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Description:During the Depression, the federal government employed writers in the Writers' Program of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to compile the first comprehesive guidebooks to the United States, the American Guide Series. Guides were published for the 48 states, Hawaii, and countless cities. This category is for waymarking places referred to in the series.
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American Guide SeriesSite 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/20/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFirst 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/20/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesThackara 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: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher

location: New Jersey

date listed: 11/16/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesPlimpton 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/11/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesThe 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: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date listed: 11/9/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesNorwood 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/6/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMontauk 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: Groundspeak Regular Member Carpe Diem59

location: Missouri

date listed: 11/2/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOld 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/2/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesAmes 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/2/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOld 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/2/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesDouble-O Arch - Moab, UT

in American Guide Series

A double stacked arch in Arches National Park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys

location: Utah

date listed: 10/28/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesDark Angel - Moab, Utah

in American Guide Series

Named dark monolith in the Devil's Garden area of Arches National Park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member linkys

location: Utah

date listed: 10/27/2009

last visited: 10/26/2009

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American Guide SeriesCastle 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: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 10/25/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesStone 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: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Georgia

date listed: 10/25/2009

last visited: 11/8/2009

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American Guide SeriesTomb 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: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman

location: Virginia

date listed: 10/22/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesArlington 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: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman

location: Virginia

date listed: 10/22/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMemorial 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: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman

location: Virginia

date listed: 10/21/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesU.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: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman

location: Virginia

date listed: 10/21/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesArlington 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: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman

location: Virginia

date listed: 10/21/2009

last visited: 11/8/2009

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American Guide SeriesBattle 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: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Indiana

date listed: 10/19/2009

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesOcean 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: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Florida

date listed: 10/17/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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American Guide SeriesOceanfront Park - Daytona Beach, FL

in American Guide Series

Historic park that includes the boardwalk, greenspace, bandshell and the beach.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Florida

date listed: 10/17/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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American Guide SeriesMunicipal 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: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Florida

date listed: 10/17/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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American Guide SeriesDaytona 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: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Florida

date listed: 10/17/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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American Guide SeriesPonce 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: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc

location: Florida

date listed: 10/16/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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