Happy Memorial Day Weekend everybody! I’ve snuck out of real life a day early and am hanging out with the extended Retro Roadfam back up in New England. We’ve got a few fun Retro Roadmap trips planned of course, but we’ll also take time out for our family tradition of remembering the family and friends [...]
Village Diner Red Hook NY – First NY Diner on Historic Register
May 25, 2010 By 5 Comments
We had a swell breakfast after lunchtime at the bustling Historic Village Diner in Red Hook NY on the way to our Lake George adventure. The “Historic” sign out the front is incorrect in stating that this is a 1927 Silk City, as our diner go-to-guy Larry Cultrera of Diner Hotline informs us that it [...]
Main Street, Newark DE – 3 Cool Old Businesses Still Going Strong!
May 25, 2010 By 5 Comments
I can’t tell you how delighted I was to re-visit Main Street in Newark Delaware to find 3 of my favorite old fashioned businesses still going strong. Next time you need a tasty breakfast, baked goods or random sundries from a 5 and 10, head to this stretch of road near the University of Delaware [...]
Moon Man Welcomes You to Elkton MD
May 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Who could resist pulling over to snap a photo of such a friendly looking guy? Not me! The symbol of the family owned and operated Moon Services / Moon Air company, this well known Cecil County mascot certainly is an eye catcher as you cross the border from Delaware to Maryland. Moon Air Moon Man [...]
Drive In Movie Season – Bengie’s in MD, Haar’s in PA and The Glen, Lake George NY!
May 24, 2010 By 3 Comments
I thought one post might be the easiest way to get the info out about 3 drive in movie theaters in MD, NY and PA since the drive in season is so short. And who can resist a some vintage intermission film enticing us to head to the snack bar? Not me! Bengies Drive In [...]
Plastic Pink Flamingos Return to Their Massachusetts Roost!
May 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
The production of the original Don Featherstone plastic pink flamingo is coming back to roost in Central Massachusetts, reports Glen Wells of the RoadsideFans Yahoo Group. I love these wonderfully colorful and tacky representations of suburban kitsch and proudly display my flamingos Chuck and Fifi each spring and summer at the Hacienda. According to an [...]
Giant Roadside Rooster – It Can Be Yours!
May 22, 2010 By 4 Comments
While driving down any roadside, a giant chicken will certainly make you stop and take notice, and indeed we did. And the cool thing about this one is if you have $1700 laying around, it can be yours! Proudly overlooking route 22 in Duncannon PA, this big bird is for sale at Farmer Boy Furniture. [...]
Old Sled Works Duncannon, PA – Antiques, Vintage Pinball, Soda Fountain and More!
May 22, 2010 By 11 Comments
Located just a few miles from the Red Rabbit drive-in, The Old Sled Works in Duncannon PA is a perfect place to spend a vintage afternoon while digesting your bunny burger. Over 125 antique and craft dealers, an old time arcade and soda fountain, sled museum and more are housed in the factory building that [...]