The Boston Citgo sign, a prominent double-faced display showcasing the Citgo oil company logo, stands tall over Kenmore Square in Boston. First erected in 1940 and later updated with Citgo’s current logo in 1965. The building used to have a Cities Service station, but now the sign is a historical landmark without an associated Citgo […]
The Battle Monument is located at the Battle Monument Square in Baltimore, Maryland, and just 2 miles off Route 1. This monument honors the Battle of Baltimore with the British fleet for the Royal Navy’s bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. It honors those who died during the month of September 1814 […]
Offshore powerboat racing is regarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world. Forty two years ago the first ever ocean powerboat races started in Key West from The Pier House and was sponsored by Hennessy cognac. Participants raced to the Dry Tortugas and back while famous spectators waited at the […]
In the summer of 1911, a new office building ushered in the skyscraper era in Baltimore. Designed by Joseph Evans Sperry, the Emerson Drug Company headquarters tower was modeled after the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, but it’s imitation of the Italian renaissance was cursory. The grandiose tower was crowned with an electrically lit blue […]
The Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, situated in Main Line, just outside Philadelphia, is an architecturally significant place of worship and a center of community life that provides many reasons for a visit. The church was established in 1873 was on land bought from the Pennsylvania Railroad by a group consisting of 13 women and 3 […]
They got it right when they named this street just off of the Battle Monument circle in downtown Baltimore. There are many other dark alleys that feel more threatening than this one in the city.
The Jukebox Diner is one of the best diners to visit. It not only has amazing food, but it’s there to support the community with a huge number of fund-raising events. Events like Car Shows for the National Kidney Foundation, for Hero’s Behind the Scenes, Dine in for Dollars for local school fund-raising, Food Drives […]
Fabulous Spanakopita omelet, gorgeous crab cakes, amazing bakery goods, and a friendly smile are the things customers have counted on since 1948 when Sip & Bite first arrived at the edge of the Canton section of Baltimore. The neighborhood around Boston & Aliceanna Streets has seen many changes as it evolved from an industrialized waterfront […]
The fire at the Menlo Park Diner, 1475 Route 1, broke out on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 9:58 p.m. in the kitchen. Fire wafted throughout the building. Luckily there were no injuries, as the diner was closed when this fire occurred. The fire was extinguished in 15 to 20 minutes, he said. The exact […]
Deano’s Takeout in Milbridge, Maine, is a culinary haven for those craving homemade goodness. Renowned for their dedication to fresh ingredients, every dish, from fried seafood to delightful desserts, is crafted with care and authenticity. The aroma of freshly fried seafood lures locals and travelers alike, promising a flavorful journey with each bite. But it’s […]
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