Notorious gunslinger John Dillinger once made a daring escape from this unassuming Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, in 1934. Today, the story of his clash with Sheriff Lillian Holley, Indiana's first female sheriff, and his dramatic getaway continues to fascinate the public.

In the former Soviet Union, this theater and others like it were used to influence the minds of the masses; though its grand auditorium is now empty, the building still serves as a testament to the power of cinema...