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Honoring The Ethnic Groups That Helped Build Pittsburgh - The Nationality Room
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 9/4/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 9/4/25

Honoring The Ethnic Groups That Helped Build Pittsburgh - The Nationality Room

The Nationality Rooms represent and celebrate the culture of the diverse communities of Pittsburgh. Most of the rooms are used as classrooms, giving students the opportunity to learn in a unique setting that gives them a hands-on experience with these rich heritages.

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The Oldest Serving Town Hall In Northern Europe -Tallinn Town Hall
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/28/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/28/25

The Oldest Serving Town Hall In Northern Europe -Tallinn Town Hall

It’s the oldest Gothic-style town hall in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions, with a history that goes back to the 1200s.

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42 Floors Of Learning - The Cathedral Of Learning
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/28/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/28/25

42 Floors Of Learning - The Cathedral Of Learning

The Gothic Revival skyscraper was commissioned in 1921 and inspired local industries to donate steel, cement, elevators, glass, plumbing, and heating elements.

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A 600-Room Royal Residence - Stockholm Royal Palace
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/21/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/21/25

A 600-Room Royal Residence - Stockholm Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is a combination of royal residence, workplace and cultural-historical monument, and is one of the largest and most accessible royal palaces in Europe.

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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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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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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 Mardi Gras Fashion Museum Of A Queen Who Reigned Over 22 Balls - Arnaud’s Restaurant
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/25/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/25/25

A Mardi Gras Fashion Museum Of A Queen Who Reigned Over 22 Balls - Arnaud’s Restaurant

I always love discovering a lesser-known hidden gem, and that's exactly what I found when dining at one of New Orleans’ beloved restaurants, Arnaud’s in the French Quarter.

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Preserving & Interpreting History On Eastern Long Island - Cutchogue Village Green
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/11/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/11/25

Preserving & Interpreting History On Eastern Long Island - Cutchogue Village Green

Located on Long Island’s North Fork, Cutchogue is known for its scenic rural landscapes, vineyards, and historic charm. The Village Green itself is a peaceful, picturesque park surrounded by beautiful old buildings and homes.

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Druid Ruins And Amphitheater on Long Island - Remnants of Rosemary’s Farm
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/4/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/4/25

Druid Ruins And Amphitheater on Long Island - Remnants of Rosemary’s Farm

Rosemary’s Farm or sometimes called the Conklin Estate was a Long Island Gold Coast estate on the hills overlooking Cold Spring Harbor. The estate was owned by Ronald Conklin, who operated realty firms, and his wife who was an opera singer and had her own private outdoor amphitheater.

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Preserving North Fork Long Island Farming - Hallockville Farm Museum
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/4/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/4/25

Preserving North Fork Long Island Farming - Hallockville Farm Museum

The Hallockville Museum Farm was established to preserve the history of farming on Long Island’s North Fork. The museum encompasses twenty-eight acres and features nineteen historic buildings

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Preserving & Presenting Long Island History Since 1955 - Smithtown Historical Society
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/28/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/28/25

Preserving & Presenting Long Island History Since 1955 - Smithtown Historical Society

The Society is committed to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of Long Island’s heritage for the education and enjoyment of the public.

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The 3rd Oldest Higher Education Institution In The U.S. - Yale University
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/31/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/31/25

The 3rd Oldest Higher Education Institution In The U.S. - Yale University

Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and was initially founded as the Collegiate School in 1701 to train ministers and political leaders.

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Bristol’s Preserved 19th Century Garden Estate In - Blithewold
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/1/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/1/24

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.

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Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/4/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/4/24

Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a picturesque peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, known for its quaint, charming towns, beautiful beaches, and classic New England vibe.

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The Site Of A 1960 Sit-in - The Civil Rights Museum - Greensboro,NC
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 9/13/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 9/13/24

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.

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An 1850’s Railroad Tunnel Trail - The Blue Ridge Tunnel
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/30/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/30/24

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.

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The Birthplace Of The American Arts & Craft Movement - Roycroft Campus
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/23/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/23/24

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.

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Cottages By The Sea - Days Cottages, Truro, MA
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/9/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/9/24

Cottages By The Sea - Days Cottages, Truro, MA

If you ever rode Route 6A through Truro, you have seen Days’ Cottages, which started way back in the early 1900’s when a man named Joseph Days purchased land

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Mountains, Culture & Rustic Charm - The Berkshires, MA
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/9/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/9/24

Mountains, Culture & Rustic Charm - The Berkshires, MA

The Berkshires in Massachusetts was once a prime spot for the Gilded Age wealthy from New York and Boston to get away from the city.

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