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21st Ward World War II Flag Memorial
New Haven, Connecticut.Erected in honor of the men & women of the 21st Ward who served their country in World War II (War, World II) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Mohican Fire Tower
near Perrysville, Ohio.Ohio Forest Fire Management Through The Years 1885 - The Ohio General Assembly established the State Forestry Bureau. 1915 - The General Assembly appropriated $10,000 for the...
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Vulpian
, France.Professeur a la Faculté de Médecine de Paris Secrétaire Perpetuel de l'Académie des Sciences Né a paris le 5 janvier 1826 Est mort dans cette maison le 18 mai 1887 (English translation:)...
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24-Pounder Gun
, Ireland.Athlone Castle was first fitted out as an artillery platform shortly after 1800. At that time it mounted eleven 6-pounder guns, although heavier cannon were subsequently installed. The cannon...
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Marius Borgeaud
, France.Le peintre suisse Marius Borgeaud habita cet immeuble de 1916 à 1924 (The Swiss painter Marius Borgeaud lived in this apartment building from 1916 to 1924.) (Arts, Letters, Music) Includes...
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Athlone Castle
, Ireland.Athlone Castle was initially an Anglo-Norman motte, or fortified artificial mound. The site was taken over by the crown, and in 1210 a free-standing polygonal stone tower was built on it....
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Cesar Chavez
Chicago, Illinois.On the 30th anniversary of the passing of Cesar Chavez, we commemorate this plaque to forever honor the lives and legacies of Brother Chavez and Sister Dolores Huerta. They founded...
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The Landscape and the Quarries
Kemmerer, Wyoming.Almost all we know of life in Fossil Lake came from quarries on Cundick Ridge, Fossil Butte, Fossil Ridge, and nearby sites. Commercial fossil fish mining began in the last decades of...
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Site of Morton Salt Company Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois.The Morton Salt Company was the largest producer of salt in the United States in 1958, when its new corporate headquarters was completed on this city block site. The five-story...
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Thomas Paine
, France.Thomas PAINE 1737 - 1809 Anglais de naissance Américain d'adoption Français par décret a vécu dans cet immeuble de 1797 à 1802. Il mit sa passion de la liberté au service de la Révolution...
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Chicago River Fish Hotel
Chicago, Illinois.Friends of the Chicago River's Fish Hotel was the first floating wetland in Chicago and demonstrated we could build habitats where there previously weren't any. (Waterways &...
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Chicago Bridges
Chicago, Illinois.Chicago had the fastest growing population in the world during the 19th century. The river helped create a bustling economy but also required bridges. Chicago has the most moveable...
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Tourist Information
, Ireland."The Midlands" The Heart Of Ireland - ATHLONE owes its existence to its location as the principal crossing point on the Shannon. The town links the east of Ireland to the west, and the river...
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Chicago River Reversal
Chicago, Illinois.The once sewage-polluted Chicago River was reversed in 1900 to protect the city's drinking water. Today the river is a treasured natural resource. Learn more about the efforts to...
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Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Chicago, Illinois.The 1919 Chicago Race Riot, part of what is known as the Red Summer, erupted on July 27th after a Black youth, Eugene Williams, was killed by a white man for swimming in a part of...
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Veterans Memorial
Downers Grove, Illinois.All gave some - some gave all Dedicated to the memory of those buried here who proudly served & protected their country (Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots &...
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Memorial Park
Downers Grove, Illinois.Dedicated by the people of Downers Grove May 29, 1949 In honor of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom World War II, 1941-1947 Andres, Harold J. • Beggs, Harry W. •...
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David Wieger Soccer Field
near Irwin, Pennsylvania.In memory of S/Sgt David A Wieger US Air Force Special Agent K.I.A. Balad Iraq November 1, 2007 (War, 2nd Iraq) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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The Underground Railroad
Downers Grove, Illinois.As early as the 1830's slaves made their way to freedom crossing through Illinois on their way north to Canada. They traveled on the Underground Railroad. Downers Grove...
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Paintertown Memorial
near Irwin, Pennsylvania.In glory and honor to all men and women who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America in war and peace (Military) Includes location, directions,...
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