The Globe Theatre, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, had its doors open prior to 1913. It primarily featured vaudeville acts and silent films. At one point, it was under the ownership of Thomas Duffy, who also possessed the nearby Pastime Theatre, where he screened motion pictures. During World War I, the Globe showcased German war […]
Known today as Sugar Mill Gardens, this twelve acres of flowering trees and native flora has a storied history. Bongoland was a short-lived theme park created by Dr Perry Sperber, a Daytona Beach dermatologist and dinosaur enthusiast. It opened in the 1940s. Bongo a large baboon that lived there, gave the park it’s distinctive name. […]
With close to fifty historic combat aircraft this collection is one of the largest on the east coast. Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, which was established in 1977, is a 30,000 square foot hanger which contains the collection of rotary wing aircraft from World War I to present. The Memorabilia Hall is loaded with flight […]
The parish for Most Blessed Sacrament, a former Catholic church located at 56th and Chester Streets in West Philadelphia, was founded in 1901, but the cornerstone for the church wasn’t laid until 1922. Construction on the Neo-Renaissance church, designed by architect Charles Willis Gilmore, was completed in 1924. Several other buildings, including the school and […]
A vintage collection of surfboards and artifacts related to Florida surfing. Nice history of surfboards and trends like neon wetsuits, paddling gloves, and clothing. Back in the early ’70s I used to surf on Cocoa Beach Champion Gary Propper’s Sunshine surfboards. Open to the public 9 to 7 daily in a space located inside the […]
There are many Pickleball Courts in New York, and especially in New York City. Here are 7 of them that are on and along Route 1. Click on the Trip Stops to see all the details, and the pictures of each of these Pickleball Courts: Van Cortlandt Park Pickleball Court Carl Schurz Park Pickleball Courts […]
One of the most frequent things viewers of my photos of abandoned or endangered churches lament on is the fate of the stained glass. There is a not entirely incorrect belief that stained-glass making is a vanishing art. While it is certainly true that far fewer artisans in the trade exist now than a century […]
It was only an hour and 45 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale. Total first class resort bordered by the Florida Bay and Everglades National Park to the west and by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulfstream to the east. Great fishing in every direction. Nestled on 13 acres of lush grounds along the water are outstanding […]
In 1971 Louie Signorelli’s oceanfront Victorian home was transformed into Louie’s Backyard restaurant. It’s a destination watering hole overlooking the water for local and visiting personalities. Also a great spot for drinks before heading out for a trek down Duval Street. The restaurant deck is where Jimmy Buffett started playing gigs for beer and meals […]
Today September 26th is National Key Lime Pie Day. This is a big day for me for as I have been on a quest for the best. Up and down Route 1 from Key West to Lantana. Today I chose to return for a slice of key lime pie history. The Old Key Lime House […]
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