Retro

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

New Windsor Hotel

Built in 1893, the New Windsor Hotel is the only 19th century hotel still in operation in Phoenix.

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Bottrop, Germany

Movie Park

This German theme park, now known as “Movie Park Germany”, has undergone many thematic and name changes over its 50+ year history.

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Jaipur, India

Golcha Cinema

A timeless movie haven in Jaipur, where neon lights, retro charm, and samosas await.

AWA visted here

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Athens, Ohio, United States

Athena Cinema

One of the oldest movie theaters in America, the Athena Cinema opened in 1915 and has been continuously showing films ever since.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Beverly Hills Hotel

Open since 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

First Church of Deliverance

Founded in 1939, the First Church of Deliverance occupies a unique Art Moderne building designed by African American architect Walter T. Bailey.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Eastern Columbia Building

Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Bagsværd Church

Considered a masterpiece of contemporary church architecture, Denmark's Bagsvaerd Church is a Lutheran church known for its naturally illuminated interior.

Kerhonkson, New York, United States

The Starlite Motel

This sixties style boutique motel from the Catskills of New York outfits each room with custom organic bath products and local artwork in a Miami art deco atmosphere.

AWA visted here

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Dublin, Ireland

Iarnrod Eireann

Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Avondale Bowl

Original pin setters, wood lanes, and paper score cards give this restored bowling alley an authentically retro feel.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Fargo Theatre

This Art Deco icon of downtown Fargo, North Dakota opened in 1926.

Napier, New Zealand

National Tobacco Company

Art Deco meets Art Noveau meets native New Zealand style in this former tobacco tycoon's headquarters.

Berlin, Germany

Neues Off Cinema

Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a building by its facade. This graffiti-tagged theater houses a classic 193-seat screening room and a 50's-style foyer.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Choi Hung Estate

Attracting thousands of tourists, photographers, and architecture enthusiasts each year, this basketball court in Hong Kong is a world-famous attraction in itself.

Berlin, Germany

Babylon

The famous organ of the Babylon cinema in Berlin was single-handedly saved by a 75-year-old engineer.

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Cologne, Germany

Bastei Building

This tower in Germany was built atop a Prussian fortification, and today houses a restaurant.

Mobile, Alabama, United States

WMOB

This demure pink broadcasting station has housed Alabama's "Christian voice" radio broadcast command since 1984.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Oakville Lawn Bowling Club

This bowling club hosts a strategic game dating back to the 13th century informally called "curling on grass."

Llangollen, United Kingdom

Llangollen Railway

This volunteer-run heritage railway operates between Llangollen and Corwen in Wales.

Heber City, Utah, United States

Holiday Lanes

This 60s-era bowling alley is just a stone's throw from Park City, Utah, home to the Sundance Film Festival, making it a favorite hangout spot of former movie stars.

London, United Kingdom

Chalk Farm Tube Station

This yellow telephone is found in the Chalk Farm London Underground station - one of three stations designed by English architect Leslie Green.

Alba Iulia, Romania

Alba Iulia Main Bus Station

Beneath its sweet pink stripes, Alba Iulia's bus station reminds us that this is a town built on bringing people together—so say hello, or bună ziua, to your neighbor.

Warsaw, Poland

Palace of Culture and Science

As notable high-rise in Warsaw this building stands at 237 meters high, making it the tallest building in Poland.

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States

Elmwood Country Club

This private club and golf course has been a tradition in Marshalltown, Iowa since 1896.

Bay Lake, Florida, United States

Walt Disney World

This unassuming, vintage snack corner resides in one of the most iconic theme parks in the world attracting over 60 million guests annually.

New York, New York, United States

Joyce Theater

Joyce honors the patronage of New Yorkers, as well as their appreciation of art with a twist.

AWA visted here

Arkville, New York, United States

Delaware & Ulster Railroad

“The Only All-Rail Route to the Catskill Mountains.”

London, United Kingdom

Barbican Launderette

This 1970s London launderette, owned by the same family for almost 50 years, resides in an estate built back up from bombings during World War II.

Legnano, Italy

Piscina Comunale F. Villa Legnano

These vintage hairdryers adorn the wall of a 1960s public pool in Milan, Italy.

Versailles, France

Gare de Versailles-Chantiers

An Art Deco entrance above a row of bright blue swinging turnstiles has welcomed passengers arriving to Versailles-Chantiers in France since 1932.

Dorking, United Kingdom

KR200

With almost 12,000 built during its first year, this three-wheeled bubble car was considered an instant success in 1955.

Berlin, Germany

Gartenstadt Falkenberg

This project became well-known for exhibiting color to Berliners in a whole new way.

Stuttgart, Germany

Messe Stuttgart

This trade show center is one of the largest in Germany, and is "branded" with the second largest logo in the world.

Mudgee, Australia

Regent Theatre

A non-profit organization is stepping forward to save this Australian Art Deco theatre, closed since 2006, from being converted into an apartment complex.