National Historic Landmarks

The Garden District of New Orleans is a leafy residential neighborhood that has been fashionable since the 1830s, containing around 1,000 historic luxury homes dating from before the Civil War to the early 20th century.

The "motion picture" architectural style reached its peak in Detroit in 1928 with Howard Crane's Fox Theater, the culmination of a flamboyant, inventive era.

Savannah's National Historic Landmark District is the largest such district in America. It includes James Oglethorpe's original city plan of 1733, featuring 24 park-like squares surrounded by an orderly grid of streets and buildings.

Also known as the Vieux Carré (Old Square), the French Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans and a National Historic Landmark. It consists of about 80 blocks that roughly coincide with the original city layout of 1721.

Dealey Plaza, built 1934-40, serves as Dallas' western gateway and was the focus of civic pride prior to the tragic event that unfolded on November 22, 1963--the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Abraham Lincoln lived in this Springfield home with his family for 17 years, from 1844 until he left for the White House in 1861. The house was carefully preserved and has been a popular visitor attraction since it opened in 1887.

Constructed 1854-56, Eleutherian College is the only remaining building associated with one of the first colleges west of the Allegheny Mountains to promote college-level equal educational experiences prior to the Civil War.

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was built in the 1700s, used by colorful local personalities Jean and Pierre Lafitte, and is now a bar.

The Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans has the honor of being the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. It was constructed in French Colonial style 1745-53 for nuns from Normandy to nurse the poor and teach young girls.

Brigham Young (1801-1877), was the second president of the Mormon Church and colonizer of Utah. During this time, Young was the predominent politcal and religious figure in Utah Territory.

Begun in 1869, the Pioneer Courthouse was one of the first monumental buildings to be constructed in the Pacific Northwest. Climb stairs to the historic cupola for great views.