Washington, D.C.
Ruins of the McMillan Sand Filtration Site at Reservoir Park
An Industrial Revolution-era public work that purified water using nothing but sand.
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Washington, D.C.
Catacombs of Washington, D.C.
Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.
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Los Angeles, California
Giant Scissors
Giant scissors seemingly stabbed into the side of a hair salon leave no question about the vocation of the owners.
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Los Angeles, California
Youngwood Court
Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.
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Los Angeles, California
Institute For Figuring
This hands-on math museum believes in turning concepts into constructs.
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Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles' Museum of Broken Relationships
Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.
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Los Angeles, California
Chandelier Tree
Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, California
Necromance
Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.
Los Angeles, California
The African American Fire Fighter Museum
Celebrating the accomplishments of Black firefighters in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California
Venice Beach Poet's Monument
The words of the neighborhood's most famous poets adorn four concrete walls.
Los Angeles, California
The LAPD Kōban
Common all over Japan, kōbans are small community police boxes, and now one is guarding one of L.A.’s megamalls.
Los Angeles, California
Metropolitan Pit Stop
This vintage car parts store is also a museum devoted to a squat little gem of automotive history.
Los Angeles, California
Richfield Tower's Art Deco Doors
Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.
Los Angeles, California
LAX Theme Building
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
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Los Angeles, California
Cakeland.LA
A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.
Los Angeles, California
Camera Collection at the American Society of Cinematographers
Inside this clubhouse is a cinephile's paradise.
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Los Angeles, California
almighty Opp
A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives.
Los Angeles, California
Ballerina Clown
A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.
Los Angeles, California
Nethercutt Collection and Museum
Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.
Los Angeles, California
Helios House
First LEED-certified gas station in the United States.
Los Angeles, California
Historic Street Lighting Museum
The illuminating collection of L.A. street lights is run by the city and only opens one day per month.
Los Angeles, California
Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel
A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.
Los Angeles, California
Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
This “living museum” at UCLA exhibits thousands of plant species from all over the world.
