In continuous operation for nearly 40 years, the space is filled with locally made ceramics, jewelry & glass pieces. All works regardless of medium are characterized by comfortable solid craftsmanship
This 30-foot-high monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It's the first memorial by famed architect & Kennedy friend Philip Johnson.
This Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline since 1978. The triangle formations of the structural cylinders encase the elevators that carry passengers to the top levels in 68 seconds.
Dallas substituted for NY during the filming of Oliver Stone's 'Born on the Fourth of July'. Long before he was paralyzed a young Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) learned his early life lessons, filmed here.
Baseball was played at Nicollet Park from 1896-1955. Most of that time, the home team was the Minneapolis Millers of the AAA American Association. The Millers compiled the best record in Nicollet.
The cemetery was built upon the grounds of the old Metairie Race Course after it went bankrupt. Notable monuments include the pseudo-Egyptian pyramid & former tomb of Storyville madam Josie Arlington.
Denver’s hub of shopping, dining and entertainment that stretches for 16 blocks in the heart of downtown between Market and Broadway Street.
Perfect for parties, receptions, showers and unique get-togethers of all kinds while in Denver.Performers interact with guests to try to solve a murder mystery, all while enjoying a delicious gourmet
The house got the nickname for the elaborate frosting of cornices, balconies and columns. This colonial revival structure was originally commissioned in 1907 and was later gifted to Tulane University.
The CELL's multimedia exhibit: Understanding the Threat of Terrorism is a dynamic, interactive experience that provides a comprehensive look at security and the related social challenges.
Preserves the history and culture of those African American men and women who helped settle and develop the American West. Exhibits on African American cowboys including Bill Pickett.
The area includes the Denver Art Museum, Denver Public Library, U.S. Mint, Colorado History Museum, Byers-Evans House, the Colorado Ballet, Ballet Arts Theatre, Acoma Center & over 50 galleries.
This is the club's first location. It was built in 1883 but the club formed in 1854 & hosted the National Women's Tennis Championship from its 1887 inception until it moved to Forest Hills, NY in 1921
Tommy Loughran, known as "The Phantom of Philly," captured the hearts of boxing fans as one of the most skilled fighters of his day. He is is honored here, where he was born & attended mass everyday.
Wilt Chamberlain came to national prominence here, as a star in sports in the early 1950s. He didn't take up basketball until the 7th grade, when he was already 6-foot-11 inches.
Ora Washington, a pioneer in black women's sports, trained and taught tennis at the YMCA that once stood at this location. From 1929 to 1937, she won eight national singles championships.
At the optical shop once located here, Siegmund Lubin managed five theaters in six states. He began this operation in 1897 & gained national notoriety. But by 1916 he was bankrupt & died in obscurity.
On New Year's Day, clowns, comics & other characters march in Philadelphia outside the museum. The parade has been a city tradition for more than a century & in the 1940s 2 million people participated
This was the home of Dr. Philip Physick, the "Father of American Surgery," from 1815 until his death in 1837. The home is a museum dedicated to Physick &features a collection of medical instruments.
In 1852 William Procter Jr "the Father of American Pharmacy" invited pharmacists from 8 states to this site. Together they formed the American Pharmacists Association boasting more than 60,000 members
Longtime Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack lived in this home for many years. Mack began his career as a catcher in 1883, managed the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-50.
Lubin is sometimes regarded as America's first movie mogul, he was the first to build a chain of theaters. After he started producing his own films, Thomas Edison sued him for patent infringement.
In 1855, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia became the first pediatric center, formalized medical training for pediatricians and developed vaccines for the mumps, whooping coughs and influenza.
Robbers crept into what was then the Brinks building at closing time and stole $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in securities on Jan. 17, 1950. It was the largest robbery to that date.
3 different ballparks occupied this site from 1871-1914, & all were home to Boston's National League baseball team. Known early on as the Boston Beaneaters or the Red Stockings, they became the Braves
Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go “open house” throughout the district.
Before Fenway Park, the American League team from Boston played at the Huntington Ave. Grounds, formerly on this site. They were called the Americans or the Pilgrims - the name Red Sox came in 1908.
This was once the location of the Blackfriars Pub, where 5 people were murdered in the basement here in June 1978, apparently over drug money. Two men were acquitted and the crime remains unsolved.
The monument encompasses two mesas and the canyon of the Agua Fria River.This mosaic of semi-desert area offers one of the most significant systems of prehistoric sites in the American Southwest.
