Skip to Content
GET OUT N ABOUT With Kevin Durst
Past Blogs
Search
Store
About
Contact
0
0
0
0
GET OUT N ABOUT With Kevin Durst
Past Blogs
Search
Store
About
Contact
Past Blogs
Search
Store
About
Contact
Remnants Of The 2nd Largest US Steel Manufacturing - SteelStacks
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/26/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/26/25

Remnants Of The 2nd Largest US Steel Manufacturing - SteelStacks

The iconic SteelStacks are actually a series of five blast furnaces used in the iron-making process at Bethlehem Steel for decades.

Read More
Gilded Age Living In Pittsburgh, PA - The Frick Pittsburgh
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/26/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/26/25

Gilded Age Living In Pittsburgh, PA - The Frick Pittsburgh

Clayton remained the family’s primary residence until they moved to New York in 1905. When they left Pittsburgh, the Fricks left behind much of their life there, including 93% of Clayton’s original contents—an impressive array of fine and decorative art objects.

Read More
An Example Of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usoian Architecture - Kentuck Knob
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/19/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/19/25

An Example Of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usoian Architecture - Kentuck Knob

Kentuck Knob, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania, is a striking example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. Designed in 1954 for Isaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of the Hagan Ice Cream Company.

Read More
Pittsburgh’s Green Oasis - The Phipps Conservatory
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/19/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/19/25

Pittsburgh’s Green Oasis - The Phipps Conservatory

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1893 as a gift from American entrepreneur Henry Phipps Jr.

Read More
America’s Oldest Diplomatic Property - Tangier American Legation Museum
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/19/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/19/25

America’s Oldest Diplomatic Property - Tangier American Legation Museum

Morocco was one of the first countries to recognize the new American republic shortly after the American Revolution. As a result, it is home to America’s oldest diplomatic property overseas and the only U.S. National Landmark abroad.

Read More
A Park With An African-American Past - Central Park, NYC
City Walks Kevin Durst 6/12/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 6/12/25

A Park With An African-American Past - Central Park, NYC

In the pre-Civil War days, the property that Central Park now occupies was a thriving African-American community called Seneca Village.

Read More
A 1471 Moroccan Kasbah - Kasbah of Chefchaouen
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 6/12/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 6/12/25

A 1471 Moroccan Kasbah - Kasbah of Chefchaouen

Today, the building houses the ethnological museum and an interior garden with fountains and patios.

Read More
Country Living Outside Of Pittsburgh - Hartwood Acres
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 6/5/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Country Living Outside Of Pittsburgh - Hartwood Acres

The mansion was built for philanthropist Mary Flinn Lawrence her inheritance from her father, Pennsylvania Senator and construction mogul William Flinn.

Read More
Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

The Smithsonian affiliated Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum with exhibits tracing the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history.

Read More
Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts

A traditional caravanserai, or fondouk, was essentially a roadside inn that provided shelter, food, and water for travelers.

Read More
One Of The Most Iconic Examples Of Modern Architecture - Fallingwater
House Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25

One Of The Most Iconic Examples Of Modern Architecture - Fallingwater

American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935 as a vacation home for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family, owners of Pittsburgh’s largest department store.

Read More
The Capital Of Morocco - Rabat
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/29/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/29/25

The Capital Of Morocco - Rabat

Rabat’s charm lies in its peaceful ambiance and the way it harmoniously blends historical landmarks with contemporary city life.

Read More
The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent
Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25

The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent

As the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, it played a crucial role in the early development of New Orleans. Built in 1752, it replaced an earlier convent constructed in 1734 and continued to serve as a home for the Ursuline nuns for over 70 years.

Read More
The First US Building Elevator To Ascend At An Angle - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria,VA
National Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25 National Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25

The First US Building Elevator To Ascend At An Angle - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria,VA

New York City architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, who later became famous for designing much of Rockefeller Center, was enlisted to create plans for the memorial and the groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 5, 1922.

Read More
Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale
Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25

Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale

The History Fort Lauderdale museums connect visitors to the past while celebrating the present story of the Fort Lauderdale area.

Read More
The Red City - Marrakech, Morocco
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/22/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/22/25

The Red City - Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech was founded around 1070 and the walls of the city were constructed and the city grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading center.

Read More
A Glimpse Into Moravian History - The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
Museum Kevin Durst 5/15/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/15/25

A Glimpse Into Moravian History - The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem

The Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District encompasses approximately 14 acres in the heart of the City of Bethlehem.

Read More
An Authentic Moroccan Desert Riad - Riad Ksar Ighnda
Hotels Kevin Durst 5/15/25 Hotels Kevin Durst 5/15/25

An Authentic Moroccan Desert Riad - Riad Ksar Ighnda

The creation of Hotel Riad Ksar Ighnda started back in 2005, and it promises you a unique stay on the edge of the desert.

Read More
Pharmaceuticals Built This Estate - Coindre Hall, Huntington, NY
House Museum Kevin Durst 5/15/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 5/15/25

Pharmaceuticals Built This Estate - Coindre Hall, Huntington, NY

The 40-room, 80,000-square-foot mansion was completed in 1912 after six years of construction on 135 acres close to Lloyd Harbor.

Read More
Morocco’s Oldest Imperial City - Fes & The Medina
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/8/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/8/25

Morocco’s Oldest Imperial City - Fes & The Medina

Fes holds a unique distinction as the country’s political, cultural, and spiritual capital. Founded in 789 by the first sultan of the Idrisid dynasty, Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city.

Read More
Older Posts


 
Why not sign up to receive Get Out N About updates in your inbox each Friday.

Disclaimer: This website uses affiliate links, meaning: at no additional cost to you, I earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. Your support means the world to me and allows me to host this website. Thank you!