Roadside Wonders

Seaplane Diner Sign 307 Allens Avenue Providence, Rhode Island submitted by Tony Makalinaw Tony: I thought you might like this… pics of the Seaplane Diner located in Providence, Rhode Island. I made this sign last month for this historic waterfront restaurant. wendyvee says: Holy Moley! I absolutely love this sign. Tony Makalinaw is a 3-D sign creator extraordinaire (and he restores muscle cars too...

Kristy’s Whistle Stop 600 South Enola Road (Routes 11 & 15) Enola, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” I was out wandering around this afternoon and I thought that I’d stop and show you one of my favorite places: Kristy’s Whistle Stop in Enola, Pennsylvania. Kristy’s has been around since at least the 1960s (under several different names, I believe). I love the sorta’...

Mr B’s BBQ 14767 Lord Fairfax Hwy (Rte 340) White Post, Virginia submitted by: “MikeP” Mike says: I found this one in White Post, Virginia — right around the corner from the Dinosaur Land tourist trap! I almost missed it… it’s a rather small unassuming building, perhaps an old gas station at one point. Really cool though. When you walk in, you get the same feel as if you walked into...

Eckels Drug Store & Museum 36 East Main Street Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” This post features two of my favorite things: a vintage business and a movie location … all in one! Eckles Drug Store is a real vintage treat! Though it’s no longer an operating pharmacy, current owner Barbara Marbain (a granddaughter of Dr. George Eckels) proudly maintains the store...