Best Historic Building
The Reichstag Building serves as the seat of the German Parliament located in Berlin. Constructed in 1894, it represents Germany’s historical government structure. A prominent glass dome, designed by Norman Foster, was added in 1990 offering public access and symbolizing a transition to democracy fo...
The Ferry Building Marketplace occupies a historic 1898 building on San Francisco’s waterfront. It's a vibrant market hall housing artisan food producers, retailers, and restaurants. Visitors can explore local goods including cheese, seafood, bread, and coffee. The marketplace caters to tourists and...
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a historic late 19th-century government structure located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed by the British architect Arthur Charles Norman, the building was completed in 1897 to house the secretariat of the colonial British administration. It is architecturally d...
The New York State Court of Appeals Building is a historic courthouse in Albany that houses the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court. Completed in 1842, the Greek Revival building was originally known as State Hall and served other state-government functions before becoming the court's home. I...
The Denver City and County Building is a Neoclassical government structure completed in 1932 that serves as the primary administrative and judicial center for Denver, Colorado. Located in the city's Civic Center area, the building houses the offices of the mayor, the Denver City Council, and various...
ByWard Market Building is Ottawa's fifth public market hall, designed by Richards and Abra and opened in 1928 after fire destroyed its 1876 predecessor.
Covent Garden Market Building is the neoclassical market hall in London's Covent Garden square, designed by architect Charles Fowler and completed in 1830 to replace earlier informal market structures. Its arcades and airy interior were engineered for wholesale fruit and vegetable trading, with cast...
Sarasota Opera is a professional opera company based in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1960, it performs in the Sarasota Opera House, a restored theater originally opened in 1926 and designed in a Mediterranean Revival style. The company is particularly associated with the Verdi Cycle, a multi-decade...
This craft focuses on recreating historical scenes, architecture, or military equipment at a small scale. Success hinges on meticulous researchdown to the correct uniform buttons or roofing materials of a specific era. It blends the technical skill of model making with the deep research required of...
The Tin Building by Jean-Georges was a multi-level food hall situated in New York City's South Street Seaport historic district. Opened in 2022 by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the market was housed within a rebuilt version of the historic Fulton Fish Market building. Designed for culinary enthusi...
The Oregon Supreme Court Building in Salem serves as the primary judicial center for the state, originally constructed in 1914 to house the high court.
