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Maris House

Pennsylvania, Delaware County, BroomallThe Maris family came from England in 1682 and settled in Springfield, Delaware County. Family descendants settled in Marple Township and built this fieldstone...

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Chinsegut Hill

Florida, Hernando County, near BrooksvilleIn 1842, South Carolinian Bird M. Pearson staked a claim on 160 acres and called it Mount Airy, one of the few surviving plantations in Florida and one of the...

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Villa City

Florida, Lake County, near GrovelandOn this site in 1885, George Thomas King, founder of Villa City, built an estate that was the showplace of the area. By 1895, the town had a post office, school,...

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The History of Groveland High School

Florida, Lake County, Groveland(Side 1) Constructed in 1937 during the Great Depression, Groveland High School, home of the Greenbacks, was built as part of the national Work Progress Administration...

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Goodwood

Florida, Leon County, TallahasseeAnte-bellum mansion constructed of brick shipped from New York to port of St. Marks. Completed in 1843. Fine fan lights and pleasing window placements. Circular...

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Goodwood Mansion

Florida, Leon County, TallahasseeThe land upon which Goodwood Mansion was constructed was part of the original land grant rewarded to the Marquis de Lafayette for his service during the Revolutionary...

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Valencia

New Mexico, Valencia County, Los LunasThis community traces its beginnings to the hacienda established by Captain Francisco Valencia along this section of the Camino Real by the mid-17th century....

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Mohr / Christoffer Block

Wisconsin, Dane County, MadisonThese two buildings of an original three-building block were designed in the Italianate style, elements of which are visible above the first story. While this block...

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Tomé

New Mexico, Valencia County, near Los LunasFor centuries, the prominent cerro, or steep hill, of Tomé was a significant landmark for travelers along the Camino Real. Settled as early as 1650, this area...

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Laclede

Missouri, Linn County, Laclede Laclede, Mo. was established in 1853. Conveniently located with access from the railroads, Laclede was at one time quite a prosperous town. general stores, banks, factory...

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World War II Memorial

Missouri, Linn County, Laclede They Gave Their Lives in the Cause of All Freedoms George M. Gooch April 23, 1919 Elc. M 3/C, U.S.S. Oklahoma Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 Harold Lloyd Head October 10,...

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Phil Kearny Post No. 19 G.A.R. Memorial

Missouri, Linn County, Laclede [Title is text] (Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates,...

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Torpedo Warfare on the St. Johns River

Florida, Clay County, Orange ParkDuring the War Between the States, the St. Johns River was a highway to Florida's interior. Lacking warships to counter the Union Navy's control of the river,...

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Las Nutrias

New Mexico, Socorro County, near VeguitaDuring the late 17th century, this area had become well known to the Spanish. Called La Vega de Las Nutrias, or meadow of the beavers, it was a welcome paraje,...

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Civil War Monument

Minnesota, Blue Earth County, MankatoIn Honor of Union Veterans of the Civil War Erected by the City of Mankato for Alexander Wilkin Post No. 19 Department of Minnesota Grand Army of the Republic (War,...

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Arbeiter Hall

Minnesota, Brown County, New UlmThe town gained a new venue for public events in 1873 with the opening of Arbeiter Hall. The local Arbeiterverein, or Workers' Association, organized in 1871, primarily...

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The Chimney

California, Lassen County, near WestwoodBuilt in late 1920’s as a Chevron Service Station, it was purchased in 1935 by the Tunisons who added the bar & restaurant with the fireplace. In Dec., 1942...

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Westwood Masonic Lodge

California, Lassen County, WestwoodThis building was built in 1925 by George Peltier and was funded by The Red River Logging Company. The building housed the Free and Accepted Masons and was known as...

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Westwood Club

California, Lassen County, WestwoodBuilt in 1914 by the Red River Lumber Co. as a mens club. The club had a pool room, card room, cafe, tobacco shop and a bar. It burned in 1944 and was rebuilt in...

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Rainbow Lodge

California, Plumas County, ChesterBuilt in 1934 by Minnie Lee Vest, it was one of the first hotels on the Susanville – Red Bluff route. It is now owned by Dick McNeill and is the centerpiece of Rainbow...

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