<strong>Ancestral places of Southeast Utah: </strong>This spectacular part of Southeast Utah houses priceless artifacts that are thousands of years old. Unfortunately, it's under risk due to oil and gas extraction.
Ancestral places of Southeast Utah: This spectacular part of Southeast Utah houses priceless artifacts that are thousands of years old. Unfortunately, it's under risk due to oil and gas extraction.
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<strong>Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, Bismarck, North Dakota:</strong> This striking rail bridge was built during the railway boom in the US in the late 1800s, and it was the first to span the Upper Missouri River. Now some want it to be refurbished as a pedestrian bridge.
Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, Bismarck, North Dakota: This striking rail bridge was built during the railway boom in the US in the late 1800s, and it was the first to span the Upper Missouri River. Now some want it to be refurbished as a pedestrian bridge.
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<strong>The Excelsior Club, Charlotte, North Carolina: </strong>Opened in 1944, the Excelsior was a private social club for African Americans that once played host to Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. It's currently closed and needs significant repairs.
The Excelsior Club, Charlotte, North Carolina: Opened in 1944, the Excelsior was a private social club for African Americans that once played host to Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. It's currently closed and needs significant repairs.
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<strong>Hacienda Los Torres, Lares, Puerto Rico: </strong>This 1846 building was built as part of Puerto Rico's coffee industry. It's also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hacienda Los Torres, Lares, Puerto Rico: This 1846 building was built as part of Puerto Rico's coffee industry. It's also on the National Register of Historic Places.
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<strong>Industrial Trust Company Building, Providence, Rhode Island:</strong> This New England landmark is sometimes nicknamed the "Superman Building" -- thanks to its visual similarity to the Daily Planet building from the iconic comics. Currently this Art Deco tower is vacant, with no plans for redevelopment.
Industrial Trust Company Building, Providence, Rhode Island: This New England landmark is sometimes nicknamed the "Superman Building" -- thanks to its visual similarity to the Daily Planet building from the iconic comics. Currently this Art Deco tower is vacant, with no plans for redevelopment.
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<strong>James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, Illinois: </strong>This Helmut Jahn-designed post-modernist building has been approved for sale to help fill an Illinois budget gap, and it could be demolished.
James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, Illinois: This Helmut Jahn-designed post-modernist building has been approved for sale to help fill an Illinois budget gap, and it could be demolished.
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<strong>Mount Vernon Arsenal and Searcy Hospital, Mount Vernon, Alabama:</strong> A building with a horrifying history, it was used for over 200 years as an arsenal, a prison and a mental hospital for African Americans. It's currently closed and vacant.
Mount Vernon Arsenal and Searcy Hospital, Mount Vernon, Alabama: A building with a horrifying history, it was used for over 200 years as an arsenal, a prison and a mental hospital for African Americans. It's currently closed and vacant.
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<strong>Nashville's Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee:</strong> A must-visit for music fans, over 200 music-related businesses produced hits from this neighborhood. Recently, it's been attracting new development and there have been 50 demolitions here since 2013.
Nashville's Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee: A must-visit for music fans, over 200 music-related businesses produced hits from this neighborhood. Recently, it's been attracting new development and there have been 50 demolitions here since 2013.
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<strong>National Mall Tidal Basin, Washington, DC</strong>: This prime spot in Washington, DC is sometimes known as "America's Front Yard" -- but it's facing multiple threats: unstable sea walls, rising sea levels and outmoded infrastructure.
National Mall Tidal Basin, Washington, DC: This prime spot in Washington, DC is sometimes known as "America's Front Yard" -- but it's facing multiple threats: unstable sea walls, rising sea levels and outmoded infrastructure.
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<strong>Tenth Street Historic District, Dallas, Texas:</strong> This Texas town is one of only a few remaining Freedmen's towns in America -- but it's shrinking due to large numbers of demolitions.
Tenth Street Historic District, Dallas, Texas: This Texas town is one of only a few remaining Freedmen's towns in America -- but it's shrinking due to large numbers of demolitions.
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<strong>Willert Park Courts, Buffalo, New York:</strong> This modernist building was the first public housing project in the state of New York made available to African American residents. Now it's vacant -- and awaiting redevelopment plans.
Willert Park Courts, Buffalo, New York: This modernist building was the first public housing project in the state of New York made available to African American residents. Now it's vacant -- and awaiting redevelopment plans.
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