lleva su nombre
¡Dios Bendiga a El Salvador!
19 de Noviembre 2010

English translation: The municipal government of San Salvador
Under the Administration of
Doctor Norman Quijano
and
The Poma Foundation
Are honored to give to the Salvadoran people
This emblematic plaza
The Saviour of the World
As a symbol of hope and faith in the future
For the country that carries his Name
God Bless El Salvador!
November 19, 2010

(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Premier Hôtel de Ville

March 11, 2015, 1:34 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
French:
C’est ici que se trouve, entre 1840 et 1896, le premier hôtel de ville permanent de la ville de Québec.

Le conseil municipal y siège, sauf de 1848 à 1851, période durant laquelle il tient se réunions dans l’immeuble du Parlement du Bas-Canada, côte de la Montagne.

Construite entre 1795 et 1797 par les loyaliste Thomas Aston Coffin, cette maison devient en 1816 la propriété de Thomas Dunn, juge, homme politique et d’affaires. Son fils, William, la cédera à la Ville. Elle was remaniée par les architectes Browne et Lecourt en 1850; l’imposant porche de pierre date de cette époque. Elle est démolie en 1898 pour faire place aux bâtiments actuels portant les adresses de 78 à 84, rue Saint-Louis.

English translation:
It is here that was located, between 1840 and 1896, the first permanent city hall in Quebec City.

The city council sat here, except from 1848 to 1851 during which it held meetings in the Parliament of Lower Canada building, Côte de la Montagne.
Built between 1795 and 1797 by Loyalist Thomas Aston Coffin, in 1816 this house became the property of Thomas Dunn, judge, politician and businessman. His son, William, the transferred it to the City. It was rebuilt by architects and Browne and Lecourt in 1850; the imposing stone porch dates from this time. It was demolished in 1898 to make way for the existing buildings bearing addresses from 78 to 84, rue Saint-Louis.

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

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Guillaume Verrier

March 11, 2015, 1:36 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
Born in France, Verrier was Attorney General of New France and member of the Council of Quebec for thirty years from 1728 until his death. From 1735 onwards, many who were te become successful men of law benefitted from the courses of instruction he offered. A noted bibliophile he assembled an excellent library of some 4000 volumes. He died in Quebec.

French:
Né en France, Verrier fut procureur général de laNouvelle-France près le Conseil supérieur de Québec pendant trente années, de 1728 à son décès, À compter de 1735, il donna des cours de droit et il forma des praticiens. Bibliophile, il réunit une collection de quelque quatre mille ouvrages. Il mourut à Québec.

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Calixa Lavallée

March 11, 2015, 1:46 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
Calixa Lavallée was one of the first Canadian musicians to win an international reputation. He studied in Montréal and Paris and was, at various times, an itinerant musician, military bandsman, choral and orchestra conductor, teacher and composer in both his homeland and the United States. While resident in this house, Lavallée was asked to write an anthem for the Saint Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations of 1880. His composition, to words by Judge Adolphe-Basile Routhier, was O Canada.

French:
Calixa Lavallée, fut l'un des premier musiciens canadiens à se tailler une renommée internationale. Il étudia à Montréal et à Paris et fut musicien itinérant, membre d'une fanfare militaire, maître de chorale et chef d'orchestre, professeur et compositeur, au Canada et aux États-Unis. C'est dans cette maison qu'il composa, sur demande, un hymne pour les fêtes de la Saint-Jean de 1880. Cette oeuvre, sur des paroles du juge Adolphe-Basile Routhier, s'intitulait Ô Canada.

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Joseph Bouchette

March 11, 2015, 1:49 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
Born at Quebec, Bouchette rose rapidly in the ranks of the Public Service to become, in 1804, Surveyor General of the Province. In carrying out the responsibilities of this office, he travelled throughout Upper and Lower Canada. In 1815 he published in London his Description topographique de la Province du Bas-Canada. Despite the opposition of some members of the Quebec Assembly, he published, in 1832, at his own expense, two additional works of great significance, The British Dominions in North American and A Topographical Dictionary of Lower Canada. He died in Montréal.

French:
Né à Québec, Bouchette gravit rapidement les échelons du service et devint, en 1804, arpenteur général du pays. Ses fonctions l'amenèrent à parcourir le Bas et le Haut Canada. Dès 1815, il publiait à Londres sa Description topographique de la Province du Bas-Canada. Malgré l'hostilité d'un certain nombre de députés, de Québec, il publia à ses frais à Londres, en 1832, deux précieux ouvrages, The British Dominions in North America et A Topographical Dictionary of Lower Canada. Il est décédé à Montréal.

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Seneschal’s Court

March 11, 2015, 1:53 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
This ground, which formerly extended to the east, was occupied by the Seneschal’s Court about the year 1650, became, in 1681, the property of the Recollets, who erected on it a church and monastery which were destroyed by fire in 1796. The old courthouse built at the beginning of the 19th century, was also destroyed by fire in 1873, the present edifice taking its place shortly afterwards. The adjoining Anglican Cathedral occupies part of the grounds once held by the Recollets.

French:
Ce terrain, qui s’étendait autrefois plus à l’est, occupé partiellement par la sénéchaussée, vers 1659, devint, en 1681, la propriété des Récollets, qui y érigèrent un chapelle et un monastère, détruits par le feu en 1796. Le vieux palais de justice qui y fut construit vers 1800, fut aussi consumé par un incendie en 1873, et remplacé quelques années plus tard par le présent édifice. La cathédrale anglicane adjacente occupe une partie du terrain possédé autrefois par les Récollets.

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The Buffalo Stockyards

March 11, 2015, 7:49 pm

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo
The Buffalo Stockyards once occupied this 100-acre site. A major employer for over a century, the livestock trade supported a variety of meat-packing and leather crafting businesses. On July 3, 1959 the site was selected for construction of Buffalo's Main Post Office. Postmaster General John Gronouski dedicated the building on October 10, 1964.

(Animals • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Quanah Parker and the Comanches

March 11, 2015, 8:31 pm

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Texas, Foard County, Crowell


Quanah Parker and the Comanches camped near here on the Pease River & Cynthia Ann recaptured 8 miles N.E.

Arrow Sculptor: Charles A. Smith

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Robert L. Foard

March 11, 2015, 8:40 pm

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Texas, Foard County, Crowell


County named for
Texas Confederate Officer
Robert L. Foard
1831 – 1898

Came to Texas from Maryland 1853. Prominent pioneer lawyer and citizen. Lt. Columbus Grays Texas Militia Co. 1861. Confederate Major 13th Texas Infantry Regiment, which successfully guarded portion Texas coast against raiding parties from Union blockading vessels. 13th stationed 7 weeks 1863 Brashear City La. as part campaign to prevent split south by loss Mississippi River. Returned to coast duty until war’s end.

A Memorial to Texans
Who Served the Confederacy

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A Tribute of Love

March 11, 2015, 8:54 pm

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New York, Erie County, Buffalo
[east side] A tribute of love, to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice, and of gratitude to those who served and returned.
[north side] Erected in honor of those who served in the World War 1914 —— 1919 by the citizens of the eighth Selective Service division comprising the sixteenth ward of the City of Buffalo
[west side]"Our fathers' God to Thee, author of liberty, to Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright, with freedom's holy light, protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King."
[south side] Albin A. Albrecht, Edwin H. Bauer, Chester E.A. Borowski, John J. Hoelcle, John J. Kellner, Conrad F. Kifhaber, Walter Kowalewski, Stanislaus J. Miller, Kaiser Niepodziany, Charles J. Schabo, Daniel A. Snyder, Frank J. Trulin, John V. Walkowiak, Kazmierz Wieszceinski, [base:] Andrew Judge, Joseph Lodowski, Lawrence A. Matuszczak, Conrad E. Willeret, Howard N. Weisanfal, Joseph Woppman.

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Theatre de l’Estoc

March 12, 2015, 1:50 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
French:
C’est ici, derrière ce mur, qu’a évolué le Théâtre de l’Estoc, chef de file de l’activité théâtrale québécoise dans les années 1960. Fondée en 1957 par trois jeunes passionnés, Pierre Fontaine, Andre Ricard et Jean-Louis Tremblay, la compagnie théâtrale se nomme d’abord Les Comédiens de l’Estoc. Elle s’établit à cet endroit en 1959, après avoir reconverti de vielles écuries en une salle de spectacle de 80 places, qui passe à 120 en 1963.

Le théâtre de poche devient vite un incontournable de la vie culturelle, bâtissant sa renommée sur une programmation variée où les classiques côtoient des oeuvres contemporaines et d’avant-garde, dont plusieurs d’auteurs québécois. Avant de disparaître, l’Estoc donne naissance au Théâtre pour enfants de Québec. Il contribue aussi, avec d’autres intervenants du milieu, à la creation du Théâtre du Trident.

English translaton:
Behind this wall is the site of the Thrust Theatre, leader of the Quebec theatrical activity in the 1960s. Founded in 1957 by three young enthusiasts, Pierre Fontaine, Andre and Jean Ricard Louis Tremblay, the theater company was at first called the Comedians of Thrust. It stood at this location in 1959, after having been converted from old stables into an auditorium with 80 seats, increasing to 120 in 1963.
The pocket theater quickly became a staple of cultural life, building its reputation on a varied program where classic and contemporary works alongside the avant-garde, many by Quebec authors. Before disappearing, the Thrust Theatre gave birth to a theater for children of Quebec. It also helped with other stakeholders in the creation of the Trident Theatre.

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

Kent House

March 12, 2015, 1:52 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
D’Ailleboust, Governor of New France, occupied this house in 1648. De Ramezay here signed the capitulation of Quebec in 1759. The Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, resided here from 1792 to 1794.

French:
D’Ailleboust, gouverneur de la Nouvelle-France, habita cette maison 1748. De Ramezay ye signa la capitulation de Québec in 1759. Le duc de Kent, père de la reine Victoria y vécut de 1792 à 1794.

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Michel Boisvert, SJ

March 12, 2015, 1:54 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
French:
En 1992, le jésuite Michel Boisvert (1944-2006) fonde ici la Maison Dauphine, qui offre un accueil inconditionnel aux jeunes de la rue en leur assurant protection, aide et soutien.

C’est pendant qu’il exerce son ministère au Centre de spiritualité Manrèse que le père Boisvert, appuyé d’un groupe de laïcs, jette les bases de Oeuvres de la Maison Dauphine. Homme de grande écoute et d’action, visionnaire, il développe un fil de ans, avec ses partenaires, une gamme de services et de programmes visant la réhabilitation sociale des jeunes de la rue. Ainsi naît l’École de la rue, sans doute la plus connue de Oeuvres.

Devenues une référence en matière d’aide aux jeunes, le Oeuvres de la Maison Dauphine, aujourd’hui rue D’Auteuil, poursuivent la mission de leur fondateur.

English translation:
In 1992, the Jesuit Michel Boisvert (1944-2006) founded the Maison Dauphine, offering an unconditional welcome to street youths by providing them with protection, assistance and support.

It was while he carried out his ministry in Manresa Spirituality Center that Father Boisvert, supported by a group of lay, laid the foundations of the Works of Maison Dauphine. Man of prime and action, visionary, he developed a network, with its partners, a range of services and programs for the social rehabilitation of street youth. Thus was born the School of the Street, probably the best-known Works.

It became a benchmark for aid to youth, the Works of the Maison Dauphine, now rue D'Auteuil, continue the mission of their founder.

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

The Congregation of the Church of Scotland

March 12, 2015, 1:57 pm

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Quebec, Capitale-Nationale (region), Québec
English:
The Congregation of the Church of Scotland, which had Worshipped in Quebec since 1759, Pettitioned (sic) his Majesty King George III, in 1892, for the land on which this Church stands. It was erected and dedicated in 1810.

French:
En 1802, les membres de l’Église d’Écosse, établie à Quebec de puis- 1759, prièrent Sa Majesté George III de leur concéder le terrain sur lequel est bâtie cette église. Elle fut érigée et ouverte au culte en 1810.

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