The large building on the western end of the business district on Water Street was built by R.T. Holman, an entrepreneur well ahead of his time. He was born in Saint John and worked at his brother's store in St. Eleanors before opening a . . . — — Map (db m309743) HM
Summerside Steamers
Coastal communications were of the utmost importance to the early settlers whose farms were seldom far from the shore. The completion of the Queen's Wharf at Green's Shore (now Summerside) in 1840 gave the . . . — — Map (db m309744) HM
The College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts of Canada
The skirl of the pipes and perhaps the swirl of a kilt should not come as a surprise in Summerside. Just off the trail on the east side of the city is the College of Piping, . . . — — Map (db m309747) HM
In September 1866, builder Pierce Doyle was awarded the contract to construct the Drill Shed on this site. Military companies used the building to conduct training exercises and inspections.
Its location within the Public Square made it a . . . — — Map (db m309716) HM
Summerside was ablaze in a fierce south-east gale during the night of October 10, 1906! The fire began its destructive path at the railway freight sheds apparently ignited by a spark from a train engine. Advancing in a 300 yard wide swath diagonally . . . — — Map (db m309641) HM
The Great Trail in Prince Edward Island
This marks the connection of Prince Edward Island's section of The Great Trail in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
From where you are standing, you can . . . — — Map (db m309754) HM
The Holman Holmstead
c. 1855 to 1877
Refurbished by the Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation in 1975
A gift to the foundation by Miss Gladys Holman and a Financial involvement by the Prince Edward Island Heritage Endowment Found and . . . — — Map (db m309640) HM
The Indian Head Lighthouse & Breakwater
The lighthouse at the mouth of Summerside harbour was constructed in 1880 by Richard Keefe of Alberton who was awarded the contract by the Dominion Government. The octagonal building with a . . . — — Map (db m309751) HM
The Striped Skunk
Skunks are not true Islanders. They "came from away" in 1912, and stayed. Fur farming was highly profitable at the time and two entrepreneurs in the Wilmot Valley decided to try something different -
they . . . — — Map (db m309752) HM
The Summerside Fire of 1906
All communities feared fire during the 19th century. Most structures were close together and made of wood. Buildings had been getting taller and equipment for fighting fires was marginal at best. The . . . — — Map (db m309746) HM
Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Birthplace of the Trans Canada Trail.
This plaque and Trans Canada Trail logo unveiled June 17th, 2000, by Dr. Sherman Olson, National President of the Trans Canada Trail, Mayor Basil L. Stewart, Canada 125 Board . . . — — Map (db m309809) HM
Wastewater Treatment Centre
The original treatment facility was built on this site in 1972 by the Town of Summerside.
This facility had only a primary level of treatment. In 2008 the City completed the upgrade of the facility to . . . — — Map (db m309637) HM
The "Yankee Gale" of October 3rd-5th, 1851 is regarded as one of the strongest and most destructive storms to hit Maritime Canada in the annals of recorded meteorological history. The wind came out of the northeast, blowing a tempest. There were . . . — — Map (db m308704) HM
Life at “The Shore”
Much has been written about life in a "company town," a "coal" town, a "lumber" town, etc., but seldom does one hear of life in a "fishing" town or village as is the case with Tignish Shore. Most stories of . . . — — Map (db m308662) HM
A Fishing Village
Fishing is the backbone of the Village of Tignish and surrounding areas and dates back to 1845 when Frank Arsenault and Thomas J. Caie began trading with the locals. They were followed by W.B. Dead and Captain . . . — — Map (db m308666) HM
To the Glory of God and the memory of all those who have contributed to the teaching of His Word and the futherance of His Work, this plaque has been dedicated by the Rt. Rev. Walter Farquharson, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, to mark . . . — — Map (db m310623) HM
Erected in memory of these soldiers who fought in the Great War 1914-1918
Killed in action
John Lyman Wood ·
Percy Farrow ·
Capt. James Farrow
Enlisted
Everett Bell ·
Morley Bell ·
Earl Thompson ·
Thomas Dawson · . . . — — Map (db m310242) WM
Born in this house, Macphail became a distinguished doctor and writer, serving as the first professor of the history of medicine at McGill University (1907-1937). He was knighted for his services with the Canadian Army Medical Corps during . . . — — Map (db m309713) HM
This stone was bought by Sir Andrew Macphail... from Wallace, Nova Scotia in a "spirit of reckless pride". Stones of this size are rare on Prince Edward Island, "many visitors came to view the wonder" Sir Andrew wrote. "Pat Bolger the last of the . . . — — Map (db m309714) HM
The Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead
Recognition
In September 1910, the Governor General of Canada, Earl Grey, requested a stopover in Prince Edward Island so that he could meet the writer L.M. Montgomery - he had been entranced . . . — — Map (db m309805) HM
These two limestone pillars, standing almost 4 meters tall, mark what was once the main entrance to the Macphail Homestead grounds. The story of how these unique and beautiful landmarks came to Sir Andrew Macphail's birthplace links his life and . . . — — Map (db m309735) HM
Hotbed of Culture and Art
Victoria-by-the-Sea, located on the province's south shore, is very proud of its reputation as an arts and culture hub. Founded in 1819, the village really came into its own by the late 1800s, with three . . . — — Map (db m310167) HM
Victoria's history dates back to 1767 when the property, then called Lot 29, was acquired by Admiral Sir Charles Saunders by Royal lottery. Through marriage, it became the property of the Earl of Westmoreland. In 1802, his estate manager, James . . . — — Map (db m310165) HM
The original construction here was the Hall of the Great Buddha of the Temple of Immense Gratitude and Longevity in the Garden of Clear Ripples. It was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860 and reconstructed on its original site in . . . — — Map (db m53920) HM
In 1986, inspired by the famous scientist Dr. Tsung-Dao Lee’s theory of Relativistic Heavy Ion Collision, the famous Chinese painter, Professor Li Keran created an ink painting masterpiece “Nuclei as Heavy as Bulls, Through Collision Generate . . . — — Map (db m38772) HM
Built in 1886, the hall was a lounge for princes, patriarchs and cabinet ministers when in the Summer Palace to celebrate Empress Dowager Cixi's birthdays. The cultural relics on display here are birthday presents from the princes, patriarchs and . . . — — Map (db m53944) HM
(Chinese text not transcribed)
Jiang Zhongzhen in the Southern Song Dynasty won the Kuiwei Zhuangyuan (title conferred on the one who came first in the highest imperial examination) in the 16th year of Emperor Ningzong of Song Dynasty . . . — — Map (db m246065) HM
(Chinese text not transcribed)
Scenic Area of Huishan Ancient Town covers an area of 3.5 square kilometers, exhibiting more than 200 scenic sites. It has been listed as a national key park as well as National Park and Scenic Site of . . . — — Map (db m246061) HM
A la memoria de
Amelia Alfara Rojas
"Cumpli con mi deber civico emitiendo mi voto por primera vez el dia 30 de julio de 1950."
Municipalidad de San Carlos
English translation:
To the memory of . . . — — Map (db m132539) HM
Centenario de la
fundacion de la comunidad
de San Rafael
18 agosto 1896 - 18 agosto 1996
A: Monseñor Thiel
Por su primera visita a los indigenas malekus.
Diocesis de Ciudad Quesada
Parroquia San Rafael . . . — — Map (db m132536) HM
Croatian:
U Ovoj Kuci Je Živio I Umro
Znameniti Hrvatski Prosvjetitelj,
Preporoditelj, Polihistor I Leksikograf
Bogoslav Šulek
20.IV.1816 - 30.XI.1896
Rodom Slovak Srcem I Dušom Hrvat
Svoj Je Život I . . . — — Map (db m128932) HM
Smatram Svojom Dužnošću・Da Kao
Rodeni Sin Svoje Zemlje Pomognem
Gradu Zagrebu U Svakom Pogledu
Savjetom I Činom - Rekao Je U Ovoj Zgradi
Nikola Tesla
24 Svibnja 1892・Godine
Kad Je . . . — — Map (db m128937) HM
(Croatian:)
Ovdje Je Do G. 1810. Stajala Stara Gradska Vijećnica. G. 1833. Položen Je Temelj Kazalištu I Redutnoj Dvorani.
7. I. 1835. Bila Je Prva Kazališna Predstava Na Je Prva Hrvatska Drama Juran I Sofija: Od Ivana Pl. . . . — — Map (db m128964) HM
Navnet betyder Store killed, og det er den
vandregste blandt Roskildes mange kilder. Det
blev udnyttet tilbage i middelalderen, hovr der
var mindst en mølle tilknyttet, ejet af kirken.
I 1645 ved man at Maglekilde kunne trække 5
møller, og det . . . — — Map (db m244094) HM
Carib war, September 19th 1930. Two Caribs died. Dudley John and Royer Frederick, two injured Tilson Bruney and Ferdinand Sanford. Sauteus of Grenada Kioumoue titanyem oubecouyum Santiquet ala eyeti Our father who art in heaven Hallowed be thy . . . — — Map (db m135260) HM
Anglican Church 1820 A permanent Anglican church was constructed on current site. British government funded the construction of the church for £6,500. It was built in the style of the Regency period which consists of a square, solid stone . . . — — Map (db m135310) HM
David the Goliath The African Baobab Tree (Adansonia digitata) was blown down on the bus during Hurricane David on August 29th 1979. Fortunately the bus was empty at the time. The main stem is now more than 21 ft (6.4 m) in circumference and . . . — — Map (db m135318) HM
Methodist Church
1787 • First Methodist missionary, Dr. Thomas Coke arrived.
It was originally a dwelling house.
1800 • The lot where the church is now was initially leased to Catholics who later converted to Wesleyan . . . — — Map (db m135311) HM
Morne Bruce Garrison The Defence of Roseau Dominica was ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Paris in 1763. To keep the island under her rule, Britain had to defend it from the French. Some small forts were started in 1765. Military engineers . . . — — Map (db m135344) HM
Morne Bruce Garrison North Point Battery Cannon and Signaling Station To get messages up and down the coast, Captain James Bruce organised a line of signal stations. The signals were a combination of gun salutes and flag signals. Each . . . — — Map (db m135345) HM
This monument is a symbol of freedom and emancipation. It is a tribute to all the enslaved Africans who suffered and were executed in the history of Dominica. It honours the Maroons who risked their lives to fight for the emancipation of all. It . . . — — Map (db m94220) HM
The site of the old sweet water drinking fountain, located in the centre of the square. This was constructed in 1872, to celebrate piped water being brought to Roseau and was built on the site of a condemned well. At the end of the first Maroon . . . — — Map (db m297951) HM
1750s
Built during French occupation.
1761
It continued to be used as a prison by the
British after capturing the island.
It was the only prison in Dominica until
1784, when a new one was constructed at
the top of King George V St, . . . — — Map (db m294423) HM
Roseau Cruise Ship Berth Left: The origins of our main streets are based on footpaths leading to and from the market and landing place at the old harbour. Where you now stand is the site of the old harbour. Below: View of Roseau . . . — — Map (db m135309) HM
Roseau Bayfront Ferry Terminal Roseau Bayfront 1900, at the time it was known as Bay Street. For many years the town was fronted by a wide beach but after a series of hurricanes, sea defence walls were built along the waterfront. . . . — — Map (db m135342) HM
Roseau Cathedral 1730 First started as a 16 x 40 ft solid timber church. This was fashioned after the Kalinago Kabays, consisting of strong posts and woven palm leaves. It was constructed by French lumbermen and peasant farmers. The original . . . — — Map (db m135314) HM
Woodbridge Bay 1777 Woodbridge Bay is named after William Woodbridge, who from 1777, was the owner of Goodwill Estate. 1925 Prior to the construction of the Deep Water Harbour, it was a popular bathing spot lined with private beach huts and a . . . — — Map (db m135259) HM
Dominica In memory of those from Dominica who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918 Capt. A. E. Anderson · Capt. C. M. Blandy · Major Geo. W. Carew · Capt. G. Carter · Capt. C. H. Hill · Lieut. H. T. S. Johns · Lieut. F. Johnson · Capt. R. . . . — — Map (db m93900) WM
Simon Bolivar Born in Caracas 24th July 1783 Died in Santa Marta 17th December 1830 Liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru Founder of Bolivia — — Map (db m117234) HM WM
Pottersville Was once known as Ballahoo Town and then Lod bor – creole for “the other side”. Was mainly occupied by fishermen, domestics and port workers who worked in Roseau. Pottersville was named after . . . — — Map (db m135316) HM
Pottersville By the Pottersville Savannah View of Woodbridge Bay in 1960 prior to the construction of the Deep Water Harbour. Walking distances to various historic sites and landmarks Map, key and emergency information . . . — — Map (db m135343) HM
3000 BC - The first Amerindian people settle in the bay. Les premiers Amérindiens s'installent dans la baie. 1493 - One ship of Columbus fleet on his 2nd Voyage enters the bay and sees dwellings and people. Un navire de la flotte de Christophe . . . — — Map (db m94478) HM
This is the second national park established in Dominica and comprises both land and sea - rich in natural resources and historical features, the area supports a wide range of important activities, including diving, snorkeling, yachting, cruise . . . — — Map (db m94440) HM
Fort Shirley was positioned between the two hills with a direct line of site (sic, sight) to all parts of the garrison and guarding directly over Prince Rupert's Bay and the dock. The land side of the fort was protected by batteries in other . . . — — Map (db m94476) HM
The Guard House, manned at all times, was the nerve centre of the entire garrison. All signals and comings and goings were monitored here. Gun slits faced onto the entrance passage in the event of an invasion. The room behind was the prison or . . . — — Map (db m94499) HM
The officers lived in separate quarters. Some had their families with them, in the married quarters on the slope or down in Roseau as the garrison, close to the swamp, was considered unhealthy. The Commandant live in an elegant house up against the . . . — — Map (db m94500) HM
The Cabrits headland was recognized by the British in the 18th century as a strategic site for a garrison to protect ships anchored in Price Rupert's Bay to collect fresh water and provisions, and for a defence stronghold between French colonies of . . . — — Map (db m94474) HM
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, most of the forest on the Cabrits was cut down to clear land for the garrison. The forest you now see around you dates from after 1854, when the garrison was abandoned. There are also some experimental . . . — — Map (db m94475) HM
The garrison at the Cabrits never saw any action, although the Battle of the Saints, fought between the French and British fleets on 12 April 1782, occurred within sight of the ramparts, and Fort Shirley was the scene of the revolt of the 8th West . . . — — Map (db m94501) HM
Fort Shirley was served by three cisterns that collected water from the roofs and the water catchment platform. If there was threat of an attack, water from the nearby rivers was brought into the fort by oxen cart. Food was purchased from . . . — — Map (db m94502) HM
The Salisbury Declaration of Independence This Monument is in Commemoration of The Declaration To Seek Independence From Great Britain By Honourable Patrick Roland John On Sunday August 29 1976 Unveiled by His Excellency The President Mr. . . . — — Map (db m117231) HM
The cultivation of sugar cane and production of
sugar was introduced to Dominica much later than
other islands of the West Indies. It was only after
1763, when Britain took control of Dominica from
France by virtue of the Treaty of Paris, that . . . — — Map (db m294714) HM
1923 · 2004
In Honour of: Edward Oliver Le Blanc Statesman Member of the Federal Parliament of the West Indies (1958-1960) Chief Minister and Minister of Finance (1961-1967) Premier of Dominica 1967-1974 The construction of the West Coast Road . . . — — Map (db m94387) HM
Esta es una edificación militar de la época colonial de la isla La Española (hoy compartida por República Dominicana y Haiti) y es una de las más importantes del Caribe. Su construcción se inició en el año de 1564, finalizando el proceso . . . — — Map (db m295867) HM
(German):
Am 6, Februar 1996 stürzte auf dem Flug nach Deutschland vor dieser Küste ein Flugzeug ins Meer. Bei diesem Unglück gab es keine Überlebenden, und nur 68 Opfer konnten geborgen werden. Für 121 Menschen wurde das Meer zur . . . — — Map (db m295919) HM
(English):
British explorer and scientist, consul of Santo Domingo, who sailed the sea and rivers of the Caribbean during his study expeditions.
On one of his missions to the island of Hispaniola, today known as the Dominican . . . — — Map (db m295647) HM
G.F. "Betico” Croes
Luchado incansabel pa Aruba su Status Aparte.
Pueblo a honre cu e titulo di "Libertador"
Fought for the right of "Status Aparte” for Aruba
~ autonomous status in the Dutch Kingdom ~
The . . . — — Map (db m119528) HM
J.E. "Juancho" Irausquin
Gran visionario cu a reconoce e importancia di turismo pa Aruba y a cuminsa cu e desaroyo di e industria aki como un di e Aruba su pilarnan principal di nos economia.
Great visionary who . . . — — Map (db m119531) HM
J.H.A. "Shon Henny" Eman
Visionario politico y estatal, ken a inicia e lucha
pa Aruba su separacion for di Antiyas Hulandes.
Political and statutory visionary whom initiatated the fight for Aruba's separation from the . . . — — Map (db m119530) HM
In 1822, the Protestant congregation was founded in Aruba. This building stands on the foundation of a house bought in 1844 from the Arends family for 250 guilders. Due to its ruinous state, plans were made to build a proper church. In . . . — — Map (db m265829) HM
In 1796, the Military Community in Curacao decided that, in light of the unstable international political situation, a fort needed to be built in Aruba to defend the port against pirates.
It was named after the Dutch naval officer Johan Arnold . . . — — Map (db m265828) HM
The statue of Princess Wilhelmina (Queen of the Netherlands from 1898 to 1948)was unveiled in 1955 by her daughter, the then-Queen Juliana. Florentine sculptor Angelo Lualdi used Carrara marble and natural stone, and the statue was based . . . — — Map (db m265832) HM
(Papiamentu):
Area Ramsar Rif ST. MARIE - Nominá dia 5 di febrüari 2013
Gobièrnu a destiná área di Rif St. Marie komo un área di Ramsar; e tratado internashonal pa protekshon di reanan akuátiko di importansia . . . — — Map (db m267069) HM
After the Spanish arrived on the island in 1499 they renamed or romanized many of the indigenous toponyms. This area in particular was renamed Santa Maria, after Saint Mary, who is revered by the Catholic Church. After the Dutch took over in 1634 . . . — — Map (db m267052) HM
History
This mansion dates from the 18th century. The house belonged to the owner of the shipyard in front of the house along St. Anna Bay. Schooners (a type of sailboat) were built on this shipyard until the beginning of the 20th . . . — — Map (db m267084) HM
History
Kura Agostini was formerly directly located on the bank of St. Anna Bay. It is named after a 19th century owner and consists of several buildings. A ‘kura’ is a lot with a mansion enclosed by outbuildings and a wall. This . . . — — Map (db m267115) HM
History
In 1820 Joseph Antoine Agostini a merchant arrived in Curaçao. At that time this property was owned by an Irish man named Basden. Joseph Antoine Agostini married his only daughter and they lived together in one of the . . . — — Map (db m267086) HM
Fred Arends was born in 1949. In 1966 he began his studies at the art academy in Arnhem, The Netherlands. His artistic qualities soon became apparent, and gradually he developed and refined his technique.
Like many 19th century . . . — — Map (db m268309) HM
Discover everything Kura Hulanda Village has to offer.
History
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The history of the Kura Hulanda neighborhood begins in 1707 with the granting of plots on the westside of the St. Anna Bay. In Ser'i Otrobanda . . . — — Map (db m267269) HM
Discover everything Kura Hulanda Village has to offer.
History
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The history of the Kura Hulanda neighborhood begins in 1707 with the granting of plots on the westside of the St. Anna Bay. In Ser'i Otrobanda . . . — — Map (db m267270) HM
(English):
The inhabitants of Curacao are multilingual. The Curacao people in general understand and speak Dutch, English, Spanish & Papiamento. The official languages are Papiamento and Dutch of which Papiamento is . . . — — Map (db m267266) HM
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Leonard Burlington Smith
1839 - 1898
Builder of the first Queen Emma Bridge
Papiamento
E plaka aki ta dedika na memoria di Leonard Burlington Smith . . . — — Map (db m267704) HM
History
This spacious and exceptional merchant's house was built in about 1750, in the heyday of the Curacao baroque architectural style. Some dozens of meters to the North-West of this house stood 'de Vreede' the only grain mill . . . — — Map (db m267116) HM
(English):
The population of Curacao comprises more than 40 different nationalities. The approximately 162.000 inhabitants are 80% of Dutch Caribbean origin, made up of multi-colored tapestry of races and cultures, . . . — — Map (db m267267) HM
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