Gracie Mansion was built in 1799. A different building was commandeered by George Washington on roughly the same site during the American Revolutionary War, as it strategically overlooked Hell Gate.
Originally, the Dakota had sixty-five apartments with four to twenty rooms, no two being alike. It was the setting for 'Rosemary's Baby' as well as the shooting death of John Lennon on Dec 8, 1980.
The 67 tracks are numbered according to their geographic location in the terminal building rather than the trains' destinations, because all of the trains terminate at Grand Central.
The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
This life-size sculpture of Balto, the Alaskan sled dog hero of 1925, was created by Brooklyn artist Frederick George Richard Roth.
Silent film comic Fatty Arbuckle's career crashed down when a party he hosted at this hotel resulted in the death of young actress Virginia Rappe in 1921. President Ford was also shot at here in 1975.
This ballpark has been home to the San Francisco Giants since it opened in 2000. Barry Bonds passed Babe Ruth on the all-time list when he hit his 715th home run here on May 28th, 2006.
This garden takes advantage of all the senses, providing touchable, smellable, tasty, colorful and aural outdoor experiences all rolled into one.
This B&B was built in 1910 by George Brumder, Sr., who made his fortune in German language publishing. Guests have reported paranormal activity in the Gold Room.
Originally named Cudahy Park in honor of the donor, the park was renamed for Civil War hero Phillip Sheridan in 1920.
Opened in 1971, this is the first park built at the Disney World resort. The park opened with 23 attractions. Only 3 were unique to the park, the rest were copies of Disneyland attractions.
The bridge was constructed in 1925 and was Portland’s first “fixed span” bridge across the Willamette River.
The original King's Chapel was a wooden church built in 1688 on this land that had been part of the town’s oldest burying ground. It was the first Anglican church in Puritan Boston.
Founded in 1985, the museum preserves the legacy of the Motown Record Corp. The exhibits include collections of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes & other memorabilia from the era.
The theatre opened on April 1, 1915. There is a myth that legendary magician Harry Houdini gave his last performance on stage here, on Halloween night 1926, but it was later proven false.
This ship was built in 1863 as a full-rigged iron windjammer named 'Euterpe'. In 1901 she was renamed 'Star of India' & re-rigged as a barque ship (three or more masts).
In March 1978 the original Globe Theatre was destroyed in an arson fire. It was rebuilt & reopened in 1981. In 1984, the outdoor festival stage was also destroyed by arson. It too was rebuilt.
Opened in 1976, the garden composed of a number of smaller themed gardens, including The Fuqua Orchid Center, which is home to the largest collection of species orchids on permanent display in the US.
At the height of Cold War tensions, Julius Rosenberg was arrested here at his home and charged with providing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. He & his wife were both convicted in 1951.
A multichambered space where local artists display their works in all media -- from photography and sculpture to video and just about anything else that might exemplify their artistic nature.
Tells the stories of South Florida and the Caribbean. The museum promotes understanding of the past in order to inform the present and create a better quality of life.
The history of today's Gold Coast Railroad Museum is rather unique. The coming together of persons and events in a rare mix that helped shape today's premier railroad museum in the state of Florida.
Opened in 1977, this bright gallery displays a little bit of everything in its theatrical space, vivid paintings, sculptures, photographs, pottery and mixed-media works.
Begun in 1977, if you're a fan of Joe DiMaggio, Tommy Lasorda, Rocky Marciano, Vince Lombardi & other great Italian-American sports figures, this is for you. More than 200 athletes are honored here.
Views are spectacular; the Bainbridge Island ferry leaves from Colman Dock; and the popular Summer Nights at the Pier concerts play at sublime Pier 62/63.
Real-life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges tickle the ivories as Jack and Frank Baker, whose lives are changed by chanteuse Susie Diamond in the 1989 film, The Fabulous Baker Boys.
Photographs belonging to a dead girl are retrieved here in the 2002 horror thriller, The Ring.
Hiking and sightseeing are the primary activities within Longhorn Caverns State Park. The cavern itself is the main attraction, although there are plenty of trails topside as well.
