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The Beatles 🎶 Historical Markers
These markers are about the Beatles, whether before, during or after the band's tenure. This includes markers that are about the individuals, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
By Sandra Hughes, June 19, 2016
The Singing River Sculpture Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| On Avalon Avenue at Brown Street, on the left when traveling west on Avalon Avenue. |
| | This sculpture is dedicated to the many individuals whose efforts made Muscle Shoals and the Muscle Shoals area the “Hit Recording Capital of the World,” and to those who continue that legacy.
Legend of the Singing River
The . . . — — Map (db m95318) HM |
| On North Montgomery Avenue at Alabama Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Montgomery Avenue. |
| | This sculpture is dedicated to the many individuals whose efforts made Sheffield and the Muscle Shoals area the “Hit Recording Capital of the World,” and to those who continue that legacy.
Legend of the Singing River
The . . . — — Map (db m95130) HM |
| On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. |
| | Called the most prolific session guitarist of all time, Reggie Young grew up along the Cotton Highway in Osceola in the 1940s. Joining a multitude of famous artists, such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presely, the Beatles, and Willie Nelson, Young has . . . — — Map (db m36409) HM |
| On Vine Street north of Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The world's first circular office structure was designed to resemble a stack of 45 rpm records. Artists recording in its studios since its completion in 1956 have included such luminaries as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, the . . . — — Map (db m127027) HM |
| On Lankershim Boulevard at Weddington Street, on the right when traveling south on Lankershim Boulevard. |
| | Hollywood Comes North
The community of North Hollywood was still a year away from being given that official name when a jewel box of a theatre called the "El Portal" opened in October of 1926.
The world was still a year away . . . — — Map (db m133335) HM |
| Near 17th Street at Tremont Place, on the left when traveling south. |
| | On August 26, 1964 five thousand screaming fans waited outside the Brown Palace Hotel for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols, the Beatles.
Well-rehearsed in evading mobs, the “Fab Four” sneaked into the hotel through a . . . — — Map (db m135538) HM |
| On 3rd Street Northeast 0.1 miles south of M Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south. |
| | First Concert in the USA — — Map (db m139212) HM |
| On M Street Northeast at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on M Street Northeast. |
| | Uline Arena was built in 1941 by ice maker Mike Uline to present ice skating, hocky, basketball, and tennis. The Dutch immigrant, originally named Migiel Uihlein, had made a fortune patenting ice production equipment and selling ice from his . . . — — Map (db m71683) HM |
| On Columbus Circle Northeast south of F Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south. |
| | With its view of the Capitol and Senate office buildings, and with the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court just a short stroll away, Union Station truly is the gateway to the heart of the nation's government. The station is also where . . . — — Map (db m71679) HM |
| Near Carter Drive at Public Square, on the right when traveling east. |
| | In the late summer of 1963, four musicians from Liverpool, England — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — collectively known as the Beatles, were poised to conquer pop culture and music history. With three hit . . . — — Map (db m146915) HM |
| Near Marconi Court east of Marconi Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| |
It was twenty years ago today,
John Lennon brought the band to play.
This plaque commemorates the 20th anniversary of The Beatles only concert performance in Louisiana
September 16, 1964, City Park Stadium
Presented by
WRNO Radio to . . . — — Map (db m87847) HM |
| On West Delta Avenue at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on West Delta Avenue. |
| |
Front
John Bright “Johnny” Russell (1940-2001) was born and raised in Moorhead and went on to become a star of the Grand Ole Opry and a popular country recording artist, with such hits as “Catfish John” and . . . — — Map (db m77168) HM |
| On Delmar Boulevard at Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard. |
| | International Legend with Local Roots
Charles Edward Anderson (Chuck) Berry was born October 18, 1926 to Henry and Martha Berry in St. Louis, Missouri. He first took to the stage in 1941 during a school program at Sumner High School where he . . . — — Map (db m124774) HM |
| On Bowery near Rivington Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | You are standing at the corporate roots of Hammacher Schlemmer, America’s longest running catalogue for the “man who has everything.” Opening in 1848 at 221 Bowery, it specialized in hard-to-find hardware. Located in the 5-story building . . . — — Map (db m133664) HM |
| On Pattison Avenue 0.1 miles east of South Broad Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Joe Brown, a South Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, was a member of the Philadelphia Art Commission and a professor and sculptor at Princeton University. He was selected by the Art Commission in 1970 to produce four statues that . . . — — Map (db m82022) 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 m147645) HM |
| On Elliot Street at Cliff Road, on the left when traveling south on Elliot Street. |
| | Welcome to the Plymouth Hoe
History
The Hoe dates back to the medieval era when the first settlers arrived. This was long before the exploits of Sir Francis Drake, who played bowls here while waiting for the Spanish Armada in 1588. The . . . — — Map (db m123773) HM |
| On Montagu Square at Montagu Place on Montagu Square. |
| | Musician and Songwriter lived here in 1968 — — Map (db m109067) HM |
| On Kingly Street at Tenison Court on Kingly Street. |
| |
Paul McCartney
met
Linda Eastman
here on the
15th May 1967 — — Map (db m115479) HM |
| On Monmouth Street just south of Shaftesbury Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Beatles Manager and impresario worked here 1963-1964 — — Map (db m115541) HM |
| Near Elliot Terrace just from Cliff Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | This artwork marks the spot where John, Paul, George and Ringo posed for a picture that has gone on to become one of the most famous images of one of the world’s most influential bands.
Taken on Tuesday 12 September 1967 by music photographer . . . — — Map (db m123775) HM |
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