The Forbes Hill Standpipe is a historic water tower in Quincy, Massachusetts. It was built using Quincy granite between 1900 and 1902 to contain a 330,000 US Gallon steel water tank. The tower was originally part of the Forbes Hill Reservoir system, which included a reservoir that supplied water from the Metropolitan Boston Water System. […]
The 3,300 seat Loew’s Jersey Theatre opened on September 28, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ and was designed by the architectural firm of Rapp and Rapp (also known for the Paramount Theater in Times Square) and decorated by Harold W. Rambush. It was operated by the Loew’s theaters chain, and, along with the Loew’s Kings […]
The Ukranian Museum in New York City was founded in 1976 and is currently the largest museum in the United States devoted to showcasing the history, art, and culture of Ukraine. Currently the museum is at a location in East Village that was established in 2005 and designed by Ukrainian American architect George Sawicki. The […]
It’s rare to find any place that truly feels like a portal to another time period, let alone in New York City, where years of continuous change have erased entire eras from the architectural record. McSorley’s Old Ale House would be an anachronism in any setting, but it is particularly enchanting to find a place […]
Construction began on the Androscoggin Swinging Bridge on May 19, 1892. It was built above the Androscoggin River in between Brunswick and Topsham, Maine, to allow workers from the Cabot Mill to easily cross the river. The bridge was built by John A. Roebling’s Sons Company, who also built the Brooklyn Bridge in New York […]
The Doubling Point Lighthouse was built in 1898 on Arrowsic Island, on the Kennebec River, near Bath, Maine. The original structures included a lightkeeper’s house, a shed, a fog bell tower, and a lighthouse tower. A stone pier was constructed in 1899, and the lighthouse was moved on to it. A boathouse was built in […]
Built for the US Navy shortly after World War II, the USS Salem (CA-139) is a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser. Construction of the ship began on July 4, 1945 at the Bethlehem Steel Co.at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. She was launched on March 25, 1947, and commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard […]
The first Masonic Temple was erected in 1793 at Front and Willow Streets in Trenton, NJ, and, built by the Trenton Cyrus Lodge No. 5. Much of the history of the Masonic Temples in Trenton is inseparably linked up with the Trenton Cyrus Lodge No. 5. Minutes of the old Lodge reveal that for some […]
It’s hard to believe that July is upon us! We are all craving live music, and Maine certainly hosts plenty of them. Check out some that are happening in July 2022. Visit each link for ticket and music info. Maine Folk, A Gathering of Kindred Spirits – July 15th and 16th Thomas Point Beach in […]
Another awesome festival happening at Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick, Maine On July 15th and 16th. Check out this live music lineup!! Adam Ezra Group – The Way Down Wanderers – The Jason Spooner Band – Emilia Dahlin – Portland, Maine’s Songstress – Four Bridges – The Ammonium Maze – Thrown-Out Bones – Jenny Lou […]
Get stories from America's original highway delivered to your inbox—hidden gems, forgotten history, and the road less traveled.
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use
Continue with Google