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Image of Eritrean Cultural Civic Center located in Washington, Washington, D.C., US | The Eritrean Cultural Civic Center. (dullshick/Flickr)
Washington, Washington, D.C., US

Eritrean Cultural Civic Center

Daily lunch spot for many of Washington, D.C.'s cab drivers

The Eritrean Cultural Civic Center in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., looks like a men's club on the inside, but there is a cafeteria for all to enjoy, where the culture of Eritrea... »

Cultures and Civilizations , Architectural Oddities | Edited by A Facebook user and Nicholas Jackson

Image of National Capitol Columns located in Washington, D.C., US | The former columns of the U.S. Capitol date from 1829. (Leah Caldwell/Atlas Obscura)
Washington, D.C., US

National Capitol Columns

Our country's Capitol's former columns still stand

In 1958, the sandstone columns that had supported the east portico of the U.S. Capitol since 1828 were replaced with newer, marble columns. Unsure of what to do with the columns, the U.S.... »

Architectural Oddities, Incredible Ruins | Edited by LeahC, Dylan and others

Image of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception located in Washington, Washington, D.C., US | Outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (ncindc/Flickr)
Washington, Washington, D.C., US

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Largest Roman Catholic church in North America

The prominent Latin Rite Catholic basilica honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception as the Patroness of the United States. It is the tallest building in... »

Architectural Oddities, Curious Places of Worship, Obscura Day Location | Edited by AllisonEng, Nicholas Jackson and others

Image of Hecht Company Warehouse located in New York Station Shopping Center, Washington, D.C., US | The Hecht Company Warehouse saw prosperous days throughout the 1950s. (Library of Congress)
New York Station Shopping Center, Washington, D.C., US

Hecht Company Warehouse

Art deco landmark on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

Even though Washington, D.C., is home to over 270 Art Deco style buildings, the Hecht Company Warehouse remains a landmark of the streamlined-style popularized by the world fairs of the 1930s.... »

Architectural Oddities, Incredible Ruins | Edited by LeahC and Nicholas Jackson

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Washington, Washington, D.C., US

Museum of Menstruation

One man's expansive collection devoted entirely to menstruation

Housed in the basement of a Washington D.C. home, the museum closed in 1998, but there may be some possibility of seeing the collection by contacting the creator and curator of the museum, Harry... »

Medical Museums, Unique Collections | Edited by Dylan and Henry

Image of The Mansion on O Street located in Washington, D.C., US | One the many bathrooms in the Mansion.
Washington, D.C., US

The Mansion on O Street

With over 100 jam packed rooms to explore and elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O is a hidden treasure

The Mansion on O St, near Dupont Circle in Washington DC, was founded by H.H. Leonards-Spero and opened on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1980. The house itself boasts "over 100 rooms and 32 secret... »

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Washington, D.C., US

Palace of wonders

Bar full of oddities, specimens, artifacts and homages to the great dime museums of the past

The Palace of Wonders (now known as the Red Palace) has two floors over-flowing with an eye-popping array of oddities, specimens, artifacts and homages to the great dime museums of the past. The... »

Bizarre Restaurants and Bars | Edited by michelle, leiris and others

Image of National Museum of Health and Medicine located in Washington, Washington, D.C., US
Washington, Washington, D.C., US

National Museum of Health and Medicine

An astounding collection of medical specimens, including bits of President Lincoln

Once housed in a grand building on the National Mall, but now relegated to the uptown campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital, the National Museum of Health and Medicine houses a... »

Medical Museums | Edited by Dylan, Josh and 3 others