The saddest little diner in New York.

An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

If it hadn't been caught in time, a flaw in the design of this Manhattan skyscraper could have led to its collapse.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.

This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

The most confusing clock in New York.

The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

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

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

The real-life site of Ichabod Crane's infamous gourd attack.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Featuring the the longest lift span of any vertical-lift bridge in the world.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.

The remains of a 19th century spring, and the site of an infamous unsolved murder.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

This Alamo Square mansion is rumored to have hosted satanic rituals and other occult practices.

At the edge of the high desert, California's second-largest natural lake is home to a unique subspecies of trout adapted to its alkaline waters.