Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
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Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
Providence, Rhode Island
Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft featured in his story "The Haunter of the Dark."
Providence, Rhode Island
Final resting place of one of the classic authors of horror literature.
Concord, Massachusetts
"the sweltering inhabitants of Charleston and New Orleans, of Madras and Bombay and Calcutta, drink at my well . . . The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges."
Arlington, Virginia
The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.
Arlington, Virginia
Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."
Mansfield, Ohio
Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
America's first serial killer rests in anonymity.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.
Reading, Pennsylvania
A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.
Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania
Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.
Austin, Pennsylvania
When the Austin Dam failed it destroyed much of Austin...and then it failed again.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
Breezewood, Pennsylvania
An abandoned stretch of highway, deteriorating next to the operational one.
Aristes, Pennsylvania
A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Mansfield, Ohio
Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Known as one of the most climbed mountains in the world, this barren peak is permanently bald thanks to an anti-wolf fire.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands
Peek through a transparent pyramid and drink in the mountain made of books.
Washington, D.C.
A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
New Haven, Connecticut
Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.
New Canaan, Connecticut
Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.