Savannah’s riverfront has been at the center of its history since the city was founded in 1733. Now, River Street offers a pleasant promenade along the river, taking in the historic buildings and the view over the water and Hutchinson Island. Many aspects of Savannah’s history can still be seen in the buildings and monuments along River Street.
Old Building on River Street, Savannah Waterfront
We planned a visit to the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, but it was closed due to a security issue.
Considered one of the world’s most comprehensive natural history museums, this famous institution houses four square kilometers of exhibits in 23 exhibition halls.
Museum of Anthropology
Initially designed and created as simply an addition, these structures have become permanently linked to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Used countless times over the years as a promotional tool, links to numerous stories, and a reminder of the place, the Twin Spires have become a revered symbol.
If Churchill Downs is American Thoroughbred horse racing’s cathedral, its steeple and eternal landmark is the Twin Spires. These two pinnacles cast a glow up and down Louisville and across the landscape of horse racing history.
Twin Spires
Walking on the Northside of Lexington, Kentucky, is a living architectural history. There are many striking, beautiful homes.
Greek Revival Home
Building with Orange Shingles
A Colorful Home
A Stylish Building
After exploring nature at Hisle Farm, we visited the northside district of Lexington, Kentucky. The Northside is a historic neighborhood immediately to the north of Lexington’s urban center and, as such, its history is intertwined with the city as a whole.
Restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children’s productions, family shows, comedy, music, and national Broadway tours. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the Lexington Opera House serves as a premiere performing arts center in the region.
Opera House
When one visits Hart Square, it seems like one is strolling through history. Here is an image of a rustic log cabin from the past.
Rustic Cabin
Thirty homes, two churches, and several trade shops in Hart Square are among these 103 testaments of American history. Here are images of one cabin and a two-story home.
Restored Log Cabin
Two-Story Log Home
The interior of Chester Cathedral is varied – from ornate structures to a simple chapel – reflecting the various stages in its history and rebuilding.
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a center of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
Set in California at Santa Monica’s westernmost point, the Santa Monica Pier is a staple of this picturesque seaside community. Packed with family-friendly activities, vibrant street performers, restaurants and shops, the public pier also has stunning views and over a century’s worth of history. Here is a corner view of the famous pier.
Wilmington, Delaware has a rich religious history, starting with Holy Trinity Church (also known as Old Swedes) in the 17th century, the nation’s oldest church building still used for worship as originally built. Today, the region boasts hundreds of places of worship, both new and old.
Built in 1848 for Andrew Low, a wealthy cotton merchant from Scotland, the Andrew Low House is a classic and elegant Savannah mansion. Facing Lafayette Square, its stucco and brick design meshes beautifully with the rich history of the area. The Andrew Low House preserves one of the finest collections of period furnishings relating to the history of Savannah and the Low family. It includes examples of works by some of America’s most prestigious furniture makers.
Considered by the North Carolina Department of Archives and History to possess the “finest Queen Anne interior styling in the entire state,” the Harper House of Hickory also has a restored landscape, including period gardens. Several notable families have occupied the Harper House. The Harper Family was the last of seven families to occupy the Shuler-Harper House, as some locals still refer to it.
The Charminar’s long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 400 years. While both historically and religiously significant, it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding the structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India.
Charminar Through the Arch
Henry River is an example of history that seems so distant, yet it can still be seen, touched and heard with our own eyes and ears.
Built as a planned community, the village was a self-contained complex with its own mill, dam, water and fire-protection systems, and company store. In later years the village gained amenities such as walkways, terraced green spaces, and field stone retaining walls.
Homes from a Different Era
Ornate stairs in the Virginia State Capitol, Richmond add to the history and preservation of traditional architecture
Going Down the Stairs
The Virginia State Capitol, which Thomas Jefferson designed with Charles-Louis Clérisseau, was the first Roman Revival building in America and the first American public building in the form of a classic temple. The building was the site of significant events in American history while it was the Virginia State Capitol and in its role as the Capitol of the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865.
With the golden rays of the setting sun lighting up the Capitol in Richmond, people mill around to enjoy the evening.
Milling Around at the Capitol
Virginia State Capitol
An image from the past still has character and beauty
A Barn from the Past
Boston Church Window
The flag hanging on the Old North Church in Boston with a paneled window offering a view outside