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White
Similar to the Black collection, White often serves as a contrast that allows other pops of color to take center stage. One thing is for certain, these snaps & stories aren't vanilla.
Rochester, New York, United States
George Eastman Museum
He not only invented roll film, his coined slogan told the success story simply and pointedly, ‘You push the button, we do the rest.’
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Admont, Austria
Admont Abbey Library
This design of this monastery library - the largest in the world - was inspired by the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment.
Grantsville, Maryland, United States
The Village Church
After 90 years in service, this Church was relocated to an artisan's village to continue its vocation.
Andros, Greece
Tourlitis Lighthouse
Greece's first automated lighthouse looks like it was carved out of a fantasy novel.
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Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Corn Exchange
Though the corn merchants cleared their stalls long ago, a new era of creative merchants have taken over these iconic stalls.
Cape Town, South Africa
Green Point Lighthouse
The Green Point Lighthouse in Cape Town, South Africa, was lit in April 1824, and is the oldest operational lighthouse in South Africa.
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New York, New York, United States
Sushi Noz
An Omakase-style restaurant, meaning patrons don’t presume to order but rather they “entrust” the chef to offer the finest culinary experience.
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New York, New York, United States
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Opened in 1920, it is the oldest continuously running restaurant in Chinatown.
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Evanston, Illinois, United States
Grosse Point Light
Though no longer active, the keeper’s house now operates as a maritime museum.
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Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
MS Spirit of Tasmania I
The Spirit of Tasmania I made waves in the media when she endured rough waters along the Bass Strait and returned safely.
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Awhitu, New Zealand
Kohekohe Church
Built by a Waiuku native, this Presbyterian church was used for prayer services and Temperance meetings until it was decommissioned in 1976.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Brighton Beach Bandstand
The bandstand was quickly dubbed the “Birdcage” for its intricate ironwork details.
Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, United States
Phipps Conservatory
The Conservatory is considered one of the greenest facilities in the world.
Madrid, Spain
El Rastro Flea Market
Until early 2020, El Rastro had been here every week come rain, snow and heatwaves – not even the Spanish Civil War interrupted it for this long. But finally after a long hiatus, the Rastro returned in November 2020.
Faro, Portugal
Igreja do Carmo
It has been said this church was built at a time during Portuguese history where money flowed freely from the colonies and the church was paid for in Brazilian gold, paving way for an interior of gilded altars.
Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, United States
Hahnemann University Hospital
The hospital was named after Samuel Hahnemann, physician and founder of homeopathy, which provided a significant shift in early 19th century medicine and how physicians approached treating disease.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater was the last theater added to the popular Orpheum vaudeville circuit.
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.
Palermo, Italy
Teatro Bellini
Not only the oldest theatre in Palermo’s historic city center, it also has often performed one of Bellini’s most quintessential operas, il pirata, a woeful and lovelorn tale filled with vengeance starring Pirate Captain Gaultiero and Duchess Imogene.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul Athletic Club
In 1917, members of the Saint Paul Athletic Club raised $1 million to build its new clubhouse.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn Bridge
With gothic arches that rise “like majestic cathedral windows,” the structure not only symbolized the era’s optimism, but stood as a work of art in its own right.
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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.
Cape Town, South Africa
African Trading Port
This art gallery, nestled in one of the oldest working harbors in Cape Town, curates traditional art from all over Africa.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Four Seasons Hotel
Located in the direct-center of the hotel’s 12-floor marbled tower façade, this balcony represents the blend between contemporary and European architectural styles used throughout Buenos Aires’ Four Seasons Hotel.
Bolton Valley, Vermont, United States
Waffle Cabin
The cozy, quaint Waffle Cabin serves Liege-style waffles, a unique recipe native to Belgium.
Giogo del Maniva, Italy
Maniva Ski Resort
From war to venerated winter sport, the Pass is now a ski resort where “the paradise of snow and nature is the ideal vacation spot both in winter and summer.”
Prince Edward Island, Canada
West Point Lighthouse
Upon first sight, the black-and-white-striped square-tapered tower design of West Point Lighthouse is geometrically striking in its natural habitat.
Washington DC, United States
Hillwood Estate
A mid-1950s Estate belonging to the heir of an American cereal empire showcases a lifestyle of 18th century European décor while also providing a space for the occasional philanthropic party…or two.
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Washington DC, United States
The Renwick Gallery
Became the first museum intentionally designed for art to "encourage American genius," and so was dubbed the "American Louvre" to establish Washington as the cultural center of the nation.
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Washington DC, United States
Union Station
The 96-foot high Main Hall coffered ceiling is an example of an interior indebted to Burnham’s signature neoclassical design as its gold leaf trim reflects the natural light entering from the large Diocletian windows.
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Berlin, Germany
Amtsgericht Wedding
The neo-Gothic design of this courthouse was inspired by Germany's first castle.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace
Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Palace is the former administrative center for the Ottoman Empire.
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