Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

A retired schoolteacher in suburban Nevada transformed his front yard into a paleontological menagerie.

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

A still functioning vaudeville carousel that has operated for over a century boasts a colorful menagerie and past.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

The last used bookstore in Downtown San Francisco is one of the smallest bookstores just about anywhere.

A pair of mutilated bronze octopuses slump at the base of the monument honoring California's admission to the U.S.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.

Early prototype for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim.

In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

The longest continuously operating Elk's Lodge in the country.

Longtime headquarters of controversial boys' club for the world's wealthiest and most powerful.

Home of modern dancer famously strangled by her own scarf.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.