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May 28, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: American Landmarks Packing Round 1. The Space Needle is the defining landmark of this American city. SEATTLE 2. This American landmark is knows simply as "The Rock." ALCATRAZ 3. At 1,454 feet, this landmark is the tallest building in the U.S. SEARS TOWER 4. When discussing the North and South rims, you are referring to this American landmark. THE GRAND CANYON 5. The original Hollywood sign was built to advertise the sale of HOMES . 6. At 630 feet, this is the tallest monument in the United States. GATEWAY ARCH Picture of Statue of Liberty Departure Round 1. This historic hotel in Yosemite offers fine dining for visitors to the national park. AHWAHNEE 2. This is the crown jewel of the Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex in Los Angeles. KODAK THEATER 3. Billy Wilder's classic 1959 film, "Some Like It Hot," was shot at this famous landmark. HOTEL DEL CORONADO 4. Mt. Rushmore is located in the BLACK HILLS of South Dakota. 5. This university has one of the nation's most distinguished collegiate hockey facilities. YALE Picture of large house with columns and a dome On Tour Round 1. John Augustus Roebling pioneered the use of wire rope when he designed this bridge. BROOKLYN 2. Mariners can see the shining light of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse off the coast of NORTH CAROLINA . 3. One of America's busiest airports, it was originally named Orchard Field. CHICAGO O'HARE 4. Monticello was the home of this U.S. president. THOMAS JEFFERSON 5. Completed in 1936, President Roosevelt called it a major American achievement. HOOVER DAM 6. EPCOT is an acronym for EXPERIMENTAL Prototype Community of Tomorrow. 7. This estate built by George Vanderbilt is the nation's largest private residence. BILTMORE Picture of Golden Gate Bridge 8. Architect William Pereira designed this striking American landmark in California. TRANSAMERICA BUILDING 9. This American landmark is New York's oldest skyscraper. FLATIRON BUILDING 10. The President's home got its official name "The White House" under THEODORE ROOSEVELT 11. This New York city landmark is known as "The Cathedral of Commerce." WOOLWORTH BUILDING 12. The Reunion Tower built in 1978 is a prominent American landmark in DALLAS . Bonus question 1 The ceremonial chambers inside the Taos Pueblo are called KIVAS . Bonus question 2 Where on the map of New Mexico is Taos found? Section 1 Picture of large English-looking house with red roof Slide Show 1. This French sculptor designed the Statue of Liberty. FREDERIC BARTHOLDI 2. This Mississippi mansion was never completed after the Civil War broke out. LONGWOOD 3. John Fremont named the Golden Gate Strait for its resemblance to Istanbul's harbor, THE GOLDEN HORN . 4. The original Breakers mansion was destroyed in 1892 due to FIRE . Clues for next week's game... Leather jacket Casa Pueblo Tango |