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November 8th 2006

Published: November 16th 2006

My Lands are where my dead lie buried (This was the answer of Crazy Horse to a derisive question). As I was leaving the USA the results of the midterms were being announced. I’m pleased to see that the Republicans are being punished for their war in Iraq. Randolph Bourne said “War is the health of the State”. This was the case for the Republicans and Bush in previous elections but now... Read Full Entry

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Union Station, Washington DC

Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia

This is the largest Quaker (Society of Friends) Meeting House in the USA. The city of Philadelphia was founded by the Quaker William Penn. The property was originally a Quaker cemetery. A century later the building was erected in 1804.

Benjamin Franklins grave at Christ Church Burial ground, Philadelphia

Elfeths Alley, Philadelphia

This street is claimed to be the oldest continuously occupied street in the USA. It has been occupied since 1713, these houses date from 1728.

View from Penns Landing of Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River, Philadelphia

Penns landing is where the Quaker William Penn landed, who founded the city. The city had a reputation for religious tolerance in a era when that was rare.

Irish Monument, Philadelpia

This monument commemorates the Great Hunger (or Potato Famine) in Ireland. Many Irish left Ireland for Philadelphia because of the famine.

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Two great American documents took shape here - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Hotel 17, Manhattan, New York

This hotel appeared in a bad light in Woody Allens film Manhattan Murder Mystery. I stayed here for one night before catching the plane from JFK. I only stayed for one night because anywhere on Manhattan island is expensive. This place cost me $US139 for one night, for a room the size of a closet, with a shared bathroom. Despite that this hotel which was built in 1906 has a lot of character.

16th November 2006

Gil Hurlbut
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Hurlbut Connection
It was a pleasure to finally meet an English Hurlbut and to discuss your travels. Any Hurlbuts out there should check in to find out if there are connections using DNA testing. See what we have sound so far at http://hurlbutdna.pbwiki.com/.

17th November 2006

Kate Hildebrand
Kate Hildebrand

Great blog!
Did you see Salem in full Halloween splendor? Good times.

17th November 2006

Stuart
Stuart Morgan Hurlbut

Saleem
There were a lot of people around because of Hallowean, but there wasn't much splendour because it was raining so hard! Stuart

26th October 2011

Jan Gunson
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MY OLD HOME
I am a 59 year old person from michigan and beleive it or not I use to live there when i was three years old. I have some pictures if management is interested. We moved from there when i was five years old. I actually remember playing in the park as a youngster. I am glad to see this great building is still alive. Thank you for allowing my comments.

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