Montreal, Québec
Wooden Squirrel Carvings
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
Places I've been
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Montreal, Québec
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
Bethel, New York
The dairy farm in upstate New York where nearly half a million people gathered for three days of peace and music in 1969.
Detroit, Michigan
It's been called “Detroit’s largest art object.”
Detroit, Michigan
The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.
Detroit, Michigan
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
Detroit, Michigan
A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.
Detroit, Michigan
38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.
Rochester, New York
An old dining hall now serves up ghost stories for lusty locals.
Potsdam, New York
Three gardens with toilets and urinals filled with bright flowers started as a protest against zoning rules.
Hudson, New York
The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.
Boothbay, Maine
Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Poland, Maine
This World's Fair showpiece was built in Chicago, but shipped to Maine.
Port Clyde, Maine
Forrest Gump ran past this iconic Maine lighthouse in his cinematic cross-country journey.
Bath, Maine
Maine's only authentic torri gate celebrates a longstanding international relationship that started with the rescue of four sailors.
Freeport, Maine
When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
Austin, Texas
This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.
Austin, Texas
Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Austin, Texas
An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.
Austin, Texas
This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.
Austin, Texas
The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.