America's first federal monument.

This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.

The preamble to the U.S. Constitution written entirely from vanity license plates hangs in the Smithsonian museum.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in rural Ohio.

A memorial for an outsider theorist who believed that the planet is actually hollow.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

A small wall and marker are all that remain of this historic canal tunnel.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

The largest piece of cut lead crystal adorned a grave for 75 years and is now the shining star of a glass museum.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.