Miscellaneous Sites
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* The Batcave *
This California cave was seen by millions of
television viewers two nights a week from
1966 to 1968. It was used as the exterior of
the Batcave on the popular 1960's Batman
TV show.
* Benjamin Franklin Birthplace *
Now a Sir Speedy, this site on A bust of Franklin, located on the facade
Milk Street in Boston is where just above the second floor of the building.
Benjamin Franklin was born in
1706.
* Birthplace of Larry Fine *
Though it was originally the location of an Located on the corner of South and 3rd
apartment building, this Philadelphia corner Streets, Jon's Bar & Grill displays several
now hosts a restaurant that pays tribute to murals depicting the famous stooge
the comedic legend that was born there in throughout the establishment.
1902.
* Birthplace of the Hamburger *
Legend has it that in 1895 a busy customer Located at 263 Crown Street in New
ran into a small restaurant in New Haven Haven, Connecticut, Louis' Lunch's owners
looking for a quick meal. The establishment's make their burgers just how they were
owner placed a piece of broiled meat between prepared in the 19th century: with no
two slices of bread and fed it to the customer. pickles or condiments. They even cook the
And thus, the hamburger was born. burgers in gas stoves from 1898.
* Boston Tea Party Site *
This plaque marks the approximate site where The incident occurred at Griffin's Wharf,
the Boston Tea Party occurred in 1773. which no longer exists. To protest King
George III's tea tax, agitated colonists
boarded three British ships and dumped
342 tea chests into the harbor.
* The Dakota *
Right near Central Park is the Dakota, the At the entranceway where the
apartment building that was home to music former Beatle was shot by an
icon John Lennon until he was killed there assailant.
in 1980.
* Empire State Building *
Inside of the fabled New York Once the tallest structure in the world, the
tower, my family and I posed Empire State Building is 1,454 feet high.
for this photograph. This photo was taken from Liberty Island.
* Football Hall of Fame *
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* Ground Zero *
On September 11, 2001 the north A rendering at Ground Zero of
and south towers of the World One World Trade Center, or the
Trade Center were struck by Freedom Tower, which will be commercial airliners that had been built on the site. Once it is
hijacked by terrorists. Approximately done it will be taller than the
3,000 people died in the attack. Empire State Building.
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* Hollywood Sign *
Not too far from the Batcave is the famous
Hollywood sign. The sign, which at first read
"HOLLYWOODLAND", is composed of letters
that are 45 feet tall. The sign was first placed
at its location in 1923, though it has been
replaced several times since then.
* Jesse James Home *
In 1882, outlaw Jesse James was gunned The hole behind me is rumored
down at his own home in St. Joseph, Missouri. to have been made by the
After being moved once already, the house bullet that killed Jesse James,
was transfered to its present location in 1977. but most researchers believe
the projectile never left James'
head.
head.
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* Liberty Bell Center *
Thought by many to be large in size, the
Liberty Bell is actually only three feet tall.
* Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast *
In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were the Lizzie was never convicted of the crime, but
victims of murder, each of them having been has gained notoriety as one of the most
struck multiple times with a hatchet. Andrew's famed alleged murderesses of all time. The
daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect. Fall River, Massachusetts home is now a
museum, as well as a bed and breakfast.
* National Archives *
The Declaration of Independence Also inside the National Archives building is
is one of the many documents that the tape recorder used to transcribe the
are protected by the National Watergate tapes.
Archives and Records Administration.
* New York Stock Exchange *
At the New York Stock Exchange on Wall John Quincy Adams Ward's statue of
Street. The most famous day in its history George Washington at Federal Hall looks
was October 29, 1929, or "Black Tuesday", out toward the New York Stock Exchange.
when the stock market crashed, signaling
the beginning of the Great Depression.
* Niagara Falls *
Here I am on my first trip to Canada, although The Horseshoe Falls, also known as the
the American side of Niagara Falls is shown Canadian Falls.
in this picture.
* Old Massachusetts State House *
It was outside this building that The east balcony, where the Declaration of
the infamous Boston Massacre Independence was first publicly read in
happened on March 5, 1770. The Boston. This was Massachusetts' capitol
Old State House is now the oldest until 1798 and was Boston's city hall from
surviving public building in the 1830 to 1841.
city.
* Old North Church *
On the night of April 18, 1775, The two lanterns were hung for under
per instruction of Paul Revere, two a minute, plenty of time for the colonist
lanterns were hung in the steeple rebels to see the signal. Meanwhile, Paul
of the Old North Church, warning Revere had embarked on his famous
minutemen that the British soldiers "midnight ride" to warn others of the
were crossing the Charles River. British's approach.
* Paul Revere House *
Built in 1680, this Boston home was owned A map showing the route of Paul Revere's
by silversmith Paul Revere from 1770 to trek.
1800 and is where he began is famous ride
from in 1775.
* Smithsonian Institution *
The National Museum of American Many significant artifacts from America's
History is only one of the numerous past are stored in the National Museum of
facilities that makes up the renowned American History. This includes the flag
Smithsonian Institution. Here I am that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner",
famed ventriloquist dummy Charlie the signpost from M*A*S*H, and the
McCarthy inside the museum. iconic marionette puppet Howdy Doody.
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* United States Capitol *
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