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Hainted Hues
Strolling along the streets of any old city on the Southeastern coast of the United States, one is bound to encounter porches featuring a blanket of blue paint on the roof’s underside— “haint” blue that is.
Let's Discover
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Modular Accommodations
Rising above Denver’s flourishing RiNo neighborhood, the Catbird Hotel is playful and eccentric.
In The Details
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Hip in Heritage
Once the tallest building in the state, the Surety Hotel was constructed during an economic boom for the city of Des Moines, but it would cycle through a rolodex of names before finding the most befitting title.
In The Details
Look Sharp Dressed in Art
As an AWA Adventurer for about three years, Marvin was drawn to the Community through the colorful lens of our Instagram but became enamored with our stories (Marvin, you’re making us blush!).
Community Creators
Fortunate Misfortunes of Frugality
Despite being one of the most wealthy people to ever exist, J. Paul Getty was famously reluctant to spend money, and always avoided paying full price.
Humble Humans
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Sprouting Coconuts into a Community
These colorful two story shophouses have some coconuts to thank for their current location.
History Lesson
Logical Progression
A symbolic architectural achievement and testament to equality in design & education.
Impactful Patrons
What’s a Palace with no Throne
The first building in Spain with electrical light was a "plug" that "sparked" Gaudi's career.
Architectural Wonders
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Contentious Liturgical Tunes
There once was a time when musical instruments were an unwelcome sound in this conservatory of music.
In The Details
The Renowned Royal Romance
Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband, Albert, who orchestrated what is considered the first "World's Fair" in 1851 at London's Hyde Park.
History Lesson
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Skiing the Backwoods
Learn about the art of skiing backcountry (& explore the oldest spot in the lower 48 United States for helicopter drop-offs).
Off the beaten path
Dilgence to Doctorate
George McLaurin, OU's first African American student, studied in the mezzanine of the Bizzell Memorial Library while earning his doctorate, because he was not allowed in the Great Reading Room due to his race.
Groundbreakers
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Humble Beginnings
It began in a basement, hatched from a plan made on Thanksgiving weekend, there's been a lot to feel thankful for.
In The Details
California Writing Stations
To celebrate the launch of our AWA Postcard Book, we worked with our friends at California's Country Marts to create three special postal popups.
AWA IRL
From Battlefield To Balustrade
Unique architectural styles pepper this Philadelphia neighborhood, including what was once the home of Horace Jayne.
History Lesson
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Academy Award-Winning Apartments
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
In The Details
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Trading Passports for Library Cards
Sitting on the border of Canada and the United States, this is the only opera house in the world to have an address in separate countries.
Off-Centered Adventures
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The Scottish “White House”
While many a castle have cost a pretty penny, very few get to be featured on a pound sterling.
Adventure Curiously
Llanfairpwll Railway Station Audio Recording
Listen to the audio recording of Llanfairpwll Railway Station.
Let's Discover
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AWA x Postcrossing
What good are postcards without penpals? Our friends at Postcrossing are responsible for organizing the largest group of fans of correspondence around. Take a look behind the scenes!
Snail Mail
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A Metal Worthy Lighthouse
Pemaquid Point Light has been prominently placed on a U.S. Quarter, depicted in an Edward Hopper painting as well as… a Microsoft Windows 7 Background.
Off-Centered Adventures
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Punk Palace
Seattle is known as the birthplace of Grunge music, and this is the first theater in the US with a convertible audience space to make the floor turn into a punk palace.
History Lesson
Message in a Barrel
Since 2004, Ivor Fireman has read fortunes on England's most visited attraction outside of London.
Quality Quirks
We’ve Got Mail!
Whether from Melbourne, Australia or Chicago, Illinois, you’ve all added delightful moments that make each of your cards special.
Snail Mail
Never Trust A Shortcut
This is a tale of big dreams, false promises, and a last hope of the Lost 49ers.
Off the beaten path