February 16, 2025
The first ever Jacksonville Florida Mural Festival was held in late January, to have local muralists to paint alongside artists from around the country. While the festival showcases the Railyard District, street art is widely seen throughout North Florida. Vibrant artwork full of color and creativity by a talented lineup of artists unveiled there finished […]
February 14, 2025
With a population of almost three million and a wide variety of ethnic groups, Street Art is throughout Dade County. Sure you can go to Wynwood Walls and see a sensational murals, but you could drive around for days and not see it all. Whether you are in downtown Miami, Little Haiti, Little Havana, the […]
February 13, 2025
In America today there are over 1,500 sports bars and every town has a good one, but in the 1950s in New York City there was only one choice Toots Shor’s. It wasn’t a place where you could watch a game or even listen to it, but it became known as the country’s unofficial sports […]
February 12, 2025
City streets have become gallery walls throughout the world for this urban museum. Viewing hours are limitless and admission is usually free. The city of Boca Raton believes that art has remarkable power to transform cities, ignite conversations and bring communities together. Public Art Boca the city’s dedicated public art group is committed to enhancing […]
February 9, 2025
Crabtree Valley Mall, often referred to simply as Crabtree, is a major shopping center located in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 1.3 million square feet of space, it is the largest enclosed mall in the Research Triangle area. Home to anchor stores such as Macy’s and Belk, Crabtree continues to serve as a central retail […]
February 7, 2025
Camden, SC Camden, SC, about 30 miles northeast of the capitol in Columbia, was home to many large plantations during the 19th Century. The Mulberry Plantation, on the Sumpter Highway near present-day Interstate 20, was established by James Chesnut and developed with the labor of about 1,000 enslaved people. Comprising up to 12,000 acres of […]
February 6, 2025
It’s hard to figure out when South Hills Mall opened, as there aren’t really reliable sources and some of the information is conflicting. Searching online, dates that it is said to have opened range from the 1950s to the 1970s, but regional newspapers first mention tenants arriving in 1972. Just take that with a grain […]
February 6, 2025
The Arcade Building, located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, stands as an important historical and architectural landmark. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, this former indoor shopping center was built in 1912 by the Equitable Real Estate Company. The structure, which cost $200,000 to construct (equivalent to about $6.31 […]
February 6, 2025
Savage Mill, located in Savage, Maryland, is a former cotton mill that has been meticulously restored to become a unique blend of shopping, dining, and community activities. The Mill’s origins date back to the early 1800s during the Industrial Revolution. The property was first part of a land grant from 1685, before it became the […]
February 3, 2025
The Shubert Theatre opened in New Haven, CT on December 11, 1914, built by the Shubert Brothers as a venue for Broadway tryouts. It quickly earned its reputation as “The Birthplace of the Nation’s Greatest Hits,” premiering hundreds of productions before they hit Broadway. The theater launched the careers of legendary performers such as Humphrey […]