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A granite monument honors a beloved World War II canine mascot.

The final resting place of some of Staten Island's earliest settlers and their descendants.

One of New Jersey's oldest churches is a historical treasure trove.

A "Bugseum" dedicated to all things insect-related resides behind a pest control company.

An unusual and eclectic collection of local historical memorabilia.

The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.

A tiny, unmarked beer and whiskey bar above an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly fails to conceal live bluegrass.

This 15-foot tall obelisk commemorating the Philadelphia-Baltimore railroad connection sat neglected for over a century.

The corporeal remains of Napoleon III's dentist rest under this 15-story obelisk.

This sculpture of a fisherman spent six years at the bottom of the Schuylkill River.

A magnificent collection of imperial armor and weaponry.

A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."

One of the best collections of wax anatomical models in the world.

Once used to screen films for theater owners to rent, this historic building is now a start up hub.

These medicine cabinet staples are part of the museum's collection of everyday objects.

The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.

The Cold War-era "underground Pentagon" is a sprawling subterranean hideaway for the Defense Department.

Its vintage camera collection gives a snapshot of the past as viewed through a photographic lens.

This Old Testament garden features 100 plants from biblical times.

Journey through a collection of over 35,000 Halloween items from all generations.

The god of wine stares out at passersby on this busy Pittsburgh thoroughfare.

The residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe live without much fanfare within the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.