Leonard, the Trenton Optimist
I met Leonard getting out of his pickup truck in front of a house that was under construction on Prospect Street in Trenton’s Stuyvesant/Prospect neighborhood. …
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Sign of the Month for June, 2022 from Morrisville PA
There aren’t many times that I’ve decided to turn around when I’m on the highway. Sure, if I’ve missed a turn, then I need to…
Kid Friendly Stops in Calais, Maine
If you find yourself looking for a fun way to spend the day with your kids, Calais Maine may have just the right mix of…
St. Croix Island International Historic Site
Just off of Route 1 in Calais, Maine sits a beautiful state park that tells the story of one of the earliest European settlements in…
Spring Grove Hospital Center – Cantonsville, Maryland
Located in Catonsville, Maryland, Spring Grove Hospital Center was founded in 1797. It is the nation’s second-oldest psychiatric hospital. It was originally known as The…
A shell of its former self – The Loew’s Delancey Theatre – New York, NY
The Loew’s Delancey Theatre originally opened on March 28, 1912. It was designed by architect S. S. Sugar, who designed several theaters for Loew’s Incorporated.…
Trenton Battle Monument
The Trenton Battle Monument commemorates the American victory at the first Battle of Trenton, NJ, which occurred on December 26, 1776. It is located in…
RKO Keith’s Theatre – Queens, NY
The RKO Keith’s Theatre, originally called the Keith-Albee Theatre, opened on Christmas Day, 1928 at 1:00 PM in Flushing, Queens. It was designed by Thomas…
Danvers State Hospital – Danvers, MA
The Danvers State Hospital, also known as the State Lunatic Hospital at Danvers, The Danvers Lunatic Asylum, and The Danvers State Insane Asylum, was a…
Hotel John Marshall – Richmond, VA
The Hotel John Marshall, on 5th Street between Franklin and Grace in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, originally opened on October 30, 1929 – the day after…