The White House Family Theater was never meant for public eyes. Hidden inside the East Wing, it seated just forty-two people and served as a private screening room for the presidents and their families for more than eighty years. It wasn’t built for ceremonies or press events. It was a space for quiet moments, for […]
The Blue Anchor Pub is a spirited place indeed, it was actually built-in London in the 1840s, during Jack the Ripper times. It’s been rumored that two of his former victims spent their last nights on earth in the Blue Anchor British pub. The evening of September 29th 1888, would be Elizabeth Stride and […]
In the heart of Somerville’s Union Square, Bow Market stands as an amazing example of what happens when creativity and community collide. What was once a neglected storage building has transformed into a lively courtyard filled with more than 30 small, independent businesses. Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, Bow Market has become one of the […]
In 1849, Bishop Francis Kenrick purchased a 43-acre farm in eastern Pennsylvania to serve as a burial ground for local Irish Catholics. A small worship space soon developed there when Reverend James McGinnis, chaplain to the nearby St. John’s Orphanage, began celebrating Mass for cemetery workers in a shed. This humble beginning led to the […]
On the southwest corner of the elite Palm Beach Country Club, you will find Coral Cut, also known as the Witch’s Wall. Homes in this area are valued in the $10-35 million range. The Coral Cut slices right through a massive 20 foot high wall of coquina stone, the byproduct of millennia of […]
The Stranahan House is considered one of the most haunted places in Ft Lauderdale, with the spirits of at least six individuals said to reside there. The house was the site of several tragic deaths, which are believed to be the source of paranormal activity reported by staff and visitors. Built in 1901 the […]
The St. Augustine Lighthouse is considered one of the most haunted places in Florida, with its chilling tales of ghosts and tragedy. In 1871 Hezekiah Pittee arrived with his family to oversee the construction of the new lighthouse. Just as any child would do, the Pittee children turned the construction site into a playground, […]
The Key West Fire Department was created in November of 1875 , twelve years after the Great Fire of 1886, which incinerated more than 50 acres of Old Town. The fire started next to the San Carlos Institute on Duval street, burned for 12 hours and destroyed 18 major cigar, factories, and 614 houses. […]
Nestled in an industrial area of Southwest Philadelphia, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum offers a truly remarkable experience for anyone with a passion for automotive history or racing heritage. With a collection of roughly 75 vintage sports cars, the museum showcases over a century of motorsport excellence in an engaging and educational setting. The collection […]
Christ Church, located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City, stands as a symbol of early American religious life, political transformation, and architectural achievement. Established in 1695 by Anglicans under William Penn’s Charter, the church would later become the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, separating from the Church of England following the Revolutionary War. Its first […]
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