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A Vestige Of Pittsburgh’s The Steel Industry - Carrie Blast Furnaces
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/31/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/31/25

A Vestige Of Pittsburgh’s The Steel Industry - Carrie Blast Furnaces

Pittsburgh’s steel industry, once the heartbeat of American industrial power, lives on in places like the Carrie Blast Furnaces—towering remnants of a bygone era. Standing 92’ tall, Furnaces #6 and #7 are rare examples of pre-WWII iron-making technology.

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Saved From Destruction By Yves St Laurent - Jardin Majorelle
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 7/31/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 7/31/25

Saved From Destruction By Yves St Laurent - Jardin Majorelle

The French painter, Jacques Majorelle moved to Marrakech in 1919 after being thrilled by the colors and light of Morocco.

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Where the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean Sea Meet - Tangier, Morocco
City Walks Kevin Durst 7/24/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 7/24/25

Where the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean Sea Meet - Tangier, Morocco

In northern Morocco, on the coast of Tangier where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge, you'll discover a city with a rich history and a unique cultural blend, making it a fascinating place to explore.

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Hall Of Plaster Masterpieces - Carnegie Hall Of Architecture & Sculpture
Museum Kevin Durst 7/24/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/24/25

Hall Of Plaster Masterpieces - Carnegie Hall Of Architecture & Sculpture

Since 1907, the collection of over 140 plaster casts of architectural masterpieces from the past have been a treasure of Pittsburgh.

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The Oldest University In The World - University of al-Qarawiyyin
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 7/17/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 7/17/25

The Oldest University In The World - University of al-Qarawiyyin

Most people might assume that the oldest university is in world would be in Europe, but that’s not the case.

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A Canadian City With An Energetic Vibe - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 7/17/25 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 7/17/25

A Canadian City With An Energetic Vibe - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and is the traditional and trendy capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city.

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Pennsylvania’s Largest History Museum - The Senator John Heinz History Center
Museum Kevin Durst 7/17/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/17/25

Pennsylvania’s Largest History Museum - The Senator John Heinz History Center

The Heinz History Center spans six floors of exhibits that explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania. Major collections highlight influential companies such as H.J. Heinz, Westinghouse, Alcoa, and Gulf.

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Summer Home Of Soldier, Founder and Philosopher - Hamilton Grange
House Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25

Summer Home Of Soldier, Founder and Philosopher - Hamilton Grange

Alexander Hamilton’s summer home, Hamilton Grange, is located in the Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill sections of Harlem. It has occupied three different sites within the neighborhood, all within the original bounds of Hamilton’s estate.

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Interpreting Industrial History - Museum Of Industry
Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/10/25

Interpreting Industrial History - Museum Of Industry

The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of America’s rich industrial heritage and celebrating the accomplishments of its workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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The Largest Collection Of Warhol Art & Archives - The Andy Warhol Museum
Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25 Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25

The Largest Collection Of Warhol Art & Archives - The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is the home to more than 500,000 objects related to the artist. The Andy Warhol Museum was co-founded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Dia Art Foundation, and Carnegie Institute in 1989.

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A 4th Of July Fire Island Tradition - The Invasion Of The Pines
Fun Events Kevin Durst 7/3/25 Fun Events Kevin Durst 7/3/25

A 4th Of July Fire Island Tradition - The Invasion Of The Pines

The Fire Island Invasion is an event that all began as a protest against the discrimination against a drag queen in 1976.

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A National Museum of Adornement - Oudayas Museum
National Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25 National Museum Kevin Durst 7/3/25

A National Museum of Adornement - Oudayas Museum

Created in 1915, the Oudayas Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Morocco, and contains one of the largest museum collections in the country.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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