241st Coast Artillery

Battery C

A siren pierces the air! A German submarine is sighted! Soldiers scramble to their respective positions to defend the eastern entrance of the Cape Cod Canal from enemy attack.

This was only a drill. Enemy vessels were sighted along these ...

Arts and Recreation

Petersburg is in the midst of a downtown renaissance, fueled by the arts and driven by the creative spirit of the community. Historically a center of culture and trade for the region, Petersburg’s abundant natural resources and rich history are ...

Base Headquarters

Building No. 1

Headquarters has long been the heart of the installation. In the 1940s, civilian visitors and military dignitaries arrived at the Sacramento Air Depot through Gate 2, which was located at the end of the landscaped mall you see ...

Former School of Performing Arts

Designated Landmark New York City

Built in 1893—94 as public school 67, this Romanesque Revival style building was designed by C.B.J. Snyder, Superintendent of School Buildings for the New York City Board of Education. From 1948 to 1984 it was ...

Stuart and Lincoln Law Office

Before he moved to Springfield Abraham Lincoln came to the law office of John Todd Stuart to barrow law books.

Henry E. Dummer---Stuart;s partner at the time---recalled that the "uncouth looking" Lincoln said little and seemed timid. Yet when he did ...

Purple Martin Bridge Roost

(panel 1)

Welcome to Manns Harbor

Purple Martin Bridge Roost

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are famous for beautiful beaches and other natural attractions, including a fascinating roost of purple martins here at William B. Umstead Memorial Bridge. East of the Rocky ...

Headquarters of DeRottenberg

Headquarters

of

DeRottenberg

1812

Marker is at the intersection of York Road (County Route 81) and Paxton Lane, on the left when traveling east on York Road.

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Carthagenia Lodge

No. 38

Prince Hall

Affiliated

(Founder of Black Masonry)

Established 1800's

Rebuilt 1975

Marker is at the intersection of Madison Street and Little Court, on the left when traveling south on Madison Street.

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General Gates Headquarters

Site of

General Gates

Headquarters

previous to surrender of

General Burgoyne

Oct. 17, 1777

Marker is on U.S. 4, on the left when traveling south.

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Gates Headquarters

Saratoga

Oct. 7, 1777

Headquarters

of

General Horatio Gates

The gift of

George M. Pullman

Marker is on New York Route 32, on the left when traveling west.

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