Sights in United States

Historical Monuments in Kodiak

Fort Abercrombie was established in 1941 under the name of Miller Point, but in 1943 it was named Fort Abercrombie. It was one of

Historical Monuments in Indianapolis

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

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It was our first visit to Indianapolis, and we didn't expect much from the city. After all, it's the capital of a predominantly ru

Churches in Milwaukee

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

When my wife found out that there was a church in Milwaukee which was the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, she was enthusiastic about v

Historical Monuments in Chicago

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

War memorials occupy an important place in the center of American cities and often acquire monumental dimensions, those who rememb

Churches in Milwaukee

Calvary Presbyterian Church

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This church is situated in the University District, in downtown Milwaukee. It is striking for its bright color and its high Gothic

Churches in Cincinnati

Covenant First Presbyterian Church

This historic building is situated in the center of Cincinnati. It is a Presbyterian church dating from the second half of the nin

Stadiums in Indianapolis

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

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Basketball fans will recognize this as the sports hall where the Indiana Pacers of the NBA play their home games. It is also home

City Halls in Cincinnati

Cincinnati City Hall

One of the most surprising things about Cincinnati is that, in spite of being a city founded by German immigrants, many historic b

Castles in Inyo

Scotty's Castle

Scotty's castle is a castle in the middle of the desert!. A magnate decided to build this mansion, which has twenty rooms spreads

Cathedrals in Cincinnati

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Cincinnati and the headquarters of its archdiocese. It is an imposing

Historical Monuments in Key West

San Carlos Institute

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The Liceo San Carlos Institute is situated in the heart of Key West. It is one of the most important monuments to be found, not on

Statues in Milwaukee

The Last Alarm

Walking in Milwaukee I found this strange sculpture. From afar I found it hard to distinguish its subject, a dwarf? R2D2?? As I go

Statues in Chicago

Statue of Nicolaus Copernicus

The Copernicus foundation, an institution that disseminates Polish culture in the city, donated this sculpture of the famous fathe

Train Stations in Philadelphia

30th Street Station

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This station, the center of virtually all ground transportation in the city of Philadelphia, is simply stunning. The imposing clas

Cemeteries in Rhyolite

Bullfrog Cemetery

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The Bullfrog and Rhyolite Cemetary is situated on the outskirts of the two villages. Cemeteries usually keep some of the history o

Statues in Anchorage

Crystal Gallery of Ice

Every year during the winter in Anchorage in the central square of the city is what is called the Crystal Gallery of Ice (Ice Crys

Churches in Ninilchik

Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord Chapel

This small Russian Orthodox church is located on the Kenai Peninsula in the village of Ninilchik. It is in a very secluded area wi

Cathedrals in Tucson

St. Augustine Cathedral

Saint Augustine Cathedral was built as part of the Spanish fort of Tucson in 1776. In the city center near the mountain that they