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Congratulations to @liz.tran and @benjavlaar, the winners of our Lower Fort Garry Photo Tour with @parks.canada We loved Liz’s capture of the sun shining above the Ojibway Tipi (first photo), while Ben posted a lovely collection (photos 2-5) featuring many buildings on site (plus LFG’s furry friend, Rupert!) Thanks to everyone who joined us and participated on this photo tour. Watch our page for announcements of future Instagram tours! #onlyinthepeg #parkscanada #lowerfortgarry #nationalhistoricsite #history

And that’s a wrap Thank you to the cast and crew of Private Eyes for the great shoot (And the ice cream truck treats) Best wishes with the rest of season four Parkwood will remain closed to the public tomorrow as we clean and return the estate to the McLaughlin story We open again at 10:30am Sunday. . . #parkwoodestate #parkwood #nationalhistoricsite #thingstodoinoshawa #museum #tour #McLaughlin #sightseeing #durhamregion #oshawamuseums #filming #history #privateeyes #jasonpriestly #filminginoshawa

Listed as a National Historic Place, the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City takes guest back to 1871 when things were simpler. Many enhancements have taken place over the years (such as adding closets) but the charm of the Revival-style design still lives. . . . . . #Missouri #MO #ShowMeState #ShowMe #ShowMeMissouri #missouriadventure #jeffersoncitymo #governorsmansion #nationalhistoricsite #missourihistory #revivalstyle #1871

Can you spot the wildlife? This is the only place in the world where Banff Springs snails live. #mybanff @gabrielatorres92 #caveandbasin . Only found in the hot springs on Sulphur Mountain, this tiny mollusc is actually the most endangered species in Banff National Park! Specially adapted to this harsh environment they are indicators of the health of the thermal spring ecosystems where they live. You can spot Banff Springs snails at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. . Please respect all wildlife you encounter, big or small, and remember that Banff National Park is their home.

Looking toward launchpad LC-39A from the LC-39 Observation Gantry, all contained within the Launch Complex 39 National Historic Site at #KennedySpaceCenter. LC-39A is now leased to @SpaceX and they plan to launch from this pad very soon.

Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1856 was a hugely important place for Mormons traveling across the state, and is now home to a national historic site. . . . . #truewest #twmag #truewestmagazine #western #west #oldwest #wildwest #westernhistory #history #historicalphoto #historicalphotograph #laramie #wyoming #laramiewyoming #historicsite #nationalhistoricsite #americanhistory

President Martin Van Buren’s House: Lindenwald mvb #martinvanburen #presidents #uspolitics #ushistory #gravesofinstagram #presidentvanburen #usa #kinderhook #kinderhookny #lindenwald

"While I have recognized that the object of business is to make money in an honorable manner, I have endeavored to remember that the object of life is to do good." Peter Cooper, 1874, philanthropist & inventor of the elevator shaft, gelatin, and 1st American steam locomotive Kuiper waits patiently to cross Elevator Street in Oregon City, OR. Swipe to see a couple more pics of the the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States, as well as the historic staircase! The elevator looks like a 50s spaceship, complete with observation deck. Oregon City, founded in 1829, is built on 2 levels. By 1867, the original Native American trails weren't cutting it, so the city built a staircase. 1867 was 10 years after the 1st passenger elevator was installed (in New York City), but it was 14 years after the 1st passenger elevator *shaft* was installed (also NYC), due to optimism of inventor (and all around good guy) Peter Cooper. Cooper was confident that someone would soon invent an elevator that wasn't a total death trap.  He was right. Unfortunately, he had bet on elevators being round. Eventually, Elisha Otis, inventor of the modern "safety" elevator, was kind enough to create a custom design for Cooper's building. But I digress. The Oregon City staircase built in 1867 had 722 steps, which was quite a hike. In 1912, the growing city voted to build a (water-powered!) elevator. As with all great public works projects, everyone thought it was a great idea, but no one wanted it in their backyard. Moreover, the city website recounts, "Water power was cheaper than electricity, but the City's Water Board refused to allow the connection, fearing the elevator would diminish the integrity of the water system. The City Commission resolved the matter by removing and appointing a new Water Board composed of City Commissioners." The original elevator opened in 1915, converted to electricity in 1924, and was fully replaced by the current design from 1955 (thus the aesthetic.) Not only is the municipal elevator free, but the best part is that you can bring your dog and there are complementary dog treats!! What' the coolest elevator you've ever encountered?

We loved learning more about the history of Wallace, Idaho, so this 117 year old train depot was so fun to explore! The Northern Pacific Railroad operated during the Coeur d’Alene silver mining district until 1994. Everything inside the museum is original and restored so beautifully. You can sit on the original bench, hear the train bells, and get your own replica of a train ticket.