I don’t know how John Margolies missed this one, but I’m happy to have spotted this rusted relic as I traveled through rural Georgia. The car is not in very good shape, so I’m doubtful that it will be there much longer. It sits outside of a large tractor repair garage south of the town […]
The Maine Coast Smokehouse, a beacon of artisanal smoking methods and dedication to freshness was inaugurated in 2021 by Patricia and Gary Moore, both of whom are deeply rooted in the Maine community. This establishment finds its home at 1545 US Highway, Rt1, Hancock, ME 04640, where it breathes new life into a building rich […]
The 1,336,364 square-foot Oxford Valley Mall opened in 1973 and is currently the tenth-largest mall in Pennsylvania. It is clean and well-kept, and more stores are opened than closed, which is a good sign in any indoor shopping center these days. Though there are wings of the mall with more vacancies that once led to […]
While enclosed shopping malls were in their heyday incredibly popular and focal points for their surrounding communities, shoppers have largely ignored them during and after the Covid pandemic, and online retail has rendered the idea of purchasing items in a brick-and-mortar store somewhat obsolete. Currently many once-thriving shopping centers are struggling to retain tenants as […]
Sumner Memorial Park in Sullivan, Maine, was named after Charles Sumner, a doctor and leading citizen of Sullivan. In July 148 he offered the land across from his house for the park. Sumner Memorial Park is a local gem that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. It’s not just a park; it’s a […]
Adams Academy, established in 1872 and operational until 1908, boasted its peak enrollment of 140 students in the academic year of 1876–77. Situated on land bequeathed to Quincy by its illustrious resident, John Adams, the second President of the United States, the academy carried forward a rich legacy. Remarkably, the site also holds historical significance […]
In the heart of Canton, Massachusetts lies a burial ground that echoes centuries of history. Established as early as 1700, this cemetery has witnessed the passage of time and the stories of countless lives. Its origins intertwine with the fabric of the town’s narrative, merging two distinct cemeteries into one solemn resting place. The earliest […]
You would never expect to find an Irish Castle from a thousand years ago along the coast of Florida, just North of St. Augustine. Castle Otttis was designed to be a landscape sculpture, open to the elements and rising up more than 50 ft. It was built by Otis Sadler and Rusty Ickes between 1984 […]
The Sorrento Sullivan Rec Center in Sullivan, Maine, has been supporting community events, recreation, and culture since 1958. It’s home to the Frenchman’s Bay Library, the Sullivan-Sorrento Historical Society, and the Sullivan Thrift Store. The center offers a variety of spaces for rent, including a 2,600 square-foot event hall with a 400 square-foot kitchen, and […]
The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure is an interactive educational experience featuring animals from both land and sea. Visitors can explore nearly forty different exhibits. These include a large shark exhibit with 100,000 gallons of water and two touch pools. One of the pools is a 12,000-gallon pool for touching stingrays. The Daytona Aquarium also […]
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