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On verso: Lloyd's American railroad weekly, vol. 2, no. 8, October 5, 1861. Includes an adverstisement in the upper right corner for "Lloyd's great military map of the fifteen southern states" and advertisements below the map title for " Description derived from published bibliography. Scale ca. 1:1,900,800. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 14.1 Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.
Collection of historic photos from previous Lunar New Years (1985-2021) focused on the themes of fashion and textiles. Features costumes worn in religious ceremonies and by street performers.
Map of central Alaska showing relief by hachures and spot heights, drainage, glaciers, cities and towns, international boundary, trails and the proposed railroad.
Hand colored. Includes illus., "Time dial," and inset of "Map of Escambia & Santa Rosa Cos., Fl. showing Pensacola harbor and channel, Ft. Pickens, Ft. McRae, Bragg's batteries and the position of the U.S. fleet now before the harbor." On verso: Lloyd's American railroad weekly, vol. 1, no. 51, July 6, 1861. Scale ca. 1:1,900,800. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.) 14 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2
Township map of northern Missouri and parts of Kansas and Illinois showing rivers, place names, railroads, and the land grant to the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad. Profile of the railroad is shown across bottom of map. Chartered in 1847 and completed in 1859.
The Mariah Brown House, constructed in 1890, at 3298 Charles Avenue (Evangelist Street) in Coconut Grove, Miami.
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Plaques installed in the Coconut Grove Walk and Wall of Fame commemorate local leaders and historic figures at 3255 Plaza Street in Miami's Coconut Grove.
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A plaque installed at the Lola B. Walker Community Center at 218 Florida Ave, Coral Gables, listing the names of the pioneer families who settled in Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead.
Provides a snapshot of the Tenth Street Historic Freedmen's Town District and The Bottom in Dallas, Texas, as they appeared in August 2023. Through photos, this documentation captures the remaining structures, streetscapes, and landmarks, showcasing the resilience of these historic neighborhoods amid challenges like development pressures, city-led demolitions under the 3000-square-foot rule, disinvestment, redlining, gentrification, and fires. This visual record preserves the community’s legacy, helping present and future generations understand the neighborhood’s enduring presence and spirit despite the odds, while underscoring the importance of continued preservation efforts.
The Mariah Brown House, constructed in 1890, at 3298 Charles Avenue (Evangelist Street) in Coconut Grove, Miami. The light blue building, partially visible at the left of the photo, is the Colored Library (Odd Fellows Hall) constructed in 1896.
Map of northwest part of United States and southwest part of Canada showing relief by hachures, drainage, isotherms, the wheat region, cities and towns, forts, routes and trails, the railroad network and the proposed Northern Pacific Railroad. The line was constructed under an act of Congress approved by Abraham Lincoln, July 2, 1864. It was completed in 1883 and approximates the route of exploration taken by Lewis and Clark in 1804-06.
Relief shown by hachures. "Drawn & engraved at Rae Smith's, 71 Nassau St., N.Y. from materials furnished to the 36th Congress, March 1859 by G.K. Warren, Lt. U.S. Top. Eng. for the passage of the Pacific Railroad Bill." "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1859 by J.T. Lloyd in the clerk's office of the District Court of the United States ..." Includes portraits of 12 railroad presidents and advertisements. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy imperfect: Tears in right and left margins, mended with tape. Water stains in left margin. Vault
Shows drainage, relief by hachures, place names, and state boundaries.
A home on Florida Avenue in The MacFarlane Homestead Historic District in Coral Gables.
A home on Florida Avenue in The MacFarlane Homestead Historic District in Coral Gables.