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2173 Items Tagged with "historical"
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Lambertville Historic District | The Italianate 3-story red brick building, accented by blue and cream trim, is found within downtown Lambertville and now serves as one of the many shops in Lambertville’s historic district. |
Public domain. Photo by Vicki Chirco |
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Panel at Petroglyph Point | Elaborate geometric designs and manlike figures line the base of Petroglyph Point in Lava Beds National Monument. |
Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane |
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Speared Man at Petroglyph Point | A man-like figure with what looks like a spear through its head is one of the curious and intriguing petroglyphs at Petroglyph Point in Lava Beds National Monument. |
Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane |
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US Route 15 Business in Leesburg's Historic Downtown | Leesburg’s historic district is a bustling downtown brimming with history and charm, exampled by King Street’s brick sidewalks lined with shops, restaurants and galleries ready to welcome visitors. |
Public domain. Photograph by Cate Magennis Wyatt |
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Visitors Admiring Furnace Town | A walkway leading to the top of the Iron Furnace, a square, brick tower, rises approximately 25 feet while a crowd of visitors peers up from the grass-covered ground. |
Public domain. Photograph by Jerry Gerlitzki |
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On the Road to East New Market Historic District | A tree-lined country road on a hazy summer day leads into the Town of East New Market’s National Historic District. |
Public domain. Photo by Linda Cashman |
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Patriots Week Reenactment | A line of continental re-enactors fire a round at Trenton Battle Monument Square before the Trenton Battle Monument, which commemorates the Colonial victory of the Battle of Trenton. |
Public domain. |
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Foggy Oak Alley | A foggy morning at the Oak Alley Plantation gives an eerie appearance to this restored antebellum plantation home. Live oaks—300 years old—bend over the walkway, making a pathway to the front of the home. |
Copyright © 2011 Oak Alley Plantation. |
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View of Vista House on the Columbia River | From this elevated point of view, the Vista House can be seen amongst rocky cliffs and dark evergreens. |
Copyright © September 2005 Neil Li. |
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Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center and Museum | A park ranger talks to a group of three female visitors at the brand-new visitors center and museum, which interprets the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War with 11 exhibit galleries and a historic Cylorama. |
Public domain. Photo by Bill Dowling, courtesy of Gettysburg National Military Park |
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Thomas Stone National Historic Site in the Summer | An expansive green lawn runs to the elegant, redbrick home of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. |
Public domain. Photograph by Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, P.C. |
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William Trent House Museum | The 18th-century William Trent House Museum, carefully preserved inside and out, illustrates an earlier time. The building is surrounded by green grass and a red brick walkway leading up to its doors. The stately red brick structure has large, single-pane white-trimmed windows, a large chimney, and a top floor glass lookout. |
Public domain. Photo by The RBA Group |
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Cherry Blossoms at the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Place | Cherry Blossom trees bloom in Mount Vernon Place highlighting the Washington Monument in spring and inviting visitors to explore the museums and cultural attractions on Mount Vernon Cultural Walk. |
Public domain. |
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Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Days at the Dorchester County Visitor Center | Vernetter Pinder, a Harriet Tubman re-enactor, sings gospel songs to a group of on-lookers at the Dorchester County Visitor Center. |
Public domain. |
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Bank of Glen Jean | The Bank of Glen Jean, built by Thomas McKell in 1909, is constructed of random broken ashlar stone in a soft yellow color and emanates a strong and solid presence due to its excellent construction (28-inch thick walls) and history of operation by the McKell family. |
Public domain. Photograph by Molly Davis |
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Cannon outside of Weare Historical Society | An artillery gun sits outside of the Weare Historical Society as a memorial to veterans who have served and continue to serve. |
Public domain. |
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Bloom Mansion | A sign on the grounds of the Bloom Mansion indicates that the mansion, the Baca House, and the Pioneer Museum are run by the Colorado Historical Society. |
Public domain. |
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site | Due to the untimely death of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt ascended to the presidency at this Buffalo estate. |
Public domain. |
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A Millionaire's Mansion, the Goodwill House in Bramwell | The Goodwill House overlooks historic Bramwell, home to many coal barons who began the coal industry in southern West Virginia. |
Public domain. Courtesy of West Virginia Division of Tourism |
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Covered Bridge | Washed stone matches weathered wood in this view of a covered bridge by Uwharrie Scenic Byway. |
Public domain. Photo by Tammy Jones |
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Interpretive Sign in Trinidad | These interpretive signs provide pedestrians with a walking tour of historic structures in the Trinidad National Historic District. |
Public domain. Photo by Sally Pearce |
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The Grounds of the Queen Anne's County Courthouse | Byway enthusiast enjoys sitting in the shade on the Queen Anne's County Courthouse grounds in the summer. |
Public domain. Photo by S. Clyde |
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Slow Day at Minturn | Historically a railroad town, Minturn serves as the western gateway to the Top of the Rockies. |
Public domain. Photo by Sally Pearce |
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Inside a WWII Tunnel | This tunnel in Unalaska's Dutch Harbor testifies of the region's part in World War II. |
Public domain. |
























