A Modern Architect’s Longtime Hillside Residence - Frey House II
Built in 1964, this residence was designed by influential architect, Albert Frey as his personal retreat.
UNESCO World Heritage Site In Morocco - Essaouira Medina
Essaouira is indeed a fascinating destination that effortlessly weaves together history, culture, and scenic beauty.
A 17th Century High Atlas Mountain UNESCO Site - Ksar Aït-Ben- Haddou
Located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in Morocco’s Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou dates back to the 17th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
A Wondrous Vault - Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The complex was designed by Vietnamese architect Cong Vo Toan and construction began in 1961. Once completed, 10 years later in 1971, Mohammed V's body was transferred here.
A 16th Century Professor’s Former Riad in Fes - Riad El Yacout
At first glance, the plain exterior of Riad El Yacout reveals nothing of the beauty within. Riad El Yacout is an old, traditional residence that has been meticulously restored and transformed into a luxury hotel.
General Sherman’s Civil War Headquartes - Green-Meldrim House
Charles Green, born 1807 in Shropshire, England, migrated to Savannah in 1833 at the age of 26 and secured a job as a clerk on Factor’s Walk in the cotton trade.
Over 300 Women Lived In This Palace - Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace, located in Marrakech, Morocco, was constructed in the mid-19th century for Si Moussa, who served as the Grand Vizier to Sultan Hassan I.
A Gilded Age Private Library - Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library & Museum is a treasure trove of cultural and literary history, celebrating the extensive collection amassed by millionaire financier J. Pierpont Morgan.
A Painter’s Hudson Retreat - Olana
Olana was the eclectic home of Frederic Edwin Church and his wife Isabel. Frederic was one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The mansion was designed by Mr. Church in conjunction with architect Calvert Vaux and built between 1870 and 1872. A studio wing was added in 1889.
Bristol’s Preserved 19th Century Garden Estate In - Blithewold
Blithewold is a 33-acre seaside garden estate that once the Bristol, Rhode Island summer home of Augustus and Bessie Van Wickle.
One Happy Island - Aruba
The British invaded Aruba during the Napoleonic Wars, but the Netherlands regained control in 1816, and Aruba officially became part of the Netherlands Antilles in 1845.
Agriculture Equipment Made This Dream Come True - The Deering Estate
Charles Deering was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the son of William Deering, founder of Deering Harvester McCormick-International Harvester Company
The Original Charleston Custom House - The Old Exchange Building
Completed in 1771, the Old Exchange Building is a Charleston landmark and the site of some of the most important events in South Carolina history.
The Site Of A 1960 Sit-in - The Civil Rights Museum, Greensboro, NC
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum opened in 2010 in the iconic Greensboro F.W. Woolworth's landmark building where the Feb. 1, 1960 sit-ins occurred.
The Fort Myers Winter Homes Of Two Innovators - Edison & Ford Estates
The Edison and Ford properties are both on the National Register of Historic Sites and consist of 20 acres of historical buildings and gardens including the 1928 Edison Botanical Research Laboratory.
The City Of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, often called "Philly," is a city rich in history and cultural significance. Founder, William Penn named the city which is derived from the Greek words "phileo," meaning love, and "adelphos," meaning brother, symbolizing a place of brotherly love and religious tolerance.
Girl Scouts Founder Birthplace - Juliette Low House
Low was inspired by the Scout Movement work of Lord Baden-Powell, and she joined the Girl Guide movement in England, and forming her own group there in 1911.
An 1850’s Railroad Tunnel Trail - The Blue Ridge Tunnel
This is the longest of four tunnels engineered by Claudius Crozet to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and it was the longest tunnel in the US at the time of its completion.
Plumbing Bought The Farm - The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA
Crane created this lavish summer retreat for his wife, Florence Higinbotham Crane and three children, Cornelius and Florence. The Crane Estate would come to exemplify the American Country Place Era, which emphasized the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Birthplace Of The American Arts & Craft Movement - Roycroft Campus
Established in 1897, the Roycroft Campus is the birthplace of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America.