Square One Mall sits prominently along U.S. Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts, occupying land that once served as the town farm. In 1955, brothers Alan and Milton Green purchased the property with ambitions to create a major retail destination. Their vision became reality in 1961 with the opening of the New England Shopping Center, a […]
Liberty Tree Mall, located in Danvers, Massachusetts, began construction in 1969 and officially opened to the public with a dedication ceremony on February 21, 1972. Developed by New England Development, the mall emerged during a period of rapid suburban retail growth. Early anchor tenants included Ann & Hope, which opened before the mall’s completion, and […]
The Ipswich Museum was founded in 1857, making it one of the oldest local museums in the United States. It was established by members of the Heard family, who were prominent shipowners and merchants in Ipswich during the nineteenth century. The museum occupies the Heard House, a Federal-style residence on South Main Street, and was […]
The Brocklebank Museum occupies the Brocklebank House, one of the oldest surviving structures in Georgetown. The core of the building dates to the late 17th century, widely cited as circa 1690, and is attributed to John Brocklebank, an early settler whose family played a significant role in the area’s colonial development. The house stands on […]
Sylvester Z. Poli had already established himself as a dominant figure in New Haven entertainment by the time he built the Palace Theatre across Church Street from his earlier Wonderland Theatre in 1905. As competition intensified along Church Street, Poli acquired the nearby Fox Theatre, a house that opened on May 27, 1912, and renamed […]
The world’s famous Pierre Hotel has been a symbol of New York elegance and glamour since 1930. Located just steps from Central Park on Manhattan’s East Side, it’s distinguished guests both on and off the screen, have enhanced its notoriety across the globe. It was a featured location in “Scent of a Woman” […]
Just minutes from U.S. Route 1, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm offers a quieter side of Maine’s coast. Here, salt marshes stretch toward the horizon, tidal creeks wind through tall grasses, and historic farm buildings sit where land and sea meet. It’s a place made for slowing down. Instead of traffic noise, you’ll hear birdsong […]
Just a short coastal drive from U.S. Route 1, Marshall Point Lighthouse sits quietly at the edge of Port Clyde Harbor, offering one of Maine’s most recognizable lighthouse walks. A wooden boardwalk stretches over the rocks and leads straight to the white tower at the water’s edge; a scene made famous in Forrest Gump and […]
Driving down Route 1 in Melbourne, Florida we came across the Vietnam War Exhibit and Educational Center. It’s well worth the visit since they have an amazing collection of Vietnam Era artifacts and the admission is free. The exhibit features a large exhibition of authentic artifacts and memorabilia used during the war.The display […]
Just minutes from U.S. Route 1 in downtown Rockland, the Rockland Harbor & Breakwater offers one of Maine’s most memorable coastal walks. A nearly mile-long granite breakwater stretches straight into Penobscot Bay, guiding visitors toward the iconic Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at its far end. With the ocean on both sides and boats passing through the […]
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