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Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
History Museum · Western Baltimore · 11 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Built in 1830, this was once home to the author famous for penning many chilling tales. This house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
HISTORY: This theater opened May 18, 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film 'The King of Kings'. The Academy Awards were held here in 1944, 1945, & 1946. It was declared a historic landmark in 1968.
HISTORY: The Chrysler Building was built at an average rate of four floors per week & was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2354 tips and reviews
HISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 212 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was created in 1983. Cleveland was chosen for the location because of disc jockey Alan Freed, who was known for promoting the new genre called “Rock and Roll.”
6801 Hollywood Blvd (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · 155 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Opened in 2001, the theatre seats 3,401. The Grand Staircase is surrounded by columns displaying the names of Academy Award Best Picture winners with blank spaces left for future winners.
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews
HISTORY: On February 9, 1960, Joanne Woodward became the first performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One-time actor Ronald Reagan is the only U.S. President to have a star.
Structure · Flatiron District · 133 tips and reviews
HISTORY: This triangle shaped building was built in 1902 and is considered the World's first Skyscraper. It has become famous in recent years as the setting of The Daily Bugle in the "Spider-Man" movies.
HISTORY: Sunken remains of the battleship were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Oil can still be seen from the ship; & is referred to as “Tears of the Arizona” or “black tears.”
HISTORY: The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S (at E Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Casino · 346 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Construction began in 1962 and the hotel was inaugurated in 1966. Original owner Jay Sarno called it "Caesars" and not "Caesar's" because he thought of every guest as a Caesar.
HISTORY: Monticello was founded in 1923 by the Jefferson Foundation. It has over 2,500 acres of Jefferson’s original land which includes many historical plant varieties that Jefferson himself had collected as
Basketball Stadium · Chelsea · 992 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Opened in 1968, it is the longest active major sporting facility in the Metropolitan area & is the 4th incarnation of the arena in the city. The Garden hosts approximately 320 events a year.
3400 S Las Vegas Blvd (at Buccaneer Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Hotel · 188 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The Mirage was built on the site formerly occupied by the Castaways & the Red Rooster Nite Club. The hotel's distinctive gold windows get their color from actual gold used in the tinting process.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.