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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
While traveling through southern Wisconsin, I discovered a small hilltop park with a flagpole. I stopped to learn more and was captivated by the story behind the flag waving in the breeze. During the Civil War, a log cabin was built on this hill as a recruiting station. The American flag flew proudly, visible for
Tippecanoe Place, located in South Bend, Indiana, is a historic mansion that once belonged to Clement Studebaker, co-founder of the Studebaker automobile company. Built in 1889, this Richardsonian Romanesque style mansion is a testament to the Studebaker family’s wealth and influence in the late 19th century. The mansion features four stories, with a distinctive conical
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site near Janesville in Southern Illinois, safeguards the 19th-century home of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, parents of President Abraham Lincoln. While Abraham Lincoln was a Springfield lawyer when his parents settled here, his legal work frequently took him to nearby Charleston and the family farm, particularly in the
In the town of Marshall Missouri is a park dedicated to Jim the Wonder Dog. He was a Llewellin Setter and lived during the 1920s and 30s, earning renown for his extraordinary intelligence and abilities. He was an exceptional hunting dog, reportedly tracking over 5,000 birds in his lifetime. Beyond hunting, Jim could understand and
