view gallery |  Site of the Washington Elm - Cambridge, MA
in American Guide Series Though the bronze plaque that the book references not found, a stone tablet was found, instead, that marks the location where General George Washington took command of the Continental Army. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/20/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  First Parish Church (Unitarian) - Cambridge, MA
in American Guide Series The First Parish (Unitarian) Church building was built in 1833 and is a prominent feature in Harvard Square, by Harvard University. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/20/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Thackara House - Collingswood, NJ
in American Guide Series This is a very old and interesting NRHP house tucked away in suburban Collingswood. If you can ignore the garage addition and the west addition you can easily make out the original structure, quite typical of mid 18th century Colonial architecture. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date listed: 11/16/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Plimpton Press - Norwood, MA
in American Guide Series Plimpton Press was capable of producing over 50,000 volumes a day when it was active, but the company is gone and the building is now used as a storage facility. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/11/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  The Moore Institute of Art, Science and Industry - Philadelphia, PA
in American Guide Series From 1880 to 1959 Moore occupied an imposing building at Broad & Master Sts, north of City Hall. Originally known as the Phila. School of Design for Women, it began in 1848 as a charitable effort to train "needy and deserving" young women. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date listed: 11/9/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Norwood Memorial Municipal Building - Norwood, MA
in American Guide Series This building, completed only nine years before the guide was published for Massachusetts, still stands and serves as the government center for the town of Norwood. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Montauk State Park, Missouri
in American Guide Series Not quite as rustic today as it was in 1941, is Montauk State Park whose springs form the upper reaches of the Current River in the Missouri Ozarks. Today,it is still known for its rustic Ozarks beauty and fishing for rainbow and brown trout. posted by: Carpe Diem59 location: Missouri date listed: 11/2/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Old Corner Bookstore - Boston, MA
in American Guide Series The building that is still often referred as the Old Corner Bookstore is now a jewelry store, but it had housed the most famous bookstore in Boston and the offices of Ticknor and Fields. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/2/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Ames Building - Boston, MA
in American Guide Series The 13 story Ames Building, claimed by the guide for Massachusetts to be Boston's first skyscraper, is now dwarfed by the 40-plus floor buildings around it. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/2/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Old State House - Boston, MA
in American Guide Series The Old State House on Washington and State Streets in the financial district of Boston is a colonial building that is in stark contrast to the modern buildings around it. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 11/2/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Double-O Arch - Moab, UT
in American Guide Series A double stacked arch in Arches National Park posted by: linkys location: Utah date listed: 10/28/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Dark Angel - Moab, Utah
in American Guide Series Named dark monolith in the Devil's Garden area of Arches National Park posted by: linkys location: Utah date listed: 10/27/2009 last visited: 10/26/2009 |
view gallery |  Castle Island - Boston, MA
in American Guide Series Castle Island, located at the east end of South Boston, is listed as "a penisular headland park" and mentions Edgar Allan Poe's brief service at Fort Independence. posted by: NorStar location: Massachusetts date listed: 10/25/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Stone Mountain, GA
in American Guide Series A large relief sculpture memorializes the Civil War. It serves as the centerpiece for a large park complex. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Georgia date listed: 10/25/2009 last visited: 11/8/2009 |
view gallery |  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington, VA
in American Guide Series The Tomb of the Unknowns is probably the best known memorial to those killed during service to their country. posted by: Rayman location: Virginia date listed: 10/22/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Arlington House - Arlington, VA
in American Guide Series The former home of Robert E. Lee is located in what is now Arlington National Cemetery and is part of the National Park Service. posted by: Rayman location: Virginia date listed: 10/22/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Memorial Amphitheatre - Arlington, VA
in American Guide Series The Arlington Memorial Amphitheatre is a 5,000 seat open auditorium where annual memorial services are held honoring America's veterans. It is located within Arlington National Cemetery. posted by: Rayman location: Virginia date listed: 10/21/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  U.S.S. Maine Memorial - Arlington, VA
in American Guide Series A large memorial to those who died during the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine can be found in Arlington National Cemetery. posted by: Rayman location: Virginia date listed: 10/21/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, VA
in American Guide Series Arlington National Cemetery is arguably the most well-known military cemetery in the country. It contains burials from all the nation's wars and also many notable Americans. posted by: Rayman location: Virginia date listed: 10/21/2009 last visited: 11/8/2009 |
view gallery |  Battle of Tippecanoe Battlefield - Battleground, Indiana
in American Guide Series Site of early battlefield in United States history now a park near Lafayette, Indiana. posted by: BruceS location: Indiana date listed: 10/19/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Ocean Beach - Daytona Beach, FL
in American Guide Series One of the most famous beaches in the world. Entertaining visitors for hundreds of years. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Florida date listed: 10/17/2009 last visited: 10/11/2009 |
view gallery |  Oceanfront Park - Daytona Beach, FL
in American Guide Series Historic park that includes the boardwalk, greenspace, bandshell and the beach. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Florida date listed: 10/17/2009 last visited: 10/11/2009 |
view gallery |  Municipal Broad Walk - Daytona Beach, FL
in American Guide Series Also known as the Boardwalk, not as lively as it once was. Currently being renovated, many attractions have been removed. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Florida date listed: 10/17/2009 last visited: 10/11/2009 |
view gallery |  Daytona Beach Pier - Daytona Beach, FL
in American Guide Series Historic pier on the world's most famous beach. Over 80 years of serving beachgoers. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Florida date listed: 10/17/2009 last visited: 10/11/2009 |
view gallery |  Ponce De Leon Lighthouse - Ponce Inlet, FL
in American Guide Series The tallest lighthouse in Florida has been preserved and now serves as a maritime museum. Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark as well. posted by: ChapterhouseInc location: Florida date listed: 10/16/2009 last visited: 10/11/2009 |
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