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1051.

Master Architects - Deconstructivism

by:  Master Architects - Deconstructivism 

Deconstructivism is an architectural movement that broke through the restraints of the traditional building "envelope" resulting in structures that sometimes seems more sculpture than architecture. Several architects emerged as leaders in the style and in this category we will waymark the work of those architects considered masters of the style. They are Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Coop Himmelblau, Rem Koolhaas, Daniel Libeskind, and Bernard Tschumi.

1052.

Abandoned Air Force Radar Sites allows ratings

by:  Abandoned Air Force Radar Sites 

This group would help us preserve some of our history, highlighting abandoned Air Force radar stations from the cold war era. There were many radar sites all around the country.

1053.

Howard Johnson's

by:  Joe's Hoes 

For most of the 20th century, the orange roof of Howard Johnson's was a familiar sight along the great American roadside. By the 1970's, there were more Howard Johnson's Restaurants than McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's combined. Now there are only 2 still up and running. We're looking primarily for those that haven't been bulldozed, but instead have been re-purposed. And we'll take the locations that have been bulldozed, as well as the 2 remaining restaurants!

1054.

Velodromes

by:  Velodrome Managers 

Category will locate and waymark Velodromes throughout the world, either still used , not currently in use, abandoned or being reused.

1055.

Caritas Internationalis

by:  Caritas 

Caritas Internationalis is confederation of over 160 members who are working in almost every country of the world. All organizations members of the Caritas Internationalis are to be Waymarked in this Category.

1056.

Millennium Trees allows ratings

by:  Millennium Trees Managers 

This category is for any variety of trees that were planted to commemorate the turning of the millennia. A plaque is typically placed nearby indicating that it is a millennium tree.

1057.

Native American Trail Trees allows ratings

by:  Native American Trail Trees group 

Trail trees are trees that were modified by the American Aboriginal peoples in order to signify trails, campsites, or special locations (water supply, food, safety, etc.). Often these were oak saplings that are given a unique bend, usually pointed in the direction of the point of interest.

1058.

Greenwich Meridian Markers allows ratings

by:  Greenwich Meridian Markers 

A category for marking signs or objects that mark, or claim to mark, the Greenwich Meridian

1059.

Nike Missile Sites allows ratings

by:  Nike Site Battery 

The location of former Nike Missile sites.

1060.

Nordic Heritage

by:  Nordic Heritage Managers 

The Nordic countries (i.e. Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Ă…land Islands) are rich in cultural heritage sites from the time of the declining Ice Age through the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and modern times. Some of these cultural heritage sites have also been recognized by Unesco as World Heritage. As in other countries, these cultural sites were and are placed under special monument protection and are usually also included in state lists.

1061.

Man-made Animal Bridges and Crossings

by:  Man-made Animal Bridges and Crossings 

The mission of this group is to seek out any man-made animal bridges and crossings that aid various wildlife in getting from point A to point B. We are particularly looking for earth bridges over highways and roads, bodies of water, as well as tunnels and corridors under highways and roads.

1062.

Jimmy Buffett

by:  Parrotheads 

Jimmy Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, businessman and subculture icon that's fueled the subtropic daydreams of parrotheads worldwide. Waymark locations that are dedicated and relevant to Jimmy Buffett and his music.

1063.

Antique and Classic Car Dealerships allows ratings

by:  Classic Cars where older is better 

Antique and Classic Car Dealerships is created to highlight places that Classic / Vintage Cars Cars are the primary item displayed and are for sale. They can be found here in the U.S., Canada and in Europe. This category is listed under Business/Commerce.

1064.

North Country Trail

by:  North Country Trail 

A place to record signs, and trailheads of the North Country Trail.

1065.

Revolving Restaurants allows ratings

by:  Revolving Restaurants category managers 

A revolving restaurant is a restaurant on a revolving floorplate. They are usually located on upper stories of television towers and skyscrapers, and offer 360 degree views of the surrounding city.

1066.

Magic Shops

by:  Magicians 

This is a category to help all you budding magicians find a place to purchase your magic props.

1067.

William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody allows ratings

by:  Buffalo Bill Scouts 

Locations related to the life, travels and memory of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, legendary hero and showman of the American West.

1068.

Herbaria

by:  Herbaria of the World 

<p>Herbaria are buildings set aside for the preparation and storage of plant specimens used in research by members of the scientific community.</p>

1069.

Bartram Trail Historical Markers

by:  Bartram Trailers 

William Bartram (1739-1823), an American naturalist and explorer was commissioned to explore the southeastern colonies and to collect and preserve unique specimens of plants. He was to ship the plants to England along with drawings of some of the plants and animals that he discovered. Bartram Trail Historical Markers have been erected to mark important places that William Bartram visited as he traveled through eight southern states.

1070.

Rock-Hounding allows ratings

by:  Rock-Hounding group 

Areas that have fossils, rocks, minerals and gems that can be legally collected in situ. Don't forget your rock hammer!

1071.

Wax Museums allows ratings

by:  waxy 

A category to waymark wax museums around the world.

1072.

UNESCO Geoparks and Biosphere Reserves

by:  UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks 

The mission of this category is to locate and document all worldwide Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks designated by UNESCO. This can help to increase awareness of these reserves and promote education about the conservation of our environment.

1073.

Butterfield Overland Despatch Markers

by:  Smoky Hill Trail Chasers 

To locate and document the condition of the BOD (Butterfield Overland Despatch) markers set by Howard C. Raynesford in the mid 1960's to mark the trail of David A. Butterfield's stage line. There were originally 138 markers set on the 220 miles of the route between Fort Ellsworth (Fort Harker) and the Kansas/Colorado state line.

1074.

James Bond - 007

by:  M.I.6 

For marking locations related to the world's most famous spy and his creator, Ian Fleming.

1075.

Angel of Hope Statues allows ratings

by:  The Christmas Box - Angel of Hope Statues 

To catalog and document all of the world-wide Angel of Hope Statues.

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