The story of the Ideal Palace began in 1879. One day, while walking his mail route, French mail carrier Ferdinand Cheval was
Russia’s Kizhi island is popular for many historical wooden buildings that were moved to the island from various parts of Kar
The Cliff House was originally built by Senator John Buckley and C. C. Butler in 1863. In the beginning, getting there was ve
A medieval castle is not just a huge glamorous palace with hefty stone walls surrounding it -- it's more than that. It's an a
At New York Kennedy Airport's airplane hangar, fewer than 30 pieces of steel linger from the debris recovered after the tragi
Skyscrapers arised in the 1880s, these were supported by an interior skeleton made of steel columns placed every 20 feet or t
One of the most interesting construction projects of our time is this church located in Barcelona, Spain. Construction has be
On November 1, 1512, the majestic ceiling frescoes adorning Rome’s Sistine Chapel were unveiled to the public. Painted by a r
Lower Manhattan aerial, c.1947 (note: site clearance for Brooklyn Battery Tunnel lower left) Columbia University, 195
Information about history of famous buildings across the centuries, dates and names of architects included, as well as less-k
Fifteen years ago, the lives of nearly 3,000 people came to a tragically premature end. Since then, the rubble has been clear
The Flatiron Building, originally called the Fuller Building, is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New
Inside the building of a 100-year-old theater is the most stunning bookshop you’ll ever see. Photo: Wikiwand Grand Splendid
Opened on June 30th, 1894, London's Tower Bridge is one of the world's most recognisable crossings. Yet the distinctive blue
We’ve been seeing famous landmarks and iconic buildings in their completed glory. But these photos of them under construction
Called the Navarro Flats, this massive fortress of Gilded-Age extravagance was built on Central Park South at Seventh Avenue
A collaborative project entitled "The Paper Time Machine" highlights an incredible series of colorized historical photos. The
Take a look at 20 of the world's most iconic landmarks decades before they became the famous destinations that they are today
Built between 1930 and 1931, during the Great Depression, the Empire State Building became known as “the Most Famous Skyscrap
If you can afford a New York City condo, throw in a few thousand dollars more and you’ll be able to have an exact replica of
