Just 3 miles south of Calais proper lies a rest stop that really is more of a destination than a quick break from the long drive. Pikeswoods rest area is a beautifully kept spot with breathtaking views of the St. Croix river and Canada. This scenic lookout offers picnic tables to enjoy your meal while […]
First opened in 1902 with 120 beds, Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital was intended to protect the American populace from the myriad of diseases plaguing its patients. Its capacity was expanded by 275, then another 450 to keep up with the overwhelming sea of intakes. It was the most advanced hospital of its time, with an […]
The abandoned George R. Pepper Middle School in Philadelphia, named for Republican Senator George R. Pepper, a Philadelphia lawyer considered one of the legends of the Philadelphia bar, was first proposed as part of an educational campus including the new Eastwick High School. It was hoped that both buildings would alleviate overcrowding at Tilden Middle […]
Everything starts somewhere, and US Route 1 starts at America’s First Mile at a granite monument in Fort Kent, Maine. U.S. Route 1 runs for 2,369 miles all the way from this spot to Key West, Florida. Before starting on your Route 1 journey, you might take a moment to visit this historic spot. Until […]
The first diner on Route 1 sits on the US side of the US/Canada border in Fort Kent, Maine. This beloved diner has had its roots deep in the community since 1945. What started out as a hot dog stand has grown into a full-service restaurant seven days a week. Not just for the local […]
Cifelli’s Quality Fuel & Car is just 4 miles off of Route 1, and they definitely have a sign that would make The Sign of the Month! When you drive by, this really gets your attention, as it shows their gas price for unleaded being $9.99 per gallon. Also, it says that the Car Wash […]
Wollaston Beach, on Quincy Bay in Quincy, Massachusetts, is the largest public beach in Boston Harbor with around 2.3 miles of shoreline. The northern end of the beach is a Native American Historical site, Moswetuset Hummock, where the original Moswetuset Sac’hem or Chief had a tribal council. Quincy Shore Drive, which runs parallel to the […]
The Elmora Theatre opened on February 15, 1927 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It was called “The Theatre Beautiful” in early advertisements and was primarily a live playhouse when it opened. The Kirkham Players, a local acting company, performed in most of the plays shown at the Elmora. However, on June 11, 1928, a little over […]
Originally planned to be built in Waltham, The Oriental Theatre opened on October 24, 1930 in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It was designed in the atmospheric style, where the ceiling resembled the night sky surrounded by a town, by the Boston based architectural firm Krokyn, Browne, and Rosenstein. They recreated notable Chinese structures, […]
St. Alphonsus Hall opened on February 19, 1900 and is in the Mission Hill neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. It was named after Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, the founder of the Redemptionist order and was built as part of the Mission Church Complex, which consisted of a grammar school, a convent, a mission school, and the […]
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