buildings, structures, etc

Describes the designing of the giant statue in New York Harbor, the ideals of enlightenment and liberty for which it stands, and the immigration activities associated with nearby Ellis Island.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it is important in U.S. history.

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.

Relates the construction of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.

A history of the Capitol building in Washington D.C., including its design, construction, and restoration.

Presents an introduction to the Louvre, in simple text with illustrations, describing its history, its architecture, and the art that it contains.

Discusses the social and economic forces resulting in the decision to build the CN Tower and the construction itself.

Discusses the Arc de Triomphe, including why and how it was constructed and its modern day renovations and additions.

A description of the Vietnam Memorial, the memorial which commemorates the American dead from the Vietnamese Conflict and which is the most visited monument in the nation's capital.

Discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages.