Tag Archives: Ohio
I live in Columbus, Ohio; tiki aficionados the world over know Columbus is significant. That’s because Columbus was the home of the Kahiki, which was one of the most renowned destination restaurants in the country. If only it hadn’t been … Continue reading
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Posted in Tiki - Space Age
Tagged Columbus, exotica, hawaiian, Kahiki, mai tai, OH, Ohio, polynesian, polypop, retro, tiki, vintage
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I’ve been watching A Christmas Story since it aired in 1983. Watching the movie is a holiday tradition in our household, and from what I can tell, I am far from alone. It’s since become a Christmastime classic; even the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Travel - Destinations
Tagged 1940, Christmas, Cleveland, museum, Ohio, Ralphie, Red Ryder, story
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In the town of Worthington Ohio, in the northern reaches of Columbus, there is a little-known enclave of mid-century modern, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired homes called Rush Creek Village. Known as Usonian architecture, and relatively undiscovered, even by Wright enthusiasts, Rush … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture
Tagged 1950, Frank Lloyd Wright, mid-century, modern, national register, Ohio, Rush Creek, Theodore Van Fossen, usonian, Worthington
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Picture a yard sale running 800 miles from Maryland to Missouri. Then, picture mile after mile of small vendor tables, church bake sales, and the occasional impromptu flea market. This is the Route 40 yard sale. Every year, this amazing event takes place around the end of May or first part of June. This year it ran extra long during the first week of June, beginning on the 1st and concluding on Sunday, the 5th and was well-attended across the whole time frame. Continue reading
Posted in Vintage Travel - Destinations
Tagged flea market, Indiana, national road, Ohio, roadside, route 40, yard sale
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