The Mall at Fox Run, originally known as Fox Run Mall, is a regional shopping center located in Newington, New Hampshire, just north of Portsmouth. Opened in 1983, the mall was developed as a modern replacement for the smaller Newington Mall, which has since been redeveloped into a big-box retail plaza. With a total leasable […]
Northshore Mall is a major regional shopping destination in Peabody, Massachusetts, located near the Route 128 and Route 114 interchange. Encompassing just over 1.66 million square feet, the mall is largely single-level, with upper floors limited to anchor stores and the former Nordstrom wing. As of 2025, its anchors include two Macy’s locations and JCPenney. […]
The Airport Mall in Bangor, Maine opened in 1970, with the intent to capitalize on the newly-opened Bangor Airport across the street. It had 23 stores, and was anchored by Woolco, Doug’s Stop ‘N Save, and Freese’s. It was the third enclosed mall built in Maine, after the Westgate Mall and the Turnpike Mall, but […]
The building later known as the Olympic Theater Concert Hall is located at 851 Prospect Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx. It opened in 1910 as the Prospect Theatre. The venue was built as a live performance house with seating for roughly 1,500 patrons. Early programming focused on vaudeville, stage plays, and touring […]
Loew’s Paradise Theatre opened on September 7, 1929, on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The building was designed by architect John Eberson. The auditorium followed the atmospheric style, with a painted sky ceiling, perimeter facades, and architectural detailing intended to simulate an outdoor Mediterranean courtyard. The theater seated approximately 3,800 patrons and included a […]
Loew’s Burnside Theatre stood on the northeast corner of East Burnside Avenue and Walton Avenue at 57 East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The site was developed during Loew’s early 1920s expansion into neighborhood theaters serving growing residential areas. The Burnside opened on January 31, 1924. Seating capacity varies by source, most often listed between […]
For over 120 years, Barbetta has been bringing the flavors of Italy to the heart of Manhattan with elegance and culinary authenticity. Barbetta holds the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in the theater district, the oldest Italian restaurant in New York and the oldest restaurant in the city owned by the same family […]
Just a short drive from U.S. Route 1, Cape Porpoise Harbor feels like stepping into an older, quieter version of coastal Maine. Lobster boats line the docks, traps are stacked along the pier, and weathered buildings lean into the sea breeze. It’s not polished or touristy — and that’s exactly the point. This small fishing […]
Just minutes off U.S. Route 1, Dock Square is the heart of Kennebunkport’s waterfront scene. Cobblestone paths, clapboard shops, and harbor views come together in a compact area that’s easy to explore on foot. It’s lively without feeling rushed, which is exactly what road-trippers hope to find when they pull off the highway. From ice […]
Right on U.S. Route 1 in Thomaston sits one of Maine’s most unexpected stops — the Maine State Prison Showroom. At first glance, it looks like a simple roadside shop. Step inside, and you’ll find beautifully crafted wooden furniture, home goods, and gifts, all made by inmates at the Maine State Prison just down the […]
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