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Throop Lake
Throop may refer to: Locations * Throop, Dorset * Throop, New York, a town in Cayuga County * Throop, Pennsylvania, a borough in Lackawanna County * Throop College, the original name of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) * Throop Peak, in the San Gabriel Mountains, California People * Adam Throop (born 1977), American soccer player * Amos G. Throop (1811–1894), founder of Caltech * Arthur Throop (1884–1973), Canadian ice hockey player * Enos T. Throop (1784–1874), Governor of New York * George B. Throop (1793–1854), New York and Michigan politician * George H. Throop (1818–1896), American teacher and novelist * George R. Throop, scholar of Greek and Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis * George Throop (baseball) George Lynford Throop (born November 24, 1950) is a retired American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, Throop appeared in 30 games — all in relief — over parts of four Major League seasons between an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throop, Dorset
Throop is a village in Dorset situated on the outskirts of Bournemouth. It is renowned for its expansive fishing industry. Geography and administration Although within the historic county boundaries of Hampshire, at the time of the 1974 local government re-organization it was considered desirable that the whole of what is now called the South East Dorset conurbation, which includes Bournemouth and Poole, should be part of the same county. Throop is currently part of the Throop and Muscliff Ward within the Bournemouth borough council and is close to the River Stour featuring countryside views over the Stour Valley. The population of this ward at the 2011 census was 8,882. Also in the area is Muccleshell. History Throop village has existed for many years and is described in various historical texts relating to the Bournemouth area – in 1842 it is referred to as a "Pleasant and secluded village". Notable areas in Throop Throop Mill One of the main characteristics of modern-d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throop, New York
Throop ( ) is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The town is at the northern city line of Auburn and is in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The population was 1,990 at the 2010 census. The town is named after former New York Governor Enos T. Throop, a resident of Cayuga County. History The area was used for hunting by the Cayuga people. Throop was within the Central New York Military Tract, reserved for war veterans. Settlement began ''circa'' 1790. The town of Throop was formed in 1859 from parts of the towns of Aurelius, Mentz and Sennett. The town is best known for the wide variety of colorful houses found throughout its various neighborhoods. These colors can range anywhere from a muted taupe to a bronzed eggshell. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.59%, is water. New York State Route 38 is a north-south highway in Throop. The Owasco Outlet is a small river flowing no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throop, Pennsylvania
Throop is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, adjoining Scranton. Formerly, coal mining and silk manufacturing provided employment for the people of Throop, who numbered 2,204 in 1900 and 5,133 in 1910. In 1940, 7,382 people lived in Throop. The population was 4,078 at the 2020 census. Geography Throop is located at (41.445536, -75.614494). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. It is bordered to the northeast by Olyphant, to the north by Blakely, to the northwest by Dickson City, to the west by Scranton, and to the south by Dunmore. History and notable features On April 7, 1911, a fire at the Price-Pancoast Colliery killed 72 coal miners in what has been described as "the most appalling mine disaster in the history of the northern anthracite coal fields." The borough contains a lead-contaminated parcel of land commonly known as the Marjol Battery site. Now owned by Gould Electronics, the empty land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throop College
The California Institute of Technology (branded as Caltech or CIT)The university itself only spells its short form as "Caltech"; the institution considers other spellings such a"Cal Tech" and "CalTech" incorrect. The institute is also occasionally referred to as "CIT", most notably in its alma mater, but this is uncommon. is a private research university in Pasadena, California. Caltech is ranked among the best and most selective academic institutions in the world, and with an enrollment of approximately 2400 students (acceptance rate of only 5.7%), it is one of the world's most selective universities. The university is known for its strength in science and engineering, and is among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States which is primarily devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences. The institution was founded as a preparatory and vocational school by Amos G. Throop in 1891 and began attracting influential scientists such as George Ellery Hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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