Dublin, Texas, USA
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
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Mason, Texas, USA
Odeon Theater
Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas.
Normandy, France
Deauville
High society and horse culture meet in this exclusive French seaside region.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Beaches
Phuket was once on the major trading routes between India and China and is now a popular tourist renowned for its plethora of beautiful islands and beaches.
Wicklow, Ireland
Marine House
Built in 1842, the Marine House has served many functions including a hotel, army barracks, factory, orphanage, private home, and now is an educational institution.
Camacari, Brazil
Apcef Bahia
The Apcef Bahia is a non-profit sports and leisure organization that serves employees from Caixa Econômica Federal da Bahia, or the Federal Savings Bank of Bahia.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan
This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art were designed by prominent African American architect Julian T. Abele in 1914.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
Kemi, Finland
Icebreaker Sampo
During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.
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.
Toledo, Spain
Antiguedades Linares
This antique shop in Toledo, Spain has been in operation for over a century, making it the oldest antique enterprise in the country.
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Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Springs Hotel
This hotel with indoor pool was built in support of Canadian rail traffic which exploded in the late 19th century across the country.
Paris, France
Volontaires
This Pairs Metro station is named after Volunteers Street, created in the 19th century by a group of volunteer residents who transformed a cul-de-sac into a street alley.
Budapest, Hungary
Gellert Thermal Baths
Built between 1912 and 1918 in the Art Nouveau style, this bath complex is part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Budapest and is considered the "Palace of Baths".
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclawskie Centrum Spa
The design of this 19th century recreational center in Poland was selected from 44 submissions during an architectural competition.
Berlin, Germany
Stadtbad Neukolln
Built in 1914, this bath was one of the largest in Europe and during its heyday hosted up to 10,000 visitors per day.
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol South Baths
This classical swimming pool in Bristol, U.K. was built as a part of a campaign to ensure the local population had access to bathing facilities.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Bel Harbour Pool
Built in 1967, this pool deck sits on the top floor of a 30-story high rise overlooking Lake Michigan.
Kent, United Kingdom
Leeds Castle
The library in this castle in Kent, England, which has been home to royalty since the 13th century, served as a field hospital in World War II.
Bregenz, Austria
Festspielhaus Bregen
This massive event center in Bregenz, Austria can host hundreds of thousands of spectators annually.
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Fargo Theatre
This Art Deco icon of downtown Fargo, North Dakota opened in 1926.
Dublin, Ireland
The Hugh Lane
The gallery’s interior once held the first public collection of impressionist paintings in the UK while its entrance tells the story of Georgian architecture.
Berlin, Germany
Neues Off Cinema
Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.
Sydney, Victoria, Australia
Lake Wendouree
Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.
Montreux, Switzerland
Golden Pass Railway
This tourist-orientated train route in the Swiss Alps operates on one of the oldest electric railways in Switzerland.
London, United Kingdom
Osterley Park
An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.
Surakarta City, Central Java, Indonesia
Surakarta Hadiningrat Royal Palace
Built in 1744, this ornate palace in Central Java, Indonesia is believed to be guarded by magical powers (in addition to the human guards).
Warsaw, Poland
Palace of Culture and Science
As notable high-rise in Warsaw this building stands at 237 meters high, making it the tallest building in Poland.
Bay Lake, Florida, USA
Walt Disney World
This unassuming, vintage snack corner resides in one of the most iconic theme parks in the world attracting over 60 million guests annually.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Glenogle Baths
This public pool in Edinburgh, Scotland was opened to promote good hygiene, but survived as a century-old testament to Victorian style.
London, United Kingdom
Barbican Launderette
This 1970s London launderette, owned by the same family for almost 50 years, resides in an estate built back up from bombings during World War II.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Santa Fe Southern Railroad
This defunct train line was recently purchased by three San Francisco business owners who have big plans.
Dorset, United Kingdom
Weymouth Harbor
This harbor has been a working port since 1347.
Willaston, United Kingdom
Hadlow Road Railway Station
Once a bustling railway station, this structure in Cheshire, England is now a visitor center in Wirral Country Park.