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warren g. harding elementary
from a christmas story posted in movies by ratsnamgod
"I just hoped that Flick would never spot them as the word of this humiliation could easily make life at Warren G. Harding School a veritable hell."
This location, which was known as Victoria School at the time of filming, is now a women's shelter.
a christmas story house
from a christmas story posted in movies by ratsnamgod
"Ah, there it is. My house. And good old Cleveland Street. How could l ever forget it?"
This house served as the Parker home for exterior shots in the 1983 film. The house is now a museum, where tours are occasionally guided by actor Ian Petrella (Randy).
audobon ballroom
from malcolm x posted in history by donkeyoti
After Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam in 1964, he formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). The group held weekly meetings at the Audubon Ballroom until February 21, 1965, when Malcolm X was assassinated at this location by Nation of Islam member Talmadge Hayer (as well as two other accused shooters).
Since then, the ballroom and property was purchased by Columbia University and converted into a public/private biotech research park. Through a series of protests, the original façade was maintained and converted to the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center.
malcolm x house site
from malcolm x posted in history by donkeyoti
On May 19, 1925, Malcolm Little was born to Earl and Louise Little. This location is where the future civil rights speaker known as Malcolm X would spend his first few years.
The actual home at the corner of 34th and Pinkey St was torn down in 1965, before the owner knew of the historical significance. Since then, six adjacent lots have been purchased and a park has been established by the Malcolm X Foundation.
faneuil hall
from american revolution, freedom trail posted in history by pete_nice
Faneuil Hall has a bronze stature of Samuel Adams on its Congress Street side. The statue portrays the Revolutionary patriot, just after demanding that Governor Hutchinson immediately remove the British troops from Boston after the Boston Massacre.