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Helsinki, Finland

Arla Building

This historic Art Nouveau building in Helsinki has been a resource for the visually impaired for over a century.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rittenhouse Square

Historic neighborhood in Philadelphia with one of five parks planned by William Penn.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin City Gallery

Behind the blue doors of a grand 18th century mansion visitors will find an Irish art museum with a renowned collection of French paintings.

London, United Kingdom

Notting Hill

Now affluent, Notting Hill and its distinctive aesthetic used to be home to a humble brickworks and pig yards.

New York, New York, United States

Hook & Ladder 1/Engine Company 7

Founded in 1772, this New York City firehouse has played pivotal roles in American history.

Yerevan, Armenia

Blue Mosque

This mosque is the only active mosque in Armenia and is technically "owned" by Iran.

Brienz, Switzerland

Grandhotel Giessbach

This Swiss estate, designed by famed architect Horace Edouard Davinet was once home to one of the great dynasties of the hotel trade, the Hauser family.

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Dublin, Ireland

7 Thomas Court

Houses originally built to house Guinness (beer) workers in the late 19th century in a former industrial area of Dublin, Ireland.

Daly City, California, United States

Occidental Power

Longest-running solar power and cogeneration company in the San Francisco area that installed the first permitted solar electric systems in the area.

London, United Kingdom

10 Downing Street

Designed by a spy, this private residence and government office is the office of the UK's Prime Minister. It is 300 years old and contains over 100 rooms.

New York, New York, United States

Salk School of Science

This middle school partners with NYU's School of Medicine, whose members mentor 6-8 graders.

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States

Gold Crest Motel

A series of cheerful 1950s motels dot a barrier island in New Jersey.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

The Thunderbird Inn

Originally marketed with features such as "refrigerated rooms and drive-in parking", this roadside lodge in downtown Savannah, Georgia remains open and offers 42 retro decorated rooms.

Baden-Baden, Germany

Kurhaus

An "architectural masterpiece" in Germany and home to "the most beautiful casino in the world"

Helsingor, Denmark

Kronborg Castle

Immortalized by Shakespeare, this 600 year old castle had a long military history before opening to the public in 1938.

Cork, Ireland

The Butter Museum

This Irish museum's collections include dairy paraphernalia, including a container of thousand year old medieval bog butter.

Palm Springs, California, United States

Palm Springs Woman’s Club

A pastel pink dream, this clubhouse in Palm Springs, California owes everything to its biggest benefactor, Pearl McManus.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

MLC Building

A stunning example of art deco style, this building pulls strong influence from Egyptian motifs.

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

Boone County Jail

Built in 1832 during the establishment of the county seat, this historic jail recently spent a little time as a restaurant.

Berlin, Germany

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Known locally as "the pregnant oyster," this center for the arts was a gift from the US to Berlin in 1957.