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California Landmarks
California Tourist attractions, famous California landmarks and other California points of interest.
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The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation occupies 126.706 kmē (48.921 sq mi), including parts of the cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Rancho Mirage.
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The AIDS Memorial Grove is dedicated to individuals who have died as a result of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Owned and administered by the City of San Francisco, it is an affiliated area of the National Park Service.
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The building is part of the Floral L. Thornton School of Music of the University of Southern California. Inside is the Jeannette MacDonald Recital Hall, classrooms, studios, and administrative and departmental offices.
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Often referred to as "The Rock" or simply Alcatraz, the island has been the location of a lighthouse, a fort, a military and federal prison and an American Indian protest. It has become a popular tourist attraction.
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This is one of the oldest grammar schools in California. It was built in 1858 of brick and remained in use until 1950, when it was replaced by the Mark Twain Elementary School. It now serves as an example of a typical schoolroom of the 19th century.
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ACTCM provides education and patient care in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1986, ACTCM became the first school to offer traditional Chinese medicine as a graduate discipline within American higher education.
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The mansion, which is allegedly haunted by ex-residents of the sanitarium, will soon be transformed into a haunted hotel called The Wolfe Manor Hotel.
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Since 1962, Applegate Park Zoo has been home to many wild animals in need of a safe place to live. The zoo population numbers approximately 75 Native California mammals, birds, and reptiles, most of which came from wildlife rescue centers.
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The California Capitol building is home to the Office of the Governor, the California Legislature and the State Capitol Museum. Like many capitols around the country, it is neoclassical in design and has a dome.
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California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. Founded in 1887 as the Northern Branch State Normal School of California, it became part of the state university system in 1972.
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Disneyland has been officially renamed Disneyland Park in order to distinguish it from the larger Disneyland Resort complex of which it is a part.
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During the winter of 1846-1847, a group of pioneers lead by the Donner family were trapped on this site by snow and cold. Many members of the party resorted to cannibalism when faced with death from starvation.
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Built for one of the owners of the Proctor and Gamble Company, the house is a notable example of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture. It played the part of Dr. Emmett Brown's home in the movie "Back To The Future."
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The Go For Broke Monument commemorates Japanese Americans who served overseas in the United States Military during World War II. The monument's wall lists the names of 16,126 Nisei (Second generation Japanese-American) soldiers.
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening into the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.
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The sign originally read "HOLLYWOODLAND," and its purpose was to advertise a new housing development in the hills above the Hollywood district of Los Angeles in 1923.
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The hotel was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. On May 16, 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented at a private dinner held at the Roosevelt Hotel.
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Famous for his role in the movie "Rebel Without a Cause," James Dean was one of America's most famous teen idols. The irony that the racing enthusiast died in a car accident is reflected in the unique design of this memorial.
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Founded on May 8, 1912, Paramount is the oldest functioning movie studio in the United States. It produced many of the early movie stars including Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Gloria Swanson, and Rudolph Valentino.
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Established in February 1875, the current tower was first erected in 1881 in Massachusetts as the Mayo Beach Lighthouse. It was moved and rebuilt as the Point Montara Light station in 1928.
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