Welsh Heritage and Community Service: The Tale of St. Asaph’s Church in Pennsylvania
The Founding of St. Asaph’s Church On November 16, 1887, six men gathered at Pencoyd, the home of George B. Roberts, to establish the vestry…
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Revitalizing Reisterstown Road Plaza: A New Era for Northwest Baltimore’s Shopping Hub
History of Reisterstown Road Plaza Reisterstown Road Plaza, commonly known as “The Plaza,” is a shopping center in Northwest Baltimore, located near the Reisterstown Plaza…
From Sanctuary to Struggle: The Story of 19th Street Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA
Early Foundations: Memorial Church of the Holy Comforter The story of 19th Street Baptist Church begins in the mid-19th century, when a vibrant and growing…
Step Aboard History: Explore the USS Orleck in Jacksonville, FL
Let’s face it there’s something undeniably cool about standing at the controls of a bona-fide warship. The USS Orleck was once a formidable force in…
From Vaudeville to Magic: The Legacy of Beverly’s Larcom Theatre
The Larcom Theatre, located at 13 Wallis Street in Beverly, Massachusetts, opened on October 28, 1912. Designed by architect George Swan, it was named after…
Copley Place in Boston: A Journey Through Its High-End Retail History
Copley Place in Boston, designed by Howard Elkus of The Architects’ Collaborative, opened in 1983 as Boston’s largest urban mixed-use development at the time. Financed…
Then and Now – The Paramount Theatre – Salem, MA
The Paramount Theater in Salem, designed by the esteemed Rapp & Rapp architectural firm from Chicago, opened its doors on April 19, 1930, under the…
Sign of the Month for October, 2024
Who doesn’t appreciate a juicy Julia Child quote?? The Belmont Butchery in the Carytown section of Richmond, VA has a knack for promotion! My mouth…
The Poe Museum – Richmond, VA
The Poe Museum was created in the oldest house still standing in Richmond, VA, which was built in 1740. This house was gifted in 1912,…
The Monumental Church – Richmond, VA
Peter Evans and I, went on an amazing tour of the Monumental Church. Our tour guide, Jennifer Joyce, was the best, and provided us with…