Signs

Oakland, California, United States

Rockridge BART Station

Oakland's rapid transit system retains much of its 1970s charm.

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Wildey Theatre

Once a meeting place for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this Art Deco theater has been given a new life as a multipurpose venue.

Waterville, Pennsylvania, United States

Little Pine State Park

This Pennsylvania park's logging operations ceased one hundred years after settlers John and James English built the area's first sawmills in 1809.

Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

Cabin in Whitehorse

This minimalist Canadian cabin-in-the-woods has been occupied by the same tenant for 15 years.

Paris, France

Brochant Station

This Paris metro station is named after the mineralogist and geologist responsible for the preparation of the first geological map of France.

Zanesville, Ohio, United States

Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl

This small Ohio scoop shop was named the top spot in the USA for homemade ice cream by newspaper, USA Today.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Göreme

This viewfinder observes the ancient town of Göreme, Turkey - home to a sophisticated network of underground cities built by persecuted Christians.

New York, New York, United States

Tender Buttons

Not just a store, this veritable museum and treasure chest of buttons served an eclectic clientele from 1964-2019.

Mumbai, India

Yazdani Bakery

Family owned and continuously operated since the 1950s, this bakery serves mouth-watering traditional treats.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

This rail station is major hub for Germany's rail network and has been in operation since 1913.

Marfa, Texas, United States

Marfa Central Fire Station

This fire station in Marfa, Texas is facing extinction. Not only have records of its establishment been lost, but its modern-day budgets are dwindling.

Stockholm, Sweden

X2 Train

When opened in 1990, a ticket on this first-class Swedish train included free use of the fax machine.

Yosemite Valley, California, United States

Half Dome Village

Complete with rustic amenities, this 1899 camp site and national landmark in Yosemite first offered its amenities for just $2.00 per day.

Tangier, Morocco

Cinematheque de Tangier

This independent Moroccan theater is dedicated to film culture and housed in a slightly crumbly 1930s cinema.

New York, New York, United States

Glaser’s Bake Shop

Home of the original 'Black-and-White Cookie', this 100-year-old bakery was a beloved staple in New York City, now closed.

London, United Kingdom

Covent Garden Station

Follow this arrow to trains in historic Covent Garden station in London, built in 1907.

Lamoine, Maine, United States

Lamoine State Park

Founded in the 1950's, this Maine state park was once a coaling station for the United States Navy, fueling warships before setting sail for the Atlantic.

Lyon, France

Les Puces du Canal

Les Puces du Canal is France's second largest flea market, hosting more than a half a million visitors a year.

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Yakima, Washington, United States

1956 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon 210

During its first two years, this car was the best-selling Chevy model and continues to have high appeal among collectors.

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Mirny, Russia

Echo of Moscow

This Russian radio station is famously known for speaking out against the State Committee during the 1991 Soviet coup d'etat attempt.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Joliot-Curie Station

The construction of Sophia, Bulgaria's underground metro was delayed several times due to the unearthing of ancient artifacts and ruins.

Llanfairpwll, United Kingdom

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Central Market

This Malaysian marketplace has maintained its welcoming front entrance for nearly 100 years.

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Lafayette, New York, United States

Beak & Skiff Apple Farm

Lessons learned from crop losses helped this fifth generation-owned farm evolve into a fall destination for the first ever "flash pasteurized" apple cider.

Seaside, Oregon, United States

Seaside Aquarium

On a mission to save a lobster.

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Grand Marais, Michigan, United States

Old Post Office Museum

This local history museum was once a jewelry store, a post office, and even a beauty salon.

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.

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Busselton Jetty

The shallow waters of Geographe Bay in Western Australia allowed for the construction of the longest pier in the world, stretching nearly two kilometers out to sea.

Teignmouth, United Kingdom

Grand Pier

This Victorian-era English pier grew in size and popularity with the rise of coastal resorts.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Cadbury Factory

Most commonly known for it's Chocolate Easter Eggs, this factory is home to Cadbury, the second-largest confectionery brand in the world.

Welshpool, New Brunswick, Canada

Captain Riddle’s Whale Watching

This lighthouse-designed ticket booth offers cruise tickets for those interested in pursuing a search for Finback, Humpback, and rare Right Whales.

Kyoto, Japan

Ichiran Ramen

This famed Japanese ramen franchise started as a single stall that required a membership to be seated.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jane Station

This public transit is known for... its font?