10 That Changed America
10 Modern Marvels That Changed America
55 Min
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2. Web Extra: Honoring Crazy Horse
3 MINThe relevance of a larger-than-life monument of Crazy Horse in the Black Hills of SD.
The relevance of a larger-than-life monument of Crazy Horse in the Black Hills of SD.
3. The Eads Bridge Proved the Power of Steel
6 MINThe Eads Bridge proved that steel could be used for large-scale building projects.
The Eads Bridge proved that steel could be used for large-scale building projects.
2. The AIDS Quilt Redefined What a Monument Could Look Like
6 MINThe AIDS Quilt redefined what a monument could look like.
The AIDS Quilt redefined what a monument could look like.
1. Woodward Was One of the First Streets to Adapt to the Car
7 MINWoodward Avenue in Detroit was one of the first streets to fully adapt to the automobile.
Woodward Avenue in Detroit was one of the first streets to fully adapt to the automobile.
3. Web Extra: When Mules Ruled the Canal
3 MINThe role played by mules that pulled barges along the Erie Canal in its early days.
The role played by mules that pulled barges along the Erie Canal in its early days.
4. Towns | St. Augustine, FL
5 MINA new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
A new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
2. Homes | Fallingwater, Mill Run, PA
6 MINA new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
A new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
3. Parks | Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
6 MINA new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
A new three-part series, 10 THAT CHANGED AMERICA, hosted by Geoffrey Baer.
2. Web Extra: Jan Scruggs' Journey
3 MINJan Scruggs recounts the ways that the monument has helped him heal his war wounds.
Jan Scruggs recounts the ways that the monument has helped him heal his war wounds.
2. Web Extra: The Story Behind One AIDS Quilt Panel
3 MINMark Ward talks about sewing a panel for his late partner, Dixon Tabla.
Mark Ward talks about sewing a panel for his late partner, Dixon Tabla.
1. Web Extra: Segregation on Streetcars
3 MINRichard Campanella, professor at Tulane University, talks about segregation in New Orleans
Richard Campanella, professor at Tulane University, talks about segregation in New Orleans
3. Web Extra: A View from the Top of the Roebling Bridge
3 MINGeoffrey goes to the top of the Roebling Bridge to learn about its engineering feats.
Geoffrey goes to the top of the Roebling Bridge to learn about its engineering feats.
3. Web Extra: A Modern Ride on the Transcontinental Railroad
3 MINAmtrak still operates trains over portions of the original Transcontinental Railroad.
Amtrak still operates trains over portions of the original Transcontinental Railroad.
3. Web Extra: The Current State of the Interstate
3 MINThe once futuristic Interstate Highway System is now in need of repair.
The once futuristic Interstate Highway System is now in need of repair.
2. Web Extra: Inside the AIDS Quilt Warehouse
1 MINInside the warehouse in Tucker, Georgia, where AIDS Memorial Quilt panels are stored.
Inside the warehouse in Tucker, Georgia, where AIDS Memorial Quilt panels are stored.
3. Web Exclusive: Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
3 MINGeoffrey gets a behind the scenes tour of the water works station, Fairmount Park.
Geoffrey gets a behind the scenes tour of the water works station, Fairmount Park.
2. Web Extra: Meet the 54th Regiment Reenactors
4 MINGeoffrey Baer learns more about the experience of being a Civil War reenactor.
Geoffrey Baer learns more about the experience of being a Civil War reenactor.
1. Web Extra: Van Buren vs. Horse
1 MINFormer President Martin Van Buren fell from his horse-drawn carriage on the National Road.
Former President Martin Van Buren fell from his horse-drawn carriage on the National Road.
1. Web Extra: How A Highway Paved the Way to Opportunities
3 MINThe Lincoln Highway gave women and people of color unprecedented freedom to travel.
The Lincoln Highway gave women and people of color unprecedented freedom to travel.
1. Web Extra: Artifacts of the Boston Post Road
4 MINMany historic remnants can still be found along today's Boston Post Road.
Many historic remnants can still be found along today's Boston Post Road.
1. Web Extra: The Fight to Remember Black Wall Street
4 MINReconciliation Park is an effort to remember and learn from the devastation in Tulsa, OK.
Reconciliation Park is an effort to remember and learn from the devastation in Tulsa, OK.
3. Web Exclusive: Central Park, New York, NY
3 MINLearn how Central Park is supported and maintained by the local community.
Learn how Central Park is supported and maintained by the local community.
2. Web Exclusive: Eames House, Pacific Palisades, CA
5 MINLearn about preservation efforts underway at the Eames House.
Learn about preservation efforts underway at the Eames House.
2. Web Exclusive: Glidehouse, Novato, CA
4 MINGlidehouse’s design from the perspective of Kevin Cullen.
Glidehouse’s design from the perspective of Kevin Cullen.
2. Web Exclusive: Fallingwater, Mill Run, PA
4 MINGeoffrey Baer meets admirers from around the world who've visited Wright’s masterpiece.
Geoffrey Baer meets admirers from around the world who've visited Wright’s masterpiece.
2. Web Exclusive: Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, NY
4 MINGeoffrey Baer gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Lyndhurst’s collections.
Geoffrey Baer gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Lyndhurst’s collections.
2. Web Exclusive: Monticello, Charlottesville, VA
4 MINGeoffrey Baer learns about the restoration of Monticello’s Mulberry Row.
Geoffrey Baer learns about the restoration of Monticello’s Mulberry Row.
2. Web Exclusive: Gamble House, Pasadena, CA
3 MINScholar-in-Residence Maggie Wineland shares what it’s like to live-in the Gamble House.
Scholar-in-Residence Maggie Wineland shares what it’s like to live-in the Gamble House.
2. Web Exclusive: Taos Pueblo Community, Taos, NM
3 MINGeoffrey Baer interviews a local café owner about preparing food in old–and new–ways.
Geoffrey Baer interviews a local café owner about preparing food in old–and new–ways.
2. Web Exclusive: Marina City, Chicago, IL
3 MINWhat was it like to live in Marina City when it was first constructed?
What was it like to live in Marina City when it was first constructed?
