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'The Majestic' in Tulsa, Oklahoma

December 25, 2023

Among the Art Deco skyscrapers of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, you can find a massive golden angel painted onto the side of a parking lot, part of a mural known as The Majestic. But that’s only one piece of the reality–from the right angle, and with the right technology, the mural comes alive. The impetus for The Majestic, like so many downtown revitalization projects across the country, came from the city’s economic development arm, Partner Tulsa. Connecting public art and...

The Kingdom of Books in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

December 25, 2023

The small community of Hay-On-Wye (Or simply Hay, for short) is located in the middle of the Welsh countryside, it’s a beautiful location on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park with a castle and tall green hills. Its history is nearly a century old, but it’s only within the last few decades this place has made a name for itself. In 1962, a local man by the name of Richard Booth, who was intrigued by books and...

Moapa Airmail Arrow in Moapa Valley, Nevada

December 25, 2023

In the early days of flight, pilots had to follow landmarks on the ground, as radio was primitive and radar non-existent. And flying at night, as might be expected, was extremely hazardous and avoided if at all possible. The rise of airmail service in the 1920s motivated improvements in the official airmail routes by building easy-to-recognize landmarks that would also allow night flying. Officially named Beacon Stations, these were large concrete arrows, originally painted yellow, that always pointed easterly...

Cascadia Soda Springs in Cascadia, Oregon

December 25, 2023

Cascadia State Park (recently acquired by Linn County Parks Dept) is located at the confluence of Soda Creek and the South Santiam River. This was a stage stop on the old wagon road heading east over to Sisters, Oregon. Parts of this wagon road are still in use within the current Highway 20 route. Soda Creek was a natural source of mineral spring water and in the late 1800s, George Geisendorfin built a resort around the “healing powers” of...

This Prohibition-Era Map Is a Love Letter...

December 22, 2023

Throughout the 19th century, cartography was often used to promote sobriety. Here’s a counter-example: a map that celebrates alcohol, in various guises—published two years before the end of Prohibition. The Temperance movement, which from the early 1800s sought to reduce the consumption of alcohol in the U.S., had a curious affinity for cartography. It produced numerous ‘Temperance maps’, so called because they used fictional topographies to warn against the wickedness of drinking and promote the benefits of sobriety. Why...

The Christmas Goblins of Greece Play Devious...

December 22, 2023

On a cold and sunny morning on January 6 on the island of Kalymnos, Greece, a priest in full regalia stands on a dock of the harbor and throws a cross into the sea. A group of locals had been standing by, watching, but this is the moment everyone had been waiting for. Springing to life, a dozen young men dive into the chilly Mediterranean waters. Swimming frantically, they all swirl and squint underwater, trying to catch the crucifix....

Old St. Peter's Church in Tacoma, Washington

December 22, 2023

Tacoma’s oldest existing building is a small wooden church with a once-famous cedar wood bell tower. Although the original bell tower has been removed, Old St. Peter’s Church still stands as a reminder of civic life in the pre-statehood American West. Old St. Peter’s Church dates back to 1873 and the decision to make Tacoma the endpoint of the Northern Pacific Railway. Many civic institutions were built around this time, and Rev. Benjamin W. Morris, the Episcopal Bishop of...

Ashland Mother's Memorial in Ashland, Pennsylvania

December 22, 2023

As the mines of Pennsylvania‘s anthracite coal country began to fail, many would leave the mining towns for more opportunity elsewhere. However, the townspeople of Ashland would form the Ashland Boys Association to welcome former miners back and keep the memory of the town and families alive. The Association would commission a statue of Whistler’s Mother, dedicated to the mothers of Ashland, in 1938. The economics of resource extraction are prone to periods of boom and bust, and anthracite...

SS Thistlegorm in Egypt

December 22, 2023

World War II caused chaos globally, not only on land but at sea too. Ships were sunk in their thousands, but the bombing of one ship just off the coast of Egypt was merely the start of this ship’s fame. Built in England in 1940, the SS Thistlegorm was constructed as a cargo vessel for wartime. Funded partially by the U.K. Ministry of War Transport and armed to fight back against the enemy, the Thistlegorm was set to sea...

Ghost Buddha in Tokyo, Japan

December 22, 2023

Jizō, or Ksitigarbha in Sanskrit, is one of the most worshipped deities in Japanese culture. The deity can be found in almost every neighborhood, enshrined in the corner of a temple or on the street as a “stone Buddha” effigy wearing a red bib. Believed to be a guardian of children and deliverer of damned souls, they have been popular since the feudal years. As there exist many local varities of Jizō across Japan, some happen to be quite...

FAO Schwarz Teddy Bear Sculpture in Boston,...

December 22, 2023

For many, going to a hospital is not always a pleasant experience. This can especially be true for children; The busy environment, being separated from family, and the uncertainties of what lies ahead can be very worrisome. However, at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston, patients are greeted by a local icon who helps inspire care, love, warmth, and joy to all who go through its doors; the FAO Schwarz Teddy Bear Sculpture. The bronze sculpture was designed by Robert Shure...

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: O, Christmas Tree

December 22, 2023

Atlas Obscura‘s weekly crossword—a special holiday edition—comes to us from creator Laura Braunstein and editor Stella Zawistowski, members of Inkubator, which publishes crossword puzzles by women and nonbinary constructors. You can see more puzzles in their book, Inkubator Crosswords: 100 Audacious Puzzles from Women and Nonbinary Creators. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer....

San Blai Snow Cave in Bocairent, Spain

December 22, 2023

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, snow was an important product of the mountainous regions of many countries. “Snow caves” were commonly used to support that industry. In the higher latitudes, collected from frozen lakes in winter would provide ice for cooling drinks, preserving food, and medical treatment. In lower latitudes, snow was more available than ice and deep circular snow caves became commonplace until the development of refrigeration systems. During the winter, these caves would be packed with...

Reindeer Can Sleep and Chew (Their Cud)...

December 22, 2023

It’s 5 a.m. on a cold, dark December morning in Tromsø, Norway. The Arctic town is in the midst of the polar night. The sun won’t break the horizon for six weeks. Inside a large barn, two bundled-up women pace, sing, and dance down an aisle, in front of reindeer fitted with makeshift halters. They’re not prepping Santa’s ride, but rather doing anything they can to keep the animals awake, for science. Most animals, including humans, are ruled by...

This Christmas Dessert Caused a Decades-Long Rivalry...

December 22, 2023

For the last few years, Annabelle Utrecht, a historian from Australia, and Andrew Paul Wood, an art historian and writer from New Zealand, have been in the middle of a food feud. The object of their disagreement: an airy cream- and fruit-topped meringue dessert called pavlova. Both Australia and New Zealand claim that it originated on their soil, but Utrecht and Wood decided to settle the question once and for all. They were “determined to prove each other wrong,”...

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