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Lindsborg, Kansas
1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion
A preserved relic of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and a center of Swedish American Culture.
Corydon, Indiana
Corydon Capitol
In Indiana's first capital city of Corydon, the original State Capitol still stands among other historic buildings.
Wimborne Saint Giles, England
Philosopher's Tower
A small tower where a philosopher once speculated on human nature and morality.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Philtower and Philcade Buildings
Tulsa's historic skyscrapers define the oil boom era of Art Deco construction, and are known for their ornate arched lobbies.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Shoyoen
This unique blend of Japanese and Western architecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Japanese elites who once ruled Taiwan.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Stærekassen Passageway Mosaic
One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.
Taglio di Po, Italy
Museo Regionale della Bonifica di Ca' Vendramin
This former drainage pumping station was fundamental to the drainage of the Po delta.
Manchester, England
Afflecks
Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.
disasters
Not Even Minnesota Is Safe From Earthquakes
Was the recent New York quake really all that uncommon? Here's a state-by-state map.
Tunis, Tunisia
Villa Yvonne
A ghostly mansion in the middle of downtown Tunis.
Casper, Wyoming
The 'M' Building and Tower
Locally known as the "Onion” and the "Egg Beater,” Casper’s most recognizable buildings are beloved local landmarks to many, and eyesores to others.
Rovinj, Croatia
Krstionica Sv. Trojstva (Baptismal Font of the Holy Spirit)
This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.
London, England
St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse
One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.
Evanston, Wyoming
Roundhouse & Railyards
Evanston's historic railroad complex saved this rail town from reaching the "end of the line."
Cork, Ireland
Cork City Gaol
This 19th-century prison once held Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz, writer Frank O’Connor, and a nine-year-old pickpocket.
Pasay, Philippines
Manila Film Center
A film center envisioned to rival Cannes ended up as a haunted place after at least 168 people were killed during the rushed construction.
Mitaka, Japan
Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka
A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.
Marshall, North Carolina
Marshall High Studios
This historic high school was saved from demolition to become an island home for Marshall’s creative community.
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