If you get the chance to visit Kennebunkport in southern Maine, this is a must-see destination. Visiting the gardens is absolutely beautiful and serene. The walking paths lead you through woods, along the river and beaches, and through gardens with outdoor chapels. Benches are available to sit and enjoy the views. Established in 1947, The […]
Designed in the Neo-Renaissance style, with frescoes of formal Italian gardens, the Loew’s Majestic Theatre opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 4, 1922. It was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb (who also designed the other theater in the complex, the Loew’s Poli Theatre, and many other theaters) for theater mogul Sylvester Z. Poli, who […]
What do the “The Box Office Boys,” “The Polite Bandits,” and “The Toothbrush Twins” have in common? These notorious Boston gangs all robbed the Franklin Park Theatre in Boston, MA. One of the thieves, Edgar W. Cook, was eventually sentenced to 19 years in Alcatraz Prison for his crimes. The Franklin Park Theatre opened on […]
The Boston Psychopathic Hospital, the first mental health hospital (as opposed to an asylum) in Massachusetts, was constructed from 1910 to 1912 as the Psychopathic Ward of Boston State Hospital. It had a 110 bed inpatient unit and outpatient care that included a speech clinic that primarily treated patients who stuttered. A history of the […]
The Alexander Conca Machine Shop in Bristol, PA, was (perhaps not shockingly) owned by a man named Alexander Conca. Little information exists on Conca; he was the son of Italian immigrant Vincenzo Conca, who moved to Bristol in 1887 at the age of 17. Beyond the fact that Alexander had five brothers, was a member […]
There are a lot of home and garden stores one can visit, but few have the elegance and style of Terrain in Concordville, PA. It’s Eden for those who love greenery, chic décor, and the changing of the seasons, and a tribute to the skill of merging interior and exterior spaces in a harmonious and […]
John Margolies’ image of this iconic mid-century hotel in South Beach from 1979 is one of the best in his collection from South Florida. The Stardust is still there if you’d like to book a visit there! https://www.stardustsouthbeach.xyz/
When I was a kid, I remember driving down Route 1, heading to my Grandparents’ house in Ipswich, MA, and passing by a building that looked a lot like a fortress complete with a giant neon sign. I asked my Dad what it was, and he said, “Oh, that’s just Kowloon. It’s a Chinese restaurant.” […]
Even though Hurricane Ida was reduced to a tropical storm as it moved up the East Coast, it still hit New Jersey hard. The amount of rain and flooding in the Mercer County area was enormous. It flooded Route 1 in Lawrenceville, near the Quakerbridge Mall, and closed it to all traffic. The pictures shown […]
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