A town's monument to a touch-football victory 50 years in the making.

A home made entirely from scrapped, reclaimed and recycled material in Whitman County, Washington.

Gleaming self-built castle towers made from beer cans and inspired by "Vitamin Mary Jane."

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

This monument commemorates the only American soldiers to have directly fought Russians during World War I.

The remains of a failed canal can be found in several towns near Lake St. Clair and is known historically as "Mason's Folly."

This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

Sail through this subterranean show cave that is home to a legend that would go on to name nearly everything around it.

Over 100 concrete munitions bunkers are all that remain of a Pennsylvanian village seized by the US government.

This abandoned iron furnace was one of the first to use coke—a type of high-carbon fuel—to make iron.

Once the extravagant escape of the Ford family, this enigmatic ruin now stands as a haunting reminder of its former glory.

Designed by famed 20th-century architect Cass Gilbert, the future of this abandoned 1908 rail station is currently in limbo.

Despite its extensive history, this fort saw little to no combat.

An abandoned munitions storage facility with a rich architectural history.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.

This old army installation has worn many hats throughout its history.

Although now a decaying ruin, this stone cabin's history includes several notable figures.

This former factory has deep ties to rubber production in Akron.

One of the last socialist halls still standing in the United States.

Restored historic buildings, machinery, and a Mediterranean garden tell the story of a vibrant multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.

Tour the oldest family-owned cigar-rolling factory in the country—then learn how to roll your own.

An oddities shop that dabbles in the deathly and beautiful.

The childhood home of a Tampa sports legend now houses 135 years of baseball memorabilia.