November 12, 2024
The Origins of Saint Mark’s Church Saint Mark’s Church in Philadelphia traces its origins to a group of forward-thinking Anglicans in 1847. A diverse group of relatively young parishioners, led by George Zantzinger, gathered in his home on 16th and Locust Streets, then located in the western suburbs of the city. This group of individuals, […]
November 12, 2024
A Christmas light walking trail in the forest of Downeast Maine. Over 300,000 lights and several unique statues to make you smile! Voted as one of the top 10 best Christmas shows in Maine, you don’t want to miss it this holiday season. Music, synchronized lights, and much more! This trail is a natural terrain […]
November 12, 2024
Formation of the United Presbyterian Church The United Presbyterian Church of North America was established in 1858 through the union of two Presbyterian groups: the Associate Presbyterian Church, often referred to as the “Seceders,” and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. This merger aimed to strengthen the Presbyterian presence in America, bringing together congregations that shared […]
November 8, 2024
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 of St. Asaph’s Church. Theophilus P. Chandler, a prominent architect, was selected to design the church, inspired by St. Asaph Cathedral in Wales—a nod to the area’s Welsh settlers. George […]
November 8, 2024
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 Metro Subway Station. Since its opening in 1962, the Plaza has undergone several transformations, shifting from an open-air shopping center to an indoor mall and later expanding into an outdoor […]
November 7, 2024
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 neighborhood in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, sought spiritual guidance. In 1868, the Lewis family, members of St. Peter’s Church in Old City, founded the Memorial Church of the Holy Comforter as […]
November 5, 2024
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 the United States Navy. This Gearing-class destroyer now serves a more peaceful purpose, educating and entertaining those with the penchant for nautical nostalgia. The “Top Gun” of Vietnam, fired over […]
November 4, 2024
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 Lucy Larcom, a beloved 19th-century poet and Beverly native. Opening night featured the film *The Count of Monte Cristo* and a concert. Originally built as a vaudeville theater with 744 […]
November 4, 2024
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 by the Pritzker family, it was constructed directly above the Massachusetts Turnpike and Huntington Avenue highway interchange, on the site of the former South End Armory, which was built in […]
November 4, 2024
The Paramount Theater in Salem, designed by the esteemed Rapp & Rapp architectural firm from Chicago, opened its doors on April 19, 1930, under the Publix Theater brand. Originally intended to open in 1928, construction delayed its debut. Known for its opulent Rococo and French Renaissance style, the theater featured Louis XV-inspired furniture and a […]
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