This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

The greatest real estate coup of all time.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Currently housing a corporate bank branch this building at the southern tip of Manhattan was once the gateway to luxury vacationing.

The most confusing clock in New York.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

A heartbreaking monument showing the last morning in the life of Jane Griffith.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.

During the 19th century, you could pay for violence off a prix fixe menu on this Manhattan street.

This humble historic facade hides a history of boozing and the gentlemanly sport of rat-fighting.

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

A curious friendship between two inanimate ladies.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

A mass grave for victims of one of the city’s worst fires.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

Home to items never before seen by the public.