The Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, formally known as Camp Rathbun, was established in the summer of 1864 in Elmira, New York. Originally intended as a training camp for Union soldiers, it was quickly converted into a prisoner of war camp.
Elmira College was founded in 1855 as the Elmira Female College, making it one of the earliest colleges in the United States to grant women degrees equal to those earned by men.
Fire Station No. 4 served as one of Elmira's neighborhood firehouses during a period when the city was expanding through industry, railroads, and growing residential districts.
The historic Lindenwald Haus Inn, one of Elmira's most recognizable Victorian landmarks. While many people know it as a charming bed and breakfast, its story actually begins much earlier, in the late nineteenth century.
Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, New York, was established in the late nineteenth century during a period when the rural cemetery movement was transforming the way communities honored their dead.
Nestled along the shores of Cassadaga Lake in western New York, Lily Dale was founded in 1879 as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association. It was created as a summer camp where spiritualists could gather to exchange ideas.
Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912, making it the oldest ballpark still used in Major League Baseball.
For well over a century, people have passed the legends surrounding Devil's Rock from one generation to the next. According to local folklore, the unusual shape of the rock inspired stories that supernatural forces had a hand in its creation.
The Haunted Hinsdale House, also known as the Dandy House, is located in the rural countryside of Hinsdale, New York. The modest farmhouse has become one of the most famous allegedly haunted homes in the state.
The Omni Parker House is one of the most historic and celebrated hotels in the United States. Located in the heart of downtown Boston along the Freedom Trail, the hotel first opened its doors on October 8, 1855.
The Guibourd House, also known as La Maison de Guibourd, is an example of poteaux-en-terre sealed with bouzillage construction. The structure was built around 1806 and was the home of Jacques Jean Rene Guibourd and his family.
Holland Castle, often known locally as the Castle Park Mansion, is one of the most unusual and recognizable historic structures associated with Holland, Michigan.
The Colorado Grande Casino is located in the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, a community whose fortunes were built during the gold rush of the late nineteenth century.
Belmont Mansion is one of the most impressive historic homes in Nashville, Tennessee.
The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables.
The Dubuque County Jail in Dubuque, Iowa, stands as one of the city's most significant historic structures associated with law enforcement and public safety.
The Firehouse Theater in Newport, Rhode Island, occupies a building that originally served a very different purpose.
The 1754 House Inn in Woodbury, Connecticut, is one of the oldest and most historic inns in New England.
Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie, New York, is one of the city's oldest and most historically significant religious institutions.
Central High School is a public secondary school in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. The school is part of the St. Joseph School District.