National Historic Landmarks
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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1GU3_national-home-for-disabled-volunteer-soldiers_Milwaukee-WI.html
The National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was established by Congressional legislation and approved by President Abraham Lincoln on March 3, 1865. Its purpose was "...to care for him who shall have borne the battle..." as stated in President Linco…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1H02_mount-washington-hotel-bretton-woods-monetary-conference_Bretton-Woods-NH.html
Mount Washington Hotel
Standing to the east, the Mount Washington Hotel was completed in 1902 as one of the largest, most modern grand hotels in the White Mountains, one of the few built in a single campaign. Designed by New York architect Charles Alling G…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1H2O_custom-house_Monterey-CA.html
Constructed in 1827 by the Mexican government to collect custom duties from foreign shipping, a principal revenue source when Monterey was the capital of Alta California, Mexico's northernmost province. Thomas O. Larkin, US consul to Alta California, contra…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1HEB_lindbergh-house_-.html
"I never deserted the farm as the ultimate goal of my return - and there is my home when I am home, for the farm unquestionably is the best of all places to live, and it affords the most independence." Thus wrote Congressman Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., about…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1I2C_reynolds-morris-house_Philadelphia-PA.html
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Stes Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1I5F_commercial-bank-building_Natchez-MS.html
Built ca. 1836, this structure, a National Historic Landmark, is a fine example of the Greek Revival style. A Banker's House attached to the rear insured security & gives the structure an unusual and practical plan.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1I6G_george-w-norris-home_McCook-NE.html
George W. Norris Home
Norris, the "Gentle Knight of Progressive Ideals,"
Served five terms in the House of Representatives and five terms in the U.S. Senate before retiring here in 1943
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1IU3_grace-church_New-York-NY.html
This Protestant Episcopal Church of Gothic design was constructed of unfinished marble in 1845-46 from plans by James Renwick, Jr. It contains the cornerstone of an earlier church erected in 1806. It is famous for its stained glass windows, high arches and …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1IXG_sharing-land-and-legacy_Saint-Marys-City-MD.html
This ancient corner of St. Mary's City includes lands held by St. Mary's Parish (Trinity Episcopal Church), and the Historic St. Mary's City Commission. They have a long intertwined history.
After Maryland's capital was moved to Annapolis in 1695, the orig…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1JCO_space-launch-complex-10_Vandenberg-AFB-CA.html
Space Launch Complex 10
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1986
National Park Service
United State…