jamesvachowski's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

jamesvachowski

Hi, my name is James and for everyone out there who's been considerate enough to advise me not to quit my day job, don't worry-- I haven't. I currently work as a security manager for an independent traveling circus, where I strive to ensure that your next ride on the Cyclone is in full compliance with most, if not all, applicable state safety regulations. When I'm not living my dream of seeing the great people of this great country from the parking lots of local shopping malls and Moose lodges, I write fiction.

www.jamesvachowski.com

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Washington, D.C.

Peacock Room

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

horticulturcat

Added by horticulturcat

Washington, D.C.

The Old Patent Model Museum

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Elliot Carter

Added by Elliot Carter

Boston, Massachusetts

Rainbow Swash

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

Boston, Massachusetts

Fort Independence (Castle Island)

On a former island, this old fortification once used to protect the Boston Area and started Edgar Allan Poe in his military career.

Boston, Massachusetts

Hood Milk Bottle

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

Boston, Massachusetts

USS Constitution

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

jusTodd

Added by jusTodd

Boston, Massachusetts

Site of the Boston Massacre

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Arlington, Virginia

Dark Star Park

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

Michael Inscoe

Added by Michael Inscoe

Boston, Massachusetts

Bunker Hill Monument

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Added by mayormammoth

Boston, Massachusetts

Make Way for Ducklings Statue

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Added by Kavya Ram Mohan

Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina

Charleston Tea Garden

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

Added by Adiakina

Yemassee, South Carolina

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Added by lovatodaye

Beijing Capital Museum

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.

Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Claymore

Added by Claymore

London, England

Hoa Hakananai'a

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

London, England

Earl's Court Police Box

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

AmunyAnkhesenra

Added by AmunyAnkhesenra

London, England

Paddington Bear Statue

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

Added by Kavya Ram Mohan

London, England

London's Lilliputian Police Station

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

Added by Facebook284003147

London, England

Temple Church

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

Rebekah Otto

Added by Rebekah Otto

London, England

221b Baker Street

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Luke J Spencer

Added by Luke J Spencer

Qinhuangdao Shi, China

Old Dragon's Head

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

Added by quasistellarqubit

London, England

Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

London, England

Tower Bridge Chimney

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

AdOYo

London, England

Traitors' Gate

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis