Despite being stolen multiple times, this civic electrician's street corner Snoopy won't be stopped.

The vanishing remains of an old water station from the late 19th century.

This sculpture perfectly models the molecular structure of a drug that was never produced.

One of the world's earliest skyscrapers.

This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

Speak to a companion on the other side of the room loud and clear through this architectural anomaly.

An urban forest overtakes what was the greatest failure of utopic urban housing.

Over 120,000 curious objects that have shaped our modern world.

Even with only two residents and one building, this tiny Illinois town is famous for its burgers.

The history of funerals and funerary customs.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

Moving, mind-blowing metal sculpture work of an outsider artist.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

Lined with plaques and tributes to veterans, this patriotic street was founded by Mexican immigrants.

Grand opera on a miniature scale.

The murals have transformed a residential alley into a vibrant drive-through gallery.

Julia Buccola Petta's body was peculiarly well-preserved when it was exhumed six years after her death.

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

A collection of 11 million buttons illustrates the human toll of the Holocaust.

This rare female version of the Muffler Man has its clothes removed each summer to signal the start of pool season.

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

It was originally part of a "terrible lizards" collection at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.