Roadside Wonders

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,...

Sam’s Tree House 360 Piedmont Street Calhoun, Georgia submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: Heard about this while traveling through Calhoun – I was in a Mexican restaurant and the waitress told me about this odd place. wendyvee says: Holy Frijole! Bill has done it again! He has a knack for finding the most primo-awesome roadside wonders! This is the Calhoun, Georgia home of Sam...

The Midtown Scholar 1302 North Third Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee“ Harrisburg’s Midtown neighborhood has been reshaping itself in fits and starts over the last decade or more. The North Third Street section includes the Midtown Cinema, the Broad Street Market, and several other businesses that aim to make Midtown a cultural destination.    I will be sharing...

Boyds Bear Country *closing – see update below* Old Route (Business) 15 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” originally posted on 2/23/10 – updated on 12/27/10 update: According to Boyds’ website, and various local news sources, the Gettysburg retailer will be closing its giant Gettysburg retail store during the first week of January 2011. What will become of the property?...