The Bird Cage Theatre opened its doors in late December of 1881 in the booming silver mining town of Tombstone, Arizona. Founded by Billy and Lottie Hutchinson, the building was originally intended to host respectable theatrical performances.
Bowman Cemetery is small, and it is no longer active. It is said to be guarded by a witch who haunts the woods around the cemetery, but cannot enter the hallowed grounds.
The Burlington County Prison Museum, a National Historic Landmark located in Mount Holly, New Jersey, operated as a prison from 1811 to 1965, making it the longest-used prison in the nation at the time of its closure.
The Captain Fairfield Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, traces its origins to the early 1800s when the coastal town was thriving as a center of shipbuilding and maritime trade.
In 1867, Cedar Crest College opened its doors during a time when educational opportunities for women were limited in the United States.
Cigars and Stripes BBQ Lounge became one of the most distinctive gathering spots along Ogden Avenue in Berwyn, Illinois.
The story of the Hotel Bethlehem begins long before anyone built the current structure. The land it occupies traces back to 1741 when Moravian settlers established what became the city of Bethlehem.
The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, began its story long before it became a legendary destination for magicians.
Long-standing performing-arts hub featuring musicals, comedies & dramas, plus acting classes.
The former home of Judge Frederick Kinsman. The house started to be built in 1832, and as finished by 1834. By master mason Isaac Ladd.
The Levy House in Reno, Nevada, stands as one of the city’s most recognizable historic residences, built in 1906 during a period when Reno was rapidly transforming from a frontier settlement into a growing commercial center.
Little Bighorn Battlefield in Crow Agency, Montana, marks one of the most famous and tragic conflicts in American history.
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is one of seven Nevada State Museums operated by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The primary building of the museum is the former Carson City Mint.
Resurrection Cemetery is most famously associated with the legend of Resurrection Mary, one of the most enduring ghost stories in American folklore.
The house was built in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1905 by some of Henry Flagler's hotel construction workers. Originally known as "Gatekeeper's Cottage", the house was home to the groundskeeper of Woodlawn Cemetery.
In 1923, it was purchased by PJ McMahon and Sons and transformed into a large funeral home. This marked the beginning of its deep connection to death care and the funeral industry in New Orleans.
The Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn, located in Pennsylvania's scenic Laurel Mountains, is proud to continue a time-honored tradition of fine dining and rest for the weary traveler.
Tolomato Cemetery in St. Augustine is the oldest extant planned cemetery in the State of Florida, with burials starting during the First Spanish Period (1565-1763).
The prison at Joliet provided the prototype for the West Virginia Penitentiary. It was an imposing stone structure fashioned in the castellated Gothic architectural style (adorned with turrets and battlements, like a castle).