Virtual Globetrotting: Illinois

Virtual Globetrotting: Illinois http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:55 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Stagecoach]]>

Stagecoach
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 20:56:55
This scale model of a stagecoach is located along the historic Stagecoach Trail.]]>

Stagecoach
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 20:56:55
This scale model of a stagecoach is located along the historic Stagecoach Trail.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stagecoach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stagecoach/ Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stagecoach/ 42.49594200 -89.98649500 <![CDATA[Bikes on a fence]]>

Bikes on a fence
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 20:36:26
Over a dozen bicycles are attached to a rural barbed wire fence.

I'm guessing it is some sort of local tradition along the same idea as a shoe tree.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bikes-on-a-fence/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bikes-on-a-fence/ Sat, 18 May 2013 20:36:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bikes-on-a-fence/ 42.50034200 -90.10224100 <![CDATA[Strange stuffed animal siting]]>

Strange stuffed animal siting
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 20:19:03
At an entrance to a farm, a stuffed bunny is attached to a small sign.

Google dates this image as September 2012, so it's not likely an Easter decoration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-stuffed-animal-siting/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-stuffed-animal-siting/ Sat, 18 May 2013 20:19:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strange-stuffed-animal-siting/ 42.50021200 -90.10363900 <![CDATA[Chain link fence art]]>

Chain link fence art
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 19:54:23
The Galena High School Pirate mascot is depicted in a chain link fence near the school.]]>

Chain link fence art
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 19:54:23
The Galena High School Pirate mascot is depicted in a chain link fence near the school.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chain-link-fence-art/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chain-link-fence-art/ Sat, 18 May 2013 19:54:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chain-link-fence-art/ 42.42717800 -90.44299900 <![CDATA[Covered wagon]]>

Covered wagon
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 19:34:52
A creative way to advertise the nearby Red's Wholesale Barn Flea Market.]]>

Covered wagon
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-18 19:34:52
A creative way to advertise the nearby Red's Wholesale Barn Flea Market.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/covered-wagon-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/covered-wagon-2/ Sat, 18 May 2013 19:34:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/covered-wagon-2/ 42.42384900 -90.44382600 <![CDATA[Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home]]>

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-18 07:57:18
Kochaj Albo Rzuc filming location
http://s17.postimg.org/ahie15iyn/karz.jpg]]>

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-18 07:57:18
Kochaj Albo Rzuc filming location
http://s17.postimg.org/ahie15iyn/karz.jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/colonial-wojciechowski-funeral-home/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/colonial-wojciechowski-funeral-home/ Sat, 18 May 2013 07:57:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/colonial-wojciechowski-funeral-home/ 41.99477900 -87.78549700 <![CDATA[Kochaj Albo Rzuc filming location]]>

Kochaj Albo Rzuc filming location
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-18 01:05:39
http://s21.postimg.org/nuzo5mgh3/kar.jpg]]>

Kochaj Albo Rzuc filming location
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-18 01:05:39
http://s21.postimg.org/nuzo5mgh3/kar.jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kochaj-albo-rzuc-filming-location/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kochaj-albo-rzuc-filming-location/ Sat, 18 May 2013 01:05:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kochaj-albo-rzuc-filming-location/ 41.93300700 -87.71438700 <![CDATA["Tony Preckwinkle for President - Cook County Board"]]>

"Tony Preckwinkle for President - Cook County Board"

"Tony Preckwinkle for President - Cook County Board"
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-05-16 20:29:52
Toni Reed Preckwinkle (born March 17, 1947) is the current Cook County Board President and a former alderman in the Chicago City Council representing Chicago's 4th ward in Cook County, Illinois, United States. She was elected on November 2, 2010, as President of the Cook County Board, the Executive Branch of Cook County government. Preckwinkle first sought office in 1983 and was defeated twice before securing election in 1991 and subsequently being re-elected as alderman four times.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tony-preckwinkle-for-president-cook-county-board/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tony-preckwinkle-for-president-cook-county-board/ Thu, 16 May 2013 20:29:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tony-preckwinkle-for-president-cook-county-board/ 41.79141500 -87.58889400 <![CDATA[UPS delivery person]]>

UPS delivery person
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-05-16 20:24:58]]>

UPS delivery person
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-05-16 20:24:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ups-delivery-person-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ups-delivery-person-1/ Thu, 16 May 2013 20:24:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ups-delivery-person-1/ 41.79141500 -87.58889400 <![CDATA['Viks Residence' by Jack Viks]]>

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'Viks Residence' by Jack Viks
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By: pmoore66
@ 2013-05-12 16:27:20
1960]]>

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'Viks Residence' by Jack Viks
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By: pmoore66
@ 2013-05-12 16:27:20
1960]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/viks-residence-by-jack-viks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/viks-residence-by-jack-viks/ Sun, 12 May 2013 16:27:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/viks-residence-by-jack-viks/ 42.23404593 -87.89665728 <![CDATA[The Great Train Story]]>

The Great Train Story
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-05-10 11:22:34

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The Great Train Story
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-05-10 11:22:34

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-train-story/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-train-story/ Fri, 10 May 2013 11:22:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-train-story/ 41.79065600 -87.58281900 <![CDATA[Frank Thomas' House]]>

Frank Thomas' House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-05-09 02:01:47
The former baseball player purchased this house in 2007 for $1,799,000.]]>

Frank Thomas' House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-05-09 02:01:47
The former baseball player purchased this house in 2007 for $1,799,000.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frank-thomas-house-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frank-thomas-house-1/ Thu, 09 May 2013 02:01:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frank-thomas-house-1/ 42.30227900 -87.97374000 <![CDATA[Old car on top of a barn]]>

Old car on top of a barn
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-08 17:54:09
1955 Ford Customline Tudor]]>

Old car on top of a barn
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-08 17:54:09
1955 Ford Customline Tudor]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-car-on-top-of-a-barn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-car-on-top-of-a-barn/ Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-car-on-top-of-a-barn/ 40.25053600 -88.95834500 <![CDATA['The Audacity of Hope' by Barack Obama]]>

'The Audacity of Hope' by Barack Obama
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By: daggerwell
@ 2013-05-08 06:34:08
'The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream' is the second book written by then-Senator Barack Obama.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-audacity-of-hope-by-barack-obama/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-audacity-of-hope-by-barack-obama/ Wed, 08 May 2013 06:34:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-audacity-of-hope-by-barack-obama/ 41.79140900 -87.58889500 <![CDATA[Matt Forté's House]]>

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Matt Forté's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-05-08 01:11:36
The NFL running back purchased this house in Dec 2012 for $1.47M.]]>

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Matt Forté's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-05-08 01:11:36
The NFL running back purchased this house in Dec 2012 for $1.47M.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matt-forta-s-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matt-forta-s-house/ Wed, 08 May 2013 01:11:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/matt-forta-s-house/ 42.23050593 -87.90454716 <![CDATA[Smiley face barn]]>

Smiley face barn
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-07 20:02:51
A smiling face has been painted on this red barn in northern Illinois.]]>

Smiley face barn
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-05-07 20:02:51
A smiling face has been painted on this red barn in northern Illinois.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smiley-face-barn-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smiley-face-barn-4/ Tue, 07 May 2013 20:02:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smiley-face-barn-4/ 42.36837100 -89.35941100 <![CDATA[Illinois Air National Guard Helicopters]]>

Illinois Air National Guard Helicopters
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-05-04 17:40:43]]>

Illinois Air National Guard Helicopters
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-05-04 17:40:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/illinois-air-national-guard-helicopters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/illinois-air-national-guard-helicopters/ Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/illinois-air-national-guard-helicopters/ 39.84134400 -88.87860700 <![CDATA[Bill Hass's house]]>

Bill Hass's house
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By: Mlsla28944
@ 2013-05-04 11:38:01
Bill Hass is the President of Valley Construction, a long-time Quad City firm famous for such projects as the John Deere Expressway in Moline and the Wildwood subdivision in Rock Island/Moline.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bill-hasss-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bill-hasss-house/ Sat, 04 May 2013 11:38:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bill-hasss-house/ 41.43574800 -90.59575900 <![CDATA[Climate Home]]>

Climate Home
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-05-02 19:02:05]]>

Climate Home
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-05-02 19:02:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/climate-home/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/climate-home/ Thu, 02 May 2013 19:02:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/climate-home/ 41.92716900 -87.64164900 <![CDATA[Royal Pawn Shop]]>

Royal Pawn Shop
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-05-02 17:43:22]]>

Royal Pawn Shop
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-05-02 17:43:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pawn-shop/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pawn-shop/ Thu, 02 May 2013 17:43:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pawn-shop/ 41.87620500 -87.63091800 <![CDATA[Ski Broncs Water Ski Show site]]>

Ski Broncs Water Ski Show site
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-04-30 20:19:02
The Ski Broncs Water Ski team performs free shows twice per week during the summer on the Rock River. The show consists of many disciplines of water skiing, including swivel skiing, barefoot skiing, jumps, and pyramids.

Founded in 1967, the team competes in regional and national tournaments against similar teams, winning the national title in 1991. The team often hosts the national tournament.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ski-broncs-water-ski-show-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ski-broncs-water-ski-show-site/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:19:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ski-broncs-water-ski-show-site/ 42.30279000 -89.06601600 <![CDATA[Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show site]]>

Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show site
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-04-30 19:30:04
The Backwater Gamblers Water Ski team performs free shows twice per week during the summer on the Rock River. The show consists of many disciplines of water skiing, including swivel skiing, barefoot skiing, jumps, and pyramids.

Founded in 1980, the team competes in regional and national tournaments against similar teams. They have consistently finished in the top 10 of the annual national tournament.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/backwater-gamblers-water-ski-show-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/backwater-gamblers-water-ski-show-site/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:30:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/backwater-gamblers-water-ski-show-site/ 41.46218900 -90.54141200 <![CDATA[Race car chassis]]>

Race car chassis
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-04-28 10:48:01
Sprint car racing involves cars made with a tube-frame chassis. When assembled, the 800 horsepower cars weigh about 1200 pounds.

I'm guessing this frame belongs to Jeremy Standridge. He has competed in the region since the late 90's in a #10S car. Several members of the Standridge family have raced in this area for many years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/race-car-chassis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/race-car-chassis/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:48:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/race-car-chassis/ 39.80649700 -89.61139100 <![CDATA[Defunct Wullenweber Antenna]]>

Defunct Wullenweber Antenna
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By: skyeye
@ 2013-04-22 18:58:57
Former Wullenweber circular antenna is now the site of the Flatland Atmospheric Observatory, Bondville Field Station.

http://www.ece.illinois.edu/about/history/wullenweber.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wullenweber
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/defunct-wullenweber-antenna/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/defunct-wullenweber-antenna/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:58:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/defunct-wullenweber-antenna/ 40.04936500 -88.37662000 <![CDATA[Welcome to Moline]]>

Welcome to Moline
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-22 06:07:07
Moline (pron.: /moʊˈliːn/ moh-leen) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States, with a population of 43,977 in 2010. Moline is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities has a population estimate of 381,342. The city is the ninth-most populated city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, and the largest of the Quad Cities in Illinois. The corporate headquarters of Deere & Company is located in Moline, as is the headquarters of Kone in the United States, Quad City International Airport, Niabi Zoo, Black Hawk College, and the Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities. Moline is a retail hub for the Illinois Quad Cities, as Southpark Mall and numerous big-box shopping plazas are located in the city.]]>

Welcome to Industry
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-22 05:45:33
Industry is a village in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 540.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-industry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-industry/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:45:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-industry/ 40.32664800 -90.60215400 <![CDATA[Welcome to Illinois]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-22 00:46:03]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-22 00:46:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-6/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:46:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-6/ 38.22950400 -87.98801600 <![CDATA[Welcome to Illinois]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-21 22:56:06]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-21 22:56:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-5/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:56:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-5/ 42.49458600 -89.01984900 <![CDATA[Welcome to East Moline]]>

Welcome to East Moline
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-21 12:31:43
East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 22,300 at the 2010 census. East Moline is one of the five Quad Cities, along with the cities of Rock Island, Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population estimate of 381,342.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-east-moline/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-east-moline/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:31:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-east-moline/ 41.51313500 -90.46076400 <![CDATA[Welcome to Coal Valley]]>

Welcome to Coal Valley
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-21 11:25:12
The Village of Coal Valley is in both Rock Island County and Henry County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 3,743 at the 2010 census, up from 3,606 at the 2000 census. It is mostly residential, housing families that work in or out of the greater Quad Cities Area and is considered a suburb. The students of the Rock Island County part of Coal Valley attend the Moline School District number 40, and in the Henry County part, Orion Community Unit School District 223]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-coal-valley/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-coal-valley/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:25:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-coal-valley/ 41.45275100 -90.47660400 <![CDATA[Welcome to Dolton - Est. 1892]]>

Welcome to Dolton - Est. 1892
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-20 09:06:01]]>

Welcome to Dolton - Est. 1892
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-20 09:06:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-dolton-est-1892/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-dolton-est-1892/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:06:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-dolton-est-1892/ 41.63347900 -87.61712400 <![CDATA[Welcome to Illinois]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-20 08:47:14]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-20 08:47:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-4/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:47:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-4/ 41.57779600 -87.52937000 <![CDATA[Welcome to Illinois]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-20 04:04:06]]>

Welcome to Illinois
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-20 04:04:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-3/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:04:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-illinois-3/ 40.38862000 -91.36526600 <![CDATA[Welcome to Johnsburg]]>

Welcome to Johnsburg
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-20 00:53:55
Johnsburg is a northwest suburban Chicago village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,391 at the 2000 census.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-johnsburg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-johnsburg/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:53:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-johnsburg/ 42.36803500 -88.26790800 <![CDATA[Welcome to the Village of Roscoe]]>

Welcome to the Village of Roscoe
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-18 23:39:19]]>

Welcome to the Village of Roscoe
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By: Fab
@ 2013-04-18 23:39:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-the-village-of-roscoe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-the-village-of-roscoe/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:39:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-the-village-of-roscoe/ 42.41293800 -89.00437900 <![CDATA[Welcome to Berwyn]]>

Welcome to Berwyn
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-18 17:16:41]]>

Welcome to Berwyn
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-18 17:16:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-berwyn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-berwyn/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:16:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/welcome-to-berwyn/ 41.85032100 -87.80275000 <![CDATA[Duncan Manor]]>

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Duncan Manor
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By: Edison
@ 2013-04-16 09:27:56
Arguably the largest farmhouse in the state of Illinois, this Italianate mansion was commissioned by successful livestock farmer William R Duncan around 1869 who had relocated to the Bloomington Illinois area from Kentucky.
Duncan did not occupy the finished mansion very long, passing away in 1876 at age 57.
The home sat vacant for several decades and has gone through some recent ownership and restoration efforts. Located off historic RT66, is on the national register of landmarks.]]>

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Lego giraffe
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-16 05:20:15]]>

Lego giraffe
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-16 05:20:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lego-giraffe-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lego-giraffe-1/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:20:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lego-giraffe-1/ 42.03996500 -88.03367500 <![CDATA[Shakespeare Statue]]>

Shakespeare Statue
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-16 03:50:43
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, two epitaphs on a man named John Combe, one epitaph on Elias James, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.]]>

Jesus statue destroyed on Easter Sunday
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-04-14 20:42:18
This 100 year-old concrete statue of Jesus Christ located in front of Sacred Heart Catholic Church was damaged by a man on March 31, 2013 (Easter Sunday). The church's surveillance camera recorded a man pushing and pulling the statue off of its pedestal, causing it to partially break apart upon impact with the ground.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jesus-statue-destroyed-on-easter-sunday/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jesus-statue-destroyed-on-easter-sunday/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:42:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jesus-statue-destroyed-on-easter-sunday/ 41.50780200 -90.56042000 <![CDATA[Italian sausage]]>

Italian sausage
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-14 05:16:43]]>

Italian sausage
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-14 05:16:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-sausage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-sausage/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:16:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-sausage/ 41.89128100 -87.65556300 <![CDATA[Red Star logo]]>

Red Star logo
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-14 05:09:26
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda (Serbian Cyrillic: Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда Београд - Serbian pronunciation: [tsrʋena zʋeːzda beǒɡrad]), commonly known as Red Star Belgrade or simply Red Star, is a professional football club based in Belgrade, the major part of the Red Star Sports Society and the most successful club in Serbia, with a record of 25 national championships and 24 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions. Red Star was also the most successful club in former Yugoslavia and finished as 1st the Yugoslav First League all-time table.]]>

Mangoes
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-14 04:49:15]]>

Mangoes
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-04-14 04:49:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mangoes-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mangoes-1/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:49:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mangoes-1/ 41.91245100 -87.67808800 <![CDATA[Trinity United Methodist Church "Home Alone church"]]>

Trinity United Methodist Church "Home Alone church"

Trinity United Methodist Church "Home Alone church"
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-08 14:30:46
Home Alone is a 1990 American family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinity-united-methodist-church-home-alone-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinity-united-methodist-church-home-alone-church/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:30:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinity-united-methodist-church-home-alone-church/ 42.07899000 -87.70489000 <![CDATA[Charles W. Finkl's House (Former)]]>

Charles W. Finkl's House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-04-08 13:13:43
Charles W. Finkl was CEO of A. Finkl & Sons]]>

Charles W. Finkl's House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-04-08 13:13:43
Charles W. Finkl was CEO of A. Finkl & Sons]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charles-w-finkls-house-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charles-w-finkls-house-former/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:13:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charles-w-finkls-house-former/ 41.89504800 -87.64089000 <![CDATA[Francis J. Dewes' House (Former)]]>

Francis J. Dewes' House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-04-08 13:05:43
Francis J. Dewes was a Chicago brewer and millionaire.]]>

Francis J. Dewes' House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-04-08 13:05:43
Francis J. Dewes was a Chicago brewer and millionaire.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francis-j-dewes-house-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francis-j-dewes-house-former/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:05:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francis-j-dewes-house-former/ 41.93032100 -87.64170300 <![CDATA[Joel Quenneville's House]]>

Joel Quenneville's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-04-06 03:11:11
The head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks lives here.]]>

Joel Quenneville's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-04-06 03:11:11
The head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks lives here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joel-quennevilles-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joel-quennevilles-house/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:11:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joel-quennevilles-house/ 41.79158300 -87.92436300 <![CDATA[Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4]]>

Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-04 10:42:38]]>

Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-04-04 10:42:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bugatti-veyron-eb-16-4-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bugatti-veyron-eb-16-4-6/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:42:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bugatti-veyron-eb-16-4-6/ 41.89815400 -87.62824800 <![CDATA[Al-Sadiq Mosque]]>

Al-Sadiq Mosque
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-04 10:25:40
The Al Sadiq Mosque (Wabash Mosque) was commissioned in 1922 in the Bronzeville neighborhood in city of Chicago. This mosque was funded with the money donated by African-American converts and Ahmadis in India.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sadiq-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sadiq-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:25:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-sadiq-mosque/ 41.81332900 -87.62483000 <![CDATA[Mosque Maryam]]>

Mosque Maryam
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-04 10:21:53
Mosque Maryam (Temple #2) is a large mosque in Chicago, Illinois, United States and the headquarters of the Nation of Islam. It is located at 7351 South Stony Island Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood.[1] Louis Farrakhan's headquarters are located on these premises. Originally the Greek Orthodox church of St.s Constantine and Helena, it was purchased in 1972 by Elijah Muhammad. The mosque was then repurchased by Louis Farrakhan 17 years later, in 1988. It was named after Mary, the mother of Jesus ("Maryam" is Arabic for Mary). The main Mosque Maryam room is unusual for an American mosque, since it contained pews later replaced with seats.]]>

Piasa Bird
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By: mlc1us
@ 2013-04-03 10:52:22
A fearsome monster known as the Piasa (pie-a-saw) once terrorized the Illini Indians near what is now Alton, Illinois.]]>

Piasa Bird
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By: mlc1us
@ 2013-04-03 10:52:22
A fearsome monster known as the Piasa (pie-a-saw) once terrorized the Illini Indians near what is now Alton, Illinois.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piasa-bird/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piasa-bird/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:52:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piasa-bird/ 38.89758100 -90.19945700 <![CDATA[The Stars Motel sign]]>

The Stars Motel sign
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-04-02 17:06:48
This vintage neon sign is all that remains of The Stars Motel. The motel was built in 1956 and was demolished in 2006. It was one of 14 motels along this stretch of Lincoln Avenue (US 41), which was once a main highway in and out of Chicago. The sign advertises the motel's air conditioning, switchboard, and free television.

The motel was torn down in order for a condo project to be built. The sign was placed on eBay, but the winning bidder did not come forward to take the sign. The economy tanked, and the condo project never broke ground. Today, the vacant lot is used as a community garden, but the vintage sign still stands.]]>

Paint Testing Field
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By: skyeye
@ 2013-04-02 15:51:28
Panels are exposed to the sun and weather to evaluate the durability of the paints.
]]>

Paint Testing Field
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By: skyeye
@ 2013-04-02 15:51:28
Panels are exposed to the sun and weather to evaluate the durability of the paints.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paint-testing-field/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paint-testing-field/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:51:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paint-testing-field/ 41.51682000 -87.62535100 <![CDATA[Springfield Skate Park]]>

Springfield Skate Park
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:56:29]]>

Springfield Skate Park
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:56:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/springfield-skate-park-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/springfield-skate-park-1/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:56:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/springfield-skate-park-1/ 39.75910100 -89.75383400 <![CDATA[Lemont Skatepark]]>

Lemont Skatepark
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:53:15]]>

Lemont Skatepark
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:53:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lemont-skatepark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lemont-skatepark/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:53:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lemont-skatepark/ 41.65482200 -88.01100300 <![CDATA[Glencoe Public Skatepark]]>

Glencoe Public Skatepark
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:50:23]]>

Glencoe Public Skatepark
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-30 01:50:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glencoe-public-skatepark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glencoe-public-skatepark/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:50:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glencoe-public-skatepark/ 42.14254800 -87.76454400 <![CDATA[Snowmobile grass dragstrip]]>

Snowmobile grass dragstrip
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-03-29 14:44:21
The Boone County Fairgrounds hosts the Prairie Riders 2011 Grass Drag & Power Sports Swap Meet. Several classes of snowmobiles race on a four-lane 500 feet long grass drag strip.

Note - you may need to disable Google's 45 degree view to see this scene.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/snowmobile-grass-dragstrip/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/snowmobile-grass-dragstrip/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:44:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/snowmobile-grass-dragstrip/ 42.27760100 -88.84695100 <![CDATA[Ron Adler's House]]>

BEV

Ron Adler's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:46:38
Ron Adler is the owner of Grand Cellers, a custom wine cellar builder.]]>

BEV

Ron Adler's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:46:38
Ron Adler is the owner of Grand Cellers, a custom wine cellar builder.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-adlers-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-adlers-house/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:46:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ron-adlers-house/ 42.10488672 -88.17594515 <![CDATA[Angelo Grossi's House]]>

BEV

Angelo Grossi's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:43:17
Angelo Grossi is president of Optima Educational Solutions.]]>

BEV

Angelo Grossi's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:43:17
Angelo Grossi is president of Optima Educational Solutions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/angelo-grossis-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/angelo-grossis-house/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:43:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/angelo-grossis-house/ 42.10356951 -88.17858707 <![CDATA[Louis Cairo's House]]>

BEV

Louis Cairo's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:41:11
Louis Cairo is a personal injury attorney and managing partner of Chicago's Goldberg Weisman Cairo.]]>

BEV

Louis Cairo's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:41:11
Louis Cairo is a personal injury attorney and managing partner of Chicago's Goldberg Weisman Cairo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/louis-cairos-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/louis-cairos-house/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:41:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/louis-cairos-house/ 42.10540261 -88.17921306 <![CDATA[Lou Tenuta's House]]>

BEV

Lou Tenuta's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:39:18
Lou Tenuta is a co-founder of Valli Produce.]]>

BEV

Lou Tenuta's House
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-27 11:39:18
Lou Tenuta is a co-founder of Valli Produce.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lou-tenutas-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lou-tenutas-house/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:39:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lou-tenutas-house/ 42.10809219 -88.17734004 <![CDATA[Friendship Shoe Fence]]>

Friendship Shoe Fence
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-03-26 09:23:26

]]>

Friendship Shoe Fence
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-03-26 09:23:26

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/friendship-shoe-fence/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/friendship-shoe-fence/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:23:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/friendship-shoe-fence/ 40.98572500 -88.72950300 <![CDATA[Ty Warner's House]]>

Ty Warner's House
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By: C172kid
@ 2013-03-24 14:56:22
This is Ty Warner's real house in Oak Brook.]]>

Ty Warner's House
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By: C172kid
@ 2013-03-24 14:56:22
This is Ty Warner's real house in Oak Brook.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ty-warners-house-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ty-warners-house-2/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:56:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ty-warners-house-2/ 41.84032167 -87.97840633 <![CDATA[Edward Rust's House]]>

BEV

Edward Rust's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-24 02:23:51
Edward B. Rust, Jr. is the Chairman/CEO of State Farm Insurance. With $64.3 billion revenue it is ranked 43th in the 2012 Fortune 500.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edward-rusts-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edward-rusts-house/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:23:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edward-rusts-house/ 40.46120173 -88.93714222 <![CDATA[Fire training at O'Hare?]]>

Fire training at O'Hare?
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-03-23 19:35:01
From a road alongside the property of O'Hare International Airport, a plume of dark smoke can be seen. Looking at the satellite views, there is a fire training area in the same direction that the smoke appears.

Location of the fire training area:
http://goo.gl/maps/eRpFU]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-training-at-ohare/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-training-at-ohare/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:35:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fire-training-at-ohare/ 41.99696600 -87.88868900 <![CDATA[John Groce's House]]>

BEV

John Groce's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-22 02:56:02
The Illinois basketball coach lives here.]]>

BEV

John Groce's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-22 02:56:02
The Illinois basketball coach lives here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-groces-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-groces-house/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:56:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-groces-house/ 40.10267481 -88.26747210 <![CDATA[Billy Corgan's House (former)]]>

Billy Corgan's House (former)
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-18 06:10:49
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman lived here from 1993 to 2001. Before he bought the home, Corgan was "living in a parking garage and sleeping on a friend's floor," according to a 2000 article in the Chicago Tribune. Corgan kept a piano in the front bay window where, he said, he would write songs. He estimates he wrote 150 here.
He purchased it for $455,000 and sold it for $1.0M.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/billy-corgans-house-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/billy-corgans-house-former/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:10:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/billy-corgans-house-former/ 41.94487000 -87.66637600 <![CDATA[R. Kelly's House (Former)]]>

R. Kelly's House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-14 12:29:06
R. Kelly is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.]]>

R. Kelly's House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-14 12:29:06
R. Kelly is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-kellys-house-former-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-kellys-house-former-1/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:29:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/r-kellys-house-former-1/ 41.51308400 -87.83536100 <![CDATA[Barack & Michelle Obama's House (Former)]]>

Barack & Michelle Obama's House (Former)
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-14 06:26:53
Barack Obama is the 44th and current President of the United States, in office since 2009. He is the first African American to hold the office. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he was president of the Harvard Law Review. He was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. He served three terms representing the 13th District in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004, running unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 2000.]]>

BNSF Locomotive
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-13 02:22:55
Locomotive of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway]]>

BNSF Locomotive
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-13 02:22:55
Locomotive of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bnsf-locomotive/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bnsf-locomotive/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:22:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bnsf-locomotive/ 42.36264000 -87.82645600 <![CDATA[Nauvoo House]]>

Nauvoo House
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-12 08:04:17
The Nauvoo House in Nauvoo, Illinois is a boarding house that Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, began constructing in the 1840s. The boarding house was never completed, but the structure was later converted into a residential home and renamed the Riverside Mansion. The Nauvoo House, as it is referred to today, is part of the Nauvoo Historic District, a National Historic Landmark.

After Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob in June 1844, their bodies were secretly buried in the cellar of the unfinished house to prevent their bodies from being stolen. Later, their bodies were removed and buried close to the Mansion House.]]>

Joseph Smith Mansion House
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-12 08:01:46
The Joseph Smith Mansion House in Nauvoo, Illinois is a building constructed by Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Smith used the house as a personal home, a public boarding house, a hotel, and as a site for the performance of temple ordinances.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joseph-smith-mansion-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joseph-smith-mansion-house/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:01:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joseph-smith-mansion-house/ 40.54103200 -91.39162600 <![CDATA[Brigham Young House]]>

Brigham Young House
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-03-12 07:56:30
Brigham Young, second president of the LDS Church, was born in Whitingham, Vermont. When the Youngs came to Nauvoo, they settled across the river in Montrose, Iowa. Brigham departed on a mission to England, and while he was gone, his wife, Mary Ann, procured a building lot in Nauvoo and moved her family into an unfinished log cabin. After Brigham returned, he completed the cabin and then built this home on the same lot. The Youngs lived here with their six children until they left for the west.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brigham-young-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brigham-young-house/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:56:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brigham-young-house/ 40.54429300 -91.39305500 <![CDATA[Steve's House in Shameless]]>

Steve's House in Shameless
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-11 15:54:21
Shameless is an American television comedy-drama which airs on Showtime. It is a remake of the award-winning British series of the same name. The series is set in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood. The show stars Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Justin Chatwin, and Joan Cusack.

This is the filming location for the home of Justin Chatwin's character Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman and his family.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/steves-house-in-shameless/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/steves-house-in-shameless/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:54:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/steves-house-in-shameless/ 42.04165100 -87.67131700 <![CDATA[Sheila's House in Shameless]]>

Sheila's House in Shameless
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-11 15:51:48
Shameless is an American television comedy-drama which airs on Showtime. It is a remake of the award-winning British series of the same name. The series is set in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood. The show stars Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Justin Chatwin, and Joan Cusack.

This is the filming location for the home of Joan Cusack's character Sheila Jackson.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sheilas-house-in-shameless/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sheilas-house-in-shameless/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:51:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sheilas-house-in-shameless/ 41.85422500 -87.70744500 <![CDATA[Kevin & V's House in Shameless]]>

Kevin & V's House in Shameless
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-11 15:48:32
Shameless is an American television comedy-drama which airs on Showtime. It is a remake of the award-winning British series of the same name. The series is set in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood. The show stars Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Justin Chatwin, and Joan Cusack.

This is the filming location for the home of Shanola Hampton and Steve Howey's characters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kevin-and-vs-house-in-shameless/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kevin-and-vs-house-in-shameless/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:48:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kevin-and-vs-house-in-shameless/ 41.85313000 -87.70989500 <![CDATA[The Gallagher's House in Shameless]]>

The Gallagher's House in Shameless
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By: jdubble07
@ 2013-03-11 15:43:14
Shameless is an American television comedy-drama which airs on Showtime. It is a remake of the award-winning British series of the same name. The series is set in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood. The show stars Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Justin Chatwin, and Joan Cusack.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-gallaghers-house-in-shameless/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-gallaghers-house-in-shameless/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:43:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-gallaghers-house-in-shameless/ 41.85292600 -87.70982300 <![CDATA[Irene Rosenfeld's House]]>

Irene Rosenfeld's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-11 07:51:45
Rosenfeld is the CEO of Mondelēz International (global snacking and food brands of the former Kraft Foods Inc). As of 2012, Forbes ranked her among the 40 highest paid CEOs in America, with total compensation of $25.37 million, and $65.48 million over the last five years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house-1/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:51:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house-1/ 42.09434400 -87.70963800 <![CDATA[Irene Rosenfeld's House]]>

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Irene Rosenfeld's House
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-11 07:02:10
Rosenfeld is the CEO of Mondelēz International (global snacking and food brands of the former Kraft Foods Inc). As of 2012, Forbes ranked her among the 40 highest paid CEOs in America, with total compensation of $25.37 million, and $65.48 million over the last five years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:02:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irene-rosenfelds-house/ 42.13697580 -87.76477136 <![CDATA[Squirrel hanging from power lines]]>

Squirrel hanging from power lines
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By: neotrix
@ 2013-03-11 04:38:42]]>

Squirrel hanging from power lines
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By: neotrix
@ 2013-03-11 04:38:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/squirrel-hanging-from-power-lines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/squirrel-hanging-from-power-lines/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:38:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/squirrel-hanging-from-power-lines/ 42.37246600 -88.12790200 <![CDATA[Jamie Dimon's House (former)]]>

Jamie Dimon's House (former)
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-11 04:19:20
The CEO of JP Morgan owned this house between 2000 and 2010.]]>

Jamie Dimon's House (former)
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-03-11 04:19:20
The CEO of JP Morgan owned this house between 2000 and 2010.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jamie-dimons-house-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jamie-dimons-house-former/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:19:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jamie-dimons-house-former/ 41.90676300 -87.62787100 <![CDATA[Field of broken dreams]]>

Field of broken dreams
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-03-10 18:19:57
This was the home field for the short-lived Lake County Fielders minor league baseball team. The team was co-owned by actor Kevin Costner. The team's logo featured a baseball player standing next to a corn field, which is in reference to Costner's film "Field of Dreams".

The team was plagued with problems about their home field during their short existence. Funding problems to build a stadium in 2010 forced the team to play on a temporary field until a permanent stadium could be built the following spring.

In 2011, the city of Zion halted construction plans of a permanent stadium after the team stopped making rent payments. The team claims that payments stopped due to the lack of a permanent facility. Each side firmly placed blame with the other.

Season ticket holders demanded refunds. The team faced money problems on road trips. Several team employees and players quit. Even the radio play-by-play announcer quit during a broadcast.]]>

CTA Subway Train
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-09 13:12:38
CTA Blue Line Train coming right from O'Hare]]>

CTA Subway Train
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-09 13:12:38
CTA Blue Line Train coming right from O'Hare]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cta-subway-train/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cta-subway-train/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:12:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cta-subway-train/ 41.98254400 -87.79585600 <![CDATA[Chicago Transit Authority Subway Train]]>

Chicago Transit Authority Subway Train
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-09 12:35:52
Blue Line Train waiting at Addison Station.]]>

Chicago Transit Authority Subway Train
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By: Mieguy
@ 2013-03-09 12:35:52
Blue Line Train waiting at Addison Station.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-transit-authority-subway-train/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-transit-authority-subway-train/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:35:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-transit-authority-subway-train/ 41.94685400 -87.71840300 <![CDATA[Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR #3006]]>

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR #3006
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-03-07 11:04:58

Baldwin Locomotive Works built steam locomotive, 4-6-4 configuration

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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR #3006
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-03-07 11:04:58

Baldwin Locomotive Works built steam locomotive, 4-6-4 configuration

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-burlington-and-quincy-rr-3006/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-burlington-and-quincy-rr-3006/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:04:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chicago-burlington-and-quincy-rr-3006/ 40.94561000 -90.36316000 <![CDATA[Air Canada Jazz CRJ-700 Takeoff]]>

Air Canada Jazz CRJ-700 Takeoff
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-03-05 14:37:27]]>

Air Canada Jazz CRJ-700 Takeoff
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By: SpiderX22
@ 2013-03-05 14:37:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-jazz-crj-700-takeoff/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-jazz-crj-700-takeoff/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:37:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-jazz-crj-700-takeoff/ 42.00245300 -87.88453000 <![CDATA[Gene Siskel's House former]]>

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Gene Siskel's House former
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By: mcgrathk
@ 2013-02-26 13:40:35
The former movie critic, who worked on "At the Movies w/ Siskel and Ebert, lived in this building in room 6, according to public records. He died in 1999. He bought the house in 1992.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gene-siskels-house-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gene-siskels-house-former/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:40:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gene-siskels-house-former/ 41.92706173 -87.63972889 <![CDATA[Aqua Skyscraper]]>

Aqua Skyscraper
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By: dunnswash
@ 2013-02-25 06:23:13
Aqua is an 86-story mixed-use residential skyscraper in the Lakeshore East development in downtown Chicago. It is also the tallest skyscraper in the world to have a female lead architect.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-skyscraper/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-skyscraper/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:23:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-skyscraper/ 41.88814900 -87.62009700 <![CDATA[Birthplace of Ronald Reagan]]>

Birthplace of Ronald Reagan
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By: Xeba73
@ 2013-02-24 05:21:23
The building known as the birthplace of 40th U.S. President, Ronald Reagan, was constructed in 1896 and housed a tavern from that time until 1915. On February 6, 1911 the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, was born in the apartment above the tavern. The Reagans would move out of the apartment and into a house in Tampico a few months after Ronald was born.
The building's first floor interior has been restored as the First National Bank, which occupied the property from 1919-1931. On the second floor the apartment has been restored to the period when Reagan was born.]]>

Stephen Balsamo's House
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By: borlefborlef
@ 2013-02-22 20:15:59
An executive at First Options, a financial services company, lives here.]]>

Stephen Balsamo's House
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By: borlefborlef
@ 2013-02-22 20:15:59
An executive at First Options, a financial services company, lives here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stephen-balsamos-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stephen-balsamos-house/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:15:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stephen-balsamos-house/ 42.14332000 -87.75589000 <![CDATA[Robert Rasmus' House]]>

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Robert Rasmus' House
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By: borlefborlef
@ 2013-02-22 19:00:07
Robert was the CEO of Masonite Corporation, a door manufacturing company. He is recently deceased.

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Robert Rasmus' House
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By: borlefborlef
@ 2013-02-22 19:00:07
Robert was the CEO of Masonite Corporation, a door manufacturing company. He is recently deceased.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/robert-rasmus-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/robert-rasmus-house/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:00:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/robert-rasmus-house/ 42.29353215 -87.83587026 <![CDATA[Tea Party message]]>

Tea Party message
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By: milwhcky
@ 2013-02-17 19:15:54
A message from the Tea Party movement before the 2012 Presidential election. A semi truck trailer features the message "Obama Must Go!" along with a Tea Party web address.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tea-party-message/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tea-party-message/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:15:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tea-party-message/ 42.42776900 -88.99895700 <![CDATA[Barack Obama]]>

Barack Obama
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By: daggerwell
@ 2013-02-12 09:30:47
Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States.
On the cover of 'The Bridge' by David Remnick: http://books.google.com/books/about/The_Bridge.html?id=F6HAasv2v-4C]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barack-obama-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barack-obama-10/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:30:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barack-obama-10/ 41.94146700 -87.64429600 <![CDATA[Franklin Pierce]]>

Franklin Pierce
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By: daggerwell
@ 2013-02-12 09:21:09
Franklin Pierce (November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869) was the 14th President of the United States (1853–1857) and is the only President from New Hampshire.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/franklin-pierce-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/franklin-pierce-1/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:21:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/franklin-pierce-1/ 41.94146700 -87.64429600 <![CDATA[Halle Berry]]>

Halle Berry
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-02-11 04:43:28
Halle Maria Berry (pron.: /ˈhæli ˈbɛri/; born August 14, 1966) is an American actress and former fashion model.

Direct link; http://goo.gl/maps/aEkgX]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halle-berry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halle-berry/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:43:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halle-berry/ 41.76554100 -88.20201400 <![CDATA[Audrey Hepburn]]>

Audrey Hepburn
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-02-11 04:37:21
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She has since been ranked as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema and been placed in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

Direct link; http://goo.gl/maps/MfhBY]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/audrey-hepburn-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/audrey-hepburn-5/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:37:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/audrey-hepburn-5/ 41.76561700 -88.20220300 <![CDATA[Raquel Welch "One Million Years B.C."]]>

Raquel Welch "One Million Years B.C."
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-02-11 04:32:59
Jo Raquel Tejada (born September 5, 1940), better known as Raquel Welch, is an American actress and sex symbol. Welch came to attention as a new star on the 20th Century Fox lot in the mid-1960s. She posed iconically in an animal skin bikini for the British-release One Million Years B.C. (1966), for which she may be best known. She later starred in Bedazzled (1967), Bandolero! (1968), 100 Rifles (1969) and Myra Breckinridge (1970). She made several television variety specials, and today, Welch is a noticeable face in commercials for Foster Grant sunglasses and reading glasses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Million_Years_B.C.

Direct link; http://goo.gl/maps/L6ozq]]>

Marilyn Monroe
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By: daggerwell
@ 2013-02-10 14:36:15
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marilyn-monroe-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marilyn-monroe-7/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:36:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marilyn-monroe-7/ 41.89773200 -87.62807500 <![CDATA[Kiss]]>

Kiss
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By: kjfitz
@ 2013-02-09 20:27:39
Kiss (often stylized as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well known for its members' black and white face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics.

Stanley Harvey Eisen (born January 20, 1952), better known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American hard rock guitarist, singer, musician, painter and songwriter best known for being the rhythm guitarist, co-lead vocalist and co-frontman (with Gene Simmons) of the rock band Kiss. He is of Jewish and German ancestry, his mother was born in Berlin, Germany. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's highest-charting hits. Stanley established the "Starchild" character for his Kiss persona.

Gene Simmons (August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-born American rock bassist, singer-songwriter, producer, entrepreneur and actor. Known by his stage persona The Demon, he is the bassist/co-vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s. With Kiss, Simmons has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley (April 27, 1951) is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss.
George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known as Peter Criss, is an American drummer and singer, best known as the original drummer for the rock band Kiss. Criss established the "Catman" character for his Kiss persona.]]>

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2013-02-09 18:30:01
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an American television series which aired from March 10, 1997, until May 20, 2003. The series was created in 1997 by writer-director Joss Whedon under his production tag, Mutant Enemy Productions with later co-executive producers being Jane Espenson, David Fury, David Greenwalt, Doug Petrie, Marti Noxon, and David Solomon. The series narrative follows Buffy Summers (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar), the latest in a line of young women known as "Vampire Slayers" or simply "Slayers". In the story, Slayers are "called" (chosen by fate) to battle against vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness. Like previous Slayers, Buffy is aided by a Watcher, who guides, teaches, and trains her. Unlike her predecessors, Buffy surrounds herself with a circle of loyal friends who become known as the "Scooby Gang".]]>