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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28R8_temple-nymphaeum-3rd-century-ad_Denizli.html
Built to a U-shaped plan with two wings enclosing the large basin. The lower part is built of more regularly-shaped travertine blocks, while the upper part has blocks of varying dimensions, clearly taken from previous structures. On the basis of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JV_the-theatre_Denizli.html
In the latest years the theatre continues to represent one of the top priorities for the Italian Mission, that continues the studies and has started important actions of preservation, restoration and presentation of the monument. The project of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JT_martyrion-of-st-philip_Denizli.html
The church with an octagon core was built at the beginning of the 5th century on the summit of the hill. This is probably where, according to tradition, the Apostle was martyred. The building has an eight-sided central room surmounted by a wooden …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JR_hierapolis_Denizli.html
English Text: (1) Northern Necropolis (2) Baths - Basilica (3) Suburban Theatre (4) Frontinus Gate (5) Latrina (6) Nymphaeum of the Tritons (7) Agora (8) Frontinus Street (9) Temple Nymphaeum (10) Temple of Apollon …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OJE_robert-e-simon-jr-reston-virginia_Reston-VA.html
The American Institute of Certified Planners has designated Robert E. Simon, Jr. as a National Planning Pioneer. At Reston, Robert E. Simon, Jr. created the nation's first Planned Community Zone to fulfill his visions of a new town in which peopl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OD4_reston_Reston-VA.html
In 1961 Robert E. Simon, Jr. began developing 6,750 acres of Sunset Hills Farm as a community open to all races, ages, and incomes. Working with Simon, the architectural firm of Whittlesey and Conelin designed a "New Town." Construction of Lake An…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGNF_sunset-hills-station_Reston-VA.html
Sunset Hills Station, shown below in the 1960s, stands as a reminder that today's Reston was not the first "new town" to be planned for this area. In 1886 Dr. Carl Wiehle bought a large parcel of land north and south of the railroad tracks. He int…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGLQ_train-wrecks_Reston-VA.html
Accidents happened on the Washington & Old Dominion. Mishaps resulted from washouts of the roadbed, loose rails, rotting ties, or from livestock wandering across the tracks. Crew negligence also played a part. One of the earliest and most serio…
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