251.  West Virginia Historical Markers
by:  West Virginia Historical Markers A great source of pride in West Virginia's fascinating state and local history, the Mountain State's historical highway markers have attracted the interest and attention of young and old for some 65 years. The purpose of this category is to pay tribute to the history reflected in the markers in West Virginia. |
252.  Covered Bridges 
by: Covered Bridges Covered Bridges are most cherished and symbolic historic resources. All reflect the widespread construction of covered bridges on public highways, they are one of the highlights in transportation history. Covered Bridges were roofed and enclosed to protect the wooden structural elements from the weather, which can be quite harsh. |
253.  Ontario Provincial Plaques
by: Ontario Historians Since 1953, when the "Ontario Provincial Plaque Program" started, more than 1,300 plaques have been erected throughout the province of Ontario. 42 provincial plaques across the province commemorate Franco-Ontarian heritage.
- 387 Provincial plaques across Ontario commemorate people that have helped shape the province's history.
- Every year, the 'Ontario Heritage Foundation' erects new and interesting provincial plaques.
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257.  Orientation Tables
by: Orientation Tables Group An orientation table is a small tourism oriented construction, located at an observation point, which enables visitors to identify the characteristic elements of the view from that location. There are several kinds, from the simplest to the true artistic creation. Orientation tables can be found in a variety of locations, but because their main goal is to identify the features of a landscape, they are generally located at points which are higher than the surrounding countryside. |
258.  Artistic Neon Lights
by: "NEOS" Whether you seek Neon lights to rekindle your memories of what once was; or you are seeing the signs for the first time, they are an interesting and an enjoyable attraction.
Remnants .. remembered and yearned for, the neon lights.. celestial fires of another sort, green, gold, ruby red, & electric blue. Not only are the signs historical, with their spectacular colors, intricate animation, and sheer size, they are also considered by many to be true works of art. |
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261.  Newstands / Newsagencies
by: Newsstands This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. A newsagent (British English), newsagency (Australian English) or newsstand (American English), is a small type of business that sells newspapers, magazines, stationery, snacks, and often items of local interest such as postcards, or clothing emblazoned with sports team mascots. |
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264.  3 Dimensional Art
by: 3D Advertising Art Group We are trying to find as many different three dimensional advertising creations as possible around the world. These must be on buildings or in front of PERMANENT businesses. |
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266.  Peace Poles
by: peace chumps Peace Poles are hand crafted monuments erected the world over as an international symbol of peace. Their purpose is to spread the message, MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH. |
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269.  Coin Operated Children's Rides
by: Coin Operated Rides for Children This category includes all those little kiddie rides both inside and outside your local shopping areas. We've all been bribed at one time or another when we were little that if we were good in the store we could go for a ride when we left or we have bribed our own kids. |
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271.  Cityscapes
by: City Viewers A view of a city or town from a hill, from a structure, or across a body of water such as a bay or a lake.
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272.  Southern African Trig Beacons
by: Southern African Trig Beacons This category is for waymarking Southern African Trig Beacons. Specifically formal trig beacons of the style used for former British colonies, and applies to South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. |
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275.  Doves of peace
by: Doves of peace Managers The dove is considered a symbol of peace. The Dove of Peace has both religious symbolism and political symbolism in peace movements in the world. |