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fromTime Out London
5 days ago

The tallest standpipe tower in London could soon reopen to the public

The London Museum of Water and Steam is crowdfunding to re-open its 1867-built standpipe, the tallest in London and a unique Victorian landmark.
London
Chicago
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction

The Dolton Village Board voted to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home to establish it as a historical landmark.
fromianVisits
1 year ago

Tickets Alert: Chatley Heath semaphore tower open weekend

Chatley Heath semaphore tower will open to the public on June 7-8, 2025, showcasing its historical significance and views.
Renovation
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers devastating fire: 'Inside is a total loss'

Historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis was severely damaged by fire; restoration efforts were underway.
Investigation launched to determine the fire's cause.
Los Angeles
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Oldest Operating McDonald's Location In The US - Tasting Table

The Downey McDonald's is the oldest operating location, showcasing original design and architecture.
After nearly closing in the '90s, the restaurant now serves as a tourist attraction and national landmark.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The First Cups Of Clam Chowder Were Served At This Historic Boston Restaurant - Tasting Table

Ye Olde Union Oyster House in Boston is not just the oldest seafood restaurant in the U.S.; it serves as a historical landmark that traces back to the inception of clam chowder and the founding of the country itself.
Boston food
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

The lost Harold Hill pub that pulled the first pint an hour after getting its licence

The Morris Dancer has historic significance, transforming from a 15th-century barn to a pub, and is the oldest surviving building in Harold Hill, listed on the heritage register.
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

This 2,000-year-old Castle Is Right in the Middle of the UK's Smallest Capital City - and It Hosts Movie Nights, Concerts, and Festive Markets

Cardiff Castle blends history with contemporary culture, offering a dynamic space for community events in the heart of Wales' capital city.
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park showcases nearly 2,000 rare and endangered plant species from over 50 countries, offering a unique botanical experience.
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France politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening

Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in December 2024 after a major restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
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