The Miraculous Staircase at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is a masterpiece shrouded in mystery. This stunning spiral staircase, built without nails or visible support, rises 22 feet in two perfect 360-degree turns. Crafted in the late 1800s by an unknown carpenter—believed by some to be St. Joseph—it continues to baffle architects and engineers.
Step into Oklahoma City’s history at the Overholser Mansion, a stunning three-story Victorian home built in 1903 by Henry Overholser, the “Father of Oklahoma City.” Located in the Heritage Hills neighborhood, this French Château-style mansion features intricate woodwork, stained glass, and original antique furnishings.
In the historic heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, stands a structure that has withstood the passage of time: San Miguel Chapel. The church is known as “the oldest church in the United States.”
Built in 1923, The Devil’s Elbow Bridge is a Route 66 classic, spanning 588 feet over the Big Piney River. The steel truss bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining original bridges on Route 66.
San Felipe de Neri Parish, established in 1706 and rebuilt in 1793, is one of Albuquerque’s oldest surviving buildings. Located in Old Town Plaza, this historic adobe church offers tours, a museum, and services while preserving its centuries-old architecture and cultural significance.
The Rainbow Bridge is an old bridge that spans over Brush Creek just outside of Baxter Springs, Kansas on Route 66. Technically called a “single-span concrete Marsh arch bridge” the more common moniker “rainbow bridge” is both prettier and simpler to say. The bridge was built in 1923 and was used until 1960. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1983, and consequently restored in 1994.
The Our Lady of the Highway shrine serves as an icon that watches over travelers, provides guidance, and protects those traveling on the Mother Road.
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