Seeing America Archives - Page 15 of 43

See the aircraft that helped shape history

January 9, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Located at the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport and about 13 miles southwest of the central Miami business district, the museum features a mix of civilian and military aircraft that helped shape aviation history.

This is no bed and breakfast

November 30, 2015 Todd DeFeo

At first glimpse, the two-story brick house on East College Avenue looks like another of Ashburn’s three dozen or so historic houses. But, it’s quickly apparent this house is different.

Rare: 10 places where you can meet one of the greatest presidents in American history

November 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There will probably never be another president like Abraham Lincoln.

What should happen to the Confederate monuments scattered across the country?

October 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There are thousands of monuments to the Confederacy scattered across the country, many in Southern states. But, in the wake of a national debate over the use of the Confederate battle flag and the role of Confederate symbols in modern society, what happens to these monuments?

Sunsphere goes from symbol of 1982 World’s Fair to symbol of city

October 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 11 million people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., between May 1 and Oct. 31, 1982. And, one of the most enduring symbols of the Fair is the Sunsphere.

Rare: 10 oddball museums so bizarre you need to see to believe

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Museums are great places to find culture and learn about the past. Yet, they can be about so much more.

What is the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is so beautifully out-of-place, any traveler to Miami would be remiss if it didn’t grace the itinerary.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with unique collection

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with its collection of locomotives, dozens of rail cars and railroad artifacts.

Courthouse rises from ruin to stand as symbol of city

July 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Clarksville, Tenn., has been destroyed by both a fire and a tornado. But, both times, the building has risen from ruin to stand as a symbol of the city.

What is the story behind the ruins on Jekyll Island?

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Driving along Riverview Drive on the north side of Jekyll Island, it’s easy to cruise past the tabby ruins on the side of the road. But, these ruins are among the most important in the state and have deep historical value.