Like much art deco, the Empire State Building is far more famous than its architect. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress However, some designers were particularly influential. For instance ...

At first a crusader for workplace safety, the trained physician railed against the use of the toxic and ubiquitous material ...

Tucked inside the Nebraska State Capitol, the Nebraska State Library—founded in 1855—holds a rich history, from its dramatic midnight move from Omaha to its hidden doorways and rare artifacts.

The museum, located at Columbia Point in Dorchester, was designed by the famed architect I.M ... forced the JFK Presidential Library to be closed to the public. Congress recently approved ...

Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information ...

“With world-renowned achievements in athletics, literature, architecture ... In 2012, the United States Library of Congress became the permanent repository for Richardson’s collection ...

But as you continue along, you'll pass an unusual landmark in the historic Long Wharf District: a giant cubic structure made ...

South Jersey is rich with history and architecture, and some current landmarks date back more than 400 years. Here are sites that offer a look at the distant past: The Nothnagle Log Cabin is the ...

The Rachel – essentially a Reuben with pastrami instead of corned beef – deserves its own moment in the spotlight. The ...

Just six days after opening to the public, a rumor quickly spread that the Brooklyn Bridge was about to collapse. A stampede ...

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden opens up about her role as the 14th Librarian of Congress, the first woman and African American to hold the post.