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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.
 
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By Sandra Hughes, June 19, 2016
The Singing River Sculpture Marker
1 Alabama, Colbert County, Muscle Shoals — The Singing River SculptureIn Muscle Shoals, Alabama
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 m167279) HM
2 Alabama, Colbert County, Sheffield — The Singing River SculptureIn Sheffield, Alabama
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 m167280) HM
3 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — Beatles Park
A quiet night in 1964 was interrupted by the unusual sound of an airliner approaching Walnut Ridge Airport. Its arrival sparked enough interest that three local teens went to investigate, only to discover John, Paul, Ringo and George walking from . . . Map (db m170608) HM
4 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — When The Beatles Came to Town
Newell Mock had a love for photography and a camera always at the ready. He captured these black and white images on September 20, 1964 as the Beatles returned to Walnut Ridge Airport from their weekend vacation at Pigman's Ranch in Missouri. John . . . Map (db m170243) HM
5 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Reggie Young
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
6 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — 18 — Capitol Records Building
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, . . . Map (db m167282) HM
7 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hollywood — El Portal Theatre
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 m167283) HM
8 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Central Business District — 19e — Help!Wall Street of the Rockies — Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado —
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 service . . . Map (db m167285) HM
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9 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Atlas District — 1964The Beatles — ULINE —
First Concert in the USAMap (db m139212) HM
10 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Atlas District — 6 — The Iceman's ArenaHub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail — Reported missing
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
11 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, NoMa/Sursum Corda — 2 — Gateway to The Nation's CapitalHub, Home, Heart — Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail —
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
12 Illinois, Franklin County, Benton — The First Beatle In AmericaGeorge Harrison
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 m166711) HM
13 Illinois, Saline County, Eldorado — The "British Invasion" BeginsGeorge Harrison Becomes First Beatle to Play in America
On September 28, 1963, America got its first taste of English rock 'n' roll. Five months before the beginning of "Beatlemania," before the Beatles played on the "Ed Sullivan Show," George Harrison, lead guitarist for the British band, became the . . . Map (db m192053) HM
14 Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, City Park — Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana
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
15 Mississippi, Sunflower County, Moorhead — 22 — Johnny Russell — Mississippi Country Music Trail —
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 “Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon . . . Map (db m77168) HM
16 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Kansas City Municipal Stadium
Timeline: 1923: Stadium opens as "Muehlebach Field", named for George Muehlebach, who owned the minor-league Blues 1924: KC Monarchs won the Negro Leagues World Series here 1937: Ballpark was named "Ruppert Stadium" honoring Yankees . . . Map (db m198933) HM
17 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, East Side — Municipal Stadium
Known as: • Muehlebach Field (1923-1937) • Ruppert Stadium (1937-1943) • Blues Stadium (1943-1954) • Municipal Stadium (1955-1976) (front side:) You are standing on the former site of Municipal Stadium, originally named . . . Map (db m198918) HM
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18 Missouri, St. Louis County, University City, Delmar Loop — Chuck Berry
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 . . . Map (db m167287) HM
19 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bowery — Longest-Running Catalogue In AmericaHammacher Schlemmer — 209 Bowery —
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
20 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Arcadia — Paul McCartneyStopped Here On August 5th 2008
One of the Beatles was here What's a fun way to celebrate your 66th birthday? If you're Sir Paul McCartney, born June 18, 1942, you take your girlfriend Nancy Shevell, 47, on a Route 66 road trip in a green 1989 Ford Bronco. Their . . . Map (db m170499) HM
21 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Greenwich Island — Joe Brown
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 m167361) HM
22 Texas, Lubbock County, Lubbock — The McCartney Oak
Commemorating the historic concert of music legend Sir Paul McCartney in Lubbock, Texas on October 2, 2014 at the United Supermarkets Arena, and his admiration for Lubbock's own Buddy Holly.Map (db m163977) HM
23 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times
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
24 Ireland, Leinster, County Dublin, Dublin, North City — The Beatles
. . . Map (db m240685) HM
25 United Kingdom, England, Berkshire, Reading, Caversham — John Lennon & Paul McCartney
John Lennon & Paul McCartney played their only gig as 'The Nerk Twins' at the Fox & Hounds on 23rd April 1960Map (db m216052) HM
26 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Camden — Brian Epstein
The Beatles Manager and impresario worked here 1963-1964Map (db m115541) HM
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27 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Invention of Stereo Sound Reproduction, 1931Abbey Road Studios — IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing —
Alan Dower Blumlein filed a patent for a two-channel audio system called “stereo” on 14 December 1931. It included a “shuffling” circuit to preserve directional sound, an orthogonal “Blumlein Pair” of velocity microphones, the recording of two . . . Map (db m167118) HM
28 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — John Lennon1940-1980
Musician and Songwriter lived here in 1968Map (db m109067) HM
29 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney met Linda Eastman here on the 15th May 1967 Map (db m115479) HM
30 United Kingdom, England, Plymouth — Beatle Bums
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
31 United Kingdom, England, Plymouth — Plymouth Hoe
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
 
 
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