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Then and Now – The Seville Theatre: A Lost Landmark of East Boston

July 8, 2026

The Seville Theatre opened on February 17, 1929, at 256 Meridian Street in East Boston. Designed by the Boston firm of Krokyn, Browne & Rosenstein, the roughly 1,700-seat theater was the first atmospheric theater built in the Boston area. Its Spanish village auditorium surrounded the audience with building facades, loges, statuary, and a dark blue […]

Then and Now: The Lost Majesty of Newark’s Loew’s State Theatre

July 6, 2026

The Loew’s State Theatre opened at Broad and New Streets on December 12, 1921. It was designed by Thomas W. Lamb. It had about 2,600 seats and opened as a vaudeville and first-run movie house. It was part of a 1921 Loew’s building run that included the State Theatre in Times Square, the 83rd Street […]

Then and Now: The Rise and Fall of Newark’s Branford Theatre

July 6, 2026

The Branford Theatre opened on December 17, 1920 on Branford Place, a short walk from Broad and Market Streets in downtown Newark. It was designed by Fred Wesley Wentworth and opened with Pola Negri in Passion. The theater was big, roughly 2,800 seats, and size seems to have been the point. The lobby and stage […]

Then and Now: The History of South Boston’s Broadway Theatre

July 6, 2026

The Broadway Theatre was built in 1919 and opened around 1920 at 420 West Broadway in South Boston. Designed by the Boston firm of Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore, the theater was built for vaudeville and motion pictures. During construction, it was referred to as the Powers Broadway Theatre, and a Robert Morton Symphonic organ was […]

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: A Dazzling 250th Anniversary Celebration

July 6, 2026

The 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular was one of the most elaborate Independence Day celebrations Boston has ever staged, designed to reflect the scale and symbolism of the United States’ 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial). Technology is changing our 4th of July Fireworks Shows, as its adding drones to create Sky Elements Drone Shows!!! Event Details […]

End of an Era: Exton Square Mall Closes After 53 Years

June 28, 2026

The Exton Square Mall will close its doors on June 30, 2026, marking the end of more than 53 years as a central gathering place in Chester County. This Mall opened on March 15, 1973 and for decades, the mall served as more than a retail destination—it was a social hub where generations of teenagers, […]

Rockin Live Music at Key West’s Smokin Tuna Saloon

June 28, 2026

Over the last ten years our go to place in Key West for Live Music has always been the iconic Smokin Tuna Saloon. It’s old location was on St. Charles street, but now the brand new spot is 313 Duval street, the former home of the Hard Rock Cafe.   This place always rocking with world […]

Can Triangle Town Center Recover? A Look at the Decline of a Raleigh Landmark

June 25, 2026

My friend Matthew Christopher suggested I make a visit to Triangle Town Mall so that I could follow up his view on it from last year. He was curious to know if I thought the Center would survive the closure of some of its anchor stores in the difficult retail climate that we’ve come to recognize […]

Hidden History: Exploring The Woodlands Mansion and Cemetery in Philadelphia

June 24, 2026

Positioned right on the Schuylkill River, on the western side of Philadelphia, sits a large 18th century Neoclassical mansion surrounded by a scattered array of headstones. The mansion was built in 1770 by William Hamilton, grandson of the famous Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hamilton. The Woodlands Mansion became a symbol of American prosperity following the American […]

Explore Fort Edgecomb: Maine’s Unique Octagonal Riverside Landmark

June 22, 2026

Perched on a hill overlooking the Sheepscot River, Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site doesn’t look like most forts you’ll find in New England. Instead of massive stone walls or sprawling earthworks, this small wooden fort stands out for its distinctive octagonal shape, making it one of Maine’s most unique historic landmarks. Just minutes from U.S. […]