The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater located at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1913 by architect Clarence Blackall, the theater was named for A.L. Wilbur, a friend of the Shubert brothers and a theater manager. It was constructed on the site of the former Winthrop School for Girls and […]
Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland, Maine, spans over 5,000 acres, offering various outdoor activities and habitats. Managed by the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust (GPMCT), it is dedicated to preserving the natural environment and providing recreational opportunities. Accessing the South Gate The South Gate is one of the primary entry points to the Wildlands, […]
Theaters served Jacksonville well as part of a complex of theaters called the “Great White Way” that made Forsyth Street a miracle strip in the center of the town. During the early 1900s every major city in the United States built grand downtown movie palaces, whose ornate auditoriums were designed to heighten the escape from […]
Prepare to be whisked away to a journey of simpler bygone times when Soda Jerks were the coolest cats in town and Sundaes were the currency of choice. Right on Route 1 Jaxson’s is like stepping into your grandparents attic. The jukebox is playing rockabilly tunes and if you have ever cranked homemade ice cream, […]
Situated along the scenic Coastal Route 1 in Ellsworth, Maine, the Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques is a must-visit destination for book lovers and antique enthusiasts alike. Housed in a sprawling 21,600-square-foot barn, this unique store has been delighting visitors for over 30 years. The ground floor is a treasure trove of antiques, featuring […]
On March 3rd 1960, when Elvis returned from his military service in West Germany, his first order of business was to join his Rat Pack friends at the Fontainebleau Hotel for his first performance in three years. Elvis arrived by train to broadcast live on ABC “The Frank Sinatra Timex Show Welcome Home Elvis”. Two […]
The Spotsylvania Towne Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, originally opened as the Spotsylvania Mall in 1980, anchored by Sears, Leggett, JCPenney, F. W. Woolworth Company, and Montgomery Ward. It was built by Cafaro Company, a real estate developer based in Niles, Ohio, founded by brothers William Cafaro and John Cafaro, who started building Kroger grocery stores […]
For those who love retro malls, it’s a dispiriting time: indoor malls are closing in staggering numbers nationwide, and many of the remaining ones have had updates in the past decade or two that erased their original aesthetic. If you appreciate the earnest kitsch malls once had, the Concord Mall in Wilmington, Delaware really should […]
The Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights, Virginia, was built by the developer Faison and opened in 1989. It is a single-story mall listed as spanning approximately 800,000 square feet on 6.67 acres, with Leggett, Sears, JCPenney, and Macys as the original anchors. Leggett later became Belk, which then became a Dillard’s, which closed in 2012 […]
Tucked away in the scenic landscape of Maine, Meadowbrook Forest is a sprawling 2,030-acre expanse that stretches from Route 172 in Surry to Route 1 in Ellsworth. Managed by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, this forest offers a serene escape into nature with over 11 miles of logging roads, including a 5-mile loop perfect for […]
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