Despite the hundreds-of-millions of dollars it may take to restore the structure, the economic impact of drawing businesses and people back to the area would last for decades down the road. 자세히 보기
The Detroit Tigers moved into this ballpark in 2000. It seats roughly 41,000 people, has one of the largest scoreboards in sports, and features sculptures of some of the team's greatest players.
The longest (and most expensive) bridge in the world when it opened in 1936, the Bay Bridge was first proposed by self-proclaimed "Emperor Norton I" in 1869.
Michie Stadium has hosted the Army–Navy Game only once, in 1943. The rivalry game is normally played at a neutral site between the campuses on the East Coast, usually in Philadelphia.
These tar pits hold the fossils of Ice Age animals that became trapped in the asphalt deposits here. The fossils were first described by Wellesley College professor William Denton in 1875.
The Gateway Arch, also known as the Gateway to the West, is the tallest national monument in the U.S. Construction began on Feb. 12, 1963, with the last section put into place on Oct. 28, 1965.
Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.
The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the public face of 3 research museums, including the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, & the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Founded in 1855, MSU served as the prototype for the 69 land-grand schools established under the Morrill Act of 1862.
The star among NY bridges: Every day an average of 120 000 vehicles, 4000 pedestrians and 2600 cyclists cross over Brooklyn Bridge.
Visit the oldest and biggest open-air museum of the world: The Skansen on the island Djurgården. This great museum also houses Stockholm's zoo as well as really nice restaurants and cafes. Ha så kul!
Not nearly as "beautiful" as its sibling, The Brooklyn Bridge, this piece of infrastructure gets the job done, which is to help convey you across a deadly river, so stop yer bitchin!
This building, completed in 1924, was constructed as the headquarters for William Wrigley Jr.‚'s (1861-1932) chewing gum company.
The Tower is being built. Clouds cover the unbuilt portion, so this photo gives a good Gestalt-type idea of what it will look like.
In Amazing Spider-Man #121, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's girlfriend, was thrown off a bridge by the Green Goblin. Even though the artist drew the Brooklyn Bridge, the story said it was the GW Bridge
Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
Did you know? This is known as the site of failed peace talks in 1776 between Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge of the Continental Army and the British to avert the Revolutionary War.
Greenfield Village comes alive with the unforgettable sights, sounds and settings of America’s pastHenry Ford Museum showcases the people and ideas that fired our imaginations, changing our lives 자세히 보기
The 2nd oldest ballpark in the world, Wrigley Field still uses its original scoreboard from 1937. The scores and the pitchers' numbers are changed by hand. How’s that for saving energy?
Larger than life chess set board. Interesting thing to do at Hyde Park. Located near the St. James Station. Its free but dominated by some people though
Did you know that NYC's City Hall is one of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions?
Poe lived in the house from 1846 to 1846, when it was part of the village of Fordham, and during this time wrote his masterpieces “Annabel Lee” and “The Bells.”
Brooklyn Army Terminal was most heavily trafficked during WWII, when over three million troops and 37 million tons of military supplies passed through the facility.
Did you know? The cottage was built in 1812, and moved here from its original location across the street in 1913.
Gotham Center is home to New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This state-of-the-art facility increases the Department's operational efficiency. 자세히 보기
The Museum is the only cultural institution in the United States dedicated to the exploration and interpretation of film, television, and digital media.
In 1941, thousands of Brooklyn Dodger fans gathered in Grand Central to celebrate the team’s first National League pennant in 21 years.
Did you know? This cast-iron fire lookout tower is the only one of its type remaining in New York City. It was erected in 1855 as part of the city’s fire protection system.
Established in 1773, City Tavern once was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures of the American Revolution era.
From 1921 to 2008, this building housed the American Stock Exchange and its earlier incarnations, the New York Curb Market and the New York Curb Exchange.
The trade center's twin 110-story towers, the planet's tallest buildings when they officially opened in 1973, were destroyed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the U.S.
The Science Center features a digital projection system, dynamic lighting, a digital surround-sound audio system and planetarium-style seating.
Take a tour of the Worlds Largest Naval Base. Home Port to USS Cole and The USS New York!
King is the FIRST African-American honored with a memorial on or near the National Mall in DC! See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM
This 80,000-square-foot store is a site to behold. Sign up for cooking lessons; buy fresh Texas peaches, local Pure Luck Farm goat cheese, and Flat Creek Flat Creek Estate's "Super Texan" Sangiovese.
Just a short walk away from the ACC. The coffee is fair trade, organic and custom roasted by hand in small batches. Enjoy a few minutes of fresh air on your way to a proper caffeine fix. 자세히 보기
A working prison for 101 years (1872–1973), this site allows visitors a unique opportunity to learn history through the lens of regional crime.
Officers of the United States Navy have trained at this college since 1845. Over the years, the original 10-acre campus, built on the site of old Fort Severn, has grown to 338 acres.
Honouring the Ghetto House Heroes, President Martin Schulz attended the ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. 자세히 보기
Andrew Rogers' Individuals is composed of 15 bronze sculptures. Located near the United Nations they are a reminder that a community is made of unique individuals. On display until September 13, 2013. 자세히 보기
Opened in 1983, this is the world's largest naval aviation museum and features more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
Be sure to look at the City Seal behind the sculpture: Speramus Meliora Resurget Cineribus (We hope for better things. It will arise from the ashes)
Since the bar opened five years ago it has provided a stage for artists and bands hoping to make a name for themselves. More about Tel Aviv in the LH Magazin iPad App (07/2013). 자세히 보기
Bolesław I Chrobry, in the past also known as Bolesław I the Great, was a Duke of Poland from 992–1025 and the first King of Poland from 18 April 1025 until his death.
