Toronto, Canada
Leuty Lifeguard Station
Built in 1920, the Leuty Lifeguard Station found on Toronto’s waterfront beckons to a bygone era of beachgoing.
Tiny Houses
Manningtree, United Kingdom
A House for Essex
Inspired by Russian Stave churches, this home is a collaboration between artist Grayson Perry and the design firm Fat Architecture.
Lake Vanern, Sweden
Hammarö Skage
Of the nearly thirty lighthouses on Lake Vänern, this lighthouse employs a residential design with a lake house-style structure as its base.
Wildwood, New Jersey, USA
The A House
An enigmatic beach town structure, The A House served as the storage site for a local resident's bottle collection.
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hamble-Warsash Ferry Shelter
Built in the early 1900s, this ferry shelter was originally constructed to house beer kegs for the local pub.
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Huddersfield Tram Shelter
Built in 1896, this tram shelter underwent a major restoration in 2015 to restore it to its original Victorian design.
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA
Camp Wandawega
Started as a speakeay in Prohibition America, Camp Wandawega's storied history includes time as a tavern, brothel, and even a retirement home for priests.
Catskill, New York, USA
Green Lake Resort
Established in the 1890s as a boarding house, the Green Lake Resort has evolved into a sprawling property with lodging, a banquet hall, and pool.
Wandiligong, Victoria, Australia
Public Library of Wandiligong
This public library is one of many preserved historic buildings in the long-forgotten gold mining settlement of Wandiligong in Victoria, Australia.
Rocha, Uruguay
Cabo Polonio
Without standard utilities or road access, this Uruguayan residence is to be found in a remote and charming coastal community.
Sisters, Oregon, USA
Hoodoo Ski Area
This first-aid shack marked one of the first structures built at the Hoodoo ski resort in the Cascade Range of Western Oregon.
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise
Situated at the base of Mount Victoria in Canada, Lake Louise welcomes visitors for outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing each year.
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Marriott Basin, British Columbia, Canada
Wendy Thompson Hut
Named after the late paramedic and Whistler resident Wendy Thompson, this ski hut is a popular year-round destination.
Sydney, Victoria, Australia
Lake Wendouree
Colorful boat houses dot this man-made lake that was once a swamp in Victoria, Australia.
Mobile, Alabama, USA
WMOB
This demure pink broadcasting station has housed Alabama's "Christian voice" radio broadcast command since 1984.
Auronzo di Cadore, Italy
Cappella degli Alpini
This small chapel in the Alps marks the starting point for a moderate-level hike through rocky terrain, dense forests, and an old World War II tunnel.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Saint-Leonard de Noblat
This town is an UNESCO World Heritage site in France that attracts visitors from around the world to its picturesque streets and idyllic rural region.
Port Angeles, Washington, USA
Olympic National Park
This National Park is located in the state of Washington and includes miles of protected wilderness that attract millions of visitors each year.
Palmer, Alaska, USA
Hatcher Pass Lodge
This cozy A-frame lodge in Alaska offers shelter to adventurers in the Talkeetna Mountains.
Winchester, Massachusetts, USA
Middlesex Fells Reservation
This Massachusetts state park is home to the mystery of Shute - either a colonel, a drunk, or a wrestler - who suffered a historic fall on Great Island in the 1800s.
Lozovac, Dalmatia, Croatia
Krka National Park
This Croatian national park is popularly known more for its waterfalls than its pancakes.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Central Park
This urban park in Vancouver, B.C. features a well-preserved temperate rainforest.
Mount Rose, Grenada
Grenada Chocolate Company
Perhaps surprisingly, this building houses the only chocolate-making company in a cocoa-producing country.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casa Minima
This humble abode in Buenos Aires, Argentina sits nestled between larger buildings - it the city's narrowest dwelling.
Glenorchy, New Zealand
Wharf Shed
This storage shed housed freight goods that were carried on steamers between Queenstown and Glenorchy, New Zealand.
Deckers, Colorado, USA
Camp Shady Brook
Now a YMCA youth camp, this Colorado forest retreat was once the homestead of a large and enterprising family.
Washington, D.C., USA
The Barrington
This D.C. home is one of the 370 models sold as a kit home in the Sears catalog during the early 20th century.
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
Cabin in Whitehorse
This minimalist Canadian cabin-in-the-woods has been occupied by the same tenant for 15 years.
Mumbai, India
Yazdani Bakery
Family owned and continuously operated since the 1950s, this bakery serves mouth-watering traditional treats.
Yosemite Valley, California, USA
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.
West of Luxor, Egypt
Colossi of Memnon
Guard posts like this one exist near many tourist areas in Egypt, including at the Colossi of Memnon, two stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Lamoine, Maine, USA
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.
Edwards, Colorado, USA
Bearcat Stables
These stables found on the historic Bearden Homestead in Colorado offer visitors a true "cowboy" experience.
Vitaleta, Italy
Chappella Della Madonna
This sacred building is said to have been built upon a location where the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherdess.
York, Maine, USA
Cape Neddick Light
One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, steeped in maritime history.