On Waterloo-Mt Vernon Road (County Route 14) west of Ohio Route 141, on the right when traveling west.
Waterloo was home to the legendary Waterloo Wonders. Coach
Magellan Hairston and his Wonder Five captured consecutive Ohio
state high school Class B basketball championships in 1934 & 1935,
winning 94 out of 97 games, and defeating many Class A . . . — — Map (db m132543) HM
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 107) east of Henry Street, on the left when traveling east.
Non-intervention
At the outbreak of the war the United States pursued a policy of non-Intervention, avoiding
conflict while trying to broker a peace When a German U-boat sank the British liner Lusitania
on 7 May 1915 with 120 Americans . . . — — Map (db m185867) HM
On Commission Street west of Avenue of the States, on the right when traveling east.
Ethel Waters
Born to a young mother and raised in poverty, Ethel Waters overcame a difficult childhood to become an accomplished singer, radio host, and actress, having had roles in movies, on Broadway and on television. She was born in . . . — — Map (db m306696) HM
On Interstate 30 Frontage Road 0.2 miles west of Division Street, on the right when traveling west.
During the 1960s, Black Texans held demonstrations within the state and boycotted segregated stores. In conjunction with the National March on Washington in 1963 approximately 900 protesters, which included Hispanics, Blacks and Whites, marched on . . . — — Map (db m284998) HM
On Central Avenue at 24th Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
West Coast Apollo
When the Lincoln Theatre opened
on South Central Avenue at 23rd
Street in 1927 — resplendent, at a cost
of $500,000, with Moorish Revival
architecture, a 25-foot-wide marque, a big stage, an orchestra pit, . . . — — Map (db m228980) HM
On South Oketo Avenue at West 75th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Oketo Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory
of
Clayton Lund--first Bridgeview boy to lose his life in the service of his country--World War II.
All the men and women of Bridgeview, who whole-heartedly served in our country's defense of life and liberty.
. . . — — Map (db m294813) HM WM
On West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
Men who served in the Civil War are buried in various sites throughout Cook County including the nearby Mt. Olive Cemetery. For those who died alone, victims of illness and poverty, this cemetery became their final resting place. — — Map (db m246014) HM
Near West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
An institutional cemetery was established on this site in 1854 on land that was a part of the 520-acre Cook County Poor Farm. It soon became the potter's field for the forgotten and poor of Chicago and Cook County.
Buried here are as many as . . . — — Map (db m246023) HM
Near West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
On the Cook County Farm, established 1852 in Jefferson Twp., a poorhouse, or almshouse, was opened in 1854 to provide a humane way for care of poor in a rural setting. A working farm with crops operated here into the 1940's. Thousands of poorhouse . . . — — Map (db m246028) HM
On West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
For some mothers and children in the early history of Chicago, the cost of poverty was early death. Orphaned and abandoned children were brought here for burial from institutions such as the Foundling's Home and Cook County Hospital. — — Map (db m246029) HM
On Oak Park Avenue 0.2 miles north of West Irving Park Road (Illinois Route 19), on the left when traveling north.
This plaque commemorates those individuals buried within Cemetery No. 3, formerly associated with the Cook County Poor Farm, later known as the Read-Dunning Institutional complex, and later Chicago State Hospital. This Cemetery was platted on . . . — — Map (db m245999) HM
Near West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
In 19th century chicago there emerged a need for a place of refuge and treatment for those suffering from mental illness. In August 1869, the county built a facility on the County Farm site. Many of the patients who died while at the asylum are . . . — — Map (db m246012) HM
Near West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
In 1884, the Cook County Infirmary at Dunning was opened to serve as a place for care of the sick and infirm. With added space, it also replaced the original poorhouse. Many who died at this institution were interred here as were many others brought . . . — — Map (db m246008) HM
On West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
Unidentified victims of tragedy and all others not claimed for burial from the Chicago city morgue are interred in this cemetery at Dunning. While abandoned in life, each, in death, was allowed a final resting place in this cemetery. — — Map (db m246027) HM
Near Van Buren Street 0.2 miles south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
[German language text:]
Zum gedaechtniss an
Maria Werkmeister
Gruenderin des Altenheims langjaehrice praesidentin des Frauenvereins des Deutschen Altenheims
Wer den Besien seme Zeit genug gelhan, Der hat gelebt fuer alle . . . — — Map (db m249514) HM
On North Main Street (Illinois Route 143/159) at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on North Main Street.
Site of the courthouse where, in 1824, political enemies convicted Governor Edward Coles of illegally freeing his slaves. "To preserve to a continuous line of generations that liberty obtained by the valor of our forefathers, we must make . . . — — Map (db m143182) HM
On Southwest Washington Street near Peoria Park District Rock Island Greenway when traveling west.
Lt. John Dusenberry died in Peoria
County, Illinois, on September 26, 1833.
He was buried in the 'Old French Cemetery'
which became Block 35 when the Town
of Peoria was formed in 1835.
Descended from mid-1600s immigrants
from the . . . — — Map (db m259405) HM WM
On Grant Avenue near Smith Lake, on the right when traveling north.
Born 05 Apr 1937
Harlem, New York
Graduated ROTC, City College
of New York, 1958
Married
Alma Vivian Johnson, 25 Aug 1962
Parents
Luther and Maud Powell
- First Black -
Secretary of State
National Security Advisor
Chairman, . . . — — Map (db m83307) HM WM
On Laurens Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue on Laurens Avenue.
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail – a journey through Baltimore’s premier historic African American community. Here you will meet civil rights leaders, artists and musicians, attend historic African American churches, and . . . — — Map (db m168817) HM
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)
was born in Lund, WI. In 1894
she moved to Mansfield, MO.
where in the 1930s and 1940s
she published her best selling
Little House books chronicling
her pioneer life. These books
later became the basis for . . . — — Map (db m261478) HM
On South Main Street south of Independence Street, on the right when traveling north.
Yogi Berra
1925-2015 | Born in St. Louis, MO
Born Lawrence P. Berra, this baseball
catcher played primarily for the New York Yankees.
Selected as an All Star 18 times, Berra is one of only five
players to be an American League MVP . . . — — Map (db m263290) HM
On Amsterdam Avenue north of West 103rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
A culturally diverse and artistically rich area, home to small, independent businesses contributing to New York City's vibrant life.
Bloomingdale is the historic neighborhood from 96th to 110th Street between Central Park and . . . — — Map (db m242785) HM
On North Greenwood Avenue north of Crosstown Expressway (Interstate 244), on the left when traveling north.
1921 Black Wall Street Memorial
After statehood, Tulsa's Black community, through resourcefulness, spirit, and self-sufficiency, developed a vibrant showcase of African-American culture around the intersection of Greenwood Avenue . . . — — Map (db m272622) HM
1958
Hank Aaron
The Milwaukee Braves win another National League pennant, but lose the World Series to the New York Yankees four games to three.
Science & Technology
The U.S. establishes the National Aeronautics and Space . . . — — Map (db m167292) HM
On 14th Street Northwest at T Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.
Louis Armstrong and Sarah Vaughn were two of the nationally famous entertainers who played in the brick building on this corner, once home to the popular Club Bali, also called the New Bali. In the memory of one former customer, it was a . . . — — Map (db m130789) HM
On Ogden Avenue (Old U.S. 66) at Lombard Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ogden Avenue.
This 23-foot-tall sculpture pays homage to an original Berwyn landmark. In 1989, artist Dustin Schuler erected a sculpture named Spindle, which showcased eight actual cars impaled on a 50-foot spike. After a cameo in the 1992 movie . . . — — Map (db m292873) HM
Near West Belle Plaine Avenue near North Neenah Avenue.
After the Great Fire of 1871, the county set up a temporary morgue on Milwaukee Avenue. One hundred and seventeen unclaimed, unidentified victims were taken from the county morgue and interred on this site. — — Map (db m246021) HM
Near Van Buren Street 0.2 miles south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
[Text in German:]
Von warmer menschenlieb durchgluht schlug froh sein herz der wegt entgegen und tief aus innerstem gemüth lebt seiner mitwelt er zum segen
Dem deutschen manne
Dem freunde der armen
Dem schützer der bedrängten
Aus . . . — — Map (db m249506) HM
On West Washington St (Illinois Route 64) just west of South 4th Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling east.
World War I
Adams Earl C •
Altenburg Harry O •
Beard Raymond •
Bednarkewiz Leo •
Cafagna Phil •
Carlson Gunnard •
Carpenter Jay •
Correll Frank •
Dohlen George •
Began Patrick F •
Fisk Ralf L •
Grown Maine D •
Holmes . . . — — Map (db m255975) WM
On Poplar Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street.
Adolph H Abbott •
E Abbott •
H Abbott •
Ste Abbott •
J M Abell •
Marvin K Abell •
R Abner •
L R Ace •
Alonzo Adams •
B D Adams •
B J Adams •
Doyle J Adams •
G Adams •
Lindell L Adams •
Lloyd R Adams •
6 Adkin •
Alan . . . — — Map (db m253827) WM
On S Main Ave 0.1 miles north of 2nd St SW, on the right when traveling north.
Lest We Forget
U.S. and Sioux Center timeline:
1775---
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Concord
2nd Continental Congress formed
Battle of Bunker Hill
Olive Branch Petition issued
USS independence commissioned
Military . . . — — Map (db m118957) HM WM
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