Railroad Semaphore Signal

Circa 1898

This type of railroad signal was introduced, circa 1898, to control the movement of trains and to prevent accidents. The blade moved up or down corresponding with green, yellow or red lights.

(Donated by

Southern Pacific

Transportation Company)

Marker can be reached ...

Walnut Grove Cemetery

Side A:

The Walnut Grove Cemetery is the burial place of members of the Zane and Martin families. Their graves lie within the brick enclosure. The cemetery is also the resting-place of many early Martins Ferry residents, including veterans of the ...

Robert Louis Stevenson

Lodged at 608 Bush Street, December 1879 - March 1880, and there wrote essays, poems autobiography and fiction.

Plaque placed by admirers of the author in cooperation with the California Historical Society.

July 26, 1972

Marker is at the intersection ...

Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns

The Fort Worth Stock Yard Company's wooden horse and mule barns on this site were destroyed by fire on March 14, 1911, opening day of the Feeders and Breeders show (later Southwestern Exposition & Fat Stock Show). The show opened ...

“Hubbard’s Folly”

On this site about 1834, Gurdon S. Hubbard built Chicago’s first warehouse for storing pork and other pioneer produce. Because of its size and substantial construction early skeptics called the building "Hubbard’s Folly."

Erected by

Chicago’s Charter Jubilee

Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society

1937

City ...

Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium

Early Major League baseball park opened here, 1909. Renamed, 1953. Home to Athletics 1909 - 1954: Phillies 1938 - 1970. Site of three Negro League World Series; five A's World Series victories. Razed, 1976.

Marker is on West Lehigh Avenue.

Imperial Glass

Gem of "The Glass City"

With ready access to raw materials, fuel, skilled labor, and transportation, the Ohio Valley became the center of the American glass industry during the late 1800s. Among dozens of local manufacturers, the Imperial Glass Company, founded ...

In Memory of Newell Rising

This Ten-Inch Shell From The

U S S Maine

Unveiled at Port Chester, NY

July 4, 1912

In Memory Of

Newell Rising

A Townsman

And of All Who Lost Their Lives

With Him in The Destruction

Of That Ship

February ...

South Water Street

This was Chicago’s main business street in 1834, connecting the village with Fort Dearborn. Years before this also was the site of a trading post with the Indians.

Erected by

Chicago’s Charter Jubilee

Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society

1937

City of Chicago

Incorporated 4th March

1837

Marker is ...

French Indian Apple Tree

French Indian

Apple Tree

Largest on Record

9 Ft. Diameter

60 Ft. Spread 45 High

Bore 200 Bu. 1872

1670 - 1887

Marker is on East River Drive 0.2 miles east of North Clinton Street.

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