Seeing America Archives - Page 36 of 43

Biltmore: A ‘little mountain escape’

October 29, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The house, known as America’s largest private residence, is somewhat larger than a “little mountain escape.” Built between 1888 and 1895, the 175,000-square-foot house has 250 rooms, including 43 bathrooms and 34 bedrooms and sits on a four-acre site.

Take the ‘Last Train to Clarksville’: Clarksville or not?

October 28, 2009 Todd DeFeo

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville’s name will forever be linked with railroads, thanks to The Monkees, who recorded “Last Train to Clarksville” in 1966. “Take the last train to Clarksville, and I’ll meet you at the

Air Force Museum shows evolution of aircraft

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The museum, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is the oldest – and largest – museum of military aircraft. The museum features more than 400 aircraft and 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.

Hearst Castle: La Cuesta Enchantada

October 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Hearst named his mansion La Cuesta Enchantada (or The Enchanted Hill), but it is commonly referred to as Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle: ‘Something … a little more comfortable’

October 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

William Randolph Hearst’s fondness for San Simeon developed during the many family camping trips he took to the area.

Meriwether Lewis’ life to be honored in Tenn.

October 5, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

On Oct. 7, Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will be honored for the first time with a national memorial service.

Greetings From Asheville N.C.

October 2, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Ready for The Black Crowes!

St. Paul’s Chapel: A place of solace and refuge

September 13, 2009 Todd DeFeo

St. Paul’s Chapel was completed in 1766 as a “chapel of ease” for those who could not make it to the Parish of Trinity Church.

S.I. memorial overlooks altered skyline

September 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Work on Staten Island’s Sept. 11 memorial began two years to the day after the worst terrorist attack in the nation’s history.

Terminal Station harkens back to city’s railroad past

September 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

During the Civil War, the railroad was vital to Chattanooga, bringing supplies to the troops stationed in the city and also transporting reinforcements to nearby destinations.