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Look at what I spotted when we were out running errands today- a diner being used as a seafood store: The sun peeked out for a minute so I had to snap a photo of their vintage shaped sign too! Funny thing is that there’s a “diner” restaurant just across the street that isn’t a [...]
Ever since someone at work mentioned that this is Derby Weekend all I could think of was this delicious sandwich. But to call it a sandwich doesn’t do it justice. I mean, just look at that: That’s the mouthwatering, completely decadent and totally worth it “Hot Brown” from the historic Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville [...]
Ooh I always get so psyched when I receive a writeup and recommendation from a Retro Roadmap Reader – this one for the Maples Motel in Sandusky Ohio comes from Maureen K in Pittsburgh, who writes: I noticed that The Maples Motel in Sandusky Ohio isn’t mentioned. It is a really great place to stay. [...]
I’m washing ‘em and Retro Roadhusband is wearing ‘em. We’ll soon see which one holds up better! I want only the best for my Retro Roadmap readers!
Huzzah huzzah! Nothing like a cold rainy Sunday to get back to making some much needed improvements behind the scene here at Retro Roadmap, and I thought I’d clue everyone in on what has been going on when I’m not out doing the fun stuff on the road, and how I hope it makes Retro [...]
This wasn’t an official research trip up to NYC for Retro Roadmap, but more of a “catch up with a pal I’ve known since junior high school and tromp around the city” type of day. But of course we saw some Retro Roadmap worthy sights on a beautiful sunny day in New York, so I [...]
If you’re into Rockabilly, vintage cars and vintage pin-up style gals, head yourself over the the Sledfest on Saturday April 28, 2012. Held at The Old Sledworks – one of our fave antique destinations we had great fun when attending last year’s SledFest. While we won’t be there this year, here’s some of the fun you [...]
One of Philadelphia’s more distinctive vintage neon signs – the Boot & Saddle sign on Broad Street is in the news, as it may be revitalized if the property it is attached to gets reopened. (UPDATE! 5/1/2012 looks like the project is moving forward, according to this City Paper’s Meal Ticket post: Broad Street’s Boot & [...]
Get out your camera when you’re driving south of Pittsburgh, and be on the lookout for a Paul Bunyanesque Muffler Man – as reported by RRMP Reader Matt Smallwood. (Matt submitted the photo too- thanks Matt!) He’s outside Mr. Tire Repair Shop in Uniontown, PA. Pittsburgh St., or PA Rte. 51 that runs in front [...]
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