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Riverlore Mansion, a stately Italianate residence in Cairo, Illinois, stands as a poignant relic of a bygone era. Built for riverboat captain Charles Galigher during Cairo’s prosperous steamboat days, the mansion’s elegant architecture—arched windows, bracketed roof, and grand facade—reflects the town’s former wealth and strategic importance at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
In a residential neighborhood in the town of Corydon, Indiana is an old tree trunk protected by a stone monument. It looks rather strange, but if you know the importance of the old tree, it makes perfect sense. In 1816, President James Madison signed into law a bill that created the state of Indiana. Delegates
Camp Washington Carver, was named after Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. It is located in Clifftop, West Virginia and holds a significant place in the state’s history. Originally established in 1942 as the first statewide 4-H camp for African American youth, it served as a vital space for education, recreation, and cultural development
Shawnee’s a little village in Ohio, Located between Columbus and Marietta, the town is in the hart of the Wayne National Forest. Back in the day, like the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was a real boomtown because of coal mining. Lots of folks from all over came to work in the mines, and
On the corner of 16th and Limit Ave. in Sedalia, Missouri is a restored train with bronze sculptures in front of it. It is the Trail’s End Monument in and serves as a powerful tribute to the city’s significant role in the era of the great Texas cattle drives. This landmark, located on the northeast
In the heart of Wisconsin, the Estonian Evangelical Martin Luther Church in Gleason stands as a testament to early Estonian immigration. Founded in 1907, it marks the first Estonian church in North America, built on land generously provided by Sig and Tena Heineman. The church, officially named in 1914, has survived intact, a tangible link
The village of Lake Linden, on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula, suffered a devastating fire in May 1887 that destroyed 75% of its structures. Although the frame village hall survived, the village leaders believed a new fireproof structure with space for a fire station would be in the community’s best interest. In
The Mathias Ham House, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is a fascinating testament to the life of a prominent 19th-century businessman. Built in the 1850s, the Italianate-style mansion reflects the prosperity Mathias Ham achieved through his various ventures, including lead mining and lumber. The house is not only architecturally significant but also holds historical importance as
The Hotel Florence, a gem within Chicago’s Pullman Historic District, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the late 19th century. Built in 1881 by architect Solon Spencer Beman, it was commissioned by George Pullman, the founder of the Pullman Palace Car Company, to accommodate visiting businessmen and dignitaries. Named after Pullman’s eldest daughter,
The Amelia Island Lighthouse, Florida’s oldest, stands near the northern tip of Amelia Island. It marks the St. Marys Entrance, guiding ships into the St. Marys River, Cumberland Sound, and Fernandina Beach harbor. Built in 1838, the lighthouse re-used materials from the dismantled 1820 Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse in Georgia. Originally equipped with 14 lamps
