+WalruZ Posted October 1, 2005 Posted October 1, 2005 Well... I see a pinned topic that says that proposals aren't being accepted right now. I also see plenty of proposals being made, and the category list seems to be slowly expanding. So, whatever. I would like to propose a subcategory under "Historic Places" for California Historical Landmarks. These are special brass plaques scattered all over the state of california memorializing... stuff, often stuff that's not there anymore. I would probably require photo verification, although I would appreciate a pointer to any current discussion of the pros & cons of doing so.
+DominoDoggy Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 I too have come across these plaques and enjoy them. I was going to propose a locationless for them once but didn't when I saw that no new ones were being accepted. So to this category I say "yes".
+Marky Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) I made this very same Proposal in September, but I don't see it now. Do they delete proposals? Weird... --Marky Edited October 27, 2005 by Marky
+Marky Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 I found it by searching through my past posts. I was wrong, I posted it in August. Why doesn't it show up? Subcategory Proposal: California Historic Markers --Marky
+Marky Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 It looks like that anything that drops off the first two pages is not longer reachable. I guess I should post that as a bug.
+mikemtn Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) Forums default to posts in the last 30 days. You can change it at the bottom of the page. edit: bottom of the index page or whatever it's called Edited October 27, 2005 by mikemtn
+Moag Ohana Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Directory Home > Things > Historic Things > California Historic Markers If Pennsylvania has a Historic Marker category, California should too. I've always wanted to visit them all. Having the coords for them sure would make it easier. --Marky Well I guess I am 2nd inline after Marky except the one I am proposing is not so generic as what you and Marky are talking about. I dont know the percent but I do know Alot of these historical markers were put up by the "E Clampus Vitus" Chapters here in California. Here is the link to my proposal post Here is a LINK to one of the E Clampus Vitus Chapters in San Diego that list the plaques and their coords.
+dspeer Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 I agree that this would be a appropriate category proposal. 1. There are enough markers throughout the state that would make the category viable. About 1100 documented markers have been placed by the (California) Office of Historic Preservation and the Native Sons of the Golden West; and an large number of unnumbered and undocumented markers have been placed by the NSGW. The NSGW is actively collecting information on these markers. 2. Not all of the markers are on well-travelled roads and highways, making the search for little-known markers challenging. 3. Some organizations and individuals are trying to make the historical marker program more visible, and attaching the category to the Waymarking website would further that goal. --> Girl Scouts Joshua Tree Council, headquarted in Bakersfield, CA, had a patch program designed around the California Historical Markers. --> There's a book "California Why Stop? : A Guide to California Roadside Historical Markers", isbn 088415923X -->and a website http://www.nsgw.org/monuments.htm Lynn Speer
+Moozer Posted November 19, 2005 Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) Don't forget my Web site - California State Historical Landmarks - http://www.calandmarks.com. Edited November 19, 2005 by Moozer
+WalruZ Posted November 20, 2005 Author Posted November 20, 2005 It's a great web site. if anyone deserves the caterogy, you do.
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