Washington, D.C.
United Brick Corporation Ruins
Once the supplier for noteworthy projects like the National Cathedral, this old brickworks now lies abandoned.
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Washington, D.C.
Once the supplier for noteworthy projects like the National Cathedral, this old brickworks now lies abandoned.
Washington, D.C.
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Washington, D.C.
On the Fourth of July this area will transform into a Pompeii-like storm of falling embers and ash.
Savage, Maryland
This is the last surviving Bollman truss bridge in the world.
Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Alexandria, Virginia
A superbly preserved example of Georgian residential architecture that was once home to one of the founders of Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria, Virginia
An original apothecary from 1792.
Alexandria, Virginia
A massive, majestic mammal watches over pedestrians from his perch atop a former B.P.O.E. lodge.
Nashville, Tennessee
This award-winning men's bathroom was just too beautiful to not allow women to see.
Nashville, Tennessee
At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.
Nashville, Tennessee
The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.
Nashville, Tennessee
Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”
Nashville, Tennessee
The small cave that housed Tennessee's "first citizen."
Nashville, Tennessee
An ode to iconic Nashville locations.
Fairfax, Virginia
A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.
Falls Church, Virginia
A whopping 14,000 copper coins cover this miniature fighter jet.
Tucson, Arizona
Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.
Tucson, Arizona
Make a wish at what might be America's only Catholic shrine to a sinner.
Tucson, Arizona
Despite a recent paint job, the factory still sits empty.
Phoenix, Arizona
The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.
Phoenix, Arizona
Four tons of weapons merge together in a memorial against violence.
Phoenix, Arizona
This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.
Phoenix, Arizona
This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos.
Phoenix, Arizona
The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.