I’m very excited to have the opportunity to promote my Retro Roadmap Vintage Diners of Southern New Jersey photo exhibit on the radio! Tune into radio station WCHE at 8:15am EST tomorrow Thursday July 1, to hear me chat about my vintage New Jersey diner photo exhibit, Retro Roadmap worthy sites, and a whole lot [...]
Retro Roadmap Diner Photo Exhibit in Wildwood, NJ July 2010
June 28, 2010 By 9 Comments
For Immediate Release: Retro Roadmap Photographer Exhibits in Wildwood, NJ Beth Lennon, owner of RetroRoadmap.com, will have her photos of vintage New Jersey diners on exhibit throughout the month of July at The Doo Wop Experience in Wildwood, NJ. June 28, 2010 – Beth Lennon of Phoenixville, PA is proud to announce that a selection [...]
Giant Roadside Indian – Riverhead Raceway NY
June 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
Stop at The Big Indian Shop on The Mohawk Trail – Shelburne Falls MA
June 27, 2010 By 9 Comments
UPDATE December 2011: The Big Indian Shop has now changed its name to “Native Views – With special respect for Native American people, and inclusive of Native peoples’ creations, we also offer local and other American made art and products.” so I’m not sure whoopee cushions and faux handcuffs are still available. The Indian is [...]
Shelburne Falls MA – Bridges, Flowers, Potholes, and A Drugstore Soda Fountain!
June 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
Hey kids, wanna go walk across a bridge, look at some holes in a rock and buy something at the drug store? You can do all that in Shelburne Falls, MA but trust me, it’s a lot cooler than it sounds! I’ve had the Bridge of Flowers on my list of places to check out [...]
Bluebonnet Diner Northampton MA – Everything’s Better with Real Maple Syrup On It!
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’m a proud Retro Roadaunt when Retro Roadboy sees me and immediately shouts “we’re going to a diner for pancakes!” Not to disappoint the little tyke, we had pancakes of every variety at the Bluebonnet Diner in Northampton, MA. Best part about it? REAL Massachusetts Maple syrup served, without an extra charge! “I’m ready for [...]
Eng’s Chinese Restaurant – Serving Kingston NY Since 1927
June 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
In no way were Retro Roadhusband and I ready for yet another meal on our trip home from Lake George, but when you see a cool vintage neon sign lighting up the gloomy rain filled skies, you must investigate. And that’s exactly how we ended up at Eng’s Restaurant in Kingston, NY. (I couldn’t help [...]
Heart- Breaking News – Freda Hirsch’s Store in Phoenixville Closed
June 20, 2010 By 5 Comments
Heard yesterday from a Retro Roadmap reader that Freda Hirsch’s store in Phoenixville was closed when they went to visit on Friday, and this morning I find this message from Chuck Hirsch, her son, via the Freda’s Store Facebook page: I am very sorry to announce that we have closed Freda’s Store. it was just [...]