Old Second Street Cemetery

1838-1919, Here are buried pioneers, and soldiers of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and the Union Army

Marker is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and College Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.

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Bernard's Cabin Trail

This mile-long trail leads to the site of Bernard’s Cabins. On the eve of the Civil War, these cabins (now gone) were home to as many as thirty-five slaves. During the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Confederates turned the terrain surrounding ...

Bexar County Under Nine Governments

The administrative government of Bexar County, besides being the oldest in Texas, is distinguished by having served under nine governments.

The community served under Spanish rule from May, 1718, until January, 1811, when it was taken over by the revolutionary ...

The Wind Point Lighthouse

To assist navigation around the point into Racine harbor, the Wind Point Lighthouse began functioning in 1880 with a kerosene lamp, focused and magnified by a third order Fresnel lens. Its light could be seen for 19 miles.

At 108 feet, ...

Macy's Department Store

From its humble beginnings on 14th Street, Macy's moved in 1902 to this historic site on Herald Square which became "The World's Largest Store," and the flagship for Macy's stores nationwide.

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Samuel J. Tilden

1814 - 1886

Patriot – Statesman

Lawyer – Philanthropist

Governor of New York

Democratic Nominee

for the Presidency

1876

“I trust the people.”

Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and W 112th Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive.

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Southside Historic District/ Southside Historic District Parks

Southside Historic District

Extending west from Lake Michigan to Park Avenue and south from Eighth Street to DeKoven Avenue, Racine’s Southside Historic District contains one of Wisconsin’s highest concentrations of grand historic houses. Dating from 1842 to 1924, the 42-block district ...

Church of the Presidents

St. James Episcopal Church

Built in 1879. Named for the seven U.S. Presidents who attended services here: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.

Deconsecrated in 1953, it became ...

Cartier Building

Landmarks of New York

Designed by Robert W. Gibson as the residence of Morton F. Plant, this building was constructed in 1904. Messrs. Cartier acquired it in 1917 and after modification by William Welles Bosworth, it was occupied by the firm ...

9th Armored Division

Activated at Fort Riley July 15, 1942

By capturing bridge at Remagen on March 7, 1945 became first allied troops to cross the Rhine.

Campaigns: Ardennes • Rhineland • Central Europe

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Arnold ...