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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Rittenhouse Square
Historic neighborhood in Philadelphia with one of five parks planned by William Penn.
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.
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.
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.
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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.