National Historic Landmark-Chapelle Administration Building

National Historic Landmark- Chapelle Administration Building

This is one of the finest works of John Anderson Lankford (1874-1942), a pioneer Black architect who helped gain recognition for Afro-American architects in the architectural community.

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National Historic Landmark-Bethesda Presbyterian Church

National Historic Landmark- Bethesda Presbyterian Church

Dedicated in 1822, this is one of the few churches designed by Robert Mills (1781-1855) remaining in America. Its neo-classical temple form represents Mills' work as a maturing architect influenced by Jeffersonian classicism.

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National Historic Landmark-Fort Pierre Chouteau Site

National Historic Landmark- Fort Pierre Chouteau Site

Perhaps the most significant fur trade/military fort on the western American frontier, Fort Pierre Chouteau was the largest (almost 300' square) and best equipped trading post in the northern Great Plains.

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National Historic Landmark- X-10 Graphite Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

National Historic Landmark- X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

When it went into operation on November 4, 1943, this was the world's first full-scale nuclear reactor and the first to produce significant amounts of heat energy and measurable amounts of plutonium; ...

National Historic Landmark-Tennessee State Capitol

National Historic Landmark- Tennessee State Capitol

Constructed between 1845 and 1859, this is a prime example of the Greek Revival style by one of the most noted architects of the time, William Strickland.

The structure has an Ionic portico on each ...

Witherspoon Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons #111

Established in 1898 and one of the oldest functioning African American lodges in Florida, the Witherspoon Lodge follows the traditions of Prince Hall who opposed racial oppression in Colonial New England. Purchased in 1903, the building has served as the ...

Eustis High School Annex-Curtright Campus

Built in 1925, this school served African American students during segregation. Originally named the Curtright Vocational High School, it is now a ninth-grade center.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

First Missionary Baptist Church

Organized in 1913, the First Missionary Baptist Church was constructed from concrete blocks made with a hand-block press by Sebring's first black carpenter and second black police officer, John Grady. It is one of the town's oldest black churches.

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Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church

This one-story masonry vernacular style building with Neo-Gothic elements was built in 1940. The congregation was organized in 1920.

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Hopewell Public School (Private)

Hopewell School was the first public school for African Americans in Avon Park, serving for many years as the center for educational, cultural and social activities. After extensive renovation, it is now The Hopewell Academy for the Arts Charter School, ...