San Francisco, California
The Head of The Goddess of Progress
This giant head is all that remains of a once proud statue that survived an earthquake but not a fall off of a wagon.
Places I've been
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San Francisco, California
This giant head is all that remains of a once proud statue that survived an earthquake but not a fall off of a wagon.
San Francisco, California
Home of modern dancer famously strangled by her own scarf.
Tulare, California
A B-17 bomber stands as a memorial to the residents of Tulare County who served in World War II.
Los Angeles, California
Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Los Angeles, California
A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.
Santa Monica, California
On a quiet suburban street stands a peculiarly decorated house covered in mosaics.
Santa Monica, California
Perhaps the most unique of any Frank Gehry design for one simple reason: Gehry himself actually lives here.
Washington, D.C.
A line of blue paint marks the route of the inaugural parade.
Washington, D.C.
A stone nook where Frederick Douglass escaped the world to think, read, and write.
Washington, D.C.
A centuries-old stone pagoda from Japan stands among cherry trees beside the National Mall Tidal Basin.
Garden Grove, California
Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.
Alexandria, Virginia
This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.
Inglewood, California
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Pasadena, California
A California city claims to be the home of a fast-food classic.
Pasadena, California
A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.
Rancho Cucamonga, California
A living museum dedicated to the legendary woodworker and his soulful furniture.
Claremont, California
This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.
Los Angeles, California
Pizza joint known for labor-inducing salad dressing.
San Jose, California
For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.
Redlands, California
Since 1985, this Victorian home has operated as a museum filled top to bottom with American-made glassware.
Detroit, Michigan
It's been called “Detroit’s largest art object.”
Detroit, Michigan
It's an incredibly beautiful city public space, with spacious rooms to study and admire the artwork.
Vincennes, Indiana
The museum displays the life work of the great clown spanning a career of 70 years in movies, television, radio and his paintings.