The site where Poe "in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance" likely died.

Bizarre Cavern.

Remnants of a storybook amusement park hidden behind a strip mall.

This seemingly out-of-place gas station by the Watergate hotel was once described as the most expensive gas station in the world.

The most accurate timepiece in the world.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

The rusting remains are visible sticking out of the waters of the Delaware Bay.