Jean Gray Trabucco
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Bobby Mackey’s Music World to be Demolished
Owners Plan New Construction After 45 Years of History and Hauntings After more than 45 years of operation, Bobby Mackey’s Music World, one of Kentucky’s most iconic and allegedly haunted nightclubs, is set to be demolished. The decision comes after Bobby Mackey, the country singer and owner, initially planned to relocate the bar temporarily while…
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The John Rutledge House Inn
Charleston, South Carolina The historic home at 116 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the city’s most remarkable landmarks. Built in 1763 by John Rutledge for his wife, Elizabeth Grimké, the house has witnessed centuries of American history, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. Today, it is preserved as the…
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Moon River Brewing Company: The End of an Era
Moon River Brewing Company, a beloved institution in Savannah, Georgia, has recently announced its closure, leaving a void in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Founded in 1999, Moon River quickly became a cornerstone of Savannah’s vibrant craft beer scene. The brewery was housed in a building with a storied past, located at 21…
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Sioux City Railroad Museum
Sioux City, Iowa The Sioux City Railroad Museum, located in Sioux City, Iowa, occupies the historic Milwaukee Railroad Shops complex, a pivotal site in the region’s railroading history. Established in 1918 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (commonly known as the Milwaukee Road), the facility served as a major repair and maintenance…
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Flooding Devastates Sioux City Railroad Museum
Sioux City, Iowa, a city rich in history and known for its resilience, faced a devastating blow recently as floodwaters surged through its beloved Sioux City Railroad Museum. This cultural cornerstone, which housed invaluable artifacts and documented the region’s profound connection to the railroad industry, now lies in ruins, its exhibits damaged by the unrelenting…
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The Nathaniel Hamlin Museum & Park
Audubon, Iowa The Nathaniel Hamlin Museum & Park in Audubon, Iowa, preserves more than artifacts; it preserves the story of a community. The site traces its roots to a 19th-century county institution and now serves as a museum and public park that interprets local settlement, agriculture, and social welfare history. Audubon County purchased the property…
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Mount Washington Resort
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Mount Washington Resort is a luxury hotel located just west of its namesake peak, Mount Washington, in New Hampshire. Known for its grand design and vintage elegance, the resort blends historic charm with modern comforts. Guests today enjoy high-speed internet, a full-service spa, fine dining, and year-round recreation, all while…
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Sweetwater Mansion: The Governor Robert Patton House
Florence, Alabama The Governor Robert Patton House, named Sweetwater Mansion after the creek near which it resides, is a plantation house on the outskirts of Florence. Patton’s once flourishing estate served his family for over 138 years before falling into disrepair. Despite numerous attempts to restore the domain, it remains in a state of decay.…
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The Hoosac Tunnel
North Adams, Massachusetts The Hoosac Tunnel, known by many as The Bloody Pit, stretches nearly five miles under Hoosac Mountain in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. Taking over 22 years to construct, and costing numerous lives, the tunnel connects North Adams to the town of Florida, and functions primarily as a freight line. Unfortunately,…
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The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, Colorado High in the Rocky Mountains, overlooking Lake Estes, is the popular resort town of Estes Park, Colorado. This scenic area was once a refuge to those inflicted with tuberculosis, due to its cool, dry atmosphere. This is the very reason F.O. Stanley, who was afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis, and his wife Flora…