National Historic Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

National Historical Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

From 1755 to 1761, this gambrel roofed, clapboard house was the home of Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), best known for his portraits of George Washington and other prominent political figures.

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National Historic Landmark- Battle of Rhode Island Site

National Historical Landmark- Site of Battle of Rhode Island

The Battle of Rhode Island was the first joint American and French operation to result from the alliance of 1778. Its goal was to trap the British that had occupied Newport since ...

National Historic Landmark-William Watts Sherman House

National Historical Landmark-William Watts Sherman House

Constructed 1876-76, this house is characterized by a bold and symmetrical massing of forms. Architect H.H. Richardson imported the English Queen Anne style to the United States with his design for this house.

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National Historic Landmark-Redwood Library

National Historical Landmark-Redwood Library

Completed in 1750, this is one of the oldest library buildings in continuous use in the country.

It was the first building designed by Peter Harrison (1716-1775), noted as the first architect in Colonial America, and is ...

National Historic Landmark-Original U.S. Naval War College

National Historical Landmark-Original U.S. Naval War College

This institution was established in 1884 to offer advanced courses for naval officers. Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914), a key architect of America's naval policy, became president of the College in 1886.

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The Ely Educational Museum

Pompano's first black history museum is located in the former home of Blanche Ely, a local educator and civic pioneer in Pompano Beach's African American community.

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James F. Sistrunk Blvd Historical Marker at Von Mizell Library

Dr. James F. Sistrunk was the first black medical doctor to practice in Ft. Lauderdale and the only one for almost 16 years. With his partner, Dr. Von Mizell, Dr. Sistrunk solicited financing for Provident Hospital, which opened in 1938 ...

The Leonard Reid Home (Private)

A one-story frame vernacular building completed in 1926, the Leonard Reid home was originally located on Coconut Avenue. A highly respected African American pioneer of early Sarasota, Reid helped establish Sarasota's first black community, Overtown. Working for a fish merchant ...

The George Brown House (Private)

This property was built in 1915 by George Brown, a talented African American carpenter and local businessman, for himself and his family. The home is a monument to his second wife, Tommie.

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National Historic Landmark-Slater Mill

National Historic Landmark-Old Slater Mill

Here, Samuel Slater (1768-1835) perfected America's first successful water-powered spinning machine in 1790, and helped to build the country's first successful cotton mill in 1793.

His mill is operated as a museum.

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