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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ct: Russell Henry Chittenden House
Home of Russell Henry Chittenden, the "father of American biochemistry".
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Susan B. Anthony House
Home of Susan B. Anthony, prominent 19th century women's rights activist.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Henry Barnard House
Home of educator instrumental in the development of the American public school system.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: George Eastman House
The home of George Eastman, founder of Kodak, now an internationally known photography museum.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Yucca House Natl Monument
Unexcavated Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Joseph Henry House
Home of Joseph Henry, whose scientific research on electromagnetic self-inductance led to the electrical telegraph. He was also the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Boughton Hill (Gannagaro)
The site of a 17th-century Seneca village known as the Town of Peace and birthplace of the Iroquois Confederacy.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Vermont: Justin S. Morrill Homestead
Gothic Revival home of Justin Smith Morrill, Vermont representative and senator known for the 1862 and 1890 Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Acts.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Alvin Cullom York Farm
At the 1918 Battle of the Argonne Forest during World War I, Sergeant Alvin C. York distinguished himself with a one-man action that killed 25 enemy soldiers, took 132 prisoners, and captured 35 machine guns. York received the Medal of...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Kaunolu Village Site
This former fishing village, abandoned in the 1880s, is the largest surviving ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village. The archaeological site is very well preserved.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Stephen Tyng Mather Home
Home of conservationist Stephen Tyng Mather, who was instrumental in the formation of the National Park Service and served as its first director.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Prospect
A fine example of John Notman's architecture. It formerly served as the official home of the President of Princeton University, and is now the faculty club. Woodrow Wilson lived from 1902 to 1910, prior to entering politics.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University Museums
Located on campus in Ames, IA. Consists of Iowa State's Brunnier Art Museum and Gallery (decorative), the Farm House Museums (historic), and Art in State Buildings (campus/public art). The Brunnier exhibits temporary exhibits and items...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Santa Casa Di Loreto
An excellent overview from The New Advent of the religious significance, the history, and the current location of the Holy House. Includes details about its importance as a pilgrimage destination. Please note that ?The Catholic...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Frontier Life
This is the accompanying website for the popular PBS reality show, The Frontier House. Includes historical essays, quotations, and illustrations. Reading level suitable for upper elementary and middle school.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Site provides some historical information on early prairie life through the eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder.