Roadside Wonders
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Posted by wendyvee | Apr 5th, 2011
Port Clinton Treasures
Port Clinton Transportation Museum
Penn and Clinton Streets
Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
submitted by: “wendyvee”
Last September, when I left the the Hamburg-er Festival, I decided to meander around a bit before heading home. I’m glad that I did! Not only did I accidentally happen upon the Port Clinton Peanut Shop, I also found The Port Clinton Transportation Museum (operated by the Northern...
Posted by wendyvee | Mar 24th, 2011
Eckels Drug Store
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...
Posted by wendyvee | Mar 17th, 2011
Haag’s Hotel
Haag’s Hotel
5661 Main Street
Shartlesville, Pennsylvania
submitted by: “wendyvee”
Just off Interstate 78 – along Old Route 22 “The Hex Highway” - you’ll find the wonderful Haag’s Hotel. On the day that I took these pictures, the restaurant wasn’t open … but I plan to return for one of the “Bikers’ Breakfasts” this summer and I’ll...
Posted by wendyvee | Mar 10th, 2011
Riverboat Saloon
Riverboat Saloon
5860 Old Route 22
Bernville, Pennsylvania
submitted by: “wendyvee”
wendyvee says:
Just down the street from Roadside America Miniature Village you’ll find a real riverboat plunked down in the middle of a Pennsylvania field with no water in sight.
Cue the theme from The Twilight Zone:
John and I first stopped at the saloon back in autumn of 2006. You just know I had to...
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