buildings, structures, etc

Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.

Tells the story of how fifteenth-century goldsmith and clock maker Filippo Brunelleschi devised the plan to build the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence, an engineering feat that had puzzled architects for over a century.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Liberty Bell.

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.

An introduction to the White House, including the history of its construction, a description of its interior and gardens, and its importance as a national symbol.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing its creation in France, fund-raising for its stand, its size, and its unveiling.

Provides answers to questions about the White House, including who designed it, how holidays are celebrated there, and who can visit.

A history of the White House, discussing how the site was chosen, the design and plan of the building, its destruction in the War of 1812 and subsequent rebuilding, and providing a tour of the rooms in the mansion, looking at the renovations that have taken place over the years.

Briefly tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, from when the idea was born, how the statue was built, and information about the creator.