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Founded In 1895 By Andrew Carnegie - Carnegie Museum Of Art & Natural History
Museum Kevin Durst 9/11/25 Museum Kevin Durst 9/11/25

Founded In 1895 By Andrew Carnegie - Carnegie Museum Of Art & Natural History

When the Carnegie Institute opened in 1895, this hybrid institution—comprised of museums, a library, and a music hall—occupied the grand, historical spaces that would eventually become known as the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the storied Carnegie Music Hall.

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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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Named Best US Main Street - Bethlehem, PA
City Walks Kevin Durst 8/21/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 8/21/25

Named Best US Main Street - Bethlehem, PA

A visit to walkable Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a blend of small-town charm, rich history, and vibrant local culture.

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Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik
Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Beautiful Gardens Kevin Durst 8/14/25

Iceland’s Capital & Largest City - Reykjavik

Compared to other capitals, it feels relaxed and welcoming. The city is known for its striking architecture, tasty food, and beautiful natural surroundings.

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A Former Headquarters For Unmarried German Merchants - House Of Blackheads
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 8/14/25

A Former Headquarters For Unmarried German Merchants - House Of Blackheads

The House of Blackheads is located in the heart of Latvia’s Old Riga, near Town Hall Square. Originally called the New House,

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Founded As The Personal Collection Of Henry Frick - The Frick Collection
Museum Kevin Durst 8/14/25 Museum Kevin Durst 8/14/25

Founded As The Personal Collection Of Henry Frick - The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection is widely celebrated for its intimate, domestic setting within the original mansion, which creates a personal, almost home-like atmosphere for viewing the art.

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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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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 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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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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Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

The Smithsonian affiliated Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum with exhibits tracing the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history.

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Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/5/25

Originally A Traditional Fes Caravanserai - Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts

A traditional caravanserai, or fondouk, was essentially a roadside inn that provided shelter, food, and water for travelers.

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The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent
Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/29/25

The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent

As the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, it played a crucial role in the early development of New Orleans. Built in 1752, it replaced an earlier convent constructed in 1734 and continued to serve as a home for the Ursuline nuns for over 70 years.

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The First US Building Elevator To Ascend At An Angle - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria,VA
National Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25 National Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25

The First US Building Elevator To Ascend At An Angle - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria,VA

New York City architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, who later became famous for designing much of Rockefeller Center, was enlisted to create plans for the memorial and the groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 5, 1922.

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Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale
Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/22/25

Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale

The History Fort Lauderdale museums connect visitors to the past while celebrating the present story of the Fort Lauderdale area.

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Morocco’s Oldest Imperial City - Fes & The Medina
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/8/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/8/25

Morocco’s Oldest Imperial City - Fes & The Medina

Fes holds a unique distinction as the country’s political, cultural, and spiritual capital. Founded in 789 by the first sultan of the Idrisid dynasty, Fes is Morocco's oldest imperial city.

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Exploring Slavery, Segregation & Racial Terrorism In America - The Legacy Sites, Montgomery, AL
Museum Kevin Durst 5/2/25 Museum Kevin Durst 5/2/25

Exploring Slavery, Segregation & Racial Terrorism In America - The Legacy Sites, Montgomery, AL

This blog post covers three different spaces in Montgomery, Alabama that deal with slavery, segregation, and racial terrorism in America.

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