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By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024
Popcorn Stand Marker
301 ► Tennessee, Wilson County, Lebanon — Popcorn Stand —
Sometime after World War I, but before the 1920 census was taken, the Wilson County Quarterly Court decided to aid in the employment of the county's disabled citizens. This was accomplished by locating a popcorn stand on the Wilson County . . . — — Map (db m315734) HM
302 ► Tennessee, Wilson County, Lebanon, Fiddlers Grove Historic Village — 26 — Bay's Southern Bread Company —
The recipe of a Grandmother and her love for baking is the beginning of a long and successful business venture for a special granddaughter named Peggy. Mrs. Bertha Nixon of Smith County enjoyed baking a recipe of "sour dough bread" on her wood . . . — — Map (db m311900) HM
303 ► Texas, Anderson County, Palestine — 8745 — Eilenberger's Bakery —
F.H. Eilenberger (1878-1959), a German immigrant, worked at bakeries in Galveston and Fort Worth before starting this company in 1898. Originally located on the corner of John and Oak Streets, the operation was moved to this site in 1918. . . . — — Map (db m313670) HM
304 ► Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The First Church's ChickenⓇ — 111 S. Alamo Street — History Here —
Founded by George W. Church the first Church's Fried Chicken-To-Go opened in April 1952. The walk-up stand was located one block south of the Alamo and initially sold two pieces of chicken and a roll for 49 cents. The stand's large windows . . . — — Map (db m312170) HM
305 ► Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Main/Military Plaza — San Antonio: The Flavor of Its Past — by Donald Everett, San Antonio Express, June 3, 1879 — Main Plaza —
In years gone by, the southern portion of Main Plaza was devoted to the restaurant purposes of the Mexicans, and there one could obtain at any time a plate of chili-con-carne, frijoles, tamales, or whatever his taste might crave in the way of . . . — — Map (db m313671) HM
306 ► Texas, Collin County, Frisco — T.J. Campbell House —
In 1902 this t-shaped house was pulled from Lebanon over log rollers by a steam engine. It has served as a Dr's office, rooming house, home to many & Randy's Steak House since 1996. Marker placed by Don and Kathy Burks — — Map (db m316259) HM
307 ► Texas, Crockett County, Sheffield — Bakery —
The bakery was a stone and adobe building with a large oven that measured approximately 12 feet wide and 11-feet deep. The fort's baker, also a soldier, was responsible for providing the daily ration of bread for an average of 130 men. In 1860, . . . — — Map (db m312015) HM
308 ► Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Oak Lawn — 18770 — The Crossroads —
Despite Dallas's reputation as one of the state's more conservative cities, its LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community was among the first in Texas to organize politically and socially. In 1947, the city became home to one . . . — — Map (db m125945) HM
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309 ► Texas, Dallas County, Lancaster, Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District — 6733 — Former Site of The Head House —
Lucy Frances Jeffries (1840-1931) of Virginia married Henry Head, and while bringing up their four children discovered her talent for cooking. From 1891 to 1918, in her large home on this site, Mrs. Head operated a boarding house famous for good . . . — — Map (db m312072) HM
310 ► Texas, Gregg County, Longview — 17735 — Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steak House —
This east Texas landmark established by John "Johnny" Cace, Jr. has served the area since 1949. Johnny was the son of a Yugoslav immigrant who grew up on the island village of Prvic Luka and spent his childhood fishing and boating in the Adriatic . . . — — Map (db m316249) HM
311 ► Texas, Harris County, Humble — Don't Bag It — Compost It! —
Homeowners can easily convert grass clippings, leaves and kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich, organic soil conditioner and mulch that is free of odor and safe to handle. For centuries, gardeners have used compost to enrich crops. This "black . . . — — Map (db m311276) HM
312 ► Texas, McLennan County, Waco, Downtown — Home of Dr. Pepper, the Nation's Oldest Major Soft Drink —
The Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Co. Originally, Dr. Pepper was invented at the Old Corner Drugstore (4th Street and Austin Avenue) in 1885 by pharmacist Charles Alderton and patented by the owner of the Old Corner Drugstore, Wade . . . — — Map (db m316178) HM
313 ► Texas, Navarro County, Corsicana — 11601 — Collin Street Bakery —
Opened two blocks north of this site in 1896, by August Weidmann, an immigrant baker from Wiesbaden, Germany, and W. T. McElwee, a local cotton buyer. Combining the talents of a baker whose pride and joy was baking a better cake with the . . . — — Map (db m313663) HM
314 ► Texas, Potter County, Amarillo — The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
Home of the "Free 72 oz Steak," this famous Steak Ranch has been feeding hungry travelers since 1960. Young man, we fed your father! Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m316246) HM
315 ► Texas, Somervell County, Glen Rose — Ice House —
In the days before refrigerators, passing by this Ice House conjured up visions of ice cream or iced tea. What little child couldn't visualize cold homemade ice cream on a hot summer's day? And what adult, who had been working hard outside and . . . — — Map (db m311789) HM
316 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 75 — Dudler's Inn —
Perhaps one of the longest living and prominent residents of the area, known as Parley’s Hollow, now officially Parley’s Historic Nature Park, was Joseph Dudler. About 1864, he settled in this location. Here he built his home. It was two stories, . . . — — Map (db m315863) HM
317 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 80 — Dudler's Wine Cellar —
Early in 1870, Joseph Dudler, owner and operator of the inn which was on the ground level of his house, built a brewery in back of his house here in Parley’s Hollow. To provide for this, in addition to the brewery proper, located on adjacent . . . — — Map (db m315857) HM
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318 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia Square — Mario's Pizza House — Open Late — Famous Since 1957 —
Mario's Oldest restaurant in DMV - Since 1957 Sicilian pizza, Philly steak & cheese subs, fish subs Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs grilled hot dogs, Italian subs, fried chicken, grilled chicken subs, wings Carvel . . . — — Map (db m312176) HM
319 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Blackstone — SN-59 — Brunswick County, Virginia — “The Original Home of Brunswick Stew” —
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . — — Map (db m107700) HM
320 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Brodnax — S-67 — Brunswick County, Virginia — "The Original Home of Brunswick Stew" —
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . — — Map (db m20188) HM
321 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Valentines — SN-58 — Brunswick County, Virginia — "The Original Home of Brunswick Stew" —
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . — — Map (db m60672) HM
322 ► Virginia, Brunswick County, Warfield — S-68 — Brunswick County, Virginia — "The Original Home of Brunswick Stew" —
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . — — Map (db m20186) HM
323 ► Virginia, Charlottesville, North Downtown — Q-31 — Monticello Wine Company —
The Monticello Wine Company’s four-story brick building was located on the middle of Perry Drive on the north side. Founded in 1873 using grapes from local vineyards, it operated until about the time Prohibition began in Virginia in Nov. 1916. . . . — — Map (db m315847) HM
324 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Annandale — Gooding's Tavern —
The Gooding Tavern served Little River Turnpike travelers and stagecoach passengers from 1807-1879 and was famous for “the best fried chicken” and “peaches and honey.” For the community, the tavern served as a social and commercial gathering . . . — — Map (db m312164) HM
325 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Annandale — Pelicana Chicken — Since 1982 in Daejeon, South Korea —
Pelicana Chicken entered the United States in 2014 and is one of the largest fast food franchises in Korea with an international presence in Saipan, China, Australia, Mongolia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Canada, and the United States. — — Map (db m312059) HM
326 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Clifton — Peterson's Ice Cream Depot — Our Story —
We, Tom & Jean Peterson, are born and raised Northern Virginians: Tom (R.E. Lee H.S. '72) and Jean (Fairfax H.S. '81). Until 2006, the building now called "Peterson's" was our carriage house which we used for storing the typical clutter families . . . — — Map (db m311769) HM
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327 ► Virginia, Fauquier County, Warrenton — 22 Waterloo — c. 1799 —
1799 This lot was part of the tract Richard Henry Lee, president of the Continental Congress, owned at the then called Fauquier Court House. In 1799 a 3/4 acre lot, including 68' on Main Street was sold to Peter Glascock. 1817 . . . — — Map (db m314976) HM
328 ► Virginia, Greensville County, Emporia — U-91 — Brunswick County, Virginia — "The Original Home of Brunswick Stew" —
According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale . . . — — Map (db m60633) HM
329 ► Virginia, Hampton, Downtown — Community Crossroads — The Heart of the Neighborhood — Old North Hampton —
The intersection of Quash (then known as North King Street) and Rip Rap Road pulsed with activity and was the centerpiece of the Old North Hampton community. On this corner Solomon Chandler built a grocery store in 1924. At the time there were no . . . — — Map (db m312225) HM
330 ► Virginia, Orange County, Gordonsville — Gordonsville's Legendary Chicken Vendors — "Fried Chicken Capital of the World" — Reported unreadable
January 1, 1840 celebrated the arrival of the Louisa Railroad to Gordonsville. The introduction of rail service contributed to the growth and vitality of the town as a prime rail junction. The two railroads that formed the junction were the . . . — — Map (db m312058) HM
331 ► Virginia, Page County, Luray — Willow Grove Mill — Burning the Bread Basket —
On October 2, 1864, elements of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry Division under Col. William H. Powell reached this area near Luray and quickly laid waste to the Willow Grove Mill. Amanda Moore, wife of the mill’s owner, later recalled, "We had the Mill, Saw . . . — — Map (db m311913) HM
332 ► Virginia, Richmond, Central Office District — SA-103 — Richmond Bread Riot —
On 2 Apr. 1863, the largest wartime food riot in the Confederacy took place in Richmond the day after a group of women met at Belvidere Baptist Church in Oregon Hill to complain about rising costs, inflation, and speculation. In the morning, a . . . — — Map (db m311911) HM
333 ► Virginia, Roanoke, Grandin Court — The Coffee Pot — 2902 Brambelton Ave. —
The Coffee Pot 2902 Brambelton Ave. has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1936 — — Map (db m312029) HM
334 ► Virginia, Smyth County, Marion — K-183 — Birthplace of Modern Mountain Dew —
William H. "Bill" Jones of Marion played a pivotal role in the development of Mountain Dew, one of the top-selling sodas in the U.S. The drink originated as a clear lemon-lime beverage in Knoxville, TN, in the 1940s. Bottlers in Johnson City, TN, . . . — — Map (db m304881) HM
335 ► Virginia, Smyth County, Marion — Home of Mountain Dew — Marion History Walk —
The soft drink was invented here by Bill Jones in the late 1950s. He took the original recipe, which was developed as a “chaser” for hard liquor, and added “secret” ingredients to make it into one of the top-selling soft drinks worldwide. The . . . — — Map (db m209774) HM
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336 ► Washington, Columbia County, Dayton, Varna — Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Homeland —
This land will always be home to the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people. The land is used by and shared with relatives and neighbors such as the Palouse, Wanapum, Yakama, Wishxam, Wyam, Tenino and Nez Perce. In 1805 and 1806, Lewis . . . — — Map (db m312124) HM
337 ► Washington, Klickitat County, Lyle — To Market, to Market — Barges, Boxcars and 18-Wheelers — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area —
The Columbia River Gorge is a natural passage-way between rural inland farms and western shipping docks. Transporting crops was difficult for early homesteaders who relied on wagons and steamboats. Water still provides a route, but modern . . . — — Map (db m314493) HM
338 ► Washington, Walla Walla County, Burbank — The Charbonneau Family —
Touissant, Sacajawea,* and Jean Baptiste * Note Sacajawea's name is shown with the traditional spelling. Some historians also use the spelling "Sacagawea." Touissant Charbonneau joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Fort . . . — — Map (db m311447) HM
339 ► West Virginia, Greenbrier County, Ronceverte — 127 — Bread Tradition —
Appalachian women make salt rising bread without yeast. First known recipe from Rena Scott of Ronceverte, dated 1778. — — Map (db m311903) HM
340 ► West Virginia, Jefferson County, Harpers Ferry — Sweets for Harpers Ferry — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The enticing smell of bread, cakes, candies, and pies undoubtedly attracted many customers to Frederick Roeder's Confectionery, making it a prosperous business from 1845 to 1861. In addition to his store, it is reported that he carried small pies . . . — — Map (db m311792) HM
341 ► West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — 57 — Pepperoni Roll — Legends & Lore —
West Virginia delicacy created by Italian families in Fairmont to feed local coal miners. Variants now popular statewide. — — Map (db m172336) HM
342 ► West Virginia, Mason County, Point Pleasant — Carolin Harris — 1942 - 2016 —
Carolin Harris was the owner and proprietor of Harris Steak House, which later became know as the "Mothman Diner." She was like a mother to all, always smiling when she greeted her patrons. The highlight for many was when she took time from . . . — — Map (db m316257) HM
343 ► West Virginia, Preston County, Kingwood — 2 — Buckwheat Cakes — Hungry for History —
Popularized in 1938 by Preston County farmers who grew the crop, buckwheat was milled into flour and made into thin cakes served with syrup. — — Map (db m235085) HM
344 ► West Virginia, Upshur County, Buckhannon — J.A. Davis Ice Cream Parlor / 1894 Fire on West Main Street —
J.A. Davis Ice Cream Parlor. J.A. Davis, a shoemaker from Albemarle, VA and his wife Anna were African American storeowners on Main Street, Buckhannon. Their business was established prior to 1893 and was located across from the courthouse. . . . — — Map (db m311772) HM
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345 ► Wisconsin, Dane County, Monona — Springhaven Pagoda —
This was built in the late 1800's to protect the natural spring water in Springhaven, the farm of Judge E. W. Keyes. Later the clear water was used by area children to make lemonade for their picnics, held in what is now Stonebridge Park. — — Map (db m311790) HM
346 ► Wisconsin, Door County, Ellison Bay, Liberty Grove — Hamburger Stand —
Donor: Annette Wickman and her family in memory of her cousin Gordon Nelson Built by Harry Voight, this building was Gordon Nelson's first business adventure in the early 1940s. Later he became the owner and operator of Nelson's Shopping . . . — — Map (db m312096) HM
347 ► Wisconsin, Jackson County, Black River Falls — Hagen's A&W — Historic —
Hagen's A&W Root Beer Stand was a family-owned business for 35 years. The root beer stand was a source of summer employment for area high school students and community members. The A&W was a popular meeting place for local teens. All six of the . . . — — Map (db m315239) HM
348 ► Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Two Rivers — 197 — Ice Cream Sundae —
In 1881, George Hallauer asked Edward C. Berner, the owner of a soda fountain at 1404 – 15th Street, to top a dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce, hitherto used only for ice cream sodas. The concoction cost a nickel and soon became very . . . — — Map (db m311770) HM
349 ► Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Westown — 615 — The Black Nite Uprising — Reported damaged
Eight years before New York's Stonewall Riots, the Black Nite Uprising united a community, awakened local activism, and scored an early victory for the emerging LGBTQ rights movement in the United States. On August 5th, 1961, four servicemen . . . — — Map (db m254389) HM
350 ► Wisconsin, Waukesha County, Muskego — "Do I Smell Pizza-Burgers?" —
This property was originally platted to Anson Taylor by President Martin Van Buren in 1840, then subsequently sold to William Pratt in 1854, this being platted as part of Plattsburg in 1856. In 1866 this property was sold to John Schuet who . . . — — Map (db m102114) HM
351 ► Wisconsin, Waukesha County, Waukesha — 34-17 — Weber Brewery —
In 1857, Henry Meyer opened a brewery on this spot. In 1862, the bankrupt brewery was sold to Stephen Weber. The new brewery remained part of the Weber family until 1958. During that time it was known as “West Hill Brewery,” “Bethesda Brewery,” . . . — — Map (db m313839) HM
352 ► Alberta, Bonnyville District, Glendon — The Pyrogy – Pyrohy — Best Made in Glendon —
A European food that was brought to Western Canada in the early 19th century by the working and poor people. It originated as a boiled dumpling, and later people added whatever they desired inside, and it became a pyrogy – pyrohy, sometimes called . . . — — Map (db m8813) HM
353 ► Manitoba, North Cypress – Langford Municipality, Camp Hughes — Headquarters, Administration and Logistics Area — Le quartier général et la zone administrative et logistique —
[English] The area immediately south of the main rail line and sidings was established as a headquarters and administrative support area. It contained several wood frame structures including the Commandant's Hut (and Staff Lines), . . . — — Map (db m311918) HM
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354 ► Ontario, Algoma District, Hilton Beach — Land of Little Comfort / Un Territoire offrant peu de confort — Fort Saint Joseph National Historic Site —
Land of Little Comfort It's been a long, cold day. You just want to relax, have something to eat and visit with companions. Trudge through the snow to the bake house kitchen. Open the door and the warmth hits you. Friends are . . . — — Map (db m312018) HM
355 ► Ontario, Durham Region, Port Perry — William Hiscocks Block —
This building is another of those built after the fire of July 1884 and has always been home to a bakery, beginning with William Hiscocks. His father Charles Hiscocks had operated bakeries in both Manchester and Prince Albert, where the young . . . — — Map (db m311803) HM
356 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Crown Point West — Store #1 — Opened May 17, 1964 — The Making of a Dream —
This site is dedicated to the dream that lived in the hearts of Tim Horton and Ron Joyce; to the commitment and dedication of the operators who have built the Tim Hortons chain; and to the people of Hamilton, whose undying loyalty has been the . . . — — Map (db m316184) HM
357 ► Ontario, Hamilton, Greeningdon — Site of First Wendy’s Restaurant in Canada —
Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant in Dublin, Ohio on November 15, 1969 Thomas continued to dream big and six years later he opened the first International restaurant on this site on September 23, . . . — — Map (db m275720) HM
358 ► Ontario, Lanark County, Perth — World-Famous Whiskey — Stewart Park — Tay River Trail • Overland, Over Water, Over Time —
[Photo captions, counterclockwise from top left, read] • Spalding & Stewart • Spalding & Stewart • McLaren's Distillery • THE TAY FROM HAGGARTS • [Trail map and] Legend The Tay River Trail is an historic pathway and portage . . . — — Map (db m233875) HM
359 ► Ontario, Oxford County, Ingersoll — The Big Cheese, 1866 / Le Gros Fromage, 1866 —
The Big Cheese, 1866 Lydia Chase Ranney and her assistant Robert Facey began making cheese locally in the mid 19th century. Ranney shared her knowledge of cheese making with her son-in-law James Harris, and in 1865 he established . . . — — Map (db m315725) HM
360 ► Ontario, Oxford County, Norwich Township — The First Commercial Cheese Factory in Canada — 1864 - 1964 —
On a site across the street from this cairn stood the first commercial cheese factory in Canada. It was built and operated 100 years ago by Harvey Farrington. — — Map (db m315724) HM
361 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Barrie — Lakeview Dairy — Barrie Waterfront Heritage Trail —
The Creamery Lakeview Dairy, originally known as ‘the Creamery’, located at 185 Dunlop Street East, was founded in 1884 by the Thomas Brothers. The cream was collected by horse cart each morning from area farms. Butter and cream were sold under . . . — — Map (db m312165) HM
362 ► Ontario, Toronto, Grange Park — George Weston 1864-1924 —
George Weston was born in Oswego, New York in 1864. His family moved to Toronto and at age 12 George was apprenticed to a local baker. In 1882, Weston bought a bread delivery route from his employer and two years later a bakery. With the . . . — — Map (db m311922) HM
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363 ► Ontario, Toronto, Old Town — Underground Railroad Restaurant — King Street —
The Underground Railroad restaurant was one of the first Black-owned and operated soul food establishments in Toronto. It opened on February 12, 1969, in the basement of 406 Bloor Street East and soon became a destination for locals as well as . . . — — Map (db m312172) HM
364 ► Ontario, Toronto, Upper Jarvis — Underground Railroad Restaurant — Bloor Street —
The Underground Railroad restaurant was one of the first Black-owned and -operated soul food establishments in Toronto. Opened February 12, 1969, at 406 Bloor Street East, it soon became a destination for locals as well as touring musicians, . . . — — Map (db m312171) HM
365 ► Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Schorndorf — Brotlaube / Bread Stalls —
Brotlaube ursprünglich erbaut 1660, mit der alten Fachwerkfassade 1977 neu errichtet Im Erdgeschoss war bis zur Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts ein Verkaufsraum für die Schorndorfer Bäcker untergebracht. Der linke Gebäudeteil . . . — — Map (db m311907) HM
366 ► Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Feuerbach — Weinbau in Feuerbach / Winegrowing in Feuerbach —
Weinbau in Feuerbach Der Anbau von Wein hat in Feuerbach eine alte Tradition. Lange war der Verkauf von Riesling, Silvaner und Trollinger für viele Feuerbacher ein unverzichtbarer Teil ihres Einkommens. 1850 erstreckten sich die . . . — — Map (db m313162) HM
367 ► Germany, Bayern, Schweinfurt, Stammheim — Weinbauchronik von Stammheim / Stammheim Viniculture Timeline —
Weinbauchronik von Stammheim. Um 770 Seit Karl dem Großen Weinbau in Franken. 1240 Kloster Maibronn bezieht den Zehntwein von 50 Morgen Weingarten aus Stammheim. 1400 Kloster Ebrach unterhält einen Kelterhof Fuerstbischof . . . — — Map (db m315868) HM
368 ► Germany, Bayern, Schweinfurt, Stammheim — 223 — Wein-Kult Tour bei Stammheim / Wine Cult-Tour in Stammheim —
Als einziger Kolitzheimer Gemeindeteil liegt Stammheim direkt am Ufer des Maines. Daher prägt der Weinbau den malerischen Ort. An den meist westlich ausgerichteten Talhängen gedeihen die Rebstöcke auf Verwitterungsböden des Muschelkalks. . . . — — Map (db m315848) HM
369 ► Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Köln, Martins-Viertel — Peters Brauhaus — Der Kölner Brauhaus Wanderweg / The Cologne Brewery Walking Trail — 1544 —
Peters Brauhaus Historisches Brauhaus Zum Kranz Hier stand einst das in den Steuerbüchern der Stadt im Jahr 1544 erstmals erwähnte und beliebte Brauhaus „Zum Kranz“. Es galt als eines der führenden Brauhäuser der . . . — — Map (db m313919) HM
370 ► Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz, Koblenz, Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein — Der Mensch wird sesshaft / People Adopt a Settled Way of Life —
Der Mensch wird sesshaft In der Jungsteinzeit vollzog sich einer der größten Wendepunkte der menschlichen Entwicklung. Aus nomadisierenden Jägern und Sammlern wurden allmählich sesshafte Ackerbauern und Viehzüchter. Das Wissen um . . . — — Map (db m315062) HM
371 ► Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin — Éire by Jerome Connor — 1876–1943 —
This sculpture was presented by Joseph Downes and Son Ltd. in December 1976 to commemorate the centenary of the Butterkrust Bakery, Dublin, and honour its founder Sir Joseph Downes, J.P., High Sheriff of Dublin. Also to record appreciation for . . . — — Map (db m311966) HM
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372 ► Ireland, Munster, County Cork, Cork, Monacnapa — The Kitchen —
You are now standing in the kitchen of the Castle. Its lofty position in the Castle served a number of purposes. It was built next to the Banqueting Hall, greatly easing the catering delivery. If the cook burnt the cakes, the whole . . . — — Map (db m313673) HM
373 ► Ireland, Munster, County Cork, Cork, Shandon — Butter Market House — Butter Trading in Two Centuries —
This house has been associated with the butter trade in Cork since it was built by the builder & architect Richard R. Brash in 1864 for the butter merchant Patrick O’Herlihy. In the late 19th century the house became the premises of Dominic Cronin . . . — — Map (db m316172) HM
374 ► Ireland, Munster, County Cork, Cork, Shandon — Cork Butter Exchange — 1770 to 1926 —
During the 19th century it was the largest market of its kind in the world, with annual exports worldwide of up to 30 million pounds of butter. — — Map (db m316174) HM
375 ► Ireland, Munster, County Cork, Cork, Shandon — The Firkin Crane / An Firkin Crane — Cork Walks – Shandon —
[English:] The Firkin Crane building, constructed in 1855, was used by the Butter Exchange to prepare and repair the butter barrels, called firkins. The Firkin Crane, is now a dance and cultural centre, and is on the site of a . . . — — Map (db m316173) HM
376 ► Ireland, Munster, County Waterford, Dungarvan — Dungarvan Creamery Commemoration —
To commemorate the founders, employees, suppliers and customers of Shandon Dairy Ltd., Dungarvan Co-Operative Creamery Ltd., 1921–1964 Waterford Co-Operative Society Ltd., 1964–1988 Waterford Foods Plc., 1988–1997 Avonmore Waterford Group Plc., . . . — — Map (db m316171) HM
377 ► Ireland, Munster, County Waterford, Waterford — The Cockle Women —
Honouring and remembering the women of Waterford City and County who sold cockles on these streets for many generations to 1970 — — Map (db m316169) HM
378 ► Ireland, Munster, County Waterford, Waterford, Quay — The Devils Drink — Waterford Digital Story Trail —
Coffee was considered ‘The Devil’s Drink’ until Pope Clement VIII had a taste and baptised it in around 1600. Find out how it came to Waterford… — — Map (db m316168) HM
379 ► Ireland, Munster, County Waterford, Waterford, Trinity Without — Jacob — Waterford Civic Trust —
Family home from 1777 of the merchants, bakers and originators of the cream cracker — — Map (db m316170) HM
380 ► Italy, Lazio, Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Roma, Municipio Roma X — Thermopolium di Via di Diana — (Reg. I, Is. II, 5) —
Questo edificio, adibito a locanda con mescita di vini, fu ricavato nel III secolo d.C. all'interno di un caseggiato di età adrianea (prima metà del II secolo d.C.). Si affacciava sulla strada mediante tre ingressi, dotati di sedili e . . . — — Map (db m315862) HM
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381 ► Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam, Weesp — 2206/01 — Mouterij en Bierbrouwerij / Malthouse and Brewery — Zuid-Hollandse Bierbrouwerij / “Zuid-Hollandse” Brewery — Rijksmonument —
Industrieel complex uit de 18e eeuw waarin onder andere bierbrouwerij 'De Trompet', mouterij 'De Leeuw', een limonade- en likeurfabriek, een fabriek van ijsstaven en een brandstofhandel in waren gevestigd. De twee gevelstenen in de . . . — — Map (db m314503) HM
382 ► Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Ouder-Amstel, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel — Bakkerij Out / Out Bakery —
Bakkerij Out - 1897 Prachtig pand met topgevel uit de 18e eeuw. Hier wordt al ruim 400 jaar brood gebakken. De klassieke bakkerij is zelfs ouder dan de Kerkbrug (1649). Het oudste zichtbare deel van het pand dateert uit de 18e . . . — — Map (db m316049) HM
383 ► Poland, Małopolska, Kraków Powiat, Kraków — One of the Oldest Breweries in Poland —
W urokliwych XV - wiecznych piwnicach tej kamienicy znajdowała się jedna z najstarszych w Polsce warzelni piwa a wzmianki o niej znaleźć można w zapisach dawnych kronik. W tych historycznych podziemiach . . . — — Map (db m313843) HM
384 ► Spain, Cataluña, Barcelona, Sant Pere — Alborotos de Pan / Remboris de pa / Bread Riots — Programes de Memòria —
1789: alborotos de pan Y quien empresso todo la bulla fueron las mujeres y de elles passo a todo el mundo... El 28 de febrero de 1789, el Gobierno publicó y colgó en las esquinas de la ciudad el edicto por el que se . . . — — Map (db m311902) HM
385 ► Switzerland, Luzern — The Wine Market — Weinmarkt —
Bis zum 16.Jahrhundert Fischmarkt. Mit dem Abbruch der mittelalterlichen Schaal, einer zweigeschossigen, hölzernen Markthalle für den Verkauf von Fleisch, Brot und Leder, entstand 1481 der Platz in seiner heutigen Form. Steinmetz . . . — — Map (db m315858) HM
386 ► United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden, Farringdon — The One Tun —
The One Tun was patronised by the author Charles Dickens and was mentioned in his book ‘Oliver Twist’ under the fictional name of ‘The Three Cripples.’ By that time it was already over half a century old and was run by William Dixie whose . . . — — Map (db m312795) HM
387 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — Corn Exchange — Opened 1808 — World Heritage • Patrimoine Mondial • Patrimonio Mundial —
Designed by John Foster Junior The first in England Rebuilt 1953 – 1959 — — Map (db m316165) HM
388 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool — The Eagle Pub —
Liverpool was so important during the 18th Century that President George Washington appointed James Maury, an American merchant already trading in Liverpool, as America’s first Consul on 7 June 1790. One of Maury’s roles was to help American . . . — — Map (db m316182) HM
389 ► United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Cavern Quarter — White Star —
Welcome to the world famous White Star. Twinned with pubs in the Czech Republic and Norway. Come inside and enjoy some of the best real ales from all over the country. A relaxing atmosphere with background music & satellite TV. Take a walk back . . . — — Map (db m316183) HM
390 ► United Kingdom, England, Norfolk, Thetford — The Refectory —
This was the monastic dining hall where the monks gathered for their meals. The monks sat at tables on the platforms that run along the sides of the room. At the far end of the interior there would have stood the high table, where the prior his . . . — — Map (db m314523) HM
391 ► United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, Rievaulx — 7 — Refectory — Rievaulx Abbey —
It was here that the monks gathered to eat. They ate in silence while listening to a reading delivered from the pulpit, the large recess in the wall to your right. The community sat around the edges of the room at tables supported by stone . . . — — Map (db m315242) HM
392 ► United Kingdom, England, Southampton, Southampton City Centre — The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults —
Under this shelter roof lie the remains of the cellars in which some of Southampton's wealthy medieval mayors once stored their wine. The favourite drink of the English people in the medieval period was claret, a strong red wine made in the . . . — — Map (db m315851) HM
393 ► United Kingdom, England, Wiltshire, West Dean — 9 — Number 23 Clare Cottage — West Dean Village History Trail —
In the 1920s when Mr and Mrs Bimbo Pearce lived here, Mrs Pearce kept a small shop selling tobacco, ginger beer, fizzy lemonade and sweets such as gobstoppers, liquorice and large square caramels. Sweets were sold by the pennyworth and one penny . . . — — Map (db m314495) HM

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Nov. 11, 2026