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 delivered to the US Capitol Rotunda by horses. As a member of the Democratic Party, Carter served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and in the […]
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 forms part of a larger mixed-use development, sits at the base of the Prudential Tower and connects directly to several surrounding landmarks, including the Hynes Convention Center, the Sheraton Boston […]
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 in the trees above Tavern on the Green. It’s also the final landmark a runner passes during the New York City Marathon as the renowned building sits right at the […]
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 distinction of being the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. The building has played a pivotal role in the […]
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 redevelopment project. It was Boston’s largest mixed-use development at the time, strategically positioned above the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Huntington Avenue highway interchange. The development was built on the site […]
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 of the oldest commercial buildings in the city. Originally built in 1841 as part of the Sterling Hotel, the building’s early years reflect Bridgeport’s transition from a maritime village to […]
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 got into fracas that made headlines, the famous singers and comedians that performed there, or the clubs’ underworld connections. This was “the place” for entertainment and to be seen in […]
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 grand 1,600-seat auditorium with a proscenium arch, a pipe organ, and a full stage for vaudeville performances. A stunning mural above the proscenium incorporated Arlington’s town seal, adding to the […]
The Paramount Theatre in Lynn, Massachusetts, was a stunning example of Art Deco architecture, designed by the renowned Rapp & Rapp, the same architects behind iconic theaters like the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Its facade closely resembled that of the Gateway Theatre in Chicago and the Warner Theatre in West Chester, Pennsylvania. All three theaters […]
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 reputation as a vibrant cultural hub in New England. It showcased a variety of performances, drawing audiences with live entertainment in the bustling downtown area. In 1901, local politician, ale […]
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