Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was built to honor the leader of the Continental Forces and the first President of the United States of America, George Washington. History The Residence Act of 1790 allowed President Washington to appoint Peter L'Enfants to design Washington D.C. The monunment was to be the centerpiece of…
Space Needle
The Space Needle design was a comprise between two architects, Edward E. Carlson and John Graham, Jr. Carlson's contribution to the Space Needle can be seen in the sloping base of the structure, while Graham's contribution included the flying saucer inspired top of the Space Needle. Victor Steinbrueck designed the…
Mount Rushmore
Mt. Rushmore was originally built to promote tourism in the mid-west, but now it represents America's culture and history. History Doane Robinson first introduced the idea of carving famous people in to mountain sides to generate tourism in the mid-west of America. Doane's had chosen the Needles site as the…
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam was created to control flooding, provide irrigation water and supply much needed electricity to the southwest area of the United States. It is named after our 31st President, Herbert Hoover. History In 1928, after many years of research, Congress approved a project to begin construction of a…
Golden Gate Bridge
The American Society of Civil Engineers voted the Golden Gate Bridge one of the Modern Wonders of the World. It remains the second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States. For its beauty and charm, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most frequently photographed bridges in…
Empire State Building
From its popular observation deck, the Empire State Building has provided residents and tourists amazing views of New York City for over 80 years. History Prior to the construction of the Empire State Building, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel occupied the location on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. The original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel…
Brooklyn Bridge
Since its opening in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has been an iconic part of the New York City skyline. The Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1903. Upon completion, the Brooklyn Bridge was the only bridge linking Manhattan to Brooklyn. History John Augustus Roebling was…
Roman Colosseum
The Roman Colosseum is a wonder of the world. It was located in the middle of Rome in the country of Italy and its remains still stand in that location. The building of the Roman Colosseum began around the year of 72 A.D. and was completed in the year of…
Leaning Tower of Pisa
History The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a free standing, or leaning, bell tower located in the northwestern Italian coastal town of Pisa. It is the third oldest of many buildings to make up the Pisa Cathedral square. It became famous as the tower started to lean during construction. Many…
Castle Neuschwanstein
History In 1832, King Maximilian II of Bavaria purchased the ruins of castle Schwanstein near the village of Hohenschwangau. He ordered the construction of a new castle to be built on the ruins and in 1837, Castle Hohenschwangau was completed. It was constructed in the neo-gothic style architecture. Ludwig II…