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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMW4L_wacker-drive_Chicago-IL.html
South Water Street 183[?]South Water Street 1924
Wacker DriveBegun 1924 Completed 1926
Built by the City of ChicagoWm. E. DeverMayorFrancis X. BuschCorporation CounselBoard of Local ImprovementJohn J. SloanPresidentFrank X. Rydzewski, V. Pres. ·…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWAL_chief-seattle_Seattle-WA.html
[Right side of the monument]Kitsap sights Vancouver's vessel 1792 - First vessel on Puget Sound
[Left side of the monument]SeattleChief of the SuquamishA firm friend of the whitesFor him the city of Seattlewas named by its founders
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWBZ_the-pioneer-square-pergola_Seattle-WA.html
1909This ornamental glass and cast iron pergola provided shelter at the northwest's first comfort station, a place featuring modern conveniences such as public restrooms.2002The pergola was extensively damage when a truck failed to safely navigate its turn.…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWGJ_union-station_Seattle-WA.html
Restored and rededicated by Sound Transit on October 16, 1999 to link the past and future of public transportation and serve the Central Puget Sound community. Union Station served as the Seattle passenger terminal for the Oregon - Washington Railroad and N…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWNX_the-general-dwight-david-eisenhower-plaza_Washington-DC.html
Panel 1:Dedicated in gratitude to the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, General Dwight David Eisenhower and the valiant soldiers of all Allied Armies he led into battle. Victorious in battle, they brought the Third Reich to an end, encountered i…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWOS_mariachi-divina_Topeka-KS.html
In 1977, seven women from Kansas banded together to share with America, the traditions, culture and music of Mexico - and Mariachi Estrella de Topeka was born. Originally a choir of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the group rose to become regional performing …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWPH_uss-nimitz-cvn-68_Norfolk-VA.html
On the night of May 25, 1981, while operating off the Florida coast, a twin engine EA-6B jet aircraft crashed into the flight deck of USS Nimitz CVN-68, killing 14 crewmembers and injuring 45 others. Nimitz pulled into port, had its catapults repaired and w…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWRY_uslss-uscg-station-pea-island-memorial_Manteo-NC.html
Located south of Oregon Inlet, Lifesaving Station Pea Island was the only unit in the history of the Coast Guard manned by all Black crews. This marker is dedicated to the crews of Pea Island who risked their lives and endured so that others might live.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWZA_staff-sergeant-howard-e-woodford_Barberton-OH.html
Third Battalion, 130th Infantry33rd Division, Army of the United States
Posthumously Awarded theCongressional Medal of Honor
By his daring, skillful, and inspiring leadership, as well as by his gallant determination to search out and kill the enemy, S…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMX1B_pioneer-ferry-and-bridge_Preston-ID.html
Concrete shaft located one-half mile west on Bear River marks the site of the Nathan Williams Packer Toll Ferry and Bridge, one of the first on the river. The ferry operated with rope and carried equivalent of one team and wagon. In 1869 a bridge was built …