New York, New York
Macy's Wooden Escalators
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
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New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
Captain America, Sub-Mariner, and the Human Torch were all born in this art deco Manhattan masterpiece.
New York, New York
An homage to Jackie Gleason's bus-driving character from 'The Honeymooners.'
Uppsala, Sweden
The first thermometer made with the almost-universal temperature scale is backwards.
Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala's adorable feline sign celebrates a popular children's book set in the Swedish city.
Uppsala, Sweden
The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.
Uppsala, Sweden
The second-largest collection of runic calendar staffs in Sweden.
Uppsala, Sweden
Legend has it this spring formed at the spot where a medieval Swedish king was killed.
Uppsala, Sweden
A rare rune stone dedicated to a woman.
Uppsala, Sweden
A large collection of ancient runestones decorates this university courtyard.
Uppsala, Sweden
The final resting place of the father of modern biological taxonomy.
Melbourne, Australia
From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.
Melbourne, Australia
A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.
Melbourne, Australia
A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.
Melbourne, Australia
This statue of King George V was beheaded as a protest of colonialism.
Melbourne, Australia
This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.
Melbourne, Australia
This Melbourne bank has unique Gothic-style architectural features and is one of the most majestic operating bank branches in the world.
New York, New York
Everyone from Mark Twain to Teddy Roosevelt has a pipe hanging from the walls of this historic chophouse.
St. Augustine, Florida
The site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest as he attempted to have lunch.
St. Augustine, Florida
A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.
St. Augustine, Florida
The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.
St. Augustine, Florida
In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.