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Los Angeles, California, United States
Hollywood Historic Hotel
This Hotel was designed by one of the most prolific movie theater architects of the 20th century.
Doors
Many times a door is just a door, but sometimes the door represents passage to a new, fantastical place. Other times, the doors themselves have a certain charm, an undeniable "it factor". This collection contains doors of all kinds. Step through and discover something new.
Florence, Italy
Fotoautomatica
Two euros and a bit of patience get you the traditional strip of four black-and-white photographs.
Noto, Italy
Palazzo Ducezio
Named for the city’s founder, the baroque palace has a magnificent convex exterior
San Sebastián, Spain
Monte Igueldo Funicular Building
This station building serves the oldest funicular railway in the Basque country.
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
FDNY Engine 55
Engine 55 was one of the first two fire companies to arrive at Ground Zero on 9/11.
Hillah,Babil, Iraq
Ishtar Gate
Built in 575 BC, the Ishtar Gate was conceived as part of a grand processional way into the city of Babylon.
Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple
Featuring thousands of images and sculptures of Buddha, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Marrakech, Morocco
Dar El Bacha
Here you can travel the world through your coffee cup. No passport necessary.
Kells, Ireland
Kells Handball Club
Inside the unassuming yellow-walled building with pronounced signage in powder blue trim, there are solely two courts..and a community of champions.
London, United Kingdom
Annabel’s
Touted as the most famous nightclub in the world, Annabel's counts Mick Jagger, Jack Nicholson, and the Royal Family among its members.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Palmer House
When the Palmer House opened on Chicago’s downtown Loop over 140 years ago, elevators in a hotel were kind of a big deal. In fact, Palmer House was the first hotel with elevators, electric lightbulbs, and telephones in the guest rooms.
Dublin, Texas, United States
Dublin Bottling Works
Established in 1891, this bottling factory in Texas was the first facility to produce Dr. Pepper.
New York, New York, United States
George F. Baker Jr. House
This impressive house was completed in 1931, but the intended resident, George Baker Sr., passed away before ever stepping foot inside. At the time of his death, he was the third richest man in the U.S., behind Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.
Odessa, Ukraine
Al Salam Mosque
The only monument to Islam in Odessa, the Al Salam Mosque and adjoining Arabian Culture Center are emblems of the long Muslim history of the Ukranian port city.
London, United Kingdom
Letter Slot
The invention of the letter slot dates back to 1840s England, but wasn't patented until 1892 by George Becket of Providence, Rhode Island.
Jaipur, India
Nahargarh Fort
The name of this historic fortification surrounding Jaipur means "The Abode of Tigers".
New York, New York, United States
Judson Memorial Church
Located in Washington Square, the Judson Memorial Church emerged as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in the 1960s.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Unity Park
Once the Grand Palace of the Emperor Menelik II, Unity Park features a sculpture garden, zoo, and museum of Ethiopian history.
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
This scenic railway in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is referred to by locals as their own personal Polar Express.
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada
Kinsmen Scout Hall
The Kinsmen Club's motto is to devote themselves to “serving the community’s greatest need,” such as cystic fibrosis research or bicycle wine tours.
Dublin, Ireland
Hugh Lane Gallery
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.
Napier, New Zealand
National Tobacco Company
Art Deco meets Art Noveau meets native New Zealand style in this former tobacco tycoon's headquarters.
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).
London, United Kingdom
Osterley Park
An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.
Jaipur, India
Jantar Mantar
The observatories have brought greater precision to India’s celestial measurements while attracting academics, architects, and modern artists—even converting the occasional flat-earther.
Berlin, Germany
Gartenstadt Falkenberg
This project became well-known for exhibiting color to Berliners in a whole new way.
Ravenna, Italy
National Museum of Ravenna
Ravenna, Italy was once the capital city of the Western Roman Empire, where this museum in a former Benedictine monastery owes its collection to 18th century monks.
Pragersko, Slovenia
Slovenian Railways
No longer bound to share its territory, Slovenia became a state unto itself...
Wrangell, Alaska, United States
Post Office
The post office for the tiny town of Wrangell, Alaska features an epic mural installed in 1944.
Potsdam, Germany
Dampfmaschinenhaus
Resembling a Turkish mosque, this pumping station houses a masterpiece of mechanical engineering.
Munich, Germany
Munich Residenz
This German royal palace was built prepared for conflict. The resident monarchs asked that it be designed such that the palace was difficult to attack yet easy to escape.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
A look at the entry for the longest-running children's theater company in Los Angeles, founded by famous puppeteer, Bob Baker.