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jrtburris

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Chester, Massachusetts

Keystone Arch Bridges

The first keystone arch railroad bridges constructed in America.

Added by santasarmy

Charlton, Massachusetts

Grave of Grizzly Adams

The final resting place of a man who claimed that he could tame even the mightiest of bears.

funerealephemera

Added by funerealephemera

Auburn, Massachusetts

Goddard Rocket Launching Site

A small obelisk commemorates the launch site of the world's first liquid-fueled rocket.

TheDiscoveryService

Added by TheDiscoveryService

Worcester, Massachusetts

Major Taylor Monument

Dedicated to one of the world's first Black international, athletic superstars.

Added by Gruebleen

Hampton, New Hampshire

Eunice "Goody" Cole Memorial Stone

A stone memorial erected for New Hampshire's only convicted witch.

Craig Robert Brown

Added by Craig Robert Brown

Fort Benton, Montana

Shep Memorial

A small Montana town commemorates the dog who waited at the train station every day for his owner to return.

oskiea74

Added by oskiea74

Breckenridge, Colorado

Barney Ford Museum

The home of a formerly enslaved man who went on to become a prospector, entrepreneur, and activist for Black rights.

Added by Breckenridge History

London, England

David Bowie Graffiti Mural

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

taotaoholmes

Added by taotaoholmes

London, England

Electric Avenue

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."

Sheffield, England

The Green Police Box

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Sheffield, England

Women of Steel

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Sheffield, England

'Allen the Peregrine Falcon'

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

AdOYo

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Added by Dreyski

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Added by OTTOTHEKING

Kings Square Gravestones

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

linkogecko

Added by linkogecko

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Added by duncanchappell

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis

Dick Turpin's Tombstone

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

Will Nett

Added by Will Nett

'The Boules Player'

This sculpture celebrates a boules tournament and the link between Leeds and its twin city Lille.

Jim F

The Black Prince

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

Jim F

'Cornucopia'

Winner of the Leeds Award for Architecture and the Environment.

Jim F

'Winifred'

In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.

Jim F