U.S. States

George Washington National Masonic Monument

Based on the lighthouse in ancient Alexandria (one of the 'seven wonders of the world'), the George Washington National Masonic Monument in Alexandria, VA stands at 333 foot tall. Washington was the 'worshipful master' of the local Masons lodge when…

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Wednesday, 1st June 2005

Mount Sutro TV Tower

On Mount Sutro in San Francisco stands the 977 foot Mount Sutro TV Tower. To withstand earthquakes the steel tower is built on foundations made from 15 million pounds of concrete. Ground level photos of the tower can be found…

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Wednesday, 1st June 2005

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio

Another Theme Park in Texas is Six Flags Fiesta Texas which has a pool shaped like… Texas! Genius. Thanks: Klobetime & Freddie

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Tuesday, 31st May 2005

Mount Weather

The Mount Weather Special Facility is an unacknowledged US Continuity of Government (COG) facility located in a huge underground bunker 45 miles west of Washington D.C., near Bluemont, Virginia. OK, there isn't high res coverage of the exact area but…

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Sunday, 29th May 2005

Catawba Nuclear Station

Another strangely beautiful shot of six cooling towers. This one is at Catawaba Nuclear Power Station in South Carolina.

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Sunday, 29th May 2005

Pinal Airpark & Silverbell Heliport

Pinal Airpark was originally built in 1942 as a WW2 Army Airfield and was known as Marana Army Airfield. It later became the headquarters of all CIA air operations during the Vietnam War years. Today, the primary occupant of the…

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Sunday, 29th May 2005

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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