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Honolulu's ʻIolani Palace: The Last Royal Memory Remaining on American Soil
ʻIolani Palace, where the last monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi actually resided, is an American Florentine-style building completed in 1882. After the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893, it was used as a government building, and following restoration, it opened as a museum in 1978. As the only royal palace remaining on U.S. territory, it offers a close encounter with royal history in downtown Honolulu.
Las Vegas Neon Museum, a graveyard and museum for the signs that once lit up the Strip
Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a space that preserves and exhibits over 250 historic neon signs that once lit up the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown. In the outdoor exhibition area known as the 'Neon Boneyard,' visitors can see legendary signs from places like the Sahara and the Frontier.
Los Angeles Watts Towers, 'Our Village' Built Alone by an Immigrant Over 30 Years
17 steel-and-mosaic towers built alone over more than 30 years starting in 1921 by Italian immigrant Simon Rodia, the Watts Towers. Having survived the threat of demolition and designated a National Historic Landmark, the structure is now managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, hosting guided tours and local festivals.
New York's High Line: An Elevated Garden Revived from an Abandoned Freight Railway
Built in 1934 and taken out of service in 1980, New York City's High Line was reborn as a public walkway in 2009 thanks to a campaign led by local residents. This guide covers its history, design background, and the best sections for walking.
Templo Mayor, Mexico City: The Heart of the Aztec Empire Sleeping Beneath the Zócalo
Templo Mayor, the heart of the Aztec Empire that lay sleeping beside Mexico City's Zócalo. This introduces the dual-temple ruins and the INAH museum, which were brought to light following the discovery of the Coyolxauhqui Stone in 1978.
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