Flagpole Collection (#10)

The Rising Sun flag of the Empire of Japan. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - Flags of the Allies - French postcard Date: circa 1915

Manaus, Brazil - Praca da Comercio (Correio Geral) - General Post Office Date: circa 1910s

La Panne - Belgium - Grand Seafront houses Date: circa 1910s

Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia. The flags original design (with a six-pointed Commonwealth Star - as shown on this card)

Baldwin Home, Leper Colony, Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu
Baldwin Home, Leper Colony on Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Exposition Internationale Paris - Soviet Pavilion
Exposition Internationale Paris - The USSR Pavilion, designed by Iophan. Date: 1937

Young Ghanaian girl learning to draw
Young African girl learning to draw on a slate chalkboard in primary School - Ghana. Note that she has drawn a Union Flag on the flagpole next to the house/building. Date: circa late 1930s

China - Merchant Flag - printed on Silk. Date: 1914

The Flag of Chile - Silk backing
The Flag (Standard) of Chile ( Chili ) - printed on Silk. Date: 1914

Youngs Row-boat and Canoe Livery, Bermuda
Youngs Row-boat and Canoe Livery near the Princess Hotel Bermuda Date: circa 1910

Seiki Hotel - Miyazu, Kyoto, Japan Date: circa 1905

Trossachs Hotel with Coaches filled with tourists
Trossachs Hotel on the northern shore of Loch Katrine, Stirling, Scotland. The front of the Hotel is the parking lot of a raft of horse-drawn coaches filled with tourists

St Georges, Bermuda
St George s, Bermuda Date: circa 1930s

Flag of Portugal and Portuguese Woman
Blank Flag of Portugal held by a Portuguese Woman in traditional costume pointing toward the central heraldic motif of the flag

Government House, Guam, Western Pacific Ocean. Date: circa 1910s

Chora, Ios, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Crowds gather round the new nurses homes at the Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, where Sir Kingsley Wood is laying the foundation stone. 1939

View of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure from the Opera Box, Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock, North Carolina

USA, New York, St. Lawrence River. American flag on a flagpole waves against large tree. Credit as: FredJ. Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Kansas, Topeka Kansas State Capitol
Kansas, Topeka. Kansas State Capitol

CARIBBEAN, USVI, Saint Croix, Port Alucroix US flag flying above Nat l Park Service building
CARIBBEAN, USVI, Saint Croix, Port Alucroix, US flag flying above National Park Service building, island in back

River Liffey flowing through Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Cornet Castle, Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Sussex Officers At Home
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/387 1916-19 Photograph

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, 25th Combined Field Ambulance
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/373 1916-19 Photograph

A view of Gregory Street in Black Hawk, Colorado. A Presbyterian church, next to a schoolhouse
COLORADO: BLACK HAWK, c1899. A view of Gregory Street in Black Hawk, Colorado. A Presbyterian church, next to a schoolhouse, is visible on the hillside in the foreground. Photographed by Harry H

United Nations Headquarters, The United Nations Secretariat Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, designed by Foster and Partners, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Barracks and tents at Fort Brooke in Tampa Bay, Florida, during the Second Seminole War in 1835
TAMPA BAY: FORT BROOKE. Barracks and tents at Fort Brooke in Tampa Bay, Florida, during the Second Seminole War in 1835. Hand-colored lithograph, 1837

The raising of the first flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945
WORLD WAR II: IWO JIMA. The raising of the first flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945. The soldiers are Sergeant Henry Hansen (without helmet)

Masonic Temple and Hotel Touraine, Boston, Mass. Postcard. 1904, Masonic Temple and Hotel Touraine, Boston, Mass. Postcard

The Greylock, Williamston, Mass. Postcard. 1904, The Greylock, Williamston, Mass. Postcard

The New Magnolia, Magnolia, Mass. Postcard. 1904, The New Magnolia, Magnolia, Mass. Postcard

The Armory, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, The Armory, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Postcard
The Armory, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Postcard. 1903, The Armory, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Postcard

South Korea, Seoul, Itaewon, War Memorial of Korea

Turkish flag on white flagpole blowing in the breeze, deep blue sky in background

Leeward Islands, Saba, Saba flag and Dutch flag flying side by side

Russia, Kuban, Top of a flagpole in the shape of a bull head 7th-6th Century B.C. Scythian art

Top of a flagpole 4th Century B.C. Scythian art

Golden Spike National Historic Site C016 / 4500
Golden Spike National Historic Site. Recreation of the 1869 meeting of train engines at the Golden Spike National Historic Site (NHS), Utah, USA

Apollo 11 launch, 16 July 1969
Apollo 11 launch. US flag flying as the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket launched at 09:32 local time (EDT) on 16 July 1969. On board were US astronauts Armstrong, Michael Collins and Aldrin

Flags of Europe in Front of the Europazentrum, Kirchberg, Luxembourg

St. Laurentius Church, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

George Washington Memorial, Washington D.C. United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Stars and stripes American flag and Washington Monument, Washington D.C. United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Statue of Native American in front of State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, North America

Stars and Stripes, Liberty Island, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

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"Flagpoles: A Symbol of Heritage and Identity Across Continents" From the iconic Chatham Lighthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to the picturesque Fowey Harbour in Cornwall, England, flagpoles stand tall as a testament to pride and tradition. These towering structures can be found across continents, representing the rich history and diverse cultures that make up our world. In North America, specifically at Eureka Inn in Humboldt County, California, flagpoles proudly display the stars and stripes of the United States of America. They serve as a reminder of the nation's unity and resilience. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe's Channel Islands lies Mont Orgueil with its majestic castle overlooking the town. Here, a flagpole waves high above Jersey Island symbolizing strength and protection. Santa Barbara's Pier boasts a flagpole that dances with every ocean breeze. It stands as a beacon for sailors navigating California's coastlines while adding charm to this coastal paradise. San Diego showcases its most famous building through an impressive flagpole that soars above it. This architectural marvel is not only visually striking but also represents San Diego's vibrant spirit. London too has its fair share of notable flagpoles; T & W Farmiloe Limited on Rochester Row proudly displays flags from around the world - a true reflection of London's cosmopolitan character. Jackson Square embraces New Orleans' cultural heritage with an elegant flagpole standing tall amidst historic architecture. It serves as a gathering point for celebrations and commemorations alike. The Ferry Boat Inn at Helford Passage transports us back in time before 1906 when Cornwall was bustling with maritime activity. Its weathered flagpole tells stories of seafaring adventures long past. On St John's Isle of Man stands Tynwald Hill - an ancient meeting place where laws are made by elected representatives under their national banner fluttering atop yet another proud flagpole.