San Francisco, CA
Who hasn’t heard of Alcatraz? Even Hollywood made movies, TV shows and games about the most famous prison in the world. Now open to tours and visits, you reach the isolated island by ferry departing from a Pier near the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The tours are very entertaining but you must prepare yourself […]
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East Bethany, NY
Rolling Hills Asylum is located in the small village of E. Bethany, NY. The very first name of the site was “The Genesee County Poor Farm”. It then became known as the Rolling Hills Asylum. The huge brick building of around 53,000 Square feet opened in January 1827. Its primary purpose was to accommodate a […]
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Washington, DC
The White House is of course one of the most famous buildings and historical landmark in the world. The massive white mansion was built in 1792, and it has been the official residence to the president of the United States since 1800. The very first occupants were the Adams, John and Abigail. At the time, […]
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Washington, DC
Built in 1765, The Old Stone House is the oldest standing structure in Washington D.C., and has been a part of our American history since the very beginning. It was built by Christopher Layman, and was constructed of stones from the surrounding region, local quarried rocks, as well ballast stones off of English sailing vessels […]
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St. Francisville, LA
The Myrtles Plantation, located in St Francisville, Louisiana is one of these historical southern mansions tied to the history of the region and the country. The Myrtles Plantation is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a privately owned Bed and Breakfast and offers guided tours throughout the year. The antebellum […]
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Louisville, KY
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is located in Louisville in the Jefferson County, Kentucky. The sanatorium officially opened in 1910 and was built especially for tuberculosis patients. The hospital was built shortly after the massive outbreak of tuberculosis that hit the Jefferson County. The hospital ceased its activities back in 1962. The newly-discovered drugs, Streptomycin lead […]
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San Diego, CA
Built in 1857; Whaley house is a Greek revival style home. It is now part of the Californian architectural heritage and is maintained by “Save our Heritage Organisation”. The house is now a museum and welcomes visitors for tours throughout the year. The Whaley house is located in the Old Town of San Diego. The […]
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St. Augustine, FL
The ancient town of St Augustine is America’s oldest City. St Augustine became a Spanish port between the years 1672 and 1695. The town attracted a lot of jealousy from other countries, more particularly the British, who saw the place as a strategic location. The masonry fort of St Augustine soon earned the reputation of […]
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St. Augustine, Fl
The St. Augustine Lighthouse stands on the north end of Anastasia Island, Florida, within the vicinity of St Augustine to be precise. The construction of the current lighthouse ended in 1874 and is currently the property of the St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Inc. The building and nearby land are open to the public. All […]
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Newport, RI
Belcourt Castle is located on Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. It is a private property and offers no accommodations but you can visit the castle as well as the garden, which are truly magnificent. The castle also boasts a museum. You can also book a guided tour and for those who aren’t afraid of ghost, […]
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