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Drake
Drake may refer to: Animals and creatures * A male duck * Drake (mythology), a term related to and often synonymous with dragon People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name * Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Drake (musician) (born 1986), Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Places United States * Drake, Arizona, an unincorporated community * Drake, Colorado, an unincorporated community * Drake, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Drake, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Drake, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Drake, North Dakota, a town * Drake, North Carolina, a place in Nash County near Dr. Franklin Hart Farm * Drake, South Carolina, an unincorporated community * Drake Park, Bend, Oregon * Drake Peak, Oregon Antarctica * Drake Passage, between Cape Horn and Antarctica * Drake Head, Oates Land, a headland * Drake Icefall, Ellsworth La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake University
Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The University offers over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, education, Legal education, law, and pharmacy. Drake University Law School was founded in 1865, which makes it one of the 25 oldest law schools in the United States. History Drake University was founded in March 1881 by George T. Carpenter, a teacher and pastor, and Francis M. Drake, Francis Marion Drake, a Union general during the Civil War. Drake was originally affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at its founding, but the religious affiliation was terminated in 1907. The first classes convened in 1881, with 77 students and one building constructed, Student's Home. In 1883, the first permanent building, Old Main, was completed. Old Main remains prominent on campus, housing administration offices, Levitt Hall, and Sheslow Auditorium, and as the site of many United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake, North Dakota
Drake is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 292 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Drake was founded in 1902 and named after Herman Drake, a settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 275 people, 144 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 200 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.4% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population. There were 144 households, of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.4% were non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake-class Cruiser
The ''Drake'' class was a four-ship class of armoured cruisers built around 1900 for the Royal Navy. Design and description The ''Drake'' class were enlarged and improved versions of the designed by Sir William White, Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy, to counter the new French armoured cruiser . The ships had an overall length of , a beam of and a deep draught of . They displaced and proved to be good seaboats in service. Their crew consisted of 900 officers and other ranks. The ships were powered by two 4-cylinder triple-expansion steam engines, each driving one shaft, using steam provided by 43 Belleville boilers. The engines produced a total of and the ''Drake''s easily reached their designed speed of .Chesneau & Kolesnik, p. 69 They carried a maximum of of coal.Friedman 2012, p. 336 The main armament of the ''Drake''-class ships consisted of two breech-loading (BL) Mk X guns in single gun turrets, one each fore and aft of the superstructure. They fired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Park
Drake Park is a park in Bend, in the U.S. state of Oregon Oregon ( , ) is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western U.S., with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while t .... It was named for Alexander M. Drake, the original owner of the site. The park is a popular downtown community gathering place and hosts many events, including the Old Fashioned Celebration. Features include nearly one half mile of riverfront on Mirror Pond, acres of open lawn, an outdoor stage, restrooms and small picnic tables. A major renovation project for the park was completed in 2003. The restrooms were upgraded, pathways throughout the park were replaced with pavers making the walkway wider, new irrigation and lighting systems were installed, bike racks were installed, a seating and viewing area was added at Mirror Pond and the High Wheel returned to the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duck
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family (biology), family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and goose, geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form taxon; they do not represent a monophyletic group (the group of all descendants of a single common ancestral species), since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water. Ducks are sometimes confused with several types of unrelated water birds with similar forms, such as loons or divers, grebes, gallinules and coots. Etymology The word ''duck'' comes from Old English 'diver', a derivative of the verb 'to duck, bend down low as if to get under something, or dive', because of the way many species in the dabbling duck group feed by upending; compare with Dutch language, Dutch and German language, German 'to dive'. This word replaced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake, New South Wales
Drake is a parish and small rural community on the Bruxner Highway approximately 44 km east of Tenterfield, New South Wales and about 800 km north of Sydney, New South Wales. It is in the Tenterfield Shire local government area, which is part of the New England region. At the 2016 census, Drake had a population of 345 people. The town is in West Fairfield Parish of Drake County New South Wales History In 1858 gold was discovered near Newmans Pinch, a hill on the western side of Fairfield (now Drake) and Timbarra and quite a few years later copper was also mined in the vicinity. The ''Timbarra'' Post Office opened on 1 November 1858, was renamed ''Drake'' in 1867 and closed in 1871. The later Drake office opened on 1 April 1879 and closed in 1985. During the 1860s the first sale of Drake allotments took place with 16 of the 40 lots being sold. The Public School opened in November 1887. The Australian Antimony Co. began mining here in 1872, with Drake as their c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Stadium (UCLA)
Drake Stadium is an 11,700-capacity stadium in Los Angeles, California on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The home of the UCLA Bruins men's and women's track and field teams, it was built in 1969 and is named for UCLA track legend Elvin C. "Ducky" Drake, a student-athlete, track coach, and athletic trainer for over 60 years. Drake was also the home of the men's and women's soccer teams until 2017, when the nearby Wallis Annenberg Stadium opened. History There was a proposal in 1965 to build a 44,000 seat "Multi-Purpose Stadium" on campus, for UCLA Bruins track meets and varsity football games, rather than the Bruins using the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for their home field. In both spring and fall 1965, UCLA students "voted by a two-to-one majority against the proposal to use fee funds to build a football stadium." Additionally, the proposal was opposed by influential area residents and politicians. By February 1966, UCLA had scaled b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Fieldhouse
The Drake Fieldhouse is an athletic facility of Drake University. It was built in 1926 as a companion to Drake's football stadium."Old Time Photo of the Week: Drake Fieldhouse" '' The Des Moines Register'', July 25, 2014. Accessed February 4, 2024. "Roosevelt's Buford King, right, won the 50-yard hurdle event at the Des Moines high school indoor track meet on a Friday night in March at the Drake Fieldhouse.... The Fieldhouse was built in 1926 and has undergone many revisions over the years. It has hosted a range of high school events, including the boys' state basketball tournament in the 1940s and the girls' indoor track meet durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Stadium (Drake University)
Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925. History Drake Stadium opened on October 10, 1925, as the Bulldogs defeated Kansas. Drake Stadium has seen the Bulldogs win thirteen conference championships in football, while advancing to five college football bowl games. It is currently the largest stadium in the Pioneer Football League. Drake Stadium is also the home to the Drake Relays, one of the premier track and field meets in the country. Thousands of high school, college, and professional track athletes come to Drake Stadium in late April to compete in one of the largest track meets in the United States. The prominence of the Relays has led to Drake hosting various other national and regional professional, collegiate, and youth meets. Fourteen world records have been set at the Relays. The st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Stadium (1904)
Drake Stadium was a stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally named Haskins Field, for the son of a primary donor, stadium opened on October 8, 1904 with the University of Iowa winning 17–0 over Drake. The name of the stadium was changed to Drake Stadium in 1910 at the request of the Haskins. It is distinct from the existing Drake Stadium (Drake University), Drake Stadium built in 1925. In 1907, renovations occurred that added seating, bringing the total to 6,700 and a drainage system was also added. Haskins Field had been expected to be able to hold 40,000 fans if expanded to its maximum capacity. Subsequent additions led to a total capacity of 12,000 prior to its closure and demolition. References {{Drake Bulldogs football navbox College track and field venues in the United States Defunct college football venues Drake Bulldogs football Sports in Des Moines, Iowa College football venues in Iowa Defunct sports venues in Iowa Sports venues completed in 1904 1904 establishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Bulldogs
The Drake Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The Bulldogs' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level. Drake also sponsors teams in the Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Summit League. Drake's live bulldog mascot is Griff II; the costumed mascot is Spike; and the school colors are blue and white. History left, Drake football team of 1907 Drake University began its athletics program in 1893 with football, baseball, and men's track. The men's basketball program began in 1906. In 1907, Drake joined the Missouri Valley Conference, having previously played as an independent. The teams were known as "The Drakes" until 1908, when John L. Griffith, the newly appointed football coach, brought English Bulldogs to the sidelines of games, prompting Des Moines Register sports editor Art Gordon to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (ship)
Several ships have been named ''Drake'': * , a series of ships of the Royal Navy that share the name ''Drake'' * , an of the United States Navy later renamed ''Ampere'' *''Ella Drake'', an American wooden schooner built in 1868. Official no. 185702 *''M. M. Drake'', a tugboat built in 1879. Official no. 91151. After burning in 1899, the hull was rebuilt and renamed ''Jessie''. Abandoned in 1920. *''L. W. Drake'', an American wooden barge built in 1881 Official no. 45145. Stranded and abandoned under Canadian registry in 1903. *, an American wooden schooner. Official no. 91485. Foundered with her tow, the schooner ''Michigan'', off Vermilion Point in 1901. *, later renamed ''Drake'', a bulk carrier A bulk carrier or bulker is a merchant ship specially naval architecture, designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo—such as Grain trade, grain, coal, ore, steel coils, and cement—in its cargo holds. Since the first specialized bulk carrie ... launched in 2006 See also * {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
