August 1, 2026
A shoe store might not seem like the most likely destination for a trip along Route 1, but Colburn’s Shoe Store in Belfast, Maine, has an interesting distinction: it’s the oldest continuously operating shoe store in the United States. Established in 1832 by W.T. Colburn, it has remained in the family for nearly two centuries, […]
August 1, 2026
There isn’t much info online about the history of Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast, Maine, although an AI-assisted search claimed that it was founded in the 1930s, so take that as you will. It’s clearly a well-established part of the community, however, and most people go to lobster pounds for lobster, not history, so let’s […]
July 30, 2026
Established in 1979, Fort Williams Park is one of Maine’s most-visited attractions. With scenic coastal views, a picturesque lighthouse, and ruins of aircraft batteries that used to line the rocky cliffs, it’s easy to see why so many people spend time there. While it hosts community events such as the Beach to Beacon 10K race, […]
July 30, 2026
Known for it’s U-shaped oyster bar, the Union Oyster House is America’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. In the 19th century the American people were enveloped in an oyster craze. In every town there were oyster parlors, oyster cellars, oyster saloons, oyster bars, oyster houses, oyster stalls and oyster lunchrooms. The building itself dates back to […]
July 28, 2026
During the turn of the 19th century, the ultra wealthy socialites of America, desperate to establish their cultural legitimacy, adopted the practice of shipping whole historical structures from Europe to America. Following the end of WWI, many European nobles were left ruined and liquidated their assets, selling their estates to wealthy Americans. These European structures […]
July 28, 2026
Peaceful dark waters filled with wild creatures and plants combine in an expansive landscape known as the Okefenokee. The swamp is one of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystems. It is the largest sub-tropical swamp remaining in North America. Before Franklin Roosevelt designated it as a National Wildlife Refuge, English speaking settlers and a logging business extracted resources from […]
July 25, 2026
I recently came across The Bagel Nook on Facebook, and it looked incredible—so I decided to make the trip down to Princeton to check it out for myself. It ended up being even better than I expected. The Bagel Nook offers much more than just bagels. Their menu includes a wide variety of breakfast sandwiches, […]
July 23, 2026
From a distance B O’s Fish Wagon might look like a pile of junk with a 48 Chevy truck parked out front. Since 1979 owner Buddy Owen used it for deliveries until it wouldn’t start. This iconic eatery off the beaten path on Caroline Street is known for the best fish sandwiches in Key West. The […]
July 23, 2026
The Hollensbury Spite House was built in the 1800’s in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. At 7 feet 6 inches wide and 25 feet deep, it’s the skinniest house in the United States. It was literally built out of spite. The homeowner John Hollensbury was a bricklayer who constructed the 325 square foot brick building in a former […]
July 21, 2026
Aviles Street in St Augustine, Florida is recognized as the oldest platted street in the continental United States. Formerly called Calle Dell Hospital (Hospital Street), because it housed the Spanish Military hospital. It was renamed in 1924 to honor the city’s Spanish Sister city Aviles. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it’s existence first appeared on Spanish […]
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