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Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam & Lock, McGregor, Aitkin County, MN

Significance: The Sandy Lake Reservoir Dam and Lock is one of six Mississippi River Headwaters dam sites that are historically significant for their association with navigation, commerce, tourism, the Ojibway I... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Cromwell Circle, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Cromwell Ci...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964; due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitou... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Cromwell Circle, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Cromwell Ci...

Significance: The U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964; due to the crucial role it played in the Nation's defense during the twentieth century and the calamitou... More

Brookrace Estate, Bounded to north by Roxiticus Road, west by Union School House Road, south by Pleasant Valley Road, & east by private lands, Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Brookrace Estate, Bounded to north by Roxiticus Road, west by Union Sc...

Significance: Bookrace Estate includes buildings and structural remains from three centuries of use. 18th century land uses included two homes, a grist mill and structures related to an adjacent iron forge. In ... More

Hanalei Pier, Hanalei Bay off Weke Road, Hanalei, Kauai County, HI

Hanalei Pier, Hanalei Bay off Weke Road, Hanalei, Kauai County, HI

Significance: The Hanalei Pier is historically significant as one of the last remaining vestiges of the rice industry in Hanalei. The pier is also significant for its association with transportation history in... More

McGraw Ranch, McGraw Ranch Road, Estes Park, Larimer County, CO

McGraw Ranch, McGraw Ranch Road, Estes Park, Larimer County, CO

Significance: The McGraw Ranch is the only intact guest ranch within Rocky Mountain National Park. It reflects the evolution of cattle ranching in the Estes Park area as the industry progressed from large oper... More

McGraw Ranch, McGraw Ranch Road, Estes Park, Larimer County, CO

McGraw Ranch, McGraw Ranch Road, Estes Park, Larimer County, CO

Significance: The McGraw Ranch is the only intact guest ranch within Rocky Mountain National Park. It reflects the evolution of cattle ranching in the Estes Park area as the industry progressed from large oper... More

Castolon, Recreation Building, Route 5, Castolon, Brewster County, TX

Castolon, Recreation Building, Route 5, Castolon, Brewster County, TX

1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N456 Survey number: HABS TX-3312-E

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Faithful Lodge, Lake, Teton County, WY

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Fait...

Significance: There are several significant facts pertaining to Old Faithful Inn of which not the least is the name itself. The name is known. Millions of this world's inhabitants, some living as far removed ... More

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Faithful Lodge, Lake, Teton County, WY

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Fait...

Significance: There are several significant facts pertaining to Old Faithful Inn of which not the least is the name itself. The name is known. Millions of this world's inhabitants, some living as far removed ... More

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Faithful Lodge, Lake, Teton County, WY

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Fait...

Significance: There are several significant facts pertaining to Old Faithful Inn of which not the least is the name itself. The name is known. Millions of this world's inhabitants, some living as far removed ... More

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Faithful Lodge, Lake, Teton County, WY

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Fait...

Significance: There are several significant facts pertaining to Old Faithful Inn of which not the least is the name itself. The name is known. Millions of this world's inhabitants, some living as far removed ... More

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Faithful Lodge, Lake, Teton County, WY

Old Faithful Inn, 900' northeast of Snowlodge & 1050' west of Old Fait...

Significance: There are several significant facts pertaining to Old Faithful Inn of which not the least is the name itself. The name is known. Millions of this world's inhabitants, some living as far removed ... More

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Pi... More

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a river, water stream, lake or pond, park or forest, natural landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a canal, barge, historic place, water reflection, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Venice Canals, Community of Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...

Public domain scan of a technical diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Ellis Island, Recreation Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Ellis Island, Recreation Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Jacob Tome Institute, Monroe Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Monroe Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Coun...

Significance: This finely scaled Georgian Revival building was one of the original Tome School buildings, used as dining hall and then a gymnasium during Tome School occupancy, later as an officers' club by the... More

Going to the derby at Shanghai / W.R.

Going to the derby at Shanghai / W.R.

Crowd of people on foot, in carriages & rickshaws, on horseback, going through the streets to derby at Shanghai. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1879 June 14, pp. 468-469.

Toney Residence, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, Los Angeles County, CA

Toney Residence, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, Los Angeles ...

Significance: Constructed between 1933 and 1938, the Toney Residence is associated with William H. Kreig; his nephew, Ray A. Toney; and great-nephew, Edward A. Toney, a pioneering family of Agua Dulce. Kreig se... More

Historic Columbia River Highway, Multnomah Falls Footbridge, Spanning Multnomah Creek, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR

Historic Columbia River Highway, Multnomah Falls Footbridge, Spanning ...

Significance: A reinforced-concrete arch pedestrian bridge over the Lower Multnomah Falls. One of the few bridges constructed on the highway strictly for pedestrian use. Survey number: HAER OR-36-I Building/... More

Wawona Road, Between South Entrance & Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Village, Mariposa County, CA

Wawona Road, Between South Entrance & Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Villag...

Significance: The most successful of the Yosemite toll roads, the Wawona Road remains the chief entrance road to the park from southern California. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N8... More

Historic Columbia River Highway, Eagle Creek Recreation Area, Historic Columbia River Highway at Eagle Creek, Troutdale, Multnomah County, OR

Historic Columbia River Highway, Eagle Creek Recreation Area, Historic...

Survey number: HAER OR-36-Q National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 83004168

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Covered Picnic Area, North Hickey Street, North of Building No. 133, Aurora, Adams County, CO

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Covered Picnic Area, North Hickey Street,...

Survey number: HABS CO-172-V Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Initial Construction

Westlake Public School, 900 Lorenz Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Westlake Public School, 900 Lorenz Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Count...

Photo caption pages include a site plan. Written data includes floor plans & photocopies of location maps & site plans. Survey number: HABS PA-6640 Building/structure dates: 1885 Initial Construction Building... More

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Swimming Pool, Southeast corner of East Nineteenth Place (formerly East McAfee Avenue) & Wheeling Street (formerly South Van Valzah Street), Aurora, Adams County, CO

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Swimming Pool, Southeast corner of East N...

Significance: It was constructed in 1945 as part of a massive building campaign at the Fitzsimons General Hospital during WWII. The building originally provided aquatic therapy for disabled or paralyzed hospita... More

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County, CT

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County, CT

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Petrified Forest National Park Roads & Bridges, Holbrook, Navajo County, AZ

Petrified Forest National Park Roads & Bridges, Holbrook, Navajo Count...

Significance: The Petrified Forest National Park is so designated for its scientific and educational value, in addition to its natural scenic beauty. Intersecting, and at times, overlaying, prehistoric and his... More

Colonial Hotel, Beach & Ocean Avenues, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Colonial Hotel, Beach & Ocean Avenues, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Significance: Interesting example of Second Empire hotel design. Survey number: HABS NJ-850 Building/structure dates: 1894- 1895 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Natio... More

Lime Kiln Near Morrison, Junction of Highway 8 & Rooney Road, Morrison, Jefferson County, CO

Lime Kiln Near Morrison, Junction of Highway 8 & Rooney Road, Morrison...

Significance: It is an intact structure associated with the late 19th century lime burning industry which played a brief, but important, role in the early development of Morrison and the surrounding area. Surv... More

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Significance: As the first project built by the U.S. Reclamation Service in Utah, the Strawberry Valley Project had a major impact on the State. It represents the beginning of Federal assistance in water devel... More

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Significance: As the first project built by the U.S. Reclamation Service in Utah, the Strawberry Valley Project had a major impact on the State. It represents the beginning of Federal assistance in water devel... More

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Significance: As the first project built by the U.S. Reclamation Service in Utah, the Strawberry Valley Project had a major impact on the State. It represents the beginning of Federal assistance in water devel... More

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Yellowstone Roads & Bridges, Lake, Teton County, WY

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Truscott Fantail Launch, Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, Van Buren County, MI

Truscott Fantail Launch, Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, Van Bu...

Significance: Recreational boating under power increased during the early twentieth century. Vacationers from Chicago traveled to South Haven and other Michigan destinations to enjoy the cooler temperatures an... More

South Branch Quantico Creek Bridge, NPS Route 11 spanning south branch of Quantico Creek, Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia

South Branch Quantico Creek Bridge, NPS Route 11 spanning south branch...

Significance: The design and construction of this structure represent a renewal of interest in rustic forms of architecture that also influenced the construction of this bridge. This style highlighted the use ... More

Lassen Volcanic National Park, Manzanita Kiosk, Mineral, Tehama County, CA

Lassen Volcanic National Park, Manzanita Kiosk, Mineral, Tehama County...

Survey number: HABS CA-2114-I Building/structure dates: ca. 1916 Initial Construction

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington Forest, Prince George's County, MD

Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...

Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More

Druid Hills Historic District, US 29, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Druid Hills Historic District, US 29, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Significance: Druid Hills is historically significant primarily in the areas of landscape architecture, architecture, and community planning. Druid Hills is the finest example of late-nineteenth and early-twent... More

President Roosevelt's choicest recreation - amid nature's rugged grandeur on Glacier Point, Yosemite

President Roosevelt's choicest recreation - amid nature's rugged grand...

H33591 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. Public domain photograph of Theodore Roosevelt political campaign, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge over a water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Gull Lake Reservoir Dam, Lake Shore, Cass County, MN

Public domain photograph - historical image of Minnesota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loleta Recreation Area, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State H...

See also HAER PA-279 for related documentation. Includes photographs & written data. Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was ini... More

Loleta Recreation Area, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State H...

See also HAER PA-279 for related documentation. Includes photographs & written data. Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was ini... More

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Toilet Storage Building, North Fourteenth Street, North of Building No. 232, Aurora, Adams County, CO

Fitzsimons General Hospital, Toilet Storage Building, North Fourteenth...

Survey number: HABS CO-172-BB Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Initial Construction

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, WI

Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 6, Trempealeau,...

Significance: The Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Project represents one of the largest and most ambitious of such undertakings. With roots in the Progressive Era, the project was adopted by New Deal prop... More

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May Cou...

Significance: Originally built as a private house, the building was later converted to hotel use. The Chalfonte is Cape May's oldest and most ornate large hotel in Cape May. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May Cou...

Significance: Originally built as a private house, the building was later converted to hotel use. The Chalfonte is Cape May's oldest and most ornate large hotel in Cape May. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Chalfonte Hotel, Howard Street & Sewell Avenue, Cape May, Cape May Cou...

Significance: Originally built as a private house, the building was later converted to hotel use. The Chalfonte is Cape May's oldest and most ornate large hotel in Cape May. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chestnut Avenue, San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chest...

Significance: Dedicated July 28, 1940, Burton Park and its attendant buildings are significant as the first public recreation facility established by the City of San Carlos, and as the first Works Progress Admi... More

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chestnut Avenue, San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chest...

Significance: Dedicated July 28, 1940, Burton Park and its attendant buildings are significant as the first public recreation facility established by the City of San Carlos, and as the first Works Progress Admi... More

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chestnut Avenue, San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA

Burton Park, Club House & Amphitheater, Adjacent ot south end of Chest...

Significance: Dedicated July 28, 1940, Burton Park and its attendant buildings are significant as the first public recreation facility established by the City of San Carlos, and as the first Works Progress Admi... More

Chollas Heights Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, Recreation Building, 6410 Zero Road, San Diego, San Diego County, CA

Chollas Heights Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, Recreation Building...

Survey number: HAER CA-154-E Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chollas Heights Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, Recreation Building, 6410 Zero Road, San Diego, San Diego County, CA

Chollas Heights Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, Recreation Building...

Survey number: HAER CA-154-E Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Windsor Hotel, Beach Avenue, between Windsor & Congress Streets, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Windsor Hotel, Beach Avenue, between Windsor & Congress Streets, Cape ...

Significance: Fine example of Second Empire hotel. Survey number: HABS NJ-749 Building/structure dates: 1879 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000383

MacDill Air Force Base, Library, 2313 Florida Keys Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

MacDill Air Force Base, Library, 2313 Florida Keys Avenue, Tampa, Hill...

Significance: The Base Library, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, is an integral part of the MacDill Air Force Base's historic character. The b... More

Stoneman Bridge, Spanning Merced River on Stoneman Crossover Road, Yosemite Village, Mariposa County, CA

Stoneman Bridge, Spanning Merced River on Stoneman Crossover Road, Yos...

part of Yosemite National Park Roads and Bridges Recording Project, 1991; see HAER No. CA-117 for overview Significance: The Stoneman Bridge was the last of seven stone-faced reinforced concrete spandrel arch b... More

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of interse...

Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was initiated by President Roosevelt to put young men to work while at the same time assisti... More

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of interse...

Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was initiated by President Roosevelt to put young men to work while at the same time assisti... More

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of interse...

Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was initiated by President Roosevelt to put young men to work while at the same time assisti... More

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of intersection of State Highway No. 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter, Six miles Southeast of interse...

Significance: Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between the years of 1933 and 1936. The CCC work project was initiated by President Roosevelt to put young men to work while at the same time assisti... More

Fort David A. Russell, Gymnasium, Randall Avenue between Fourth & Fifth Streets, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Fort David A. Russell, Gymnasium, Randall Avenue between Fourth & Fift...

Significance: The Gymnasium was constructed in 1939-1940 to provide recreational facilities for troops stationed at Fort F.E. Warren. Designed by the army and built jointly by the Public Works and Work Project... More

Fort David A. Russell, Gymnasium, Randall Avenue between Fourth & Fifth Streets, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Fort David A. Russell, Gymnasium, Randall Avenue between Fourth & Fift...

Significance: The Gymnasium was constructed in 1939-1940 to provide recreational facilities for troops stationed at Fort F.E. Warren. Designed by the army and built jointly by the Public Works and Work Project... More

Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Recreation Library, Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, NY

Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Recreation Library, Idaho Avenue, Plattsbu...

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Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Recreation Library, Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, NY

Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Recreation Library, Idaho Avenue, Plattsbu...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Blanchard Junior Knockabout, Hull No. 7, The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle, King County, WA

Blanchard Junior Knockabout, Hull No. 7, The Center for Wooden Boats, ...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Blanchard Junior Knockabout, Hull No. 7 is significant as an example of the popular livery sailboat, which was developed to adapt to the economic realities of the... More

Meraco Speedster Square Stern Canoe, Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, Van Buren County, MI

Meraco Speedster Square Stern Canoe, Michigan Maritime Museum, South H...

Significance: This St. Louis Arrowhead Canoe has a square stern for outboard motor use and it embodies characteristics of both powered runabout and canoe. Compared to a canoe, the increased beam, stability and... More

Camp Hofnung, Dormitory No. 1, Old Easton Road at Tohickon Creek, Pipersville, Bucks County, PA

Camp Hofnung, Dormitory No. 1, Old Easton Road at Tohickon Creek, Pipe...

1996 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A Jewish Union-sponsored children's camp (1927-67), it is home to 2 dormitories designed by Louis I. Kahn, an American architect of Post-War Modernism. Kahn (... More

Camp Hofnung, Dormitory No. 1, Old Easton Road at Tohickon Creek, Pipersville, Bucks County, PA

Camp Hofnung, Dormitory No. 1, Old Easton Road at Tohickon Creek, Pipe...

1996 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A Jewish Union-sponsored children's camp (1927-67), it is home to 2 dormitories designed by Louis I. Kahn, an American architect of Post-War Modernism. Kahn (... More

Ellsworth Air Force Base, Recreation Building, 1190 Chennault Street, Blackhawk, Meade County, SD

Ellsworth Air Force Base, Recreation Building, 1190 Chennault Street, ...

Significance: Ellsworth Air Force Base performed a significant role as a flight training facility during the war, and the base as a whole is reflective of the American military buildup necessitated by World War... More

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Montgomery County, MD

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, ...

Significance: The substantial, three-story tower is the only intact structure remaining from the late nineteenth-century Chautauqua community based at Glen Echo, Maryland. The stonework reinforces the tower's ... More

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Montgomery County, MD

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, ...

Significance: The substantial, three-story tower is the only intact structure remaining from the late nineteenth-century Chautauqua community based at Glen Echo, Maryland. The stonework reinforces the tower's ... More

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Montgomery County, MD

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, ...

Significance: The substantial, three-story tower is the only intact structure remaining from the late nineteenth-century Chautauqua community based at Glen Echo, Maryland. The stonework reinforces the tower's ... More

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Montgomery County, MD

Glen Echo Park, Chautauqua Tower, 7300 McArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, ...

Significance: The substantial, three-story tower is the only intact structure remaining from the late nineteenth-century Chautauqua community based at Glen Echo, Maryland. The stonework reinforces the tower's ... More

Barker Lodge, Main House, Panther Junction, Brewster County, TX

Barker Lodge, Main House, Panther Junction, Brewster County, TX

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Barker Lodge significance comes from its long standing association with local and regional historical events in the Big Bend country of West Texas. Since the... More

Roosevelt Base, Officers' Club, Corner of Pennsylvania Street & Richardson Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Officers' Club, Corner of Pennsylvania Street & Richar...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Presidio of San Francisco, Recreation Building Type, West end of Crissy Field, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA

Presidio of San Francisco, Recreation Building Type, West end of Criss...

Survey number: HABS CA-2621 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232

Fort Benning, Building No. 296, Hunt Club, Marne Road, Fort Benning Military Reservation, Chattahoochee County, GA

Fort Benning, Building No. 296, Hunt Club, Marne Road, Fort Benning Mi...

Significance: Building No. 296 is individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C as a good example of a vernacular style bungalow building with elements of Craftsman featur... More

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