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Turkey Point Lighthouse
This historic lighthouse was well known for the large number of women who served as its keeper.
Manchester, England
Peterloo Memorial
The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.
objects of intrigue
For Sale: A 19th-Century Silk Map of North America, Tiny Enough to Fit on a Pincushion
The cartographic curio was probably an educational tool.
Paris, France
Temple de la Sybille (The Temple of Sybille)
This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.
Westmoreland, Tennessee
The Little Tunnel
This tiny 19th-century tunnel was built so a man could move his cows from one field to another.
Langtry, Texas
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center
Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.
paintings
Why 19th-Century Paris Had a Museum Full of Copies
Innovation and originality weren't yet in vogue.
Imler, Pennsylvania
Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument
It marks the spooky spot where the bodies of two young boys were found in the 19th century.
London, England
The London Library
More than a million titles fill the labyrinthine shelves of this prestigious private library.
Virginia City, Nevada
St. Mary’s Art Center
A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.
Trenton, New Jersey
Shaky Bridge
This tiny structure was built by the creator of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Buffalo, New York
Guaranty Building
A 19th-century architectural wonder designed by the "father of the skyscraper."
Rahway, New Jersey
Grave of the Unknown Woman
The final resting place of a famous 19th-century murder victim whose identity is still a mystery.
Rome, Italy
Galleria Sciarra
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
José de San Martín Bust
A forgotten tribute to a South American hero hidden in a cluster of traffic islands.
Tarrytown, New York
Lyndhurst Bowling Alley
One of the earliest bowling lanes in the U.S. doubled as a sewing school during a time when women had little job opportunity.
Liverpool, England
Mausoleum of William Huskisson
A memorial to the politician who became Great Britain's first fatality to be caused by a locomotive.
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