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Tombstone Tuesday – ZigÄ«tis Zaļlapa, 1926-1936

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra August 23, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Mandelbergs Family

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Cross

Antra August 16, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Giving the Gift of Family History

Are you considering giving the gift of family history this Christmas (or other winter holiday)? If you are, don’t wait until the last minute! Especially if you want the sights of summer included! If you head over to my Services

Antra August 11, 2016August 6, 2016 administrative, professional No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – IndriÄ·is Austers, 1876-1941

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra August 9, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Michelsons Family

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra November 3, 2015 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Sculpture from the Liepāja Anthem Trail

(Click picture to enlarge) Sculpture from the Liepāja Anthem Trail. The song is “PilsÄ“ta, kurā piedzimst vÄ“jÅ¡” (The City Where the Wind is Born), and there are sculptures featuring verses from the song all along the main streets of Liepāja.

Antra October 28, 2015October 26, 2015 Liepāja, photographs No Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Underground Printing House, Liepāja

(Click picture to enlarge) This building housed the Latvian Social-Democratic Worker’s Party – Liepāja Branch’s underground printing house from 1904 to 1906, during the Czarist era and the 1905 Revolution. Photo taken by me, September 2015.

Antra October 21, 2015October 19, 2015 Liepāja, photographs No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Reinholds Karlovs, 1898-1943

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, October 2014. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra October 20, 2015October 19, 2015 photographs, Saulkrasti No Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Small Guild

(Click picture to enlarge) Building of the Small Guild, built in 1866 and restored in 1999-2000. The Guild itself was founded in 1352. Photo taken by me, August 2015.

Antra October 14, 2015October 12, 2015 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Rudolf Jeske, 1909-1934

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, December 2014. Click to enlarge. Name:

Antra October 13, 2015October 12, 2015 Jūrmala, photographs No Comments
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