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255. West Virginia Historical Markers by: West Virginia Historical Markers A great source of pride in West Virginia's fascinating state and local history, the Mountain State's historical highway markers have attracted the interest and attention of young and old for some 65 years. The purpose of this category is to pay tribute to the history reflected in the markers in West Virginia. |
256. Covered Bridges by: Covered Bridges Covered Bridges are most cherished and symbolic historic resources. All reflect the widespread construction of covered bridges on public highways, they are one of the highlights in transportation history. Covered Bridges were roofed and enclosed to protect the wooden structural elements from the weather, which can be quite harsh. |
257. Ontario Provincial Plaques by: Ontario Historians Since 1953, when the "Ontario Provincial Plaque Program" started, more than 1,300 plaques have been erected throughout the province of Ontario. 42 provincial plaques across the province commemorate Franco-Ontarian heritage.
- 387 Provincial plaques across Ontario commemorate people that have helped shape the province's history.
- Every year, the 'Ontario Heritage Foundation' erects new and interesting provincial plaques.
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258. Orientation Tables by: Orientation Tables Group An orientation table is a small tourism oriented construction, located at an observation point, which enables visitors to identify the characteristic elements of the view from that location. There are several kinds, from the simplest to the true artistic creation. Orientation tables can be found in a variety of locations, but because their main goal is to identify the features of a landscape, they are generally located at points which are higher than the surrounding countryside. |
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261. Artistic Neon Lights by: "NEOS" Whether you seek Neon lights to rekindle your memories of what once was; or you are seeing the signs for the first time, they are an interesting and an enjoyable attraction.
Remnants .. remembered and yearned for, the neon lights.. celestial fires of another sort, green, gold, ruby red, & electric blue. Not only are the signs historical, with their spectacular colors, intricate animation, and sheer size, they are also considered by many to be true works of art. |
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263. Newstands / Newsagencies by: Newsstands This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. A newsagent (British English), newsagency (Australian English) or newsstand (American English), is a small type of business that sells newspapers, magazines, stationery, snacks, and often items of local interest such as postcards, or clothing emblazoned with sports team mascots. |
264. 3 Dimensional Art by: 3D Advertising Art Group We are trying to find as many different three dimensional advertising creations as possible around the world. These must be on buildings or in front of PERMANENT businesses. |
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269. Way of St. James by: By the Way The Way of St. James is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together in Santiago de Compostela that exists since the ninth century.
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271. Peace Poles by: peace chumps Peace Poles are hand crafted monuments erected the world over as an international symbol of peace. Their purpose is to spread the message, MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH. |
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273. Coin Operated Children's Rides by: Coin Operated Rides for Children This category includes all those little kiddie rides both inside and outside your local shopping areas. We've all been bribed at one time or another when we were little that if we were good in the store we could go for a ride when we left or we have bribed our own kids. |
274. Mausoleums by: The Crypt Keepers Mausoleums are external free-standing structures constructed as a monument enclosing the interment space or burial chamber of a deceased person or persons. A mausoleum may be considered a type of elaborate tomb or the tomb may be considered to be within the mausoleum. |
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