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Los Angeles, California, United States
Georgian Hotel
Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.
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Classic Facades
The stunners contained within this theme scream AWA. Guess what, they are all real places, each with a story to tell. We invite you to explore some of the most "classic" spots around the globe.
Paris, France
Notre-Dame Cathedral
A symbol not only of Paris but all of France, this iconic cathedral suffered a tragic fire in 2019 that destroyed its roof and main spire, but left much of the interior intact.
San Diego, California, United States
Yuma Building
This building in downtown San Diego was named for U.S. Captain Alfred Henry Wilcox and his pioneering use of the Colorado River to supply Fort Yuma.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States
Salem Towne House
Old Sturbridge Village is a re-creation of a typical early nineteenth-century rural New England town, complete with a 200-acre historic working farm.
Gdynia, Poland
Quadrille Palace
This Polish Palace with medieval roots has undergone many changes over the years.
Budapest, Hungary
Cafe Gerbeaud
This traditional coffee house has been serving the people of Budapest for over 150 years
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Foellinger Auditorium
This university auditorium was designed as a "noble monument" to art and music, but the design is plagued by infamous acoustical problems.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Grand Hotel Thalasso
This grand hotel in southern France sits on a seaside port with a storied history including the wedding of King Louis XIV and princess Maria Teresa.
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Castle Combe
Named after a 12th century castle and formally owned by a knight, this historic English village boasts remnants of medieval times.
Porto, Portugal
Hotel Infante Sagres
Opened in 1951, this luxurious hotel continues to entice the rich and famous to Porto, Portugal.
West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
Washington County Courthouse & Jail
This Wisconsin courthouse is now in the safe hands of the Historical Society thanks to a loophole in county records that saved the building from sale and demolition.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France
Chateau Giraud
Built for a French cellist, this unique chateau presents a dazzling mix of architectural styles.
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Glasgow, Scotland
Ibrox Stadium
This historic Scottish football stadium underwent major renovations following not just one, but two fatal disasters.
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Coloane, Macau
Coloane Library
Built on reclaimed sea salt farms in Macau, this former school was transformed into a library in 1983.
Wroclaw, Poland
Centennial Hall
This World Heritage site in Poland once held the world's largest pipe organ.
Stockholm, Sweden
House of Nobility
This House of Nobility is one example an exquisite work from the 17th century architecture in northern Europe.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Engine Co. 98
This Chicago Fire station, built in 1904, was inspired by medieval castles and is still in use today.
Varese, Italy
Villa Andrea Ponti
This classic Italian villa was once part of the vacation complex of the illustrious Ponti family.
Berlin, Germany
Prenzlauer Berg Fire Station
This building is the oldest operational fire station in all of Germany.
Freiburg, Germany
Kornhaus
This unique German building dates to the 15th century, and has been a dance hall, theater, granary, and marketplace.
Berlin, Germany
Hotel Adlon
When it opened in 1907 across from the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was the "most modern" hotel in Germany.
Dresden, Germany
Coselpalais
Significantly destroyed in World War II as a result of air raids, this palace is one of the best-known baroque buildings in Dresden, Germany.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casa Rosada
Known for its distinctive pink hue, this governmental building in Buenos Aires was once the home of Argentina's president.
Warsaw, Poland
Belweder Palace
The scene of several dramatic events in Poland's history, this palace was also once a a porcelain factory.
Como, Italy
Villa il Balbiano
Once home to papal Cardinals, this picturesque villa looks out onto the calm waters of Lake Como, Italy.
Moscow, Russia
Middle Arsenalnaya Tower
This tower has been part of the Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia since 1495.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Central Post Office
This post office in the heart of the French district represents a time of major change in Cambodia.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Buckstaff Baths
Located in Hot Springs National Park, these baths are part of largest collection of 20th-century bathhouses remaining in the United States.
Valais, Switzerland
Simplon Hospice
Commissioned by Napolean Bonaparte, this hospice hosts retreats and camps and is a popular starting point for breathtaking hikes.
Dallas, Texas, United States
Dallas County Courthouse
This Historic Texan courthouse is clad in red sandstone bricks that have led to the nickname "Old Red".
Stockholm, Sweden
Muttern 12
Built between 1913-1914, Muttern 12 is a classic example of a Swedish national romantic building inspired by Stockholm's Old Town.
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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Mills House Hotel
President Theodore Roosevelt once stayed at this Charleston hotel in 1902.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Frederiksberg Gardens
One of the largest and most attractive green spaces in Copenhagen, these grounds were established by King Frederik IV for his summertime palace.
Albany, New York, United States
New York State Capitol
This state capitol building, constructed by three architects in different styles, still stands today thanks to an exterior staircase supporting the Eastern façade.