The Jacob Lindberg House
U.S Virgin Islands, St Croix, ChristianstedKnown later as the Larsen House is a certified historic structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (Notable Buildings) Includes location,...
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U.S Virgin Islands, St Croix, ChristianstedTwo story, masonry, residence and shop, with 4 arcades on lower floor and gingerbread trim on second story balcony. Studio of photographer Alex Ovesen and...
View ArticleMillennium Monument
U.S Virgin Islands, St Croix, ChristianstedSince the dawn of consciousness, time has been measured by the movement of the sun. This marker, in the year 2000, is a continuum between all who have come...
View ArticleFort Frederik
U.S Virgin Islands, St Croix, FrederikstedThis site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America (Forts, Castles) Includes location, directions, 5...
View ArticleOscar E. Henry Customs House
U.S Virgin Islands, St Croix, FrederikstedEighteenth Century Danish Customs House with nineteenth century addition of the 2nd story gallery. Owner is V.I. Government. Little Altered and in good...
View ArticleLe Moulin de la Galette
France, Île-de-France, Paris, ParisPlus qu’une institution, l’ancien “Blute-fin” est un monument, avec sa légende héroique; en 1814, lors du siege de Paris par les Cosaques, le dernier de quatre frères...
View ArticleSaint-Pierre de Montmartre
France, Île-de-France, Paris, ParisDès le milieu du Ve siècle s’élèva ici, sur l’emplacement d’un temple de Mars, une première église mérovingienne. Cédée en ruines au roi Louis VI en 1133, elle est...
View ArticleLa maison de Rose de Rosimond
France, Île-de-France, Paris, ParisNé en 1645, Claude de La Rose, dit en Rosimond, écrivain à ses heures, est choisi pour succéder à Molière dans troupe des comédiens de roi, et comme lui, il meurt en...
View ArticleClos Montmartre
France, Île-de-France, Paris, ParisSur ces coteaux se trouvait un bosquet baptisé «parc de la Belle Gabrielle» ... jusqu’à ce que la vigne vienne recouvrir les flancs de la colline. Ces 2000 pieds de...
View ArticleLe Lapin Agile
France, Île-de-France, Paris, ParisVers 1860, le “Cabaret de Assassins” offre aux parisiens en mal de pittoresque sa terrasse accueillante, ombragée d’un grand acacia, et son petit vin clairet:...
View ArticleOne Time Rivals
Maryland, Frederick County, BrunswickThe Brunswick Railroad Museum and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park Visitor Center exist side by side today, just as the transportation modes did...
View ArticleGath's Empty Tomb
Maryland, Frederick County, BurkittsvilleDuring the 19th century few people bought burial lots in public cemeteries as we do today. Instead, a small parcel of their own land was usually set aside as a...
View ArticleThomas Morgan House
Vermont, Rutland County, Middletown SpringsNear this site in 1784 Thomas Morgan built the first frame house in what is now Middletown Springs. (Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers) Includes...
View ArticleIndian Treaties of 1865
Kansas, Sedgwick County, Park City In October 1865 hundreds of Plains Indians camped on these prairies to negotiate peace with U.S. government officials. Among them were Chiefs Black Kettle and Seven...
View ArticleNorthampton County High School
Virginia, Northampton County, MachipongoConstructed in 1953 as the county’s first purpose-built African American high school, Northampton County High School reflects the desires of local African...
View ArticleNathaniel Mitchell
Delaware, Sussex County, LaurelNathaniel Mitchell 1753-1813 First native son of Laurel to be Governor of Delaware 1805-1808 Hero of the Revolution 1775-1781 Member Continental Congress 1786-1788....
View ArticleEbey Blockhouse
Washington, Island County, near CoupevilleOne of four on this site Built 1854 (Forts, Castles • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
View ArticleMary Barrett
Washington, Island County, CoupevilleLeft side of marker is written in Gaelic and right side is in English Died here. April, 9 AD 1861 One year ten and twenty (years) of age Born at Mineth, Ireland...
View ArticleDavis Blockhouse
Washington, Island County, near CoupevilleThis Blockhouse Erected in 1855 Restored in 1930 By the Ladies of the Round Table In honor of the Pioneer Mothers (Forts, Castles • Settlements & Settlers)...
View ArticleMiner’s Hotel
California, Sierra County, Sierra CityJohn G. Rose, Sr. built this hotel in 1886 and owned it until 1919. His son John then became proprietor until the middle of 1920s. The hotel was also known as the...
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