Roadside Wonders

Old House 7000 block of Lincoln Way East (Route 30) St. Thomas, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I found this decaying beauty just down the road from the Bingham’s Orchard mural last autumn. I really wish I would have taken a bit more time and gone across the street to take more pictures … it’s kind of a unique opportunity because you can view the surrounding...

Nassau’s 1928 Water Tower Elizabeth Avenue Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: The Water Tower was erected in 1928 to maintain water pressure on the island. It is 126 feet (38.5 meters) tall and provides a marvelous panoramic view of  Nassau.  This historic Water Tower was built with funds provided by the United States Government to reward the Bahamas...

Fort Fincastle Bennett’s Hill Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: Fort Fincastle, located on Bennett’s Hill - just a few minutes’ walk from downtown, is a small and interesting fort. What really stands out is how this fort is shaped: like a paddle-wheel steamer. It was built by Lord Dunmore in 1793 – and at the time he dedicated it… to...

Towne House Suites & Apartments 660 Boas Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: If you saw my Pennsylvania Worker post, you may have noticed the 60s-era apartment building in the background. While not the most stylish example of the time period, I share it here because every time I pass this building it causes me belt out the theme song from The Jeffersons.   Apparently,...