Panhandle, TX ‘Published since 1887. Oldest newspaper in the Texas Panhandle, second oldest business in the area. Founded by H.H. Brookes. Principal owner 1926-58, David M. Warren, oil man, banker, a Regent of the University of Texas. Don and Norene Peoples owners at 75th Anniversary. In Memoriam – David M. Warren (1894-1958) by Mrs. David [ Read More ]
2 mi. N on FM 1090 right-of-way , Port Lavaca, TX ‘ The first Port Lavaca Chapter of the Eastern Star, No. 171, began in 1894, but ended 5 years later. On May 10, 1907, a second dispensation was constituted for Port Lavaca Chapter No.373. Members of the earlier chapter were among the 13 charter [ Read More ]
Lyons, TX ‘An 1878 railway work camp; in 1880 became town of Lyon’s Station, named for site donor, W. A. Lyon. Soon had 3 cotton gins, an oil mill, many businesses. In 1894 hosted first auto ever seen in this county, with rides for the daring. Now gateway to Lake Somerville Recreation Area. ‘ Credit: [ Read More ]
Holliday, TX In 1901, after failing to locate suitable land in Oklahoma, the American Tribune New Colony Company of Indianapolis acquired over 59,000 acres in this area for an immigration project. A post office was established in March 1902, and by grand opening, May 20, 1902, Geraldine had been surveyed, 2 water wells drilled, 75 [ Read More ]
107 High Street, Morgantown WV 26507. Built in 1913 and 1914 under the direction of U.S. Department of Treasury Supervising Architect Oscar Wenderoth and at a cost of $97,000, this cut stone and marble Neoclassical structure housed the U.S. Postal Service and federal agencies in Morgantown for 58 years. The Federal Government vacated the building [ Read More ]
608 Bush, San Francisco CA 94108. Lodged at 608 Bush Street, December 1879 – March 1880, and there wrote essays, poems autobiography and fiction. Plaque placed by admirers of the author in cooperation with the California Historical Society. July 26, 1972. Credit: 1972 by The California Historical Society and admirers of Robert Louis Stevenson.
601 Third Street, San Francisco CA 94107. To mark the birthplace of the noted author Jack London January 12, 1876 The original home on this site, then known as 615 Third Street was destroyed in the fire of April 18, 1906 Placed by the California Historical Society January 12, 1953. Credit: 1953 by California Historical [ Read More ]
49 Big Blue Road, Kernville CA 93238. A fifth generation native of Kern River Valley, Bob is best remembered for the 9 history books he wrote. Without him much of what happened in our valley’s past would have been lost. He was a cowboy, cattleman, ranger, family man and historian. But most of all he [ Read More ]
Coloma CA 95613. The principle street of Coloma was alive with crowds of moving men, passing and repassing, laughing, talking, and all appearing in the best of humor. It was a scene that no other country could ever imitate. from A California Journal by Charles Gillespie Look over your left shoulder and you will see [ Read More ]
Sunbury PA 17801. Lived in the house opposite 1773-86, and then moved to Harrisburg. Member of the first U.S. Senate; wrote a famous Journal of its debates. A critic of Washington and Hamilton; pioneer leader of Jeffersonian democracy. He helped survey Sunbury, 1772. Credit: 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
