The SS United States was built in 1952 and designed by William Francis Gibbs to capture the trans-Atlantic speed record.
The luxury liner SS United States still holds the world record for the fastest westbound transatlantic crossing -- 3 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes.
These days, it’s not doing much travel from one side of the world to the other. It’s been docked since 1969, biding its time until it is either sold for scrap, or rehabilitated and given new life.... Read More →
Filoli, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation located 30 miles outside San Francisco, is one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century. Known for its varied and sprawling gardens and beautiful surrounding scenery, the estate is a popular place during spring as the flowers bloom and visitors are treated to an array of vivid colors.
This weekend, visitors can enjoy the Filoli Flower Show and next weekend, the 23rd season of Jazz at Filoli begins with Gregory Porter kicking off the series of six outdoor concerts. Enjoy the sights and sounds in person, or take a spin about the garden via this week's slideshow.
Elevation from street level of St. John the Divine Church in Kansas City, Kan.
Once the center of the Mexican-American Catholic community in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kan., today, St. John the Divine Catholic Church faces possible demolition.
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Sousapalooza! -- in honor of one of Congressional Cemetery's famous residents, John Philip Sousa -- was in full swing.
The DC metro area served up what could only be described as perfect spring weather -- sunny, warm, and dry -- for the Partners in Preservation Open House Weekend on May 4-5. And with activities ranging from viewing Saturn's rings to meeting adoptable dogs, participating sites pulled out all the stops to impress visitors -- and garner votes!
Excited that, after years of being in other cities, Partners in Preservation was in our own back yard, I was among several National Trust staff who jumped at the chance to see Open House Weekend first-hand. And I think I speak for all of us when I say that we were impressed with not only the events and sites, but also the enthusiasm of local community members who turned out.
Before you dive into the slideshow and recaps, one reminder: Voting ends tomorrow, so there are but two chances left to support your favorite sites. Vote now!
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Written by Mallory Somerset, Preservation Intern
Skee’s Diner in Torrington, Conn., c. 2008
The American dining car evokes a mid-century nostalgia like nothing else. Perhaps the most recognizable (though not necessarily by name) are dining cars manufactured by the Jerry O’Mahony Company between 1917 and 1941.
Stand-alone Streamline Moderne coaches were manufactured in a factory in New Jersey and brought by flatbed to their final destinations across the States. They had model names like “Victory” and “Monarch” and were built to last 30 years, according to the brochures. Though details such as length and roof shape differ with each model, the interiors are almost identical, and it is this assembly-line sheen of uniformity that give the O’Mahony diners their appeal to vintage diner enthusiasts even today.... Read More →
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