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American History Where it Happened! National Historic Landmarks, New York City Landmarks, and California State Historic Landmarks plus the National Register
Today is the 80th anniversary of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon, the Trinity test in New Mexico. Did you know the Library has leader of the Manhattan Project and father of the atomic bomb J. Robert Oppenheimer's papers? More than 300 boxes worth. Read more:…
Learn more about one of the most important historic homes in America. Packed with artifacts from George Washington and designed by the original architect of the Capitol, Tudor Place in DC has a very rich history. Plus, it’s a beautiful building! americanlandmarks.org/post/tudor-pla…
.@NYCferry Saw what looked like one of your boats on the Hudson off the Bronx today. New routes coming soon?! 🙏🏻 🤷🏻♂️
Sometimes one single building can sure tell you a lot about a city’s history. That’s the case with the Cadillac Hotel and Miami Beach. Check out the full story below! americanlandmarks.org/post/cadillac-…
Othniel C. Marsh House Learn more about the father of American #paleontology, the infamous “Bone Wars” and the man who came up with the names Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops by visiting the link below! #fossils #dinosaurs #history americanlandmarks.org/post/2020/04/2…
We’re getting ready to launch our next chapter 🤖🔬🔭🚀 Retweet if you love our beautiful building and can’t wait to step inside! ✨
Today in 1960, four Black college freshman sat down at this lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. and helped change the nation. Jibreel Khazan, Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond's sit-in was a watershed event in the struggle for civil rights. #BlackHistoryMonth
A great day for baseball, history, and America! Wrigley is a national treasure. ⚾️🇺🇸
Wrigley Field has been designated as a National Historic Landmark, affirming its significance to the city of Chicago, professional sports and American history and culture. A Hall of Fame recognition that will preserve the Friendly Confines for generations of fans to come.
A well deserved honor for this iconic American Landmark!
⚾️ Hitting it out of the park with this news! Wrigley Field is officially a National Historic Landmark. This recognizes the significant role the ballpark has played in the city of Chicago and the history of professional sports doi.gov/pressreleases/…
Designated in 2015, the Bedford HD contains #NYC’s finest collection of work by celebrated #Brooklyn architect Montrose Morris, including the Alhambra (1890) and Renaissance (1892) Apartments, and these exceptional Queen Anne-style houses on Hancock Street! #LoveNYCLandmarks
First atomic bomb was detonated 75 years ago today—“Trinity” in New Mexico: