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Los Angeles, California, United States
Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater was the last theater added to the popular Orpheum vaudeville circuit.
Turquoise
Ahhh... Take a dip in this refreshing collection dominated by aquatic tones of turquoise and teal.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Bahia Palace
The Grand Courtyard, now spare and empty, were not the type of galleries where fine art is on display, unless you considered that fine art on display to be a harem of concubines.
Berlin, Germany
Alexanderplatz Station
The meeting point for the crucial peaceful demonstration for political reforms against the government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) that eventually led to tearing down the Berlin Wall.
Lake Como, Italy
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Built in 1910, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo embodies the elegance and exuberance of the Belle Epoque era.
Rajasthan, India
Rani Sati Temple
The Rani Sati Temple is dedicated to a historic figure who performed the Hindu practice of sati, or a widow's self-immolation on her deceased husband's funeral pyre.
Wilbur-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States
House on S Atlantic Avenue
This community on the Florida coast is one of only two in its county to not have any condos or hotels.
Toronto, Canada
Grand Hotel
Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.
Dublin, Texas, United States
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
Mason, Texas, United States
Odeon Theater
Opened in 1928, the Odeon is the longest continually operating movie theater in west Texas - all thanks to the community that helped keep its streak alive.
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.
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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.
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan
This public square of the ancient city of Samarkand is surrounded by three madrasas.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
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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, United States
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.
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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.
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".
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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 Neukölln
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, United States
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, United States
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.
Sydney, Victoria, Australia
Lake Wendouree
Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.
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, United States
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.