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The Barnes Foundation: Grand Larceny, or Bitter Grudge Unwound?

October 22, 2023

In 2012, The City of Philadelphia began hosting art tourists at the Barnes Foundation at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a modern museum facility.  The interior of this latest addition to Philadelphia’s “Museum Mile” mimics the galleries that once graced Dr. Barnes’s former estate just outside of the City limits a few blocks from Route […]

Experience the Wonders of Nature at Linvilla Orchards

October 18, 2023

Linvilla Orchards, a 300-acre farm located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a beloved destination for families and nature enthusiasts. The farm was purchased by Quaker Arthur Linvill and his mother Lydia in 1914. Arthur, who initially delivered fresh milk and cream by horse and buggy, had a vision of growing fruit. This vision led to the […]

The Abandoned Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church

October 13, 2023

As Philadelphia’s population grew in the years following the Civil War, churches eyes growing neighborhoods in areas that were, at that time, on the city’s outskirts. The Spring Garden Street Presbyterian Church saw the corner of 21st Street and Columbia Avenue (now Cecil B. Moore Ave.) as a prime location for expansion and commissioned architect […]

Experience the Community Spirit at Folklore Farm in Cherryfield, Maine.

October 12, 2023

Ah, Folklore Farm is like a hidden gem on Milbridge Road in Cherryfield, Maine! Open from June through November, this small but mighty farm is a go-to for fresh, local produce. Keep an eye out for the Gold Subaru—that’s your cue to stop by and explore their offerings. Dan is not just friendly but also […]

Experience the Charm of The Paisley Loon Café in Cherryfield, Maine

October 12, 2023

Nestled in an 1860 Victorian building right by the river, this quaint coffee shop and café is the epitome of cozy. From the moment you step onto the decorated front porch, you’ll feel The Paisley Loon’s inviting atmosphere that makes it a local favorite. The river views are a bonus, offering a serene backdrop to […]

Visit Bygone Antiques and Bygone Motors in Harrington, Maine

October 12, 2023

Right on Route 1 in Harrington, Maine, sits Bygone Antiques, and Bygone Motors. They specialize in unusual, rare antiques related to automotive, marine, and gas station memorabilia. Imagine finding a vintage gas pump that would be the talk of your garage, or a nautical compass that’s seen more adventures than most of us ever will. […]

From Prohibition to Demolition: the Baltimore Pure Rye Distillery Story.

October 11, 2023

When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, it represented an enormous opportunity for businesses to construct distilleries, breweries, and wineries. The Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Co. was one of many built across the United States during that period; it was, in fact, one of two in the Dundalk section of Baltimore, an area that only had […]

Silver King at Robbie’s Marina – Islamorada

October 10, 2023

Whether you are driving south to Key West along Route 1 or heading back from partying on Duval Street, you must stop at Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada at mile marker 775. You could spend two to three days here with all the various activities and fun available. The definition of a cheap thrill in the […]

The Arnold Fortune: How Whale Money Bought Trees on Boston’s Emerald Necklace

October 10, 2023

If I was a berry-eating robin, I’d be tempted to live at the Arnold Arboretum year-round.  Snow storms be damned!  Bird food is abundant in this 281 acre museum of trees located just 5 miles from the Boston Common.  There are treats there for us humans, too, mostly in the form of eye candy.  Frederick […]

Then and Now – E.M. Loew’s Center Theatre – Pawtucket, Rhode Island

October 4, 2023

The Scenic Theatre, later renamed the E.M. Loew’s Capitol Theatre, originally opened in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on June 7, 1926. The inaugural production at the 1,500 seat theater was “The Alarm Clock,” presented by The Hall Stock Company. In the early 1930s, control of the State Theatre was transferred to the E.M. Loew’s chain. Significant […]

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