Gilded Age duo
Article Abstract:
Two mansions in Tarrytown, NY, stand out for their Gilded Age opulence. The Kykuit estate was built by John D Rockefeller Sr in 1906 while the Castle at Tarrytown was constructed in 1910 by Gen Howard Carroll.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
Historic buildings, Historic sites, Castles, Tarrytown, New York
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
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Rocks that teach
Article Abstract:
Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario, preserves a marble facade comprising 800 Algonian carvings from A.D. 900 to 1400. The park is 35 miles northeast of Peterborough; the site was likely a sacred retreat.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1997
Ontario, Antiquities, National parks and reserves, National parks, Algonquians
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1997
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