ClubCorp Holdings – Metropolitan Club

115 ViewsClubCorp (NASDAQ: MYCC) is an American corporation with a home office in Dallas and is the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs in the country. It owns or operates more than 200 golf and country clubs and business, sports and alumni clubs worldwide. Located in 26 states, the District of …

Helen’s Rain Garden

117 ViewsA rain garden is a planted depression or a hole that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas, like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, and compacted lawn areas, the opportunity to be absorbed. This reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater). They should be designed for specific soils and …

Springfield Junior High School

147 ViewsSpringfield School serves approximately 400 pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Our school community focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages life-long learning while providing a challenging education. Students are guided to develop positive social skills to encourage their growth as productive and responsible citizens. The teachers at Springfield are dedicated professionals who …

Château Frontenac Art Gallery

103 ViewsSince 1991, this art gallery has presented works by contemporary and historical artists. Its collection has enriched several other collections around the world. Come and visit the permanent exhibition featuring works by Picasso, Dali and Riopelle. (quebecoriginal.com) Captured by: ExploraTerra Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Burton Historical Collection

562 ViewsThe Burton Historical Collection (BHC) of the Detroit Public Library began as the private library of Clarence Monroe Burton. In addition to being a prominent attorney, Mr. Burton was a Detroit historiographer and the founder of the C. M. Burton Abstract Co. Mr. Burton’s original intention was to assemble a collection on the history …

Exploratorium: Perspective Room

116 ViewsThe Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that allows visitors to explore the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.(Wikipedia) Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Exploratorium

196 ViewsThe Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that allows visitors to explore the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.(Wikipedia) Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Bruentrup Heritage Farm

170 Views The Bruentrup Heritage Farm was established in 1891. William Bruentrup married Ida Wagner and the bride’s family gave them 40 acres of land along White Bear Avenue as a wedding present. They added land until it reached 175 acres. Four generations of the family have farmed there. The farmhouse was somewhat modernized in …

Sibley Historic Site

260 ViewsVisit the oldest Euro-American settlement in Minnesota where four distinctive limestone buildings grace the Minnesota River bluff across from Historic Fort Snelling. These buildings mark the American Fur Company’s control over the region’s Dakota trade between 1825 and 1853, when Mendota was a major center of the region’s fur trade. The Sibley Historic Site …

William G. LeDuc House

516 ViewsA Short History Construction on the LeDuc house began in 1862 and was completed in 1866. Following LeDuc’s service as Quartermaster in the Civil War, the family moved into the unfinished home in August 1865. In March 1865 he had been brevetted a brigadier general for “efficiency, intelligence, and zeal in the discharge of …

Lawshe Memorial Museum

203 ViewsLawshe Memorial Museum was created to protect, understand and share the history of the community, the Dakota County Historical Society was created in 1939. They did not have a museum until 1955, and even then it was small, housed in a single room within the local high school. However, throughout the years, the museum …

Yours Truly, Dining Hall

89 ViewsIn this interactive artwork, visitors were encouraged to write postcards addressed to some of the prisoners represented in Trace. Ai has spoken of the deep feeling of isolation that afflicts incarcerated people and the fear that their causes have been forgotten. Yours Truly is a direct response to these concerns—serving as a reminder that their voices and …

Blossom, Hospital

109 ViewsWith intricately detailed encrustations of ceramic flowers, Ai transforms the utilitarian fixtures (sinks, toilets, and tubs) in several hospital ward cells and medical offices into fantastical, fragile porcelain bouquets. The profusion of flowers rendered in a cool and brittle material could be understood as an ironic reference to China’s famous Hundred Flowers Campaign of …

Stay Tuned, A Block

115 ViewsAn intimate and evocative sound installation, Stay Tuned invites visitors into 12 individual cells in A Block, where they can sit and listen to spoken words, poetry, and music by people who have been imprisoned for the creative expression of their beliefs—as well as works created under conditions of incarceration. The work prompts introspection and understanding …

Refraction, New Industries Building

87 ViewsUsing the imagery of flight to evoke the tension between freedom and confinement, this monumental installation—weighing more than five tons—is modeled after a bird’s wing. The artwork is composed of reflective panels originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. Located on the lower floor and viewed from the gun gallery above, the installation positions the …

Refraction, with secret tunnel access

93 ViewsUsing the imagery of flight to evoke the tension between freedom and confinement, this monumental installation—weighing more than five tons—is modeled after a bird’s wing. The artwork is composed of reflective panels originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. Located on the lower floor and viewed from the gun gallery above, the installation positions the …

Trace, New Industries Building

87 ViewsIn this installation, the viewer is confronted with a field of 176 colorful portraits laid out across an expanse of the floor. Each portrait—intricately constructed from LEGO® bricks—represents an individual who has been imprisoned or exiled because of his or her beliefs, actions, or affiliations. (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy) Library Learn More About …

With Wind, New Industries Building

128 ViewsThis large-scale installation, located in the building once used for prison labor, is based on the traditional Chinese “dragon kite” and features multiple kites strung together to create a single, large multipart kite. The stylized birds and flowers represented on each kite speak to the natural environs of Alcatraz Island—an important bird habitat—and reference …

New Brighton Area History Center

133 ViewsThe New Brighton Area Historical Society (NBAHS); the Exchange Hotel in 1891, built to accommodate the cattlemen coming to the stockyards; the Bulwer Junction Depot, now the New Brighton History Center; the stockyards at the turn of the century; and the railroad, all of which helped put New Brighton on the map. Library Learn More …

Theurer-Wrigley Mansion

342 ViewsThe Theurer-Wrigley House, or “Wrigley Mansion”, is located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. This gargantuan 13,000 square foot home was built in 1896 and is a wonderful example of Chicago’s architectural history with its Italian Rennaissance & Craftsman qualities. As its name suggests, the home was originally built for Schoenhofen Brewing Company owner Joseph …

Rose Island Lighthouse

179 ViewsThe Rose Island Light, built in 1870, is on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. One of a group of New England lighthouses built to an award-winning design by Vermont architect Albert Dow,[3] Rose Island Light has sisters at Sabin Point, Pomham Rocks, and Colchester Reef. The lighthouse …

Millennium Gate Museum

141 ViewsThe Millennium Gate Museum is a triumphal arch and Georgia history museum located in Atlanta, on 17th Street in the Atlantic Station district of Midtown. (Wikipedia) Captured by: we-get-around.com Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Vrooman Mansion: Carriage House

163 ViewsThe Scott–Vrooman House is a historic home located at 701 East Taylor Street in Bloomington, Illinois. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. (Wikipedia) Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Vrooman Mansion

196 ViewsThe Scott–Vrooman House is a historic home located at 701 East Taylor Street in Bloomington, Illinois. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. (Wikipedia) Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Cathedral Caverns

181 ViewsCathedral Caverns State Park is a publicly owned recreation area and natural history preserve located in Kennamer Cove, approximately 5 miles northeast of Grant and 7 miles southeast of Woodville in Marshall County, Alabama. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Total Perspective Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Delta Flight Museum: DC-3 Ship 41

174 ViewsDelta Flight Museum: DC-3 Ship 41 – Where Aviation History Takes Flight Step into the world of aviation history and explore the iconic DC-3 Ship 41 at the Delta Flight Museum, located at 1060 Delta Blvd, Building B, Hapeville, Georgia, 30354. This museum is a living tribute to the evolution of air travel, and …

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Steinert Hall

327 ViewsSteinert Hall is an underground concert hall found in Boston, Massachusetts. Nicknamed “The Little Gem,” Steinert Hall was originally built in 1886. During its heyday, the hall featured musicians such as Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, along with former prime minister of Poland and Polish pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. NBC’s TODAY took a tour of Steinert …

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

358 Views“Flying Fortress” because of its many machine gun mounts. Only a few of these historic aircrafts survive today. In this model, you can explore the entire body of the plane, including the cockpit, bombardier’s seat, radio room, and the fuselage.This particular aircraft was restored to wartime configuration by The Collings Foundation. It is named …

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

322 ViewsThe Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a heavy bomber used primarily by the United State in both World War II and the Korean War. This particular plane, known as T-Square 54, flew 37 bombing missions with the 87th Bomb Squadron, 498th Bomb Group in World War II and was converted to an aerial refueling tanker …

Remember Them: Champions for Humanity

160 ViewsRemember Them: Champions for Humanity honors 39 people for their contributions towards peace, freedom, and human rights in the past 150 years. The monument depicts 25 humanitarians and 14 local champions in larger-than-life bronze in downtown Oakland, CA. Behind the monument, a wall designed for the visually impaired allows visitors to explore the humanitarians through …

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Museum

239 ViewsIn November 2015 the Belleville Historical Society purchased the Terry and Thelma Blazier House at 8501 West Main Street (#6 Oak Knoll Place) in Belleville to serve as a Midcentury Modern Architecture Museum. Belleville architect Charles E. King designed the home for the Blaziers in 1952. In 1962 the house was converted into a funeral home, and it …

Blackbird Music Recording Studio

132 ViewsBlackbird Studio is Nashville’s Premier Professional Recording Studio and Top Audio Education Facility. Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Shepard Fairey Print Exhibit

91 ViewsFrank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, illustrator, and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. (Wikipedia) Captured by: TrueSpaces Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

John Sowden House

431 ViewsJohn Sowden House, also known as the “Jaws House” or the “Franklin House”, is a residence built in 1926 in the Los Feliz section of Los Angeles, California by Lloyd Wright. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Craig Sauer 3D Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Farmstead

130 ViewsBuffalo Niagara Heritage Village, formerly called the Amherst Museum, is an open-air museum located in Amherst, New York. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history the Town of Amherst, the Village of Williamsville and the Niagara Frontier. (Wikipedia) Captured by: SiteView Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Big Island Lava Tube

212 ViewsExplore the fascinating and natural wonder of a lava tube near the Kona Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. This awe-inspiring formation, also known as a pyroduct, is a result of flowing lava from a volcanic vent that moves beneath the hardened surface of a lava flow. When the lava inside the tube …

Valdez Railroad Tunnel

155 ViewsThe Valdez Railroad Tunnel was hand-cut starting in 1905. Nine companies were battling to take advantage of the short route from the coast to copper country. Progress on the tunnel was interrupted and after a gun battle, construction halted and the tunnel was never finished. You can read about the tunnel and these events in …

Living Homeless

99 ViewsThere are about 7,000 people living homeless in San Francisco, of whom about 3,000 live on the streets. Walk along 13th street, where many people were living in January 2016, to experience first-hand one of their neighborhoods. One of the people living here, Victor, gave us a tour of his tent and shared his …

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The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois

173 ViewsThe September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois will be dedicated to the many victims and brave respondents of the vicious attacks on America’s freedom and ideals. The Memorial will honor victims of the attacks and those who risked their lives to save others. It will recognize the thousands who survived and the remarkable …

Liberty Bell

3,516 ViewsThe Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly …

“Air Force One” Boeing VC-137B

745 ViewsCreated by: Tosolini Productions Embark on an exciting virtual journey through time and discover the fascinating history of SAM 970, the first-ever Presidential jet plane! Designed specifically for President Eisenhower in 1959, this iconic Boeing 707-120 revolutionized presidential travel and brought global diplomacy to new heights. Cruise through the skies as we explore the …

Ohio Craft Museum

128 ViewsThe Ohio Craft Museum is a program of Ohio Designer Craftsmen, presenting five major exhibitions each year, as well as focus exhibits and a rotating display of the permanent collection. In addition, the museum houses the Craft Research Library and offers educational workshops and events for all ages and levels of experience. Ongoing funding …

Pretend City Children’s Museum

791 ViewsPretend City Children’s Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum in Irvine, CA. The museum features 17 interactive exhibits designed as a small, interconnected city. (Wikipedia) Captured by: Three D Realty Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Stuart Heritage Museum

121 ViewsGeorge W. Parks General Merchandise Store The museum building is wooden, made of Dade County pine, which is some of the longest-lasting variety of wood to be found. It is a 1901 tin-roof structure of vernacular architecture with a classical pioneer false-front and a gabled tin roof which was constructed and named the George …

Mount Rainier Railroad & Logging Museum

211 ViewsLocated in the small town of Elbe in beautiful Washington State is a heritage railroad south of Mount Rainier National Park. Passengers enjoy steam train rides through the forest and across the glacial fed Upper Nisqually River to a museum located in Mineral, Washington. Museum exhibits offer a chance to explore a comprehensive collection …

Walking Dead Museum

958 ViewsThe Official Walking Dead Museum in the Woodbury Shoppe basement. The MUSEUM has some memorabilia from the show and the cast members have signed the wall. Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Steamboat Ticonderoga

300 ViewsThe steamboat Ticonderoga is one of two remaining side-paddle-wheel passenger steamers with a vertical beam engine of the type that provided freight and passenger service on America’s bays, lakes and rivers from the early 19th to the mid-20th centuries. Commissioned by the Champlain Transportation Company, Ticonderoga was built in 1906 at the Shelburne Shipyard in Shelburne, Vermont on Lake Champlain. (Wikipedia) Library Learn More …

Gallery of Iconic Guitars

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Whistler Museum & Archives

124 ViewsWhistler Museum & Archives showcases the creation of the renown skiing destination & the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Captured by: RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

Chili Thom

135 ViewsCreated by: RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler Michael “Chili” Thom (1976 – 2016) was a man of the mountains. A wilderness guide turned artist, he was always happiest and most comfortable when he was out exploring in nature. Teaching himself to paint at age 20, Chili found a way to take the …

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MV Polar Prince

1,138 ViewsCaptured by: ExploraTerra CCGS Sir Humphrey Gilbert was a Canadian Coast Guard light icebreaker and now a privately owned Arctic icebreaker Polar Prince. The ship entered service with the Department of Transport Marine Service in 1959 and transferred to the newly created Canadian Coast Guard in 1962, active until 1986. The icebreaker was sold to …

Kabir Kouba Waterfall

201 ViewsCreated by: ExploraTerra The Park of the Kabir Kouba Cliff and Waterfall is a public park in Québec (Canada) crossed by the Saint-Charles River. The rapids and falls of this section of the river are called Kabir Kouba the «river of a thousand bends» in the Montagnais language.[1] An interpretive center and trails permit the observation of the Kabir Kouba waterfall that …

Cascapedia River Museum

127 ViewsCreated by: ExploraTerra Welcome to the Cascapedia River Museum. The Cascapedia River flows quietly through the village of Cascapedia-St Jules. If it could talk, it would tell a thousand tales about the lives of the people who lived along its banks and about those who came to experience salmon fishing in its waters. It …

Miguasha National Park

177 ViewsCaptured by: ExploraTerra Miguasha National Park is a protected area near Carleton-sur-Mer on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec in Canada. Created in 1985 by the Government of Quebec, Miguasha was designated a World Heritage Site in 1999 in recognition of its wealth of fossils, which display a crucial time during the evolution of life on …

Glass Room by Mozilla

91 ViewsCreated by: Get Revolved Mozilla and Tactical Technology Collective present the Glass Room, a free exhibit that reveals the dynamics of living in the Internet age.

California Highway Patrol Museum

218 ViewsCaptured by: 3D Showcase.House The California Highway Patrol is a law enforcement agency of California. The CHP has patrol jurisdiction over all California highways and also known as the state police. They also have jurisdiction over city roads and have the right to conduct law enforcement procedures there. (Wikipedia)

International UFO Museum And Research Center

336 ViewsCaptured by: Jaime Ramirez 3D Tours The International UFO Museum And Research Centerr: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos Nestled in the heart of Roswell, New Mexico, the International UFO Museum and Research Center stands as a beacon for those fascinated by the enigmatic world of unidentified flying objects. Located at [insert location], this …

Jewish History Museum: Holocaust History Center

170 ViewsCaptured by: Shots Deluxe The Holocaust History Center at the Jewish History Museum is an educational institute dedicated to an ongoing examination of the Holocaust through the lived experiences of individuals who survived the war and later lived in Southern Arizona. To date, over 260 individuals from 18 nations have been identified as those …

NASA Shuttle Fuselage Trainer

479 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions The FFT is a full-scale mockup of the space shuttle orbiter — without the wings. It was used as a testbed for upgrades to the shuttle fleet and for astronaut training such as extra-vehicular activity (EVA) and emergency egress. Built at Johnson Space Center in the 1970s, it was the …

Living Computers: Museum + Labs (LCM+L)

169 ViewsCaptured by: Tosolini Productions Living Computers: Museum + Labs (LCM+L): Immersive Exploration of Computing Evolution Nestled in the tech hub of Seattle, Living Computers: Museum + Labs (LCM+L) offers a captivating journey through the evolution of computing. As an innovative institution, LCM+L invites visitors to engage with vintage hardware, experience interactive exhibits, and even …

Wampanoag Homesite Wetu

648 ViewsCreated by: Aerial Optics Plimoth Plantation, founded in 1947, is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA that attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists who later became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America …

Helen Keller’s Birthplace

649 ViewsCaptured by: Scott & Kristal Riddle Helen Keller’s Birthplace: Honoring the Legacy of Courage and Achievement Visit the birthplace of one of history’s most remarkable figures, Helen Keller, and discover the story of an extraordinary life defined by courage, determination, and boundless achievement. Helen Keller’s Birthplace, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, at 300 North Commons Street …

William & Florence Schmidt Art Center

142 ViewsCaptured by: InvelopNow.com William & Florence Schmidt Art Center: Where Art Ignites Imagination Embark on a journey through the vibrant world of contemporary art at the William & Florence Schmidt Art Center, a cultural gem nestled in Belleville, Illinois, at 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221. This dynamic center is a hub of creativity …

Palace of Fine Arts

302 ViewsCaptured by: Capture It 3D Palace of Fine Arts: Where Beauty and Culture Converge Immerse yourself in a world of timeless beauty and artistic wonder at the Palace of Fine Arts, a San Francisco, California, treasure located at 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123. This iconic monument is a testament to the enduring …

Moto Museum

240 ViewsCaptured by: Invelop Moto Museum: A Journey Through Motorcycle History Embark on a thrilling ride through the evolution of motorcycle design and engineering at the Moto Museum, located in St. Louis, Missouri, at 3441 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103. This museum is a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone with an …