A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

Dubbed the "smallest church in America," this tiny sanctuary was a local grocer's dream come true.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

Georgia's first brewery is also one of its oldest surviving buildings.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

A monument to the legacy of the man who created Spongebob Squarepants at the school where his passion for art and marine biology began.

The oldest covered railroad bridge still standing in the United States.

You’ve heard of bookworms, but this small sculpture at a university library may be the world’s first bookbee.

The humble beginnings of one of America’s greatest songsmiths.

These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

The summer estate of John Weeks offers dazzling views and a moose captured by Theodore Roosevelt.

Take a step into the workshop where Edison and his employees revolutionized the world.

Thomas Edison's home and final resting place also boasts an impressive garage, where some of the earliest electric cars are on display.

Live chainsaw carvings of tiki statues aim to keep a tradition with ancient roots alive in this small Delaware town.

This iconic Lancaster everyman has been reading the same story since 1980.

This estate on the banks of the James River was home to a Founding Father, two presidents, a famous bugle melody, and what some say was the actual first Thanksgiving.

This location of a Mexican chain restaurant has a unique location: an old jail.

Though a proud Texan, the 41st President of the United States started life in the suburbs of Boston.

A humble reminder to Bedford’s past sits hidden in plain sight.

You can get anything you want at the former site of the restaurant immortalized by Arlo Guthrie.

Malcolm X's house during his most formative years faces an uncertain future.

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.