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List of halls and walks of fame

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List of halls and walks of fame
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A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence, accomplishments and fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actual halls or museums that enshrine the honorees with sculptures, plaques, and displays of memorabilia and general information regarding the inducted recipients. Sometimes, the honorees' plaques may instead be posted on a wall (hence a "wall of fame") or inscribed on a sidewalk (as in a "walk of fame", "walk of stars", or "avenue of fame"). In other cases, the hall of fame is more figurative and consists of a list of names of noteworthy people and their achievements and contributions. The lists are maintained by an organization or community, and may be national, state, local, or private.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Etymology

The term "hall of fame" first appeared in German with the Ruhmeshalle, built in 1853 in Munich.[1] The Walhalla memorial in Bavaria was conceived in 1807 and built between 1830 and 1842.[citation needed]

Inspired by the Ruhmeshalle, the English-language term was popularised in the United States by the Hall of Fame for Great Americans,[2] a sculpture gallery dedicated in 1901.[3] Located in the Bronx in New York City, it is on the campus of Bronx Community College (until 1973 the University Heights campus of New York University).[2]

The meaning of fame has changed over the years, originally meaning 'renown' for achievement, as opposed to today's more common meaning of 'celebrity'.[4]

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Halls of fame

Agriculture and livestock

Arts

Culinary

Media and theater

Music

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Writing

Other

Business

General

Marketing and advertising

Mining

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National Mining Hall of Fame, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.

Other

Civil rights

Cowboy and rodeo

Education

LGBT

Military and first responder

Science and technology

Aviation and space

Maritime

Medical

Motor vehicle

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RV/MH Hall of Fame, Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.

Rail

Other

Sports and games

Multiple sports

College sports

Aquatics

Association football

Australian rules football

Baseball and softball

Basketball

Board and card games

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World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Bowling

Boxing

Cricket

Cycling

Equestrian

Fishing

Flying disc games

Golf

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World Golf Hall of Fame, Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.

Gridiron football

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Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.

Ice hockey

Lacrosse

Martial arts

Motorsports

Racket sports

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International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.

Rugby

Sailing

Skateboarding

Sports media

Track and field

Video games

Winter sports

Wrestling

Other

Toys

Women's

Miscellaneous

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Walls of fame

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Liverpool Wall of Fame, Liverpool, England

Walks of fame

Asia

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Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong

Europe

England

Germany

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Boulevard der Stars (de), Berlin, Germany

Other

North America

Canada, Ontario

United States, California

United States, New York City

United States, Other

Other

South America

Oceania

Australia

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See also

References

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