10 Gorgeous Old Maps of Jerusalem

10 Gorgeous Old Maps of Jerusalem

The National Library of Israel has published 200 historical maps of Jerusalem on the Internet. They are high resolution and free to use. The maps were donated by Eran Laor a philosopher, poet and Jewish Agency official during the Mandate era.

The Historic Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66

The Historic Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66

"When Route 66 was closed to the majority of traffic and the other highway came in, I felt just like I had lost an old friend. But some of us stuck it out and are still here on Route 66." --Lillian Redman, former owner, Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, New Mexico This...

Abandoned Motels On Route 66

Abandoned Motels On Route 66

The Lasso Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico was bulldozed in February 2010. Who knows when it roped in its last customer, but as far back as 1970, it was creating hellish experiences for travelers. Get a load of this comment I swiped from Flickr user, butitsmine: "In...

Disappearing Retro Signs

Disappearing Retro Signs

[KOSU Radio Commentary] I don't know about you, but the staycations are starting to make me a little stay-crazy. The other day, I said to my husband, Robert, let's take the kids to Albuquerque for the weekend. We'll stay in a hotel and the kids will swim in the pool...

John Johansen and the OKC Children’s Museum

John Johansen and the OKC Children’s Museum

Meet me at the wrecking ball. Wear something pretty and white. --Neil Young Look at the glorious architectural rendering of the Oklahoma City Children's Museum, a proposal that if funded would ensure the preservation of architect's John Johansen's downtown...

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