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James T. Bartlett

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Originally from London, James T. Bartlett has been a freelance journalist since 1999 and has been living in Los Angeles since 2004. Author of the "Gourmet Ghosts" true crime/ghosts/history food guides to L.A., he has written about the weird and wonderful side of the city for the LA Times, KCET, Hemispheres, American Way, Westways, and the BBC, and appeared on "Ghost Adventures" and "The UnXplained". His new true crime book, "The Alaskan Blonde: Sex Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America" looks at a 1953 true crime that began with a murder in Fairbanks, and ended with a suicide in Hollywood.
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The spiral is meant to evoke a roll of film.

Beverly Hills, California

'Celluloid' Monument

A tribute to the movie stars who fought to keep Beverly Hills separate from Los Angeles.

Woodpecker Column

Toronto, Ontario

'Woodpecker Column'

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

The Police Moose and sidekick

Toronto, Ontario

The Moose at the Toronto Police Museum

Along with his smaller donkey pal, he guards the museum’s exhibits and memorabilia.

Cars and trams.
Permanently Closed

Fortitude Valley, Australia

'Brunswick Street'

The artist behind this historical depiction of transportation remains a mystery.

The rock.

Toronto, Ontario

Rock of the Matterhorn

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

Signs from the city's past.

Carpinteria, California

Carpinteria Valley Museum

Its vast collection details the history of this Santa Barbara beach town.

US 1 Mile 0 sign.

Key West, Florida

U.S. Route 1 Mile 0 Sign

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

The museum celebrating a double Pulitzer winner.

Key West, Florida

Tennessee Williams Museum

This small Key West museum is packed with dozens of artifacts that illustrate the life of the iconic playwright.

The museum has other letters, mementoes and equipment.

Brisbane, Australia

Museum of Lands, Mapping, and Surveying

Its collection highlights the monumental tasks undertaken to map Queensland.

The Commissariat from the vital Rover Brisbane side.

Brisbane, Australia

Commissariat Store

Its most grisly object is a jar full of severed fingers allegedly cut off by prisoners to avoid work.

Wearing wellies, she's striding forward with great purpose...

Brisbane, Australia

'Emblem'

A colorful sculpture of an Australian symbol patrols an otherwise ordinary traffic island.

The artwork was all inspired by Australian life.

South Brisbane, Australia

'The Dancers'

The unique work of art celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1988 World Expo.

The native kuril water rat, culed alongside, is responsible.

Brisbane, Australia

‘The World Turns’

The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.

The Chief Warden's lantern and Queen Elizabeth's keys.

London, England

Tower of London's Ceremony of the Keys

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Memorial to Hector Vasyli on the southern abutment of the old Victoria Bridge in Brisbane.

Brisbane, Australia

Hector Vasyli Memorial

A nearly lost tribute to an 11-year-old boy killed during a World War I homecoming parade.

Peter the dog.

Brisbane, Australia

Queensland Police Museum

It's home to the taxidermy remains of Peter, the dog who helped convict a murderer.

Some of the museum's exhibits.

Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and Museum

Its collection is a sweet reminder of the shuttered factory.

Shepard's Barber Shop

Conroe, Texas

Shepard's Barber Shop

For nearly a century, one of the oldest barbershops in Texas has been cutting hair the old fashioned way.

Portico over the entrance to St. George's Market.

Belfast, Northern Ireland

St. George's Market

The last Victorian market in Belfast.

This is no ordinary bank...

Conroe, Texas

Spirit of Texas Bank

The mansion-like building is packed with Texas pride.

"Gassy Jack."
Permanently Closed

Vancouver, British Columbia

'Gassy Jack' Statue

An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.

The Palm House.

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast Botanic Gardens Palm House

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

One of the doors.

Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

'Journey of Doors'

A trail of "Game of Thrones"-themed doors carved from fallen trees from the iconic Dark Hedges.

Belfast Titanic Memorial Garden.

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast Titanic Memorial Garden

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

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