Learn about the history of Shreveport in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.

Step back in time at this 1950s display home, built to showcase once cutting-edge electric amenities.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

This steep slide at a kids’ playground went viral after an police officer tumbled down it.

As telephones become more essential and less stylish one historic Brooklyn building remembers the days when they were a grand celebration of communication.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.

Once a popular watering hole among longshoremen and shipyard workers, this neighborhood treasure spans more than 100 years of Red Hook history.

Brooklyn vintners creating world-class wine in a city not known for its vineyards.

A Wisconsin kitsch palace from the 1930s lives its second life in 21st-century Brooklyn.

This city park was once a lookout point for George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

“Invented in Key West, Perfected in Brooklyn."

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

Richly symbolic public artworks that have been reconfigured for the 21st century.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

This 1.5 million-gallon water tower inspired Stephen King while he was writing "It."

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.

Suspended from this brewery’s tasting room ceiling is a full-sized fin whale skeleton.

The former location of a platform that allowed passengers to safely wait for the trolley.

This ambitious father and son team reigned supreme over the North End, and witches, for many years.

This funeral home had the honor, if that is the correct word, of hosting the funeral of the famous Sacco and Vanzetti.