Honoring a Legacy: James Carter’s Final Journey at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda
I went to the US Capital Rotunda to give our respect to James Carter at his memorial services. We watched the coffin of James Carter…
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Boston’s Iconic Prudential Center: A Shopping and Dining Haven
The Prudential Center, commonly known as the “Pru,” is an iconic shopping and commercial complex in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. The enclosed shopping mall, which…
Tavern on the Green: Where New York City’s Elite Dine Amidst History and Lights
There is not a more romantic nighttime setting in New York City then taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park to the glittering lights…
The Historic Providence Arcade: America’s First Enclosed Shopping Mall
The Providence Arcade, also known as the Westminster Arcade, is a historic shopping center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Opened in 1828, it holds the…
From Historic Armory to Retail Paradise: The Evolution of Copley Place in Boston
Origins and Development Copley Place, an enclosed shopping mall in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, opened its doors in 1983 as part of a major urban…
Step Inside History: Exploring Bridgeport’s Sterling Block and Bishop Arcade
Early Origins: The Sterling Block and the Rise of Bridgeport The Sterling Block-Bishop Arcade, located at 993-1005 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, is one…
“The Hottest Spot North of Havana” the Copacabana Club NYC
You might remember the Copacabana from the nightclub scene in The Goodfellas, the hit Barry Manilow song, the night members of the New York Yankees…
From Vaudeville to Movies: The Capitol Theatre’s Legacy in Arlington, MA
The Capitol Theatre opened on November 25, 1925, as a luxurious neighborhood movie palace in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built by the Locatelli family, it featured a…
Then and Now – The Paramount Theatre – Lynn, MA
The Paramount Theatre in Lynn, Massachusetts, was a stunning example of Art Deco architecture, designed by the renowned Rapp & Rapp, the same architects behind…
Reviving History: The Music Hall’s Cultural Legacy in Portsmouth, NH
The Music Hall opened in 1878 as a premier Vaudeville theater in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. From its earliest days, the venue helped shape Portsmouth’s…