view gallery |  LARGEST--Private Gun Collection in the World
in Superlatives The largest private gun collection in the world is housed in the J M Davis Gun Museum located at 333 Lynn Riggs Blvd in Claremore, Oklahoma. posted by: brwhiz location: Oklahoma date approved: 5/23/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST Theatre in Austin -- Paramount Theatre, Austin TX
in Superlatives The Paramount Theatre has stood in this spot along Austin's Congress Avenue for almost 100 years. It is Austin's oldest surviving theatre. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 5/23/2013 last visited: 4/15/2013 |
view gallery |  OLDEST - State Government Building in Oregon
in Superlatives Boon's Treasury - also the FIRST state treasury office in Oregon, the OLDEST brick building in Salem and the OLDEST non-relocated commercial building in Salem posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 5/19/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST - Single-family residence in Salem, Oregon
in Superlatives Historic Boon House, built in 1847 posted by: ddtfamily location: Oregon date approved: 5/19/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Independent Bank in California - Scott Valley Bank
in Superlatives Scott Valley Bank resides on Main St (Hwy 3) in downtown Fort Jones, CA. posted by: thebeav69 location: California date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Springfed bathing Pools in Texas, Lampasas TX
in Superlatives Established in 1883, the spring-fed pools at Lampasas' historic Hancock Springs Park are the oldest spring-fed bathing pools in Texas. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: 5/16/2013 |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Church Building in Lampasas TX
in Superlatives The historic St Mary's Episcopal Church congregation meets in the oldest continually-used church building in town. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 5/15/2013 last visited: 4/14/2013 |
view gallery |  OLDEST - Cast Iron Pier in the World - The Town Pier, Gravesend, Kent, UK
in Superlatives The Town Pier in Gravesend, projects northwards from the town into the River Thames. It is not one of the longest piers around but is believed to be the oldest cast iron pier in the world. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 5/15/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LONGEST serving Sheriff in TX -- Wallace W. Riddell, Burnet TX
in Superlatives Sheriff W. C. Riddle of Burnet Co. Texas served as sheriff for over 39 years -- longer than any other sheriff in Texas. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 5/11/2013 last visited: 4/14/2013 |
view gallery |  Wheat Capital of the World -- Sumner Co. KS
in Superlatives A sign at the Kansas Belle Plaine Travel Information Center explains the development of the agricultural industry in this area and proclaims Sumner County KS "The Wheat Capital of the World." posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Kansas date approved: 5/10/2013 last visited: 3/16/2013 |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- Easter Egg in the World - Vegreville, Alberta
in Superlatives The World’s Largest Easter Egg was featured on a Canadian Commemorative Stamp (Roadside Attractions series). If you want to be amazed, this is a must see. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Alberta, Canada date approved: 5/6/2013 last visited: 5/9/2013 |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- Ukrainian Sausage in the World - Mundare, Alberta
in Superlatives At Sawchuk Street and 50 Avenue in Mundare, this big hunk of kobasa was erected as a tribute to Stawnichy's Meat Processing. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Alberta, Canada date approved: 5/6/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LARGEST - Mushrooms in the World - Vilna, Alberta
in Superlatives The World's Largest Mushrooms are located 1 block east of Main Street. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Alberta, Canada date approved: 5/6/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Building - Mt. Holly, PA
in Superlatives Located @ the intersection of Mill & Pine Streets, the Mill Street Tavern (also known as) is the oldest standing building in town. It has been a tavern & hotel since it opened in 1723. Be careful though, it's haunted! posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 5/6/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LARGEST - Hockey Stick and Puck - Duncan, BC
in Superlatives The folks at the Cowichan Arena may be showing off a bit, putting this stick and puck out front. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/5/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  FIRST -- The First Man in Space, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
in Superlatives Yuri Gagarin - The First Man in Space posted by: ToRo61 location: Karlovarsky kraj, Czech Republic date approved: 5/2/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LONGEST -- March of Infantry Ever Recorded
in Superlatives The march by the Mormon Battalion from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California was the longest such movement of infantry in recorded history. posted by: brwhiz location: Utah date approved: 4/30/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- Cave System in Hessen
in Superlatives [EN] The "Herbstlabyrinth-Adventhöhle" cave system in Breitscheid in the Westerwald is the largest cave system in Hessen and one of the most important in Germany. posted by: Eibacher Kuckuck location: Hessen, Germany date approved: 4/29/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Fish and chips restaurant - Glasgow, UK
in Superlatives Glasgows oldest fish and chips restaurant posted by: kallehaugerne location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 4/29/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST Continuously Operating Service Station in OK -- Perry OK
in Superlatives A cool Art Moderne service station on the square in downtown Perry OK is one of the last to offer REAL full-service, and is also the longest continuously-operating gas station in Oklahoma. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Oklahoma date approved: 4/27/2013 last visited: 3/16/2013 |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Church Still Standing in Brigham City
in Superlatives The first Mormon meetinghouse in Brigham city was constructed in 1884-1886 and is now the oldest church still standing in the city. posted by: brwhiz location: Utah date approved: 4/27/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Existing Structure - Valley Forge, PA
in Superlatives According to the NPS and the NRHP narrative, this stone house is the oldest house at the Valley Forge encampment area and national park. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 4/26/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST - Operating Czech Restaurant in the Country - Cicero, IL
in Superlatives Opened in 1922, Klas is one of the few remaining Eastern European restaurants in the Chicago area. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date approved: 4/24/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  OLDEST -- Jewelry Store in Utah
in Superlatives S.E. Needham Jewelers, founded in 1896, is Utah's oldest jewelry store. This is their fourth location in downtown Logan. posted by: brwhiz location: Utah date approved: 4/24/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery |  LARGEST -- Paramedic Station in Baden-Württemberg - Stuttgart, Germany, BW
in Superlatives This is the largest Paramedic Station in Baden-Württemberg. It is located in the 'Neckarstraße' in Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. posted by: Tante.Hossi location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany date approved: 4/24/2013 last visited: never |
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