San Diego's first lighthouse on top of Point Loma was replaced by 1891 with two others, at the base of the cliff and on Ballast Point, where their beams were less affected by fog and low clouds.
With the arrival of affordable rail travel in the late 1880s, tourists and transplants began making the trip to Los Angeles. Along with neighboringcommunities, the city quickly developed a variety ofa
The Del Mar Fairgrounds, home to the county's annual summer fair and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's racing meet, have helped to make the city of Del Mar a world-class destination with a colorful hist
Covered bridges were built in Oregon from the 1850s until the 1950s, with more than 350 standing in the 1920s. Often built of local Douglas fir, the bridges are an important and picturesque part of th
DO YOU KNOW…WHY blackwater rivers in South Carolina get so dark?(Hint: It has to do with rotting plants!)HOW palmetto trees and sand helped defeat the British in 1776?(Hint: It has to do with surprisi
Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is the oldest national motorcycle rally in the United States, with a rich history reaching back to 1916. These images illustrate the people, the events, and th
Savannah has enchanted residents and visitors alike for centuries with its rich architectural heritage and remarkable natural beauty. These images illustrates the people, the events, and the everyday
These vintage-photograph postcards showcase the formative years of powered flight in Alabama illustrated through photographic images obtained from the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Air F
Known as Penataquit among the Secatogue Indians, Bay Shore was established in 1708. Since then, the hamlet of Bay Shore has developed a rich heritage through embracing the tapestry of multiculturalism
Patricia Hanstad Pleas, Janet K. Utgard, and Andrea Millward Xaver are descendants of Skagit County pioneers. Images have been contributed by Skagit City, Conway, Fir Island, and Milltown descendants,
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
DO YOU KNOW…WHAT special museum floats at the port of Wilmington? (Hint: It used to be a city at sea!) HOW pine trees contributed to the state’s nickname? (Hint: The nickname really started to “stick”
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of l
Beginning in the town of Solon, Old Canada Road follows ancient trails and early trade routes for nearly 80 miles through the Upper Kennebec and Dead River Valleys before ending at the Canadian border
Lake Tahoe has hosted a variety of visitors and residents through the years, from the early days of Washoe settlements, to rough logging camps, to today's extravagant resorts.
Portland saw unprecedented growth and change during the 20th century, change that sometimes swept away parts of its vibrant history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday sc
One of America's most notorious prisons from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California history for over 155 years. Originally know as Isla de los Alcatraces, or Island of Pelica
During World War II, an unprecedented number of women took jobs in the defense industry. Thousands of these "Rosie the Riveters" came to the Douglas Aircraft Plant in Long Beach, the
From westward migration to the Industrial Revolution, downtown Pittsburgh has been at the center of change and progress for centuries. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday
On July 18, 1915, the Rim of the World Drive was dedicated, changing the lives of San Bernardino Mountain visitors and residents. The slow 19th-century lifestyle that moved at the pace of horses was t
