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San Jose Historic Landmarks

Atmosphere, history, great food and a view – how can you lose?

Are you looking for a dining experience that offers great seafood in an elegant environment? Would you like to dine on a balcony with a view of the...
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The Golden Gate Bridge at nearly 75 years

Although many had dreamed of bridging the strait separating San Francisco from Marin County, this treacherous mile of water was considered...
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Golden Gate bridge at 75: Rich pickings for historical marker hunters

The Golden Gate bridge opened on May 27, 1937, instantly launching into stardom as the icon of San Francisco. The elegant suspension bridge today...
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Cesar Chavez Day: Best places to explore Cesar Chavez work and history

Cesar Chavez was a champion for migrant workers and his birthday, March 31, marks a national and state holiday. Chavez helped farm workers by co...
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Thirteen sites newly designated National Historic Landmarks

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the designation of 13 new National Historic Landmarks in nine different states, including a...
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Royal Liver Building and the Museum of Liverpool: Historical opposites attract

Lording it over the Liverpool waterfront is the impressive, city block-sized Royal Liver Building, formally opened in 1911. The home of Royal Liver...
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Digging into the magic of Harry Potter's historic landmarks

The final Harry Potter movie is out and a generation of kids, newly enthused about reading and writing, are both excited and disappointed. Vivid...
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Fishmongers' Hall in London gives a glimpse into ancient guilds and trades

Fishmongers' Hall is the hall of records and operations for the Fishmongers' Company, one of London's “Great Livery Companies....
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End of an era sees St. John's Wood barracks turned into luxury homes

In June, 2011, a historic set of barracks in northwest London was cleared for the auction block, with a starting price of £225,000. Saint...
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Why it took 15 years to clean up St. Paul's Cathedral

On June 21, 2011, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attended a celebration of the 300th anniversary of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The...
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