Preserves the history and culture of those African American men and women who helped settle and develop the American West. Exhibits on African American cowboys including Bill Pickett.
The area includes the Denver Art Museum, Denver Public Library, U.S. Mint, Colorado History Museum, Byers-Evans House, the Colorado Ballet, Ballet Arts Theatre, Acoma Center & over 50 galleries.
This is the club's first location. It was built in 1883 but the club formed in 1854 & hosted the National Women's Tennis Championship from its 1887 inception until it moved to Forest Hills, NY in 1921
Tommy Loughran, known as "The Phantom of Philly," captured the hearts of boxing fans as one of the most skilled fighters of his day. He is is honored here, where he was born & attended mass everyday.
Wilt Chamberlain came to national prominence here, as a star in sports in the early 1950s. He didn't take up basketball until the 7th grade, when he was already 6-foot-11 inches.
Ora Washington, a pioneer in black women's sports, trained and taught tennis at the YMCA that once stood at this location. From 1929 to 1937, she won eight national singles championships.
At the optical shop once located here, Siegmund Lubin managed five theaters in six states. He began this operation in 1897 & gained national notoriety. But by 1916 he was bankrupt & died in obscurity.
On New Year's Day, clowns, comics & other characters march in Philadelphia outside the museum. The parade has been a city tradition for more than a century & in the 1940s 2 million people participated
This was the home of Dr. Philip Physick, the "Father of American Surgery," from 1815 until his death in 1837. The home is a museum dedicated to Physick &features a collection of medical instruments.
In 1852 William Procter Jr "the Father of American Pharmacy" invited pharmacists from 8 states to this site. Together they formed the American Pharmacists Association boasting more than 60,000 members
Longtime Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack lived in this home for many years. Mack began his career as a catcher in 1883, managed the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-50.
Lubin is sometimes regarded as America's first movie mogul, he was the first to build a chain of theaters. After he started producing his own films, Thomas Edison sued him for patent infringement.
In 1855, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia became the first pediatric center, formalized medical training for pediatricians and developed vaccines for the mumps, whooping coughs and influenza.
Robbers crept into what was then the Brinks building at closing time and stole $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in securities on Jan. 17, 1950. It was the largest robbery to that date.
This is the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, lived from age seven to 21. The family lived here from 1816 to 1830 and Lincoln‚'s mother‚'s grave is located on site.
This Egyptian revival theater was developed by Sid Grauman and Charles E. Toberman in 1922 to accommodate the growing population of Los Angeles.
After the closings of Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium in 2008, Dodger Stadium has the largest seating capacity in the Majors (56,000).
Opened for the 2012 season, Marlins Park features dual bulletproof aquariums which serve as a home-plate backstop.
Built in 1914, the "Friendly Confines" was host to Babe Ruth's alleged "called shot" during the 1932 World Series. Lights were added to the ballpark in 1988.
To keep the solar glare out of batters' eyes in the late afternoon hours, home plate was placed in the southwest area of the plot of land, with the third base line pointing northward.
Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this 3.6-acre complex designed by architect Frank Gehry was initially funded by Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney
Glory Plaza features brick pavers that can be personalized with individual and company names, dates and special messages.
Did you know that Indiana University was originally known as the "State Seminary?" The school received its current name in 1838.
The University of Michigan was established in Detroit in 1817, becoming the first public university in the Northwest Territories.
Founded in 1855, MSU served as the prototype for the 69 land-grand schools established under the Morrill Act of 1862.
Did you know women were first admitted to Northwestern in 1869 -- a mere 14 years after its founding?
Originally known as College Edifice, University Hall served as barracks for American troops and a hospital for French soldiers in the 1770s.
Established in 1881, Wharton is the world's first collegiate business school.
Low Memorial Library was the first major building erected on the present Columbia University site. Today it is one of the most important Neo-Classical structures in America.
