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Browse Articles in Category "Landmarks"The White House
Sixteen-hundred Pennsylvania Avenue is among the most famous addresses in the United States. The 132-room home and workplace has also been known as the “President’s House” and the “Executive Mansion”, but since 1902 it’s officially been called the White House.
... The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument, which is visible from almost everywhere in Washington, D.C., is truly a city landmark. The 555-foot tall obelisk has punctuated the National Mall since 1884. It honors George Washington, “Father of the United States”, who was
unanimously elected the ... The Massachusetts State House
On July 4, 1798, surviving fathers of the American Revolution met in Boston for the dedication of the Massachusetts State House. Governor Samuel Adams and patriot Paul Revere placed the cornerstone, and Revere would later roll copper sheeting for the capitol’s dome. With pomp and ...
The Lincoln Memorial
Inside a Greek-style temple, a 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln looks out over Washington, D.C. Above him are the words, “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”
Some say that the ... The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a familiar symbol of independence, freedom, and justice in America. Originally called the State House Bell, it was commissioned in 1751 by colonial representatives. The bell has been tolled on important
days from the colonial era to modern times. ... The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in New York City. It's named for New York, the "Empire State". When the building opened in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world! It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
The Empire State Building ... The Crazy Horse Monument and Memorial
The Crazy Horse Monument is a Native American carving underway in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Artists have been working on the monument since 1948. If it becomes completed as planned, it will be the world’s largest sculpture at 641 feet (195 meters) wide and 563 feet (172 meters) tall. ...
Remember the Alamo
The Alamo, officially named the San Antonio de Valero Mission, is a former mission and military fort in San Antonio, Texas. It is now a museum drawing people interested in Texas history. When people say “Remember the Alamo”, they are referring to a
significant battle in Texas’s ... Plymouth Rock
By December of 1620, after a long Atlantic voyage, the English Separatist William Bradford and his crew had explored several landing spots along the North American coast. They’d rejected various locations after having conflicts with indigenous people.
Finally, according to legend, Bradford ... Olvera Street: A Taste of Old Mexico
Olvera Street, or La Placita Olvera, is the quaint birthplace of modern Los Angeles. This block-long street has now been restored to an old-fashioned marketplace and plaza reminiscent of early Mexico. The street and plaza were designated “El Pueblo Historic Monument” in 1953.
Olvera ...
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