100 Intriguing Facts about the Historic House of Orleans USA, Philadelphia’s Landmark, Espionage, Pine Road, & the American Revolution

Authored by Matt Falcone

Contrary to what one might assume, the street name is unrelated to Ulysses S. Grant and instead commemorates British military leaders.

Keep in mind, Louis XVI’s grandfather Louis XIV had 30 children.

Unrelated to Pine Valley, but I think it’s strange that Louis IX became a Saint because he started Religious Wars, the Seventh and Eighth Crusade’s. The 7th aimed to reclaim the Holy Land by attacking Egypt, the main seat of Muslim power in the Near East. Pope Gregory X also supported the war, which were called Crusades at that time. The term “crusade“ comes from the Medieval Latin word “cruciata“, which means “marked with a cross”. The word itself is derived from the Latin “crux”, meaning “cross”. The idea was that participants in these military expeditions were taking up the cross, symbolizing their commitment to a holy cause.

The 8th crusade was framed as a holy mission to combat the Muslim forces and reclaim Jerusalem for Christendom. King Louis IX believed that by attacking Tunis, he could weaken Muslim power in the region and pave the way for a future campaign to retake Jerusalem. The Eighth Crusade ended abruptly with Louis IX’s death, and the campaign did not progress further, and so he became a Saint for starting war.

MontFaucon, France

Paris, France

In addition, other Places around the world also named MontFaucon:

Switzerland

France

Other Uses

See Also

Italy

Sicily

In 2019, he sold one of his homes in NYC. It went for a record breaking most ever paid for a residential townhouse in New York City. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-07/hedge-fund-founder-john-griffin-buys-most-expensive-ny-townhouse

On the east side of the words, in the “E” in Arlene, or the “N” in Orlean on the map of 19115, we have Geiger Road. A Geiger Counter is an instrument that measures radioactive levels.

In the 1990’s Lockheed Martin had a factory here on Geiger Road. They are a leading American aerospace and defense corporation, specializing in cutting-edge technology and solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cybersecurity challenges. www.lockheedmartin.com

On Red Line Road, we had The Budd Company. They were a 20th-century metal fabricator, a major supplier of body components to the automobile industry, and a manufacturer of stainless-steel passenger rail cars, airframes, missile and space vehicles, and various defense products. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budd_Company – During WW2, they switched production from rail cars to war heads & various Military Equipment.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has terminated the license held by the Budd Company for another facility in Philadelphia, which may have occurred at both locations, as this location which consisted of 75 acres was their main manufacturing facility, and the other may have been primarily used for offices, mailing address, and smaller manufacturing. https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0037/ML003702451.pdf

The Budd Company operated a hot cell facility in Philadelphia from l956 through l967 to manufacture sealed sources for use in industrial radiography. (A hot cell is a heavily shielded enclosure in which radioactive materials are handled by persons using remote manipulators, such as mechanical arms, and viewed through shielded windows or periscopes.) A small amount of unsealed cesium-137 was also used for a brief time at the facility. They were a US Government Contractor, nothing was illegal.

The cement part on top of missile silos serves several crucial purposes:

We also have a Williamsburg Road, which played a crucial role in the events leading up to the American Revolution. And, …we also have Almatt Place, Almatt Terrace, Almatt Drive, such as “All Matt” as in my name, Matt.

Where has it been used?

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Keep in mind, these names with historical British references are quite common not only in Philadelphia but also in many parts of the USA. Pine Valley may just be a continuation of that. Except for the part that they are engulfed inside the words Orleans, this is a first, and it deploys espionage. Keep in mind the Revolution did occur here in Philadelphia, where else would they build something like this? Many streets are also named Windsor in the vicinity. Other examples outside of Pine Valley Philadelphia that mostly everyone already knows, especially those from this area, as they should have learned this in elementary school do include:

Philadelphia:

Pennsylvania & Philadelphia Suburbs:

New York:

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Pine Valley Closing Statements:

My parents were my best friends. I bought my 1st home in 2004, in the 19115, when I was 24. When my parents got old & sick, I had to move back in with them & keep my personal home vacant. We had a 45-year age difference. We wanted to prevent them from going into a nursing home, and also having the nursing home take away their home, thus it prevented us from transferring it into a trust with the Sate of PA 5-year rule. We had nurses, round the clock for 24 hours. I was not embarrassed living with my parents. I actually enjoyed it very much. We would eat dinner together every day. We never argued my whole life, and they never argued with each other, never… not one time. My whole life I was never yelled at. They were a lot older than me, and as their age progressed, I had to cook for them 3 meals a day, and do everything for them… because we didn’t want to put them in a nursing home. One time, my vegan cooking gave my father low iron, low hemoglobin (which requires a blood transfusion to fix immediately), it makes you weak, and you can’t move…. So, I had to sleep on the floor next to him for a month. I didn’t know about the Nutrition Tracking Meal Diary Cell Phone Free App called www.cronometer.com at that time. My father died because the nurse gave him covid, in 2023 two years after covid was pretty much gone. My mother died from surgery complications. They were both born in the early 1930’s during the great depression in South Philadelphia. I miss them very much and think about them all the time.

My mother worked at Orleans Technical College & also the School District of Philadelphia as a part time substitute teacher, and her/my friends worked in operations. They also owned a printing company specializing in medical forms. They both retired around 1990, and they were fluent in Gregg Shorthand or Duployan shorthand. All of my mother’s notes from College at Temple University were written like this, as it was very common to teach to university students in the 1950’s. She also read 3 books a week, and kept a library of thousands of her favorite books she read through her 80 years of life in the USA.

I think this is the best home in America. I don’t care about those big homes in California or Florida nor Donald Trump’s home in Key Largo. I don’t think his home is better than mine, they have no historical background. I only mention that b/c I hear it in the news every day for the past 5 years. Maybe that’s why the “Donald Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia” located in New Jersey is in a city with the same name as mine, Pine Hill / Pine Valley. Here, we have the Fox Chase Farm to enjoy, it’s 117 acres, and is a one hour walk to loop it.

The word “VINC” is part of the Latin phrase “REGN VINC IMP,” which means “He conquers by his reign.”

“l’état, c’est moi”

Capet XXI (My Grandmother’s Maiden Last Name, Mother’s side.)
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Photo of My Great Grandparents, year 1904

Historical Photos from the City of Philadelphia Department of Records

⚡ Louis XVI & The American Revolution

Louis XVI’s financial support to the United States during the American Revolutionary War primarily came in the form of loans and supplies. The financial assistance was crucial for the American colonists in their fight against British rule. Here are the details of how the money was distributed:

Financial Agreements:
In February 1778, France and the United States signed the Treaty of Alliance, formally allying France with the American colonists. As part of this agreement, France pledged its support, including financial aid, to the United States.

Loans:
France provided substantial loans to the United States to fund their war efforts. The most significant loan came in 1778 when the French government arranged a loan of 2 million livres (a French currency) from the French banking house of Le Couteulx et Cie. This initial loan was followed by additional loans, including a total of 10 million livres in 1779 and 24 million livres in 1780.

Supplies and Military Aid:
In addition to financial assistance, France also provided military supplies and aid to the American colonists. The French Navy played a crucial role in the war by assisting in naval blockades and engaging in key battles, such as the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which was a decisive victory for the Americans. The French military support included troops, warships, weapons, and ammunition.

Benjamin Franklin’s Role:
Benjamin Franklin, the American envoy to France, played a significant role in negotiating and securing French support. He worked closely with the French government to secure financial aid and other resources for the American cause. Franklin’s diplomacy and influence were instrumental in obtaining French assistance.

Distribution of Funds:
The funds received from France were primarily managed by the Continental Congress, the governing body of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Congress used the funds to pay for various war-related expenses, such as purchasing supplies, equipping troops, and maintaining military operations. Some funds were also used to pay off existing debts.

It is important to note that while Louis XVI and France’s support was crucial for the American cause, the financial aid alone did not guarantee victory in the war. The American colonists faced numerous challenges throughout the conflict, and the outcome of the war was determined by a combination of factors, including military strategy, perseverance, and the support of other nations such as Spain and the Netherlands.

⚡ Family Relationships of France & England

The British and French royal families have a long history of intermarriage, resulting in blood connections between the two dynasties. Here are some key relationships that link the British and French royal families:

The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and the House of Orléans: In the 19th century, the British royal family, known as the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later renamed the House of Windsor), had a connection to the French royal family through Queen Victoria. In 1840, Victoria married Prince Albert, who was a member of the German noble House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Their daughter, Princess Victoria, married Prince Louis of Battenberg, whose mother was a member of the House of Orléans, a branch of the French royal family.

The House of Hanover and the House of Bourbon: The Hanoverian dynasty in Britain began with the accession of George I in 1714. The Hanoverians were related to the French Bourbon dynasty through Sophia of Hanover, whose mother was Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James VI and I. Sophia’s uncle, Charles I of England and Scotland, married Henrietta Maria of France, a member of the House of Bourbon. Therefore, there was a blood connection between the Hanoverians and Bourbons through the Stuart lineage.

William III of England (William of Orange): William III, also known as William of Orange, became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution. He was the son of William II, Prince of Orange, and Mary, Princess Royal, the daughter of King Charles I of England. His marriage to his first cousin Mary II, daughter of James II, further strengthened the ties between the British and Dutch royal families. In the TV show “Versailles” he is portrayed to be living at his cousins’ home, Louis XIV while they were at war together with each other. While the historical evidence on this is scarce, it is most likely portrayed for theatrical storytelling purposes. It’s almost as if they weren’t really enemies, they were sort of portrayed as if children of today were playing a war video game together, or children of 100 years ago playing a game of chess. Maybe in reality, it was their staff at war. It brings light to the point of the fact that TV shows shouldn’t be able to change historical information. People wouldn’t like it if they changed the stories of Jesus or Allah, so why is it ok to change the historical stories of anyone else.

Louis XIV and Charles II: During the 17th century, King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland was the first cousin to Louis XIV of France. Their mothers, Henrietta Maria of France (Charles II’s mother) and Anne of Austria (Louis XIV’s mother), were sisters, which created a familial connection. This relationship influenced their diplomatic interactions, although it did not prevent wars between their countries.

The House of Stuart and the House of Bourbon: One significant connection between the two royal families was through the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, a member of the Stuart dynasty, to Francis II of France, who belonged to the House of Valois-Bourbon. Their son, James VI of Scotland (later James I of England and Ireland), became the first monarch of the Stuart dynasty to rule over England and Scotland, effectively uniting the crowns from 1567 to 1625.

Edward III and Isabella of France: Edward III of England, who reigned from 1327 to 1377, was married to Philippa of Hainault. However, a significant blood connection between the British and French royal families came through Edward III’s mother, Isabella of France. Isabella was the daughter of King Philip IV of France, making Edward III a grandson of a French king.

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