Elsinore Theatre

On May 28, 1926, on a former livery stable site, the magnificent Elsinore Theatre first opened its doors to the public. Developed by George Guthrie, an entrepreneur and lover of art, the theatre was designed to resemble the castle ...

African Meeting House

The African Meeting House on Nantucket is a physical reminder of the contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of the island. The African Baptist Society constructed the building in the 1827 as a church, school, and meeting ...

Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building and Museum

The Interior Department headquarters was the first building in Washington, DC authorized, designed, and built by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. The building reflects the dedication and commitment to government service of President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Interior Harold ...

Bryce Canyon National Park

The person most responsible for Bryce Canyon becoming a National Park was J. W. Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey was a U. S. Forest Service Supervisor who was transferred to Panguitch, Utah in July 1915. An employee suggested that J. W. ...

Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Reserve

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve was created in 1992 as part of the National Park System. The National Park Service and the Government of the United States Virgin Islands jointly manage this 1,015-acre park.

The area’s blend ...

Union Square, San Francisco

During the gold rush of 1849, San Francisco’s mayor set aside the land that is now Union Square for public use. The square later got its name from the large number of pro-Union rallies held here during the Civil War. ...

Transamerica Building

Completed in 1972, the iconic Transamerica Pyramid has become a symbol of San Francisco. Designed by architect William Pereira and built by Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, it was commissioned by Transamerica CEO John (Jack) R. Beckett, who requested ...

Palace Hotel, San Francisco

The original Palace Hotel that stood on this site was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire. The current building, designed by architects Trowbridge & Livingston, was completed in 1909. Occupying most of a city block, this nine-story ...

Old Saint Mary's Church

This church dates from the 1850s, when it was constructed in the midst of brothels that flourished during the gold rush boom. The plaque under the clock counsels “Son, Observe the Time and Fly from Evil” (Ecclesiasticus 4:23). ...

Hobart Building

A stunning example of classical revival architecture, the Hobart Building was completed in 1914. It was reputed to be the favorite commercial building of its designer, Willis Polk, and features a sculpted terra cotta exterior with a corbeled cornice and ...