"Halls of fame, once limited primarily to sports, are growing rapidly as groups build shrines to honor their past, highlight their heroes and display their artifacts and memorabilia. It is estimated that there are at least 500 physical halls of fame throughout the world, a vast majority of them located in the United states. This guide details more than 450 of them in more than 45 states and 15 countries." "In addition to the familiar halls of fame, such as the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the World Golf Hall of Fame, this work includes many more obscure examples, such as the American Furniture Hall of Fame, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Cartoon Hall of Fame, Casino Legends Hall of Fame, Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, Quackery Hall of Fame, and the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame. Each entry provides contact information, history and a description of the facility and its collection."--Jacket.