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SuperlativesLARGEST -- LED Screen in Asia

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The largest LED screen in asia. Located in "The Place" shopping center.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Narniaexpert

location: China

date listed: 1/17/2010

last visited: never

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SuperlativesFIRST -- "Cinder Block" Office Building in the World - Camden, NJ

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This NRHP site, Volney G. Bennett Lumber Company, dates back to late 19th century Camden. The building, undistinguished and utilitarian, was the main office for the lumber company, today, it is a bar (on the inside) for a new restaurant.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: New Jersey

date listed: 1/15/2010

last visited: never

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SuperlativesLARGEST Painted Ox Cart in the World, Sarchi Norte, Costa Rica

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According to tourist websites, this painted ox cart is the largest in the world! It is beautifully painted and includes the ox neck harness.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Costa Rica

date listed: 1/15/2010

last visited: 1/23/2010

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SuperlativesSOUTHERN-MOST Point in South Australia - Cape Northumberland

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Cape Northumberland is the most southerly point in South Australia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bucketeer

location: South Australia, Australia

date listed: 1/15/2010

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST - College Building in U.S. - Williamsburg, VA

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The College of William & Mary was established by royal charter in 1693, and construction of the Wren Building began 1695.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member archway

location: Virginia

date listed: 1/15/2010

last visited: 11/17/2009

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SuperlativesOLDEST - Ballpark in Arizona - Bisbee, AZ

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The Warren Ballpark, dating from 1906 is the oldest in the state.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys

location: Arizona

date listed: 12/25/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesFIRST - Stake of the Fountain Colony - Colorado Springs, CO

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Since the First Stake of the Fountain Colony was driven in at this location in 1871, it has since rotted away. Is it coincidence that the address is "1 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs" being this is the founding point for the rest of the city.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member condor1

location: Colorado

date listed: 12/24/2009

last visited: 12/24/2009

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SuperlativesHIGHEST -- Bridge in Oregon

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The Thomas Creek Bridge is the highest bridge in Oregon.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy

location: Oregon

date listed: 12/24/2009

last visited: 8/31/2009

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SuperlativesFIRST - Licenced Airfield in Canada - Edmonton City Centre Airport - Edmonton, Alberta

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The Edmonton City Centre Airport, once known as Blatchford Field and then the Municipal Airport has seen a reduced level of large commercial traffic as commercial airliners are now using the International Airport to the south of the city.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke

location: Alberta, Canada

date listed: 12/22/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesTALLEST -- Building - Camden, NJ

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This is the tallest building in the metro area outside the city of Philadelphia. Local residents have absolutely no excuse to not know the time as the clock tower simply looms over the entire city. Camden's City Hall opened in 1931.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: New Jersey

date listed: 12/16/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesFIRST -- Cable Stayed bridge in the United States - Cable Bridge, Kennewick/Pasco WA

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Cable Bridge: The first cable-stayed bridge in the United States, crosses the Columbia River and connects Pasco, Washington to Kennewick, Washington.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam

location: Washington

date listed: 12/2/2009

last visited: 1/21/2010

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SuperlativesOLDEST - Continuously Used Episcopal Church in Colorado - Golden, Colorado

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Calvary Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival style chapel dating to the pioneer days and is the oldest continuously used Episcopal church in Colorado.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob

location: Colorado

date listed: 11/30/2009

last visited: 12/16/2009

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SuperlativesMOST NORTH - Confederate Advance In Civil War - Bloomfield, Iowa

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Civil War memorial and historical marker located south of Bloomfield, Iowa marking the location of the most north incursion of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Iowa

date listed: 11/29/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesHIGHEST - Elevation Airport in North America - Leadville, Colorado

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Leadville Airport is the Highest Elevation Airport in North America - 9927'

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1

location: Colorado

date listed: 11/29/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesHIGHEST - Road Bridge in Australia

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The Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge is the highest road bridge in Australia at 75 meters high.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: New South Wales, Australia

date listed: 11/29/2009

last visited: 12/5/2009

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SuperlativesLARGEST - Pistachio Nut in the World - Alamogordo, NM

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There's a saying, "That's a tough nut to crack", well just try cracking the world's largest pistachio.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys

location: New Mexico

date listed: 11/24/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST - Continuously Operating Public School in Colorado - Gold Hill, Colorado

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Gold Hill School serves a small community tied together by mountain topography, and has done so continuously since 1873.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob

location: Colorado

date listed: 11/24/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesTALLEST - Barber Pole in World - Forest Grove, Oregon

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This barber pole is the TALLEST in the world.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: Oregon

date listed: 11/23/2009

last visited: 11/26/2009

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SuperlativesSTEEPEST STREET IN THE WORLD - Baldwin Street. Dunedin. New Zealand.

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The Steepest street in the world is the famous Baldwin Street in the South Island city of Dunedin.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua

location: South Island, New Zealand

date listed: 11/23/2009

last visited: 11/21/2009

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SuperlativesLONGEST - Wooden Train Trestle in North America - Rochfort Bridge, Alberta

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Constructed in 1914, Rochfort Bridge is the longest wooden rail testle in North America. Located about one hour northwest of Edmonton near the hamlet of Rochfort Bridge, Alberta.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke

location: Alberta, Canada

date listed: 11/23/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesOLDEST -- Residence - Collingswood, PA

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According to the 1939 American Guide Series and the local Historical Society, this structure is the oldest private residence in Collingswood. At 255 years old, it is a curious relic in an otherwise modern neighborhood.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: New Jersey

date listed: 11/15/2009

last visited: never

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SuperlativesFIRST - Township Reserve NSW, Australia

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This site is the location of the FIRST township reserve in the Southern Highlands of Australia, 1821.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing

location: New South Wales, Australia

date listed: 11/15/2009

last visited: 11/15/2009

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SuperlativesHIGHEST -- Church tower in the Czech Republic.

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The tower of Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew is HIGHEST church tower in the Czech Republic.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member torfik

location: Plzensky kraj, Czech Republic

date listed: 11/15/2009

last visited: 11/18/2009

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SuperlativesTALLEST - Sand Dunes in N. America - Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

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Home to the tallest dunes in North America; the highest, Star Dune, towers at 750 feet.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob

location: Colorado

date listed: 11/15/2009

last visited: 6/1/2006

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SuperlativesOLDEST -- African-American Theatre - Philadelphia, PA

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Freedom Theater is Pa's oldest African American theater, as well as the nation's largest. The Theater's Freedom Rep company is world-class & the state-of-the-art Philadelphia theater is deeply rooted in the African-American tradition.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date listed: 11/9/2009

last visited: never

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