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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 SeriesRome, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Rome, a tiny community in southeastern Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: 9/2/2007

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American Guide SeriesStein's Pillar - Crook County, Oregon

in American Guide Series

A 350-foot volcanic-formed pillar in central Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFrenchglen, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Remote, historic southeast Oregon community at the foot of Steens Mountain

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesDiamond Craters - Harney County, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Interesting volcanic formations in southeast Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesMalheur Migratory Bird Refuge - Harney County, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Established in 1908 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJohn Day Fossil Beds - Wheeler & Grant Counties, Oregon

in American Guide Series

National Monument containing well-preserved fossil remains of plants and animals from 7 to 44 million years ago

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesWhitewater Tunnel - Cleves, Ohio

in American Guide Series

Historic canal tunnel located in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Ohio

date approved: 10/14/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesPainted Hills - Wheeler County, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Scenic area now part of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/11/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesAssay Office - Boise Idaho

in American Guide Series

Historic 1870s building played a key role in Idaho's mining history

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Idaho

date approved: 10/11/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSt. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral - Boise, Idaho

in American Guide Series

English Gothic-style cathedral near the Idaho State Capitol

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Idaho

date approved: 10/11/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSteunenberg Monument - Boise, Idaho

in American Guide Series

Monument to Governor Steunenberg, assassinated in 1905

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Idaho

date approved: 10/11/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesIdaho State Capitol - Boise, Idaho

in American Guide Series

Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise, Idaho

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Idaho

date approved: 10/11/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesWilliam Henry Harrison Tomb - North Bend, Ohio

in American Guide Series

Final resting place of the ninth President of the United States in a Cincinnati suburb, North Bend, Ohio.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Ohio

date approved: 10/7/2012

last visited: 3/16/2013

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American Guide SeriesMarion County Courthouse - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Marion County Courthouse in Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/6/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesWaller Hall, Willamette University - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Oldest building on the campus of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/4/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesWillson Park - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Willson Park, part of the Oregon State Capitol Park in Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/3/2012

last visited: 2/17/2013

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American Guide SeriesMiles Linen Mill (site) - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Site of the Miles Linen Mill, now a Walgreens, in Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 10/3/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesEaton Hall - Willamette University - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

Eaton Hall on the campus of Willamette University, Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 9/27/2012

last visited: 2/17/2013

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American Guide SeriesJelsma Field - Guthrie, OK

in American Guide Series

This football field was spectacular in its beginnings as it is today. It is the home of the Guthrie High School Bluejays.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter

location: Oklahoma

date approved: 9/27/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesFirst Presbyterian Church - Salem, Oregon

in American Guide Series

First Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ddtfamily

location: Oregon

date approved: 9/26/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesSite of Nauvoo Temple - Nauvoo, Illinois

in American Guide Series

At the time the American Guide was written the Temple site was vacant except for new buildings built around the site, now a new Nauvoo Temple has been built.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Illinois

date approved: 9/26/2012

last visited: 4/23/2012

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American Guide SeriesNational Woman's Relief Society Marker - Nauvoo, Illinois

in American Guide Series

Marker commemorating the founding of National Woman's Relief Society founded in Navoo on March 17, 1842.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Illinois

date approved: 9/26/2012

last visited: 4/24/2012

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American Guide SeriesMasonic Hall - Nauvoo, Illinois

in American Guide Series

Historic former Masonic Hall and community meeting hall in the Nauvoo Historic District in Nauvoo, Illinois

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Illinois

date approved: 9/23/2012

last visited: never

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American Guide SeriesJonathan Browning House - Nauvoo, Illinois

in American Guide Series

Historic house and gunsmith shop in the Nauvoo Historic District in Nauvoo, Illnois.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Illinois

date approved: 9/23/2012

last visited: 4/24/2012

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American Guide SeriesJohn Taylor House - Nauvoo, Illinois

in American Guide Series

Historic house in the Nauvoo Historic District in Nauvoo, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Illinois

date approved: 9/23/2012

last visited: never

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