October 14, 2024
Catch a glimpse into the Gatsby lifestyle of the early 20th century life at the Vizcaya estate. The Villa encompasses 34 exquisitely decorated rooms and a historic village that once supported the 180 acre estate. An early preservationist and environmental conservative, James Dearing (1859-1925) began construction of his retreat in 1912 and it’s estimated he […]
October 10, 2024
There are over 60 Pickleball Courts on, or just off, Route 1 in Virginia. Here are 7 popular ones. Click on the Trip Stops to see all the details, and the pictures of each of these Pickleball Courts:
October 9, 2024
Harford Mall is located at the intersection of Maryland Route 24 and U.S. Route 1 in Bel Air, Maryland, approximately 32 miles north of Baltimore. Owned by CBL & Associates Properties, it serves as the only shopping mall in Harford County. Before its transformation into a shopping mall, the property was known for the Bel […]
October 8, 2024
The Strand Opera House, located at 37 Market Street in Ipswich, Massachusetts, opened in 1909. It became a prominent venue for operas, plays, traveling shows, and even hosted performances by the Boston Symphony. The theater quickly became a cultural hub in the area, offering a sophisticated setting for the local community to enjoy live performances. […]
October 8, 2024
My sister Wendy used “nutsy cuckoo” as a pet expression when we were growing up. It faded from my memory until I was visiting Key West and I heard roosters crowing in the darkness. I woke up from my dream and blurted out “They’re making me nutsy cuckoo!”, wrote the phrase down and started writing […]
October 7, 2024
Mondawmin Mall, a three-level shopping center in West Baltimore, Maryland, has a rich and complex history that reflects both the urban development of the area and the social changes within the community. Initially opened as Mondawmin Center in 1956, the mall has undergone significant transformations over the decades, shaped by both its physical infrastructure and […]
October 7, 2024
Construction of Boston’s Symphony Hall began on June 12, 1899, after the Boston Orchestra’s original home, the Old Boston Music Hall, was threatened by road and subway construction. The new hall was designed by architects McKim, Mead, and White, who collaborated with Wallace Clement Sabine, a young Harvard physics professor, to apply scientific principles to […]
October 7, 2024
The Thomas Crane Public Library was originally built in 1882, and was designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson, who considered it one of his most successful civic projects. Richardson also designed the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane (now known as the Richardson Olmsted Complex) in Buffalo, New York, which was the largest commission of […]
October 7, 2024
Overview Security Square Mall is a prominent shopping destination located in Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore. This bustling mall features over 100 stores and restaurants, alongside a diverse food court. Notably, the Grand Village Plaza, which was previously a JCPenney, once hosted a variety of Korean shops and eateries; however, many of […]
September 30, 2024
If you’re a history buff or curious about groundbreaking feats in maritime engineering, visiting the USS Nautilus is a must. Docked at the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut, the USS Nautilus symbolizes innovation, courage, and technological progress. Commissioned on September 30, 1954, this remarkable vessel is the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, forever […]
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