George Burns and Gracie Allen are one of the most well-known comedy duos of the 20th century, and legend has it that they met at the Capitol Theatre in New London, CT. It’s not true, but they were introduced by Allen’s roommate at the time, Rena Arnold, who went on to marry Walter T. Murphy, […]
Directly off of Route 1, almost into Calais, ME, sits a small parking lot hidden by typical Maine brushy woods. Signs lead you by car, foot, or bike down a winding path that ends in a breathtaking view of the St. Croix River along the highest headland east of Acadia National Park. Numerous optional trails […]
There’s something about the collection of strip malls on Route 1 in Saugus, MA that has engendered the creation of unique signs. In addition to Kowloon Restaurant, the Hilltop Restaurant (just the sign remains) and the iconic Route 1 Miniature Golf (only an orange dinosaur remains), there’s Prince Pizza – a miniature version of the […]
The Everett Square Theatre opened in 1915 in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Boston architect Harry M. Ramsay designed it for the Littlefield Trust, the theater’s original owner. The 798 seat theater cost $65,000 ($1.5 million in 2014 when adjusted for inflation) to build and was part of the M&P Theatre circuit. While […]
Located just 3/4 of a mile off of Route 1, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a must-see destination for anyone traveling in southern Maine. The one-mile hiking path offers beautiful views of the salt marsh and woods, while the path itself is easy to access and even allows leashed pets! For more on […]
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 […]
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