It’s History

The Los Angeles to Santa Ana railway was once a key transportation link in Southern California, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally part of the Pacific Electric Railway (...

6 Feb 202514min

Once a hopeful dream of urban development, Love Canal became one of the most infamous environmental disasters in U.S. history. In the 1940s, the Hooker Chemical Company used the site in Niagara Falls,...

1 Feb 202517min

The 606 Trail, also known as the Bloomingdale Trail, is an innovative urban park and elevated greenway in Chicago that stretches for 2.7 miles along the city’s northwest side. This linear park sits at...

30 Jan 202512min

Step back in time as we uncover the fascinating history of Morszna Castle, one of Poland’s most intriguing architectural wonders. Built-in the 17th century, this stunning fortress is known for its leg...

27 Jan 202524min

Admiral's Row, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was a historic row of 19th-century officers' homes built between 1864 and 1901 to house high-ranking naval personnel. These grand residences were embl...

23 Jan 202514min

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Butner, located in North Carolina, is often dubbed "America's prison for the rich and famous" due to its high-profile inmate roster and relatively accommodating ...

18 Jan 202512min

Sears Catalog Homes, sold between 1908 and 1940, were revolutionary in American homebuilding. These kit homes were ordered from the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog and shipped by train to buyers across t...

16 Jan 202519min

Pyramid Lake, located in Nevada and a key feature of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe's ancestral land, has been at the center of environmental and cultural challenges for decades. The lake, part of the ...

12 Jan 202511min