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9/11 Attacks
09.11.2001: A Day Not To Be Forgotten

a memorial for the unforgettable day that changed the world forever

Paleontology
1,000 feet above an underground oil field

standing a thousand feet above a natural oil field where prehistoric life was preserved

African Americans
100 Men D.B.A. Hall

where Etta James and other legends electrified the African American community

Charity & Public Work
100th Anniversary of the Crystal Springs Dam

the dam that has delivered water to the San Francisco Peninsula for a century

Parks & Recreational Areas
100 Years of Golf in Griffith Park: 1914-2014

oldest municipal golf course west of the Rockies, opened in Griffith Park in 1914

Air & Space
100 Years of Military Flying Heritage: 1st Reconnaissance Squadron

honoring a century of service, the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is the military's oldest fl…

Education
100 Year Time Capsule: Palisades Ranch

buried in 1990, this time capsule won't be opened until 2090

Architecture
1023 West 24th Street: St. James Park Historic District

contributing to the St. James Park Historic District, a testament to local heritage

Architecture
1030 West 24th Street: St. James Park Historic District

home to historic architecture, this district is recognized on the National Register

Architecture
1041 West 24th Street: St. James Park Historic District

another historic contribution to St. James Park, echoing the past since 1991

Architecture
1042 West 24th Street: St. James Park Historic District

This site contributes to the historic fabric of St. James Park, established in 1991

Architecture
1050 West 24th Street: St. James Park Historic District

This site contributes to the historic fabric of St. James Park, established in 1991

Patriots & Patriotism
105 MM Howitzer M3 Field Artillery Cannon

honoring wartime sacrifices with a 105 MM Howitzer cannon in Central Park

African Americans
107 S. Fair Oaks Ave

built in 1887, this site echoes the rich history of Old Pasadena

Government & Politics
10th Anniversary

celebrating a decade of sister-city ties between Long Beach and Qingdao, China

African Americans
10th Avenue Masonic Cemeteries

the largest African American burial ground in Meridian, honoring veterans since the 1800s

War, US Civil
10th Cavalry: Companies A, D, G & K.

Companies A, D, G, and K served valiantly on the river's treacherous edge

Notable Buildings
110 Escobar: Old Town Martinez

mansion moved in the 1920s, once home to a sea captain turned wheat grower

Architecture
1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard: Historical Cultural Monument No. 1176

explore Abbot Kinney Boulevard's rich artistic history in these historic buildings

Education
1124 Ferry Street: 1927

home to mortuaries and a university, this site has served since 1927

Architecture
1141 North Chester Ave: Built 1914

a notable 1914 property listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Asian Americans
116 & 118 South State Street

where this iron-front building survived the 1906 earthquake, a testament to resilience

Architecture
1245 Main Street

a bank's collapse in 1913 sent Tunica into panic — read the story

Architecture
1249 Main Street

Drummer's Hotel became Planter's Hotel — now restored office suites since 1890

Architecture
1251 Main Street

from IGA to M and H Grocery, this building has seen it all since 1890

Industry & Commerce
126 Main Street: Historic Site of the Standard Market

a Zigzag Moderne market from 1926 that delighted locals with its rainbow lunch

Architecture
1317 Main Street

a deadly election dispute in 1908 shocked Tunica — history was made here

Communications
134 Broad Street: Sutter Creek

home to Sutter Creek's first telephone, connecting residents since the 1890s

Religion & Religious Structures
135 Amelia Street: Sutter Creek

home of Trinity Episcopal Church, standing strong since the late 1880s

Architecture
135 Gharkey

Eastlake style residence built for David Gharkey, dating back to the 1880s

Architecture
1441 Royal Boulevard: Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 84

a stunning example of Spanish Colonial Revival built in 1931 still standing strong

Industry & Commerce
14 Mile House

where a Georgian built a toll station for Idaho-bound travelers in 1864

Industry & Commerce
14th Street Ferry Slip: Capt. Fritz Elfving and the Astoria-North Beach Ferry Co.

where Captain Fritz Elfving launched a ferry service to meet the auto travel boom

Railroads & Streetcars
150 Years of Service on the Oldest Railroad in the West With Continuous Passenger Service

rail travel from San Francisco to San Jose transformed in 1864 with the first railroad

Education
1545 Divisadero: An Historic American Building

a rare Georgian Revival building that housed a prominent company for over six decades

War, 2nd Iraq
155th Brigade Combat Team

honoring the brave soldiers of the 155th Brigade who served in Iraq

Industry & Commerce
156-166 St. Catherine Street: Natchez Trails

Sam Anzalone sold gasoline for 21 cents a gallon in this historic Italian grocery

Architecture
1675 Ard Eevin Avenue

Tudor revival architecture from 1924—Glendale's forgotten charm preserved in time

Sports
16 Days of Glory: 1984 Olympics Time Capsule

buried in time, a capsule of Olympic glory waiting to be unearthed in 2034

Air & Space
175th Anniversary of Air Transport: Nov. 21, 1783 - Nov. 21, 1958

where the first successful air transport took off, launching the era of flight

Exploration
1776 Overland Immigration Expedition

at San Gabriel Mission, the first overland immigrants began their journey to California

War, US Civil
17th & 31st Louisiana Infantry (Baldwin’s Brigade)

where Baldwin's Brigade endured severe casualties, forever marking their courage in battle

Exploration
1826

Jedidiah Smith and his trappers searched for a river flowing west in 1826

Agriculture
1839

Don Tiburcio Tapia founded California's oldest winery on his Mexican land grant

Industry & Commerce
1840s

the Sycamore Inn began as a stagecoach stop, once known as Uncle Billy's

Exploration
1848 – Lassen Trail – 1849

Peter Lassen blazed a trail through the wilderness in the mid-1800s

Military
1849 - Benicia Arsenal – 1964

where military history was written for over a century at Benicia Arsenal's storied site

Fraternal or Sororal Organizations
1852 Monticello Convention: Birthplace of Washington Territory

birthplace of Washington Territory, commemorated under the branches of a walnut tree

Government & Politics
1854 · Amador County · 1954

carved from two counties, Amador County emerged at the crossroads in 1854

Government & Politics
1854 City Hall and Waterworks

1854 City Hall housed Sacramento's government and jail — a hub of civic life

Communications
1854 Flagpole

once the tallest flagpole west of the Mississippi, erected during a patriotic "Flag War"

Religion & Religious Structures
1854 – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church – 1954: In Honor of the One Hundredth Anniversary

where the first Episcopal service in Benicia was held in 1854

Education
1857

where Willapa Valley's first fort, school, and post office once stood

Notable Events
1858

John Rains claimed the Rancho de Cucamonga, starting a new chapter in 1858

African Americans
1863 East Pascagoula Raid

the first raid involving African American troops in the Gulf Region

War, US Civil
1863 Vicksburg Campaign

Grant's troops faced daunting defenses during their siege to capture Vicksburg in '63

Notable Events
1864

President Lincoln approved a Post Office at Red Hill during the Civil War

Notable Events
1870s

$50,000 bought the Rancho de Cucamonga at sheriff's sale in the '70s

Notable Buildings
1870’s Ranch Shed: 122 Main Street

oldest structure on Ark Row, once part of the Corinthian Island ranch

Education
1879 Site of Messilla Valley School

Messilla Valley School's legacy shaped minds from 1879 until it closed in 1966

Agriculture
1880s

the valley’s grape-growing era began when Milliken and Haven bought massive tracts

Industry & Commerce
1880 Union Hotel: California Garage

once a stagecoach stop, this site served weary travelers for over a century

Notable Events
1881

in 1881, George Chaffey reshaped the land from the Etiwanda Colony's legacy

Railroads & Streetcars
1883 "Club Car Dixie" Office Car

luxury on wheels, where railroad officials traveled first class in the Club Car Dixie

Railroads & Streetcars
1884 San Francisco & Northern Pacific Railroad Depot

the Donahue Line transformed Tiburon into a bustling railroad town in 1884

Natural Resources
1887

George Day's engineering feat brought life-giving water from the San Bernardino Mountains

Architecture
1888 Courthouse: 1300 School Street

where young dancers twirled to W.C. Handy's music in the 1888 courthouse

Communications
1888 Telephone Employees

a glimpse into 1888, when telephone employees worked to connect a growing city

Architecture
1890 Folk Victorian Residence: 112 Main Street

112 Main Street: a Prohibition-era residence with a secret past

Education
1890 Menifee School

a two-classroom school served as the community hub for over six decades

Arts, Letters, Music
1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse: 120 Main Street

artist's studio for early California painters, moved here from Main Street

Charity & Public Work
1890 Seattle Fire Department Bell

a symbol of Seattle’s leap to professional firefighting after the Great Fire

Architecture
1890 Seawall

where bathers once descended to the beach behind the historic 1890 seawall

Communications
1890s Telephone Lineman

a 1890s telephone lineman balancing high above the streets on a pole

Notable Buildings
1895 Ark Houseboat: 104 Main Street

this houseboat once served a village shop, relocated to tell tales of old Tiburon

Agriculture
1895 Sack Storage Warehouse: National Register of Historic Places

a warehouse once stacked with 200,000 sacks of beans, now a historic site to explore

Communications
1903 Construction Crew

a glimpse of the typical construction crew from the dawn of the 20th century

Communications
1905 Test Board

test board from 1905 — a crucial link in early communication networks

Notable Buildings
1906 Arks Victorian Influence: 116 Main Street

two stacked arks from 1975, showcasing classic Victorian architecture

Religion & Religious Structures
1906 Old Town Convent

moved to this site in 1940, this convent served as a USO during World War II

Entertainment
1909 Seagrave: Pasadena Fire Department

the 1909 Seagrave fire truck, a relic of bravery and community restoration

Communications
1910 Telephone Operator

1910 telephone operator in San Francisco — the voice behind the wire

Industry & Commerce
1911 Boiler

a steam boiler that once eased crude oil pumping, now a relic of industry

Communications
1911 Telephone Man

1911 telephone man — mobile and mechanized, carrying the future of communication

Communications
1911 Telephone Wires

chaotic maze of telephone wires in 1911 — a dangerous sign of progress

Settlements & Settlers
1914 Rasmussen House 1990

Peter Rasmussen's Craftsman Bungalow, the last farm in Dublin until 1937

Entertainment
1915-16 Isthmus (Fun Zone)

where the 1915 Panama-California Exposition launched over 60 thrilling attractions

Arts, Letters, Music
1915 Sacramento Parade Float

eerie "ghost" sighting alongside a 1915 parade float in Sacramento

Arts, Letters, Music
1915 Street Dance Mural

celebrating 1915's first electric streetlights with a mural of Tehachapi's lively dance

Architecture
1918 Romoland School

serving Romoland's children since 1918, this school now holds stories of the past

Notable Buildings
1920 Folk Victorian Cottage: 108 Main Street

artist's home moved here in 1960, with original Victorian charm intact

Notable Buildings
1920 Folk Victorian Dwelling: 110 Main Street

once a lagoon, now a renovated dwelling standing on pilings since 1929

Industry & Commerce
1920 Moving the World's Cargo

the terminal that loaded break-bulk cargo before containers changed the shipping game

Notable Buildings
1920 Victorian Cottage: 106 Main Street

a Victorian cottage once home to Tiburon's first settlers, moved here in 1960

Agriculture
1921 Fordson Tractor: Model F

mass-produced and affordable, this little tractor revolutionized farming forever

Animals
1923 Miss Graham's Riding Academy

where horseback riding lessons flourished at Miss Graham's Academy in the 1920s

Charity & Public Work
1923 Orinda Improvement Association

from fire protection to phone service, citizens united for Orinda's future in 1923

Notable Buildings
1923 The Fire House

Orinda's first firehouse, a simple garage that became a community lifeline

Disasters
1924 American LaFrance Fire Engine

a 1924 pumper that served Corinth's firefighters for over three decades

Education
1925 Orinda Union School

this 1925 school evolved into a community center, nurturing generations of Orinda resident…

Entertainment
1925 Victorian Saloon: 35 Main Street

bay access fueled illegal spirits during Prohibition at this Victorian saloon

Education
1927 Schoolhouse

the site where generations learned since the college's founding in 1888

Communications
1927 Splicer

1927 splicer at work in the Bush Street office — keeping the lines connected

Industry & Commerce
1930 Packard: 745 Convertible Sedan

Packard's 745 Convertible: a classic icon of luxury from the roaring twenties

Industry & Commerce
1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland

where Oakland seized a shipping boom after the Panama Canal opened in 1914

Sports
1932 Olympic Village Cottage: 1932 - 1984

cabin for the 1932 Olympic Mexican team, still serving the community

Civil Rights
1933: The Nazification of Germany: Holocaust Monument

Hitler's rise and Roosevelt's call for courage — a haunting historical parallel

Civil Rights
1934: The Night of the Long Knives: Holocaust Monument

a monument to the dark history of Germany's rise after the Treaty of Versailles

Civil Rights
1935: Legalization of Nazi Racism: Holocaust Monument

1935 saw Nazi racism legalized, with Jews barred from military service

Labor Unions
1935 Redwood Lumber Strike

tear gas ignited a deadly clash during the 1935 redwood lumber strike

Civil Rights
1936: False Peace of The Berlin Olympics: Holocaust Monument

the 1936 Berlin Olympics: a false peace amid Nazi propaganda and control

Communications
1936 Telephone Operators

1936 operators in Sacramento — the voices connecting the community

Railroads & Streetcars
1937 Caboose Great Northern X176 / Burlington Northern 11470

one-of-a-kind caboose built in 1937, once the pride of the Great Northern

Civil Rights
1937: Holocaust Monument

where Pope Pius XI condemned racism from pulpits across Germany in 1937

Communications
1937 Telephone Lineman

brave lineman repairing lines after a blizzard in 1937 — a true winter warrior

Civil Rights
1938: Krystallnacht/Austria Annexed: Holocaust Monument

the year Austria fell, and 1,500 Jews were sent to concentration camps

Civil Rights
1939: The Nazi Conquest of Europa: Holocaust Monument

marked the invasion of Poland and the chilling euthanasia decree for the ill

Civil Rights
1940: Blizkrieg in West/Terror in East: Holocaust Monument

where 95,000 Jews were deported to Nisko as Europe fell to Nazi control

Communications
1940s Splicer

1940s splicer on the job — the unsung hero of California's communication networks

Civil Rights
1941: Barbarossa and Pearl Harbor: Holocaust Monument

the day mass extermination began as the German army invaded the Soviet Union

Railroads & Streetcars
1942 American Navy Pullman Passendger Car Union Pacific 906065

luxury on rails: the "American Navy" sleeper car, built for travel in 1942

Civil Rights
1942: Final Slaughter of Innocents: Holocaust Monument

where the "Final Solution" was coordinated, leading to 1.4 million deaths

Sports
1942 Rose Bowl

relocated to North Carolina during WWII, the 1942 Rose Bowl became a surprising game

War, World II
1943 Fleet City 1946: Shoemaker, California

once the largest naval installation in the U.S., bustling during World War II

Civil Rights
1943: Ghetto Revolts and Partisans: Holocaust Monument

when rescue negotiations were blocked while Jews faced unimaginable terror

Civil Rights
1944-1945: Death Marches and Liberation: Holocaust Memorial

the site of sadistic medical experiments as Allied forces closed in on camps

Civil Rights
1946 General Strike

where courageous clerks stood up for their right to unionize in 1946

Agriculture
1946 John Deere Model G: Red Dog Mansperger's

Red Dog Mansperger's tractor raced to glory, setting records at the Rural Olympics

Roads & Vehicles
1947 Ford Truck: Workhorse of Yesteryear

a rugged 1947 Ford truck, emblematic of post-war American industry and progress

Railroads & Streetcars
1948 Box Car Great Northern 11330 / Burlington Nothern 951310

versatile box car built in 1948, carrying freight across the nation’s railways

Railroads & Streetcars
1950 Automotive Switcher Davenport 3239

switcher locomotive designed for heavy lifting, vital for train assembly and transport

Communications
1953 Tornado Memorial

the day a tornado transformed normalcy into chaos on December 5, 1953

Entertainment
1955 Academy Awards

sealed mementoes from the year Marty took home Best Picture at the Oscars

Industry & Commerce
1956 Seagrave Pumper: Model 530B

a 1956 fire engine known for reliability, now converted to six cylinders

Communications
1958 Directory Operators

1958 directory operators juggling metal-bound phone books — the backbone of customer servi…

Education
1958 The Orinda Library

a humble bookcase grew into a bustling library serving the community since 1915

Disasters
1971 Sylmar Earthquake: Lest We Forget

memorial honoring lives lost during the devastating 1971 Sylmar earthquake

Air & Space
1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre Accident Memorial

a memorial to children and adults lost in a tragic plane accident

Notable Events
1977

Rancho Cucamonga became a city in '77, with a population of 44,600

Charity & Public Work
1992 Plaque Dedication

McDonald's dedication of its birthplace, a landmark of American culinary history

Notable Buildings
19 Dr. J.W. Barnard Drugs 08: 19 First National Bank 08

the historic site of the first National Bank in Joseph, Oregon

Waterways & Vessels
19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor

an anchor from a 19th-century shipwreck lies waiting at Stillwater Cove

Notable Buildings
19th Hole Rendezvous: Once a Saloon, Always a Saloon

infamous watering hole with a storied past, still serving drinks and memories today

African Americans
1st and 3rd Mississippi Infantry Regiments (USA): Mississippi African American Monument

honoring African Americans who fought bravely in the Vicksburg Campaign

Military
1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division Memorial

a memorial dedicated to the brave men and women of the 1st Marines

Architecture
1st Street Viaduct: Over Glendale Boulevard

a 562-foot concrete viaduct showcasing Moderne-style architecture over Glendale Boulevard

Natural Features
20,000 Years Ago

20,000 years ago, San Francisco was a river valley teeming with ancient life

Industry & Commerce
200, 202 W. Miner St.

where a saloon once had a shooting gallery and pool tables in 1882

Entertainment
2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration

fans erupted in jubilation as Italy triumphed in a nail-biting World Cup final

Entertainment
2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration

Little Italy celebrated the Olympics with 20,000 revelers and a snowy surprise

Government & Politics
2008 Presidential Debate

where Obama and McCain faced off in the historic 2008 presidential debate

Industry & Commerce
200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's Birth

where James W. Marshall sparked the Gold Rush on his quest for fortune

African Americans
20-30 St. Catherine Street and Eduation: Natchez Trails

Eliza Smith, a free woman of color, defied her time and built a legacy

Industry & Commerce
204 W. Miner St.

where a saloon transitioned to a drug store and other retail in the Baldwin Block

Industry & Commerce
20-Mule Team Trail

the historic route where heavy borax wagons rolled from Death Valley

Industry & Commerce
20 Mule Team Wagon Train: 1885

20 mules hauling 36½ tons of borax from Death Valley to Mojave in 10 days

Notable Buildings
210 Buckley: Old Town Martinez

where Joe DiMaggio's parents once lived, marking a family legacy in baseball

Notable Buildings
215 Marina Vista: Old Town Martinez

home to Bocce Champion Nicola di Tullio and his fishing family legacy

Notable Buildings
216 Buckley: Old Town Martinez

home of the Aiello family, who brought Sicilian fishing traditions to Martinez

Industry & Commerce
217 W. Capitol

a historic building listed in the National Register since 1980

Notable Places
21 Mile House: 1852

roadhouse and stagecoach stop that fueled travelers since 1852

Notable Buildings
220 Golden Gate Ave.: c. 1909<br>Former San Francisco Central YMCA

oldest surviving YMCA in California, where President Taft laid its cornerstone

Architecture
221 St Andrews Place Residence

this 1912 Craftsman residence showcases the beauty of Los Angeles architecture

Notable Buildings
224 Buckley: Old Town Martinez

the original site of a general's family home, now a local fishing hub

Notable Buildings
225 Buckley Street: Old Town Martinez

rebuilt by a Sicilian fisherman who fished from Martinez to Alaska

Architecture
2326 Scarff Street: St. James Park Historic District

yet another historic site contributing to St. James Park's rich architectural legacy

Architecture
2332 Portland Street: St. James Park Historic District

a historic gem in the St. James Park District, proudly preserved since 1991

Architecture
234 Marguerita Ln.: Built 1927

a historic home built in 1927, part of Pasadena's charming Marguerita Lane

Architecture
235 Marguerita Ln.: Built 1927

a historic home built in 1927, enhancing the charm of Marguerita Lane

Notable Buildings
236 Buckley: Old Town Martinez

the house where baseball legend Joe DiMaggio celebrated his wedding reception

Industry & Commerce
236 Escobar: Old Town Martinez

home to the Martellacci family, who offered groceries and a wine press for a dime

War, US Civil
23rd Wisconsin Infantry Camp: May 19-July 4 1863

where the 23rd Wisconsin Infantry camped from May 19 to July 4, 1863

Religion & Religious Structures
2401 Bancroft Way

a historic Unitarian church, completed in 1898, now a cherished landmark

War, Mexican-American
24 Pounder from the USS Independence

the USS Independence was the first ship-of-the-line in the U.S. Navy

Anthropology & Archaeology
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centuries-old tradition of the Geng Fu, night watchman against fire and thieves

Architecture
255 Marguerita Ln.: Built 1927

a historic home built in 1927, adding character to Pasadena's Marguerita Lane

Architecture
2621 Van Buren Place: Circa 1904

historic home of South Los Angeles, built in 1904 and proudly preserved

Architecture
2624 Van Buren Place: Circa 1903

historic home of South Los Angeles, built in 1903 and still standing strong

Architecture
2627 Van Buren Place: Circa 1904

a 1904 gem now preserved as part of LA's historic charm

Architecture
2628 Van Buren Place: Circa 1906

a 1906 treasure, recognized for its historical significance, standing strong in LA

Architecture
2638 Van Buren Place: Circa 1905

a historic property recognized for over a century of architectural significance

Architecture
2642 Van Buren Place: Circa 1903

a historic home recognized by the National Register since 1989

Architecture
2645 Van Buren Place: Circa 1904

a historic landmark from 1904 now whispers tales of South Los Angeles

Architecture
2656 Van Buren Place: Circa 1906

A piece of history from 1906, now marked for preservation in South Los Angeles

Air & Space
26GRACE3: 1942

WWII lookout station “26GRACE3” once watched the skies from Nob Hill

Architecture
275 Marguerita Lane: Built 1928

a historic home built in 1928, steeped in the heritage of Marguerita Lane

War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment: Tennessee

dedicated to Tennessee's brave who served in Iraq and Desert Storm conflicts

Arts, Letters, Music
27 MacCurtain Street

Rory Gallagher's childhood home above the bar where he spent his youth

Architecture
28th Street YMCA

the "Colored Y" provided a vital space for African American men in the 1920s

African Americans
300 Block of Martin Luther King Street: formerly North Pine Street

oldest funeral business in the city, serving families since 1898

Notable Buildings
301 Folsom Street

where the Coffin Reddington Building thrived as San Francisco's first wholesale drug compa…

Architecture
305 West Main Street

contributing to Senatobia's historic charm since 1994 — a downtown landmark

Industry & Commerce
306 Main Street

the second permanent building in town, once home to Los Altos' first grocery

Industry & Commerce
316 Main Street

visit the hardware store where the town's first postmaster also sold tools

Industry & Commerce
317 Central Avenue: Stephen's Grocery Store

original tile still marks the entrance to Fillmore's historic grocery since 1910

War, Korean
31st Infantry Division Memorial Highway: "Dixie Division"

dedicated to the brave Dixie Division, who served in three major conflicts

War, Korean
31st. Infantry "Dixie" Division

honoring those who served from Alabama to Mississippi in the 31st Infantry Division

Notable Buildings
320 Central Avenue

once a grocery, then City Hall, this building served Fillmore for decades

Industry & Commerce
3220 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

where Pete Lubbe ran a saloon and livery until his untimely death in '97

Industry & Commerce
328 Central Avenue: Goodenough's Men's Store

once a clothing store, this building survived decades of change since 1910

Notable Buildings
335 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

the Buckley Home, once a hub for ferry operations in Martinez

Notable Buildings
338 Central Avenue: The Towne Theatre

silent films and vaudeville dazzled audiences at this 1918 theater

Military
33-barreled Organs: Leonardo da Vinci Weapons of War & Invention

Leonardo's 33-barreled organ, a multi-cannon marvel that changed the battlefield

Entertainment
340 Central Avenue

a 1915 recreation hub with a dance hall and bowling alley

Horticulture & Forestry
340 Year Old Tree

a 340-year-old tree stands tall, a living witness to centuries of change

Notable Buildings
362 Central Avenue: Patterson Hardware

a family-run hardware store since 1937, rooted in Fillmore's history

Notable Buildings
364 Central Avenue: Farmers and Merchants Bank

built in 1913, this bank witnessed Fillmore's financial evolution

Military
36th Airlift Squadron Memorial

thirteen airmen lost in 1992, a solemn memorial to their sacrifice and service

Military
38th Infantry Division: Cyclone Division

Cyclone Division, forged in Camp Shelby, fought fiercely through WWI and WWII’s Pacific ba…

Air & Space
390th Bomb Group (H): Activated at Blythe Army Air Base

the 390th Bomb Group launched 301 missions over Europe from Blythe Army Air Base

Industry & Commerce
395/397 Main Street

explore the historic Copland Building, once a bustling drug store and candy shop

Industry & Commerce
398 and 388 Main Street: circa 1910

stand where the First National Bank of Los Altos first opened its doors

War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm
3rd Infantry Division

dedicated to the valor of the "Rock of the Marne" division

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
4000 BC to 1769: [Ohlone Native Americans]

where the Ohlone lived for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived

Notable Places
400 Broad Street

50 buildings lost to fire in 1880, but from the ashes, a new business district rose

Exploration
400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastián Vizcaíno: 16 December 1602 – 16 December 2002

celebrating 400 years since Gen. Vizcaíno named Monterey Bay on December 16, 1602

Architecture
401 Florence

a 1903 brick building showcasing early Palo Alto's architectural elegance

War, Korean
40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial

40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial . .

Industry & Commerce
410 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

former saloon and bakery moved here in '27, a piece of Martinez's past

Architecture
411 Cedar Street

Gothic Revival architecture from 1865, a gem on Cedar Street

Notable Buildings
413-419 Marina Vista: Old Town Martinez

one of only two San Francisco Style row houses stands proudly in Martinez

Notable Buildings
413 Talbart

birthplace of bocce champion Gino di Tullio, an Italian immigrant in California

Notable Buildings
415 Escobar: Old Town Martinez

the Tarantino family called this home, a Sicilian legacy in Martinez's history

Military
41st Infantry Division: (Sunset)

resting place for the 41st Infantry Division, heroes of two world wars

Architecture
421 Commerce Street: c. 1920

another 1920 treasure earning its place on the National Register

Notable Buildings
424 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

built by a prominent fishing family, this home tells a tale from 1902

Hispanic Americans
425 North Los Angeles Street

Sostenes Sepúlveda's building: a hub for Chinese and Italian tenants through the decades

Asian Americans
442nd Regimental Combat Team Memorial

the most decorated unit in WWII, formed by Japanese Americans from concentration camps

Architecture
449 Commerce Street: c. 1920

a 1920 gem now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places

War, US Civil
47th Ohio Infantry Regimental Monument

honoring the 47th Ohio Infantry, whose valor marked the Vicksburg campaign

War, World II
49 Fourth Street

where tens of thousands were drafted into WWII at the historic Selective Service Center

Air & Space
49th Fighter Group

where the first army air corps unit took to the skies in the South Pacific

Railroads & Streetcars
4th Avenue/Wayne Hultgren Light Rail Station: Dedicated in Memory of Wayne Hultgren 1918-1999

Wayne Hultgren's vision transformed Sacramento's transit system, forever changing city tra…

Notable Buildings
502 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

purchased for 14 gold pieces, this home witnessed a family's wartime sacrifice

Industry & Commerce
503 Commercial Row: c. 1840

where a saddle shop and doctor's office once served a bustling frontier town

Air & Space
509th Composite Group – First Atomic Bombardment

where the first atomic bomb was readied for its fateful mission in '45

Religion & Religious Structures
50th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of Seattle: December 12, 1869 - December 12, 1919

where faithful charter members built a church in the heart of Seattle

Industry & Commerce
513 Commercial Row: c. 1840

where a jewelry store once thrived, selling postcards of early Woodville

Notable Buildings
516 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

bought for 10 gold pieces, the Mascitelli garden flourished next door

Industry & Commerce
520 Front Street Building, 2004: Historic Building

first San Diego location of the iconic pancake house that started in 1948

Industry & Commerce
525 Commercial Row: c. 1900

Once a bustling boarding house, now a silent witness to a lost era

Industry & Commerce
534 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

where Mendel's Dry Goods started a community legacy in Old Town Martinez

Notable Buildings
535 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

the barber's house where the town's stories were shared and shaped

Industry & Commerce
543-557 Commercial Row: c. 1830

once bustling with a clockmaker, beauty shop, and Buckner's Tavern

African Americans
54th Coast Artillery Army Regiment War Memorial

where the all-Black Coast Artillery Regiment proudly defended California during WWII

Notable Buildings
56 Gold Street

a historic building in the Jackson Square District, registered since 1971

Industry & Commerce
5 Stamp Mill: Big Bear Valley Historical Museum

the only working stamp mill in Southern California, crushing gold ore since the Gold Rush

Industry & Commerce
5th Street, Coalinga 1912

a snapshot of Coalinga in 1912 with its bustling 5th Street businesses

Forts and Castles
600 Bunkmates

a barracks built for 686 soldiers in 1911, housing thousands during wartime

Notable Events
601's

where the 601's delivered swift justice to lawless outlaws in 1871

Notable Buildings
605, 607 & 615 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

home to a fisherman whose legacy lives on through family and community

Notable Buildings
608 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

Dr. John Tennant's practice thrived in this Queen Anne home until his death in 1892

Environment
60th Anniversary of the CCC

honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps that transformed America’s landscape from 1933-19…

Industry & Commerce
614 Richardson: Old Town Martinez

a boarding house for early refinery workers, this building holds local history in its wall…

African Americans
61 Highway

the highway that inspired blues songs about freedom and the open road

Notable Buildings
624 Talbart Street: Old Town Martinez

a wedding gift home built for Alice, granddaughter of the Buckleys

Architecture
632 E. Thompson Boulevard: Mitchell Block Historic District

classic 1904 house featuring Mariposa Lily stained glass, a gem of the Mitchell Block

Notable Buildings
634 Talbart: Old Town Martinez

a wedding gift turned historic home, moved here from downtown in the early 1900s

War, World II
65th Infantry Division: "Right to be Proud"

traversed 583 enemy miles in just 60 days under General Patton's command

Notable Buildings
66 Main Street

where a haunted cantina once danced with the spirits of its past patrons

Architecture
682 East Thompson Boulevard

discover Queen Anne architecture in the historic Mitchell Block District

War, World II
69th Infantry Division

69th Infantry Division, capturing cities and linking up with the Soviet Army in historic m…

Architecture
6th & Figueroa Streets

where 1880s ballroom dances enchanted guests at the Bellevue Terrace Hotel

Industry & Commerce
700 Alhambra: Old Town Martinez

built in 1914 for refinery workers, this hotel marks Martinez's industrial beginnings

Architecture
720 Main Street

another landmark in Columbia, recognized for its architectural importance

Communications
736 Ferry Street: 1906

rebuilt after the devastating 1904 fire, this site housed the first telephone company

War, Korean
75MM Howitzer

a 75MM Howitzer that witnessed three wars, now a silent sentinel

Natural Resources
75 Pound Nugget

a 75-pound nugget unearthed in 1848, a testament to gold's allure

Settlements & Settlers
75th Anniversary of Long Beach

envisioning a town in 1870, Willmore laid the foundation for Long Beach

Disasters
"7" Not Forgotten American Hostages in Lebanon

a poignant portrait honoring the seven American hostages in Lebanon

Architecture
7th and Figueroa Streets

from this intersection sprang the story of Los Angeles, once a quiet edge of town

Arts, Letters, Music
7th Street Theatre: Hoquiam WA

an atmospheric theatre built in 1928, still captivating audiences today

Industry & Commerce
7 West Main

once a bank, now a testament to North East's evolving commerce since 1885

Notable Buildings
815 Marina Vista: Circa 1870

where the Hough's Saloon once served gold miners and travelers in the 1880s

Architecture
817 N Glendale Bl: Historic Residence

a historic residence in Echo Park recognized for its cultural significance

Industry & Commerce
851 O'Farrell Street: c. 1908

a historic hotel where San Francisco's nightlife thrived in the early 1900s

Patriots & Patriotism
85th Anniversary of our National Independence

July 4, 1861, marked the 85th celebration of American independence on this very site

War, World II
85th Infantry Division

"Custermen" of WWII, activated at Camp Shelby, leaving their mark in history's greatest co…

War, World II
87th Infantry Division

the “Golden Acorn” Division's valor in WWII echoes through history from Camp McCain

Arts, Letters, Music
891 Post Street: Literary Landmarks Register

the literary landmark where Dashiell Hammett wrote iconic detective novels in the 1920s

Architecture
901, 905, 913 Crawford Street

Italianate townhouses flanking a historic home built by a founding family

Industry & Commerce
901 battery

where gold rush ships once unloaded cargo at historic San Francisco wharves

Architecture
901 First Street Building, 1900: Founders Award for Historic Preservation 2009

admire the beautifully preserved 901 First Street Building, a testament to historic archit…

9/11 Attacks
9/11 Memorial

a solemn reminder of September 11, 2001, honoring lives lost and resilience built

9/11 Attacks
9/11 Memorial

steel from Ground Zero stands as a testament to American resolve and remembrance

9/11 Attacks
911 Memorial: Extraordinary Acts on Behalf of Ordinary People

honoring heroes of 9/11, including brave locals who fought back against terror

9/11 Attacks
9-11 Tribute

nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, a tribute to heroes of that tragic day

9/11 Attacks
9/11: We Will Never Forget

a steel beam from the World Trade Center, a solemn reminder of resilience and unity

9/11 Attacks
9/11-WTC Memorial

salvaged steel from the World Trade Center, forever a tribute to 9/11 victims

Charity & Public Work
930 Pacific Avenue

birthplace of the Alameda Chapter of the American Red Cross in 1898

Notable Buildings
935 Hearst Avenue

where nothing of great significance ever happened, yet history quietly resides

War, US Civil
93rd Infantry: Illinois

the 93rd Illinois faced fierce losses at Jackson and Champion’s Hill in May 1863

Military
94th Infantry Division

first U.S. Army Division to earn "Expert Infantry" recognition during WWII training here

Military
96th Infantry Division: "Deadeyes"

"Deadeyes" of the 96th Infantry prepared for combat in the Pacific after rigorous training

Air & Space
A-10

the first A-10 ever delivered, ready to dominate ground support since '75

Air & Space
A-10C

Witness the A-10 Warthog — the ultimate close air support aircraft, a marvel of engineerin…

Air & Space
A-12 Blackbird 06933

the A-12 Blackbird, unmatched in speed and secrecy during its 28-year service

Air & Space
A-4AR Cockpit Trainer

training pilots for the A-4AR, the cockpit trainer showcases advanced control systems

African Americans
Aaron Henry

Aaron Henry's pharmacy was firebombed during civil rights protests he courageously led

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Abandoned Mound

an abandoned mound shrouded in mystery, untouched since before European arrival

Architecture
A Bathtub for the South Tower

a temporary trestle faced storms and collisions while workers built the south tower founda…

War, US Civil
A Battle Unfolds

where smoke shrouded the battlefield as strategy unfolded in a chaotic clash

Man-Made Features
A Battle With the Elements

Heceta Head Lighthouse stands resolute against relentless sea winds and stormy weather

African Americans
Abbay & Leatherman

Robert Johnson lived here, spinning tales of mystery that shaped the blues forever

African Americans
Abbeville Colored School

built to avoid integration, this school was a cornerstone for Black education

Architecture
Abbott Row Houses

saved from demolition in '73, these 1894 homes tell a tale of resilience

Arts, Letters, Music
Abbott Way Station: Circa 1917

site of Virgin Valley's first way station for weary travelers and freighters

Roads & Vehicles
A Beautiful Rough Road

where Amelia Stewart Knight marveled at the forest after months of dusty travel

War, US Civil
"A beehive of activity...": A look at Civil War Corinth

300,000 troops passed through Corinth, making it a bustling Civil War hub

African Americans
A Bench By The Road

Toni Morrison’s vision of remembrance starts here at a simple bench by the road

Civil Rights
A Bench By The Road

a solitary bench marking the journey and absence of enslaved lives

Agriculture
Aberdeen

birthplace of Monroe County and a bustling cotton trade hub

Architecture
Aberdeen City Hall

Aberdeen City Hall, a historic gem recognized for its architectural significance

African Americans
Aberdeen Mississippi Blues

birthplace of legendary blues artists and the classic "Aberdeen Mississippi Blues"

Architecture
A. Berding House

the Gumdrop Tree House, a pioneer merchant's legacy still cherished by descendants

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Abernethy Green

gathering place for over 3,000 years where Indigenous peoples fished at Willamette Falls

Environment
Abert Rim: Oregon Geology

marvel at Abert Rim, a colossal 2,500-foot-high fault scarp formed from ancient lava

African Americans
Abe’s Lock and Key: Thompson Court

Abe Goudeau's shop — Montrose's first business owned by a man of color

Civil Rights
Abigail Scott Duniway: Rebel for Rights

"When her true history is written, it will astound the world," Abigail Duniway said

Government & Politics
A Bold New Idea

a zoning request sparked a fight to save Central Whidbey's heritage farmland

Agriculture
A Bountiful Place to Live: Recollections of Gardens Past

gardens flourishing with historic fruits and veggies, a taste of Columbia's past

Agriculture
About Don Salvio Pacheco

Don Salvio Pacheco's legacy lives on through his vast land grant and community service

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey ...

imagine the dust-covered emigrants trudging for weeks, chasing gold and new beginnings

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey ...

imagine plodding through thick alkali dust for a month, chasing dreams of gold

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey ...

imagine the dust and dreams of emigrants who took a month to reach California

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey …

traveling the same dusty path as dreamers who took a month to reach California

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey...

imagine the dust and dreams of gold that shaped every mile of the California Trail

Roads & Vehicles
About Your Journey…: On the Trail Today

imagine the dust and toil of pioneers traveling this path for a month

War, Korean
"Above and Beyond": Medal of Honor Recipients

honoring five Medal of Honor heroes who served with valor across multiple wars

Patriots & Patriotism
Abraham Lincoln: Commander-in-Chief of the Union Army

where Lincoln inspired courage and sacrifice as Commander-in-Chief during the Civil War

Education
Abraham Lincoln Park: City of Burbank

Site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary, shaping young minds since 1923 in Burbank

Industry & Commerce
Abraham Van Santvoord Curry: 1815 – 1873

father of Carson City, he built the town and dreamed of statehood

Industry & Commerce
Abram Woodbury Home and Gas Station: Circa 1919

where Mesquite's first gas station sold fuel one gallon at a time

Bridges & Viaducts
A Bridge for a New Century

the Depot Street Bridge replaced a steel-truss relic, meeting modern traffic demands

Bridges & Viaducts
A Bridge for the New Millenium

the bridge that couldn't keep up with 8,000 vehicles a day by the 1990s

Bridges & Viaducts
A Bridge to the Sandspit

remnants of a mysterious wooden bridge built by the Navy in '42

Natural Features
A Brief History of California State Parks: Preserving and Protecting our Heritage

Lincoln's 1864 law preserved Yosemite, the beginning of American state parks

Agriculture
A Brief History of the Blue Anchor Shed

the site of Loomis's largest fruit packing shed, a hub for cherries and pears

Architecture
A Bright Beacon: Pigeon Point Light Station

see the lighthouse with a four-ton lens, shining 24 miles out to sea

Industry & Commerce
A. Brosemer Building: 1889

Andrew Brosemer followed love from Belgium to build a legacy in Angels Camp

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
A Busy Place Is This

bustling riverfront of Fort Vancouver, alive with industry and trade in the 1800s

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Academy

where Fresno County's first secondary school opened in 1872 by a future sheriff

Religion & Religious Structures
Academy Baptist Church

where M.P. Lowrey once envisioned Blue Mountain College while preaching in 1842

Notable Buildings
Academy Methodist Church

where a church started under an arbor became a community pillar in 1865

Arts, Letters, Music
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

birthplace of television innovation, where Farnsworth demonstrated the first working syste…

Forts and Castles
A Canal Street Neighborhood: Un quarter de Canal Street

the last remnant of Canal Street's Victorian homes overlooking the ruins of Fort Rosalie

Anthropology & Archaeology
A Canoe Crossroads

10,000 years of human history on Whidbey Island, a canoe crossroads of cultures

Government & Politics
A Capitol Idea

where Sacramento struggled to find a proper Capitol site amidst fires and floods

Education
A. C. Argo

where educational excellence was shaped under Principal A.C. Argo from 1921 to 1948

Arts, Letters, Music
Ace Records

the birthplace of Mississippi's most successful record label in the '50s and '60s

Exploration
A Chance Encounter: Un Encuentro Casual

where an Ohlone man lay down in awe at his first sight of horses

Architecture
A Changing Campus

USC's Old College was reduced to rubble, marking the end of a Victorian era

Agriculture
A Changing Landscape: Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

from cotton fields to wetlands, a habitat reborn to save endangered species

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
A Changing River

a traditional summer village where Umatilla tribes gathered for generations

Exploration
A Changing World: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

follow the trail of 240 colonists who journeyed 1,800 miles in 1776

Architecture
A. Chichizola Store

serving gold rush travelers since 1850, this store is a historic gem

Asian Americans
A Chinese Junk Boat for Oakland

a playground centerpiece inspired by the legendary Chinese junk "Free China"

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
A Choice Location

where the Nisenan people thrived before the gold rush transformed the land

Notable Events
A City Undaunted: 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exhibition

a 1915 exhibition that showcased a Mediterranean city along the San Francisco Bay

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
Acjachemen people: Stroschein Monument

over 10,000 years ago, Acjachemen people were the valley's first inhabitants

Settlements & Settlers
Ackerman

chartered in 1884, Ackerman became a hub after the arrival of the railroad

Architecture
Acme Hardware Building: Historic Renovation Award 2006

a hardware store with a gym upstairs and freight trains at its door

Military
A Coastal Attack the Army Couldn’t Stop: Fort Ord Dunes State Park

soldiers stood guard here, but coastal erosion claimed more ground than they could

Military
A Coastal Attack the Army Couldn’t Stop: Fort Ord Dunes State Park

soldiers stood guard here, but coastal erosion claimed more ground than they could

Indigenous Peoples and Communities
A Collision of Cultures / How Did They Live?

smallpox and malaria devastated the Chinook, reducing their population to fewer than 500

Asian Americans
A Community Apart: Manzanar Relocation Center

within barbed wire, government workers lived a different life than 11,000 internees

Agriculture
A Community of Flower Growers

compassion helped build El Cerrito's flower-growing community, rooted in shared struggle

Asian Americans
A Community's Living Room: Manzanar National Historic Site

echoes of laughter and tears linger in Manzanar's historic auditorium

Asian Americans
A Community Takes Root: A Brief History of Japanese Americans In Seattle…

Japanese women arrived as “picture brides,” transforming Seattle's Japanese American commu…

War, World II
A Comrade’s Tribute to Brig. Gen. Frederick W. Castle A.A.F.: 1908-1944

honoring Brig. Gen. Castle, a gallant leader lost in action during WWII

Religion & Religious Structures
Acona Methodist Church

built on land bought for just $25, Acona Methodist Church has a rich legacy

Exploration
A Convenient Place for Making Salt

where explorers yearned for salt to enhance their bland winter meals at Fort Clatsop

Anthropology & Archaeology
Acorn Granary: Suunanu (Mono)

acorn granaries once protected this vital staple from weather and hungry critters

Environment
Acorns, Oaks, and the Native Peoples

where explorers marveled at golden poppies and lush groves in California’s valleys

Asian Americans
A Cosmopolitan Society: With a Dash of Gold!

Columbia became a vibrant melting pot, fueled by the gold rush's diverse influx

War, US Civil
A Crew of Immigrants

aboard the USS Cairo, conversations flowed in multiple languages from diverse sailors

Environment
Across the Bay

where Gig Harbor's first settlers landed and built their lives in the 1860s

Religion & Religious Structures
Acton Community Presbyterian Church

the red-brick church that began as a moral association in 1888

Communications
Acton Meek Cleveland: Aug. 4, 1900 - Nov. 12, 1989

a multi-talented community servant, following in his grandfather's footsteps

Architecture
Ada McCoskey Love House: Historic Landmark No. 73

a unique blend of Italianate and Victorian styles in a historic 1903 home

Education
Adam Monroe Byrd

a lawmaker and educator, Byrd's legacy shaped Neshoba County's educational landscape

Settlements & Settlers
Adam Rum

where Revolutionary War hero Adam Rum declined a pension for his service

War, US Civil
Adams County Confederate Memorial: "Lest we forget"

honoring the boys in grey, mustered into service from Court House Square

Communications
Adam's Express Agency: No. 18

the site of an epic 1862 fire ignited by hot coals from local jewelers

Animals
Adams Pack Station: History Lives Here

the last pack station in Southern California, thriving since 1936 at Chantry Flat

Architecture
Adams Residence

modern design meets history in the iconic 1939 Adams Residence by Lloyd Wright

Architecture
Adams Square Gas Station

a rare streamline moderne gas station built in 1936, showcasing SoCal's car culture

Settlements & Settlers
Adamsville: The First County Seat

Adamsville, the first county seat, vanished without a trace after 1854

Railroads & Streetcars
Adam Tonquin Stovall: President

honoring Adam Tonquin Stovall for fifty years of service to railroads and community

Architecture
Adaven Building: 1435 Highway 395

where granite blocks from the penitentiary tell tales of a century's worth of commerce

Industry & Commerce
A Day in the Canneries: Historic Cannery Row

a chorus of cannery whistles called workers to the stench of prosperity

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Address by President Abraham Lincoln: November 19, 1863

four score and seven years ago, Lincoln's words still resonate from this hallowed ground

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Address by President Lincoln: At the Dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery

where Lincoln honored fallen soldiers with words that still echo in history

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Address by President Lincoln: At the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery

Lincoln's stirring words at Gettysburg remind us of the nation’s enduring struggle

Immigration
A Deep Dive into Morro Bay's History

pioneers of deep-sea diving emerged from Morro Bay's abalone diving legacy

Settlements & Settlers
Adelaida

a historic route vital for shipping mercury during California’s gold rush

Notable Buildings
Adelaide M. Ryerson House: 1906

once a bordello, this Tin House sold for just ten dollars in 1906

Anthropology & Archaeology
Aden Mounds

explore Aden Mounds, built by Native Americans over a thousand years ago

Disasters
A Disastrous Year

ships were lost in 1853, victims of the treacherous Columbia River bar and shifting tides

Religion & Religious Structures
A Diversity of Denominations

where the impressive architecture of diverse faiths set the tone for Sacramento's district…

Government & Politics
Adlai Stevenson

birthplace of Adlai Stevenson, a statesman who shaped American politics in the 20th centur…

Architecture
Administration Building

Balboa Park's first Exposition building, a stunning landmark of early 20th-century design

Architecture
Administration Building

home to one of the first accredited colleges for women in the South

Architecture
Administration Building: Agnews State Hospital

an eclectic mix of architectural styles defined by Mediterranean Revival and Arts and Craf…

Peace
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance Plaza

Admiral Spruance's plaza honors a quiet warrior whose strategies won pivotal WWII battles

Arts, Letters, Music
Admiral Way Totem Pole

where a totem pole carved by Boeing engineers pays homage to native craftsmanship

Religion & Religious Structures
Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception

a church transformed from a home, where a missionary priest served for over 40 years

Architecture
Adobe Church: Rosamond

once a Masonic Lodge, now a Catholic Church serving the community since 2015

Settlements & Settlers
Adobe Construction

adobe construction shaped Old Town’s history, crafted by local hands with sun-dried bricks

Architecture
Adobe Dance Hall

where miners paid to dance with ladies in Rhyolite's red-light district

Notable Buildings
Adobe de Palomares

home of Don Ygnacio Palomares, a relic of Pomona's early ranching days

Peace
Adobe Flores

the site where General Flores surrendered to Fremont in a pivotal moment of history

Notable Buildings
Adobe House

a salvaged adobe house that tells tales of mid-1800s Kern County life

Hispanic Americans
Adobe of the Rancho Los Feliz

Griffith Park's origins trace back to a 4,071-acre gift from Colonel Griffith

Asian Americans
Adobe Store Building

where Chinese builders crafted an adobe store in the 1870s with unique wall techniques

Horticulture & Forestry
Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove: Ventura County Landmark No. 3

650 Eucalyptus trees once shaded travelers on the old El Camino Real

Industry & Commerce
Adolph Block: 1880

Samuel Adolph rebuilt after fire in 1880, creating a hub for butchers and saloons

Notable Places
A Doomed Endeavor

Sutter's Mill sparked the Gold Rush but left his vision of New Helvetia in ruins

War, US Civil
Advance Forces of General Forrest

cavalry skirmish at this site marked the advance of General Forrest's forces

Arts, Letters, Music
Adventures of Superman

location where Superman's iconic episode featured all five main characters

Settlements & Settlers
Aeolian Grove

home built in 1836, a testament to the craftsmanship of early settlers

Air & Space
Aerojet Engineering Corporation First Plant: AIAA Historic Aerospace Site

birthplace of rocket propulsion in 1942, led by Caltech's visionary Dr. von Kármán

Man-Made Features
A Family Affair

where lighthouse families grew their own food, tethered to the light station's demands

Disasters
A Family Heads West

the Donner family's shortcut turned into a harrowing journey that would become legend

War, US Civil
“A fearful hand-to-hand fight

where fierce battles raged around the Duncan House, now a silent witness to history

Bridges & Viaducts
A Feat of Gravity: The Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System

San Francisco’s lifeline post-1906 quake, drawing water from Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valle…

War, US Civil
Affair of the Crater; June 25-26, 1863.: Union Position Tablet

where 2200 pounds of powder shook the ground, opening the way for assaulting troops

War, US Civil
A Fight at Midnight

where midnight gunfire marked the start of a pivotal Civil War skirmish

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
A Final Rest: For One Pioneer Woman, the Oregon Trail Ended Here

the resting place of a pioneer woman, marked by a wooden wagon tongue

Waterways & Vessels
A Fisherman's Tale

fishermen once sang opera through the fog, guiding each other before modern technology

Charity & Public Work
A Fittin' Tribute

where Dee Wright's legacy lives on atop McKenzie Pass with a stunning viewfinder

Natural Features
A Fluid Geologic Past: Lava Floods and the River Flow

15 million years ago, molten lava reshaped the landscape of the Columbia

Education
A. F. Neidt House

where unmarried teachers found refuge and a home in the early 1900s

Forts and Castles
A Formidable Obstacle

the Great Redoubt stood as the highest point on the Confederate line

African Americans
African American Business District: Meridian Civil Rights Trail

Civil Rights Trail where black-owned businesses defied segregation and served the communit…

African Americans
African-American Cultural Heritage District

heart of Meridian's African-American community, where history lives on

African Americans
African American Firefighters

Sam Haskins, the first African American firefighter, fell in the line of duty

African Americans
African American Public Education: Natchez Trails

Union School: Natchez's first public education for African Americans opened doors in 1871

African Americans
African Americans and the Boston Saloon

where free-born William A.G. Brown served fine meals to Virginia City's black community

African Americans
African Americans And The Boston Saloon

Virginia City's thriving African American saloon served gourmet meals before the Great Fir…

Disasters
After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created

a devastating fire in 1916 sparked the birth of Davis as a city

Asian Americans
Aftermath and Indictments

U.S. Attorney called the expulsion an outrage surpassing firing on the American flag

Science & Medicine
Aftermath of Battle

1,266 casualties from the Battle of Raymond left behind a town in mourning

Environment
After the Collapse: Mount Mazama

Wizard Island marks the volcanic activity that followed Mt. Mazama's collapse

Agriculture
After the Gold Rush

gateway for 300,000 gold seekers, transforming rivers into bustling highways

Architecture
Afton Arms Apartments

Mediterranean charm from 1924, a historical treasure in Hollywood

Anthropology & Archaeology
A Gabrielino Indian Site: Fern Dell Canyon

evidence of ancient Indian villages discovered in Fern Dell Canyon's rich history

Horticulture & Forestry
A Garden Setting

a hidden garden path created by employees for quiet moments away from work

Architecture
A Gathering Place

Tommy Trojan — the beloved rallying point for students, alumni, and memories at USC

Anthropology & Archaeology
Agave Roast

ancient pit where Native People feasted, danced, and honored their traditions

Air & Space
AGM-28 Hound Dog: Air-Launched Nuclear Missile

the AGM-28 Hound Dog nuclear missile, a game-changer for aerial warfare

Railroads & Streetcars
Agnew Depot

where a small farm became a vital railroad depot for the Gold Rush

Disasters
Agnews: A Century of Service

where a devastating earthquake reshaped mental health care in California forever

Architecture
Agnews Development Center: Built as Agnews State Hospital

the Great Asylum for the Insane, a haunting remnant of mental health history

Parks & Recreational Areas
Agnews Today: The Legacy

transformed from asylum to tech headquarters, preserving history in a 14-acre park

Industry & Commerce
A Golden History: Sumpter Valley Dredge

one of America’s largest gold dredges waits for you to explore its legacy

Exploration
"a good road"

the ancient trail followed by Lewis and Clark, where deer and antelope roamed

Exploration
Agoston Haraszthy: First Sheriff of San Diego

Agoston Haraszthy, San Diego's first sheriff, was a Hungarian pioneer of the West

Agriculture
Agoston Haraszthy: Hungary's Son - California's Pioneer

where Count Agoston Haraszthy, the father of California wine, founded Buena Vista Winery

Industry & Commerce
A Grand Tradition

the Chemeketa House, Oregon’s premier hotel of 1870, flaunted modern comforts of its time

Industry & Commerce
A Great Artery of Transportation

Columbia River: a vital highway for transporting agricultural goods and mining products

Agriculture
Agricultural Heritage Plaques

plaques celebrating Campbell's rich orchard past dot the historic downtown streets

Agriculture
Agriculture in Gilroy

gold wasn't found in the hills, but in Gilroy's fertile farmland after the Gold Rush

Agriculture
Agriculture Pioneer: Innovation and Prosperity

Meek cherries once brought $10,000 in a season, showcasing agricultural innovation and pro…

Charity & Public Work
A Growing Community

where the Memorial Presbyterian Church was born in 1913, a community's heart

Government & Politics
Agua Fria

Agua Fria was Mariposa County's first seat, encompassing a vast swath of early California

Settlements & Settlers
Agua Fria

first county seat with a bustling mix of stores and gambling in the late 1840s

Agriculture
Agua Hedionda Lagoon

a rare coastal wetland endangered by development and industrial pressures

Animals
Aguaje del Cuate Historic Highway 101: Historical Site

ancient spring that fueled California's stagecoach exchanges and transportation dreams

Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Agua Mansa Cemetery

resting place of Agua Mansa's pioneers, preserving their legacy since 1951

Industry & Commerce
Aguereberry Camp

where Shorty Harris and Pete Aguereberry sparked a mining boom in 1905

Industry & Commerce
Aguereberry Point: 6,433 Feet

breathtaking views from 6,433 feet above the valley floor of Death Valley

War, US Civil
A Guide to the Campaign Trail: The Vicksburg Campaign and Siege

where strategists realized the Mississippi River was key to winning the Civil War

Air & Space
AH-1 <i>Cobra</i> Attack Helicopter

the AH-1 Cobra changed air support forever with its versatile weaponry and technology

Air & Space
AH-1W "Super Cobra"

hear the echoes of the AH-1W 'Super Cobra' — terror from the skies

Industry & Commerce
A. Hatt Buildings 1884 & 1886: Napa Milling Company

once a roller rink and bonded warehouse, now a historic meeting spot

Arts, Letters, Music
A Haven for Artists

where Jack London, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman gathered for creativity in the 1800s

Industry & Commerce
Ah Fong's: Beverly Hills

Ah Fong's restaurant, a celebrity hotspot for exotic Cantonese cuisine, opened in 1955

African Americans
A.H. Francis Building - 1854

where free Blacks defied exclusion laws and thrived as entrepreneurs in the 1850s

Asian Americans
Ah Hee Diggings: A Job of Mythical Proportions

where Chinese miners wrestled with rock piles like Sisyphus’s eternal struggle

Architecture
A History of Commerce: The Santa Cruz Wharf

the Santa Cruz Wharf, built in 1914, is the longest wooden pier in America

War, World II
A History of Remembrance

"We will remember them" — a tribute to veterans of World War II

Bridges & Viaducts
Ahlberg Park: At the Historic Grays River Covered Bridge

at this park, the historic Grays River Covered Bridge connects community and heritage

Government & Politics
A. H. Longino

residence of Governor Longino, who oversaw the building of the new capitol

Agriculture
A Home

Mrs. Stevens rebuilt her life here after losing everything in a devastating fire

Arts, Letters, Music
A Home

where lively accordion music and gunfire filled the air on the Fourth of July

Notable Buildings
A Home for Immigrants: Making Their Mark in Columbia

immigrant families transformed this home after the 1857 fire, leaving their mark

Notable Buildings
A Home for Rangers

Mather’s home for rangers blends rustic charm with the beauty of the national park

Industry & Commerce
A house from the early 20th century: Brewmaster's (Henderson) House

built for a brewmaster, this house witnessed Tumwater's rise in the early 1900s

Architecture
A House from the Pioneer Era: Crosby House

the Crosby House, unchanged since the mid-1800s, tells tales of early pioneers

Civil Rights
A Humble Home

the humble home where Cesar Chavez lived and fought for farmworkers' rights

Industry & Commerce
Ahwahnee Tavern

where Teddy Roosevelt dined with the elite at this historic way-station in the 1880s

Parks & Recreational Areas
Aidin's Place Playground

a playground built in honor of a brave boy who never played himself

Charity & Public Work
AIDS Memorial Quilt

where the AIDS Memorial Quilt began, honoring lives lost to a devastating epidemic

Horticulture & Forestry
Aimee Semple McPherson: The Lotus of Echo Park Lake

Aimee Semple McPherson's lotuses transformed Echo Park Lake into a spiritual oasis

Agriculture
Ainsley House

retirement home of a fruit canning magnate, a 1920s time capsule

Military
Airborne/Paratrooper Memorial

Welcome to West Virginia from the West Virginia All-Airborne Chapter Dedicated to the p…

Air & Space
Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Tenders: At NAS Alameda

where five decades of naval aviation history took flight during World War II and beyond

Air & Space
Airfield: 1916-1939

once an airfield where a visionary pilot reshaped early aviation in Redwood City

Air & Space
Air Force Flight Test Center: AIAA Historic Aerospace Site

site of world-changing aerospace milestones on the natural airdrome of Rogers Dry Lakebed