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Beckman Mill

Built in 1868, this mill was purchased in 1882 by August Beckmann and was operational until 1954. In 1990 area volunteers began its restoration. The mill operates on its original equipment by water power and is listed on the National ...

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The Battle of Chippawa

On this site was fought

The Battle of Chippawa

July 5, 1814.

Preservation of the Battleground

was made possible by

The Niagara Parks Commission

with the cooperation of

Frank and Mildred Branscombe,

River Realty Development (1976) inc.

and Group 2 Development Limited

of Niagara Falls, Ontario

Marker is on Edgworth Road ...

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Medico-Dental Building

Sutter Office Center

Designed and built by renowned Stockton architect Frank V. Mayo, FAIA, and Howard Bissell, AIA, this is an excellent example of a commercial Gothic Style skyscraper. The steel-framed structure features a terraced façade typical of eastern urban designs. ...

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Belfast Plantation

[Front]

This Federal plantation house was built between 1786 and 1815 for John Simpson (1751-1815), merchant and planter. Simpson came to S.C. from England in 1786 and named Belfast after his birthplace in Ireland. A post office here was called Belfast ...

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Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown

June 11, 1883 - January 11, 1961

Leader of women in their quest for finer and more productive living - mentor by her writings, of those seeking to live graciously - by her eloquence, inspired youth to nobler achievements; by her ...

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The First National Bank of West Chester

Pennsylvania

The First National Bank of West Chester Chartered 1863 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Marker is on North High Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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Beaver County Fair Grounds

Beaver County Agriculture Society formed Jan. 26, 1853. Site of annual fairs until 1899. Located between Leopard Lane, Otter Lane, Sharon Road and Fair Avenues. First board of managers: John Carothers, Thos. Thorniley, Thos. McKinley, Daniel Dawson, Wm. Henry.

Marker is ...

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Buttonwood

Built in 1840 by Rev. Arthur B. Bradford, descendant of Wm. Bradford of the Mayflower. Powerful abolishinist, consul to China, prolific author, minister, and a founder of the Free Presbyterian Church. Many famous abolishinists met here in the 1850 era.

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First Permanent Structure of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church

First permanent structure of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church. Structure built in 1808. The church and site was purchased by John McCowin in 1861 and remodeled into a home. Property purchased by Sarah E. Seanor in 1909 and still owned by ...

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Bassenheim Furnace

One of the first charcoal blast furnaces in western Pennsylvania. It was built by Baron Dettmar Basse in 1814 and out of production in 1824 - it supplied iron for pioneer industries and was one unit of a self-contained community.

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