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National Historic Landmark - Sherman Birthplace

National Historic Landmark - Sherman Birthplace

This is the birthplace of Senior Republican Senator John Sherman (1823-1900), who wrote the Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890), the first attempt by the Federal Government to regulate industry.

He also served in the U.S. House ...

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National Historic Landmark - Great Serpent Mound

National Historic Landmark - Serpent Mound

This giant, earthen snake effigy, the largest and finest in America, probably dates from the Adena period (1000 BC-200 AD).

The site is one of the first in the United States to be set aside because ...

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National Historic Landmark - S. Bridge, National Road

National Historic Landmark - S. Bridge, National Road

Constructed in 1828, this single arch stone structure formed part of the National Road, which was extended through Ohio between 1825 and 1837.

One of four of its kind extant in the State, ...

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National Historic Landmark-Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker House

National Historic Landmark - Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House

From 1895 to 1922, this simple dwelling was the residence of Edward Vernon Rickenbacher (1890-1973).

A leading race car driver prior to the First World War, Rickenbacher became a hero as ...

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National Historic Landmark - John Rankin House

National Historic Landmark - John Rankin House

This was the home of Presbyterian minister John Rankin who is reputed to have been one of Ohio's first and most active -conductors- on the Underground Railroad.

In addition, he wrote Letters on American ...

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National Historic Landmark - Plum Street Temple

National Historic Landmark - Plum Street Temple

Built in 1865-66 for B'nai Yeshurun, this is one of the best-preserved Moorish Revival buildings of the 19th century.

The rabbi at the time of construction was Dr. Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900), an important ...

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National Historic Landmark - Ventana Cave

Situated on the Papago Indian Reservation, this site illustrates early human association with extinct Pleistocene mammals and a history of continuous Indian occupation in Arizona from 2000 BC to the present. 11 miles west of Santa Rosa, AZ.

Information provided by ...

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National Historic Landmark-People's Federal Savings and Loan

National Historic Landmark - People's Federal Savings and Loan Association

Completed in 1918, this architectural gem, small in scale, exquisite in detail, makes a strong individualistic statement in a busy small town Midwestern setting.

Executed late in the career of ...

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National Historic Landmark - George Hunt Pendleton House

National Historic Landmark - George Hunt Pendleton House

From 1879 until his death, this was the residence of George Hunt Pendleton (1825-1889), lawyer and politician.

As a U.S. Senator (1879-1885), Pendleton spearheaded civil service reform.

He and his committee met here ...

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National Historic Landmark - Tumacacori Museum

Built (1937-39) on a plan mimicking, in part, the spatial layout of a mission complex, the museum is a handsome example of Mission Revival architecture. Certain architectural elements, such as the entrance doors, were replicas of similar features from missions ...

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