Today, it’s known as the “Mansion on the Sea”, but the iconic pastel pink Queen Anne Victorian mansion located at the southernmost point in Key West began as a luxurious private home. Judge Jeptha Vining Harris built the mansion in 1897 for $250,000. His wife Florida Curry Harris was the youngest daughter of William Curry, Florida’s […]
The Lenox Lounge was nestled among 1880s era brownstone tenements in Harlem at Lenox Avenue between 124th and 125th Street. It opened in 1939 by Dominic Greca as a neighborhood bar serving drinks and light fare, catering to local patrons during evening and late night hours. By the 1940s it transitioned into a key site […]
Long before it was called U.S. Route 1, the path that would become the highway was already one of the oldest travel corridors in America. The route traces its lineage back to colonial post roads that connected Boston to New York and Philadelphia. In New York, these early roads included Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx […]
Just a short drive from U.S. Route 1, Drakes Island Beach offers a quieter alternative to some of southern Maine’s busier shorelines. Tucked away at the end of a narrow coastal road, this long stretch of sand feels relaxed, open, and just a little removed from the crowds. Here, the beach meets tidal marshland, giving […]
Just off U.S. Route 1, Wells Harbor Park offers a peaceful break from the road with classic Maine harbor views. Fishing boats rest in calm water, marsh grasses sway with the tide, and the whole scene feels unhurried—perfect for a quick stop or a longer linger. It’s the kind of place you pull into “for […]
Just steps from U.S. Route 1, the Wells Beach Jetty is one of those simple coastal stops that delivers big views with very little effort. A long stretch of granite rocks reaches out into the Atlantic, creating the perfect place to watch waves roll in, crash, and scatter into white spray. It’s not a formal […]
Marley Station Mall opened in 1987 as a two-level shopping center designed to serve the growing suburbs of the Baltimore area. Developed by Taubman Centers, it initially featured major department stores and a movie theater, quickly becoming a local retail hub. Early on, the mall expanded to meet demand, adding new anchors in the 1990s, […]
Boca Raton”s original hotel was created through the vision of famed architect Addison Mizner in 1926 as the Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn. The hotel was expanded in the 1930’s and a high rise tower.added in 1969. . Known for its iconic architecture, lush grounds and hidden gardens. In addition to it’s 294 guest rooms and suites, […]
Connecticut Post Mall has grown from a mid-century retail experiment into the largest shopping center in Connecticut, reflecting decades of change in American consumer culture. Plans for the complex first surfaced in the late 1950s, envisioning an open-air plaza on land once used by a seed company. Construction moved quickly, and by 1960 the center […]
The SoNo Collection emerged at a time when many traditional malls were struggling, positioning itself as a modern response to shifting retail habits. Announced in 2017 by General Growth Properties, the project quickly moved from planning to construction, with a groundbreaking that same year. After Brookfield Property Partners acquired GGP in 2018, development continued under […]
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