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During the Depression, the federal government employed writers in the Writers' Program of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to compile the first comprehensive guidebooks to the United States, the American Guide Series. Guides were published for the 48 states, Alaska, and countless cities. This category is for waymarking places referred to in the series.
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American Guide SeriesValley Creek - Valley Forge, PA

in American Guide Series

The creek flows through Valley Forge, under the Knox Covered Bridge and other place as well. It provides beautiful vistas and has great historical significance with regards to 18th century commerce, industry and trade.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesKnox Covered Bridge - Valley Forge National Park - Wayne, PA

in American Guide Series

This mid-19th century bridge was constructed by Robert Russell using a Burr Arch Truss and wooden planks, which are still in good shape today. Recently, it went under a rehabilitation by the National Park Service.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOregon State Hospital Farm (site) - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Former farmland used as a work site for state hospital patients

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 5/13/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJohn Woodman Higgins Armory - Worcester MA

in American Guide Series

Built in 1930 it was a modern marvel of its time and it is believed to be the first all steel and glass exterior building in the US.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nomadwillie

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/12/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMechanics Hall - Worcester, MA

in American Guide Series

A Renaissance Revival style building for classical perfomances in music.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nomadwillie

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/10/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesDade Park - Henderson, KY

in American Guide Series

Former Dade Park, now Ellis Park, home of horse racing in western KY

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member thegorilla23

location: Kentucky

date approved: 5/9/2013

last visited: 5/9/2013

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American Guide SeriesEvansville-Henderson Bridge - Henderson, KY

in American Guide Series

Bridge over the Ohio River referenced in the WPA Guide to the Hoosier State

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member thegorilla23

location: Kentucky

date approved: 5/8/2013

last visited: 5/8/2013

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American Guide SeriesSt Joseph's Memorial Chapel - Worcester MA

in American Guide Series

The stately St. Joseph Chapel (upper chapel) seats up to 900 people and houses the Taylor and Boody pipe organ and a grand piano. The stain glass windows are the hightlight when viewed inside.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nomadwillie

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/8/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSite of Browning Hotel - Chillicothe, Missouri

in American Guide Series

Location of former hotel and tablet honoring an 19th century musician in Chillicothe, Missouri.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/7/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFenwick Hall - Worcester MA

in American Guide Series

The twin towers stand over the campus at College at Holy Cross and looks out to its city, Worcester, MA

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nomadwillie

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/6/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesThe Mill Street Hotel (Three Tuns Tavern) - Mt. Holly, NJ

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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: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: New Jersey

date approved: 5/6/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesChillicothe Business College - Chillicohe, Missouri

in American Guide Series

Site of former Chillicothe Business College which had a long history in Chillicothe, Missouri.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/6/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSimpson Park - Chillicothe, Missouri

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Municipal park in Chillicothe, Missouri.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/6/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOregon Fairview Home (site) - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Guide references a former state facility for mentally-disabled persons

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 5/4/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesEdinburg, Missouri

in American Guide Series

Small town just west of Trenton, birth place of World War I general Enoch Crowder.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/4/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesCrowder Memorial State Park - Trenton, Missouri

in American Guide Series

State park in north central Missouri near Trenton.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/4/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesWashington's Headquarters - Valley Forge, PA

in American Guide Series

Built prior to 1768, This house is in an excellent state of preservation. Today, the stone structure has the same doors, windows, locks as used by Washington when he stayed here in 1777-8. The house was eclared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 5/3/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch - Trenton, Missouri

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World War I memorial arch at Moberly Park in Trenton, Missouri

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/3/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMoberly Park - Trenton, Missouri

in American Guide Series

Municipal park in Trenton, Missouri.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/3/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesStirling's Quarters - Valley Forge, PA

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Originally constructed in 1796 (probably earlier), & incrementally expanded through the early twentieth century, this building in its earliest form served as the headquarters of Lord Stirling during the Continental Army's winter encampment in 1777-8.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 5/1/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOld Whatcom County Courthouse — Bellingham, WA

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The oldest brick building in Washington state served as the Whatcom County Courthouse in the late 19th century.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop

location: Washington

date approved: 5/1/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesChippewa City - Minnesota

in American Guide Series

Site of former Ojibwe community located east of Grand Marais, Minnesota.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Minnesota

date approved: 4/27/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesVarnum's Quarters - Valley Forge, PA

in American Guide Series

Brigadier General James Mitchell Varnum arrived with his staff in December 1777. This arrival dramatically altered life in the Stephens house. Suddenly the three family members were sharing their home with seven strangers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 4/26/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSouth Carolina State Hospital - Columbia, South Carolina

in American Guide Series

Historic state hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: South Carolina

date approved: 4/25/2013

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesGovernor's Mansion - Columbia, South Carolina

in American Guide Series

Historic house serving as the South Carolina Governor's mansion in Columbia, South Carolina.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: South Carolina

date approved: 4/24/2013

last visited: never

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