Toronto, Canada
Leuty Lifeguard Station
Built in 1920, the Leuty Lifeguard Station found on Toronto’s waterfront beckons to a bygone era of beachgoing.
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Mason, Texas, USA
Odeon Theater
Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas.
Manningtree, United Kingdom
A House for Essex
Inspired by Russian Stave churches, this home is a collaboration between artist Grayson Perry and the design firm Fat Architecture.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Canal Light
The New Canal Light in New Orleans has been operated by a long series of lightkeepers, and notably, many were women.
Graubunden, Switzerland
Rhaetian Railway
Established in 1888, the Rhaetian Railway is the largest private railway network in Switzerland and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
The American Theater
The American theater opened in 1942 and was designed by architect August E. Constantine, a Greek immigrant who designed many of Charleston's buildings during the 40s and 50s.
Wildwood, New Jersey, USA
The A House
An enigmatic beach town structure, The A House served as the storage site for a local resident's bottle collection.
Lake Vanern, Sweden
Hammarö Skage
Of the nearly thirty lighthouses on Lake Vänern, this lighthouse employs a residential design with a lake house-style structure as its base.
New York, New York, USA
Roosevelt Island Tramway
The first aerial tramway in North America, this cable car transports passengers between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Huddersfield Tram Shelter
Built in 1896, this tram shelter underwent a major restoration in 2015 to restore it to its original Victorian design.
Versailles, France
Château de Versailles
Originally built as a hunting lodge, Versailles became the seat of power for the French monarchy until the French Revolution.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beverly Hills Hotel
Open since 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.
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Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Kneller Athletic Center
This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
Porto, Portugal
Farol de Felgueiras
Situated at the Mouth of the Douro River, this lighthouse welcomes ships to the ancient Portuguese city of Porto.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Unity Park
Once the Grand Palace of the Emperor Menelik II, Unity Park features a sculpture garden, zoo, and museum of Ethiopian history.
El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico
Municipal Palace
Built in a former gold mining settlement, the Municipal Palace of El Oro de Hidalgo is distinguished for the English and French influences in its design.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Ooinn
The ICGV Ooinn, named after Norse mythology, once monitored the waters around Iceland for more than half a century.
Newark, New Jersey, USA
AirTrain
While this monorail has only been in operation for 24 years, it serves America's oldest airfield, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Kerhonkson, New York, USA
The Starlite Motel
This sixties style boutique motel from the Catskills of New York outfits each room with custom organic bath products and local artwork in a Miami art deco atmosphere.
Bristol, UK
Bristol Lido
Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.
Dublin, Ireland
The Gaiety Theatre
As Ireland's longest-established public theater, The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin remains a place to experience Irish culture and lighthearted comedies.
George Town, Malaysia
Lebuh Pantai Fire and Rescue Station
Not only one of Malaysia's oldest fire stations at 112 years old, this building is iconic for its design, employing a mix of Mughal and Edwardian architecture.
Teton Village, Wyoming, USA
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Skiers have been enjoying the Grand Tetons since the early 1900s, but the mountains have drawn adventurers for centuries.
Helsinki, Finland
National Library of Finland
Despite having more than 67 miles of shelf space, this library stores most of its materials, including the world's largest collection on the Russian Empire, in a cave.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Brockton Point Lighthouse
For many years keepers of the Brockton Point Lighthouse in Vancouver were charged with firing the "9 O'clock Gun”, a muzzle-loaded naval cannon fired at 6pm to signal the close of fishing.
Florence, Italy
Villa la Massa
This villa served as a detention facility for allied officers during World War II before it was purchased by the Sears family and converted into a luxury hotel in 1948.
Quadra Island, Canada
Cape Mudge Lighthouse
This Canadan Lighthouse has been standing on Quadra Island since the days of the Klondike goldrush.
Gstaad, Switzerland
La Videmanette Gondola
Situated within the luxurious Gstaad ski resort, this gondola lift carries skiers up the La Vidamenette mountain in the Swiss Alps.
Weymouth, UK
Punch & Judy
This puppet booth is one of the many who have hosted Punch & Judy shows on Weymouth's beaches.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, UK
Saltburn Cliff Tramway
This small lift operates with two 12-person cars that run on parallel railway tracks, and operate using an unusual system of water and pumps.
Paris, France
Théâtre Montparnasse
Birthplace of the theatrical adaptation of Madame Bovary, this Parisian landmark has one thing in common with the Statue of Liberty: architect Charles Peignet.
Siglufjordur, Iceland
Herring Era Museum
This museum commemorates the rise and fall of the herring industry that transformed Iceland.
Taipei, Taiwan
Banqiao Station
Clean and orderly interiors dominate the high-speed rail system that united Taiwan in the early 21st century.
Fulda, Germany
Schlossgarten Fulda
This Baroque palace contains works of art ranging from portrait paintings to porcelain.
Doha, Qatar
Khalifa International Stadium
Renovated and reopened in 2017, this beloved football stadium is set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup - the first ever in the Middle East.