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Ricketts Circus
Philadelphia, PA
Early History of Kewaunee
Kewaunee, WI
Exercising Freedom: Overcoming Racial and Religious Boundaries
Baltimore, MD
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Francis Turbine
Richmond, VA
This Francis Type Turbine was used on the Tredegar site in the early twentieth century and is very similar to one of the five turbines located near the building to your left. It was built by the S. Morgan Smith Company of York, Pennsylvania… more »
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Flamingo Park Historic District Historical
West-Palm-Beach, FL
There are 501 contributing structures within the Flamingo Park subdivision, which was officially platted on May 17, 1921, with more than 76 building permits issued in 1923. Built on the highest of all coastal ridges between downtown West Pa… more »
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Stony Batter ? ? ? Birthplace of a President
Mercersburg, PA
Imagine stepping back in time to April 23, 1791. Packhorses and wagons were pulling into a bustling trading post owned by Scotch-Irish immigrant James Buchanan. There was probably a spring chill to the air. Perhaps the sun shone brightly ov… more »
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Hayhurst Project in the works in BridgeportFebruary 16th 2019 6:30PMThe council passed a motion to reimburse the Bridgeport Historical Society $650 for a historical marker at 1407 Carpenter Street. The council ... |
Bishop College historical marker dedication is SundayFebruary 16th 2019 10:43AMMarshall News Messenger: Special to the News Messenger... |
Bishop College historical marker dedication is SundayFebruary 16th 2019 10:18AMâThe Official Texas Historical Marker program helps bring attention to community treasures and the importance of their preservation,â said Mark Wolfe, ... |
Kentucky Supreme Court rules on Fulton murderFebruary 16th 2019 6:45AMAbout 18 months after it was taken down, a historical marker that notes Bowling Green was the former state capital of the Confederacy has been ... |
From the Producers Pod: February 16-17, 2019February 16th 2019 6:45AM... also have the story of William Thomas. Learn about his impact on African American history and the push to honor Thomas with a Historical Marker. |