Shanahan’s Sweet Retreat in Sullivan, Maine is a family-owned and operated ice cream shop. It is uniquely managed, with operations shared between family members and students of the owner, who is a teacher outside the summer season. The shop offers a selection of over 30 hand-scooped, delicious ice cream flavors, alongside a variety of milkshakes, […]
The Elm Street Cemetery, located opposite the First Congregational Church in Braintree, MA, has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s, making it one of Massachusetts’ oldest burial sites. It is adorned with the notable family names of Braintree, such as Thayer, Hollis, Storrs, and French. The cemetery witnessed its first burial a […]
Sears, Roebuck and Company was founded in 1892 by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck, the company began as a humble mail-order catalog business. By 1906, Sears had been restructured under the leadership of Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald, marking the beginning of an era of significant growth. This growth was underscored by the […]
Nestled in the heart of Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Narrows Overlook offers travelers a breathtaking vista that captures the essence of Maine’s rugged coastline. This picturesque spot is a testament to the unspoiled beauty of the natural world, presenting a panoramic view that stretches across the serene waters of Frenchman Bay to the bustling […]
When screenwriter Amy Holden Jones decided to use the Mystic Pizza restaurant in Mystic, CT as the inspiration, setting, and even the title of the romantic comedy she was working on, it’s doubtful that the owners knew that over 35 years later after the film’s release it would still be the eatery’s claim to fame. […]
Key West can be a territorial place. The roosters defend their perches like the residents fend off intruders from parking in their spots or walking onto their property. Many of the “no” this and “don’t” do that signs have negative energy, but this one had a macabre sense of humor and an endorsement for composting. […]
The Granite Store in Sullivan, Maine, is a historically significant commercial building located on United States Route 1. It stands out as an unusual example of Greek Revival architecture, notably because it is constructed from rough-cut granite. The building is estimated to have been constructed between 1835 and 1850. In recognition of its architectural and […]
I was incredibly excited to go to the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston – in part because the idea of eating in a place that was once a huge, ornate theater is inherently exciting to me, and in part because I thought I had perhaps found a spot that fellow Route 1 Views curator and […]
Tucked away in the quaint town of Sullivan, Maine, Mill Stream Antiques offers a journey through time for anyone who steps through its doors. This charming antique shop, nestled just off the scenic route, is a treasure trove of history and nostalgia, making it a must-visit for collectors and curiosity seekers alike. The first thing […]
In 1800 Ole Eldora was a settlement named after 2 sisters “Ellen and Dora Pitzer” The sisters became successful from their location, close to the waterway. This put Eldora on the water route for steam ships from Central Florida to So. Florida. This was the only transit at this time…roadways and trains did not exist. […]
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