Take a walk into the past to see a little bit of history at the Jersey Shore. Now a State Park, this site is home to historic buildings, great stories, and American history dating back to the 1800’s.
When most people think of the New Jersey Shore, they probably think of the beaches, boardwalks, or maybe even the popular reality TV show. They probably don’t think of the 1800’s industrial age and the […]
Take a look on the ground at the days, weeks, and months leading up to the 2016 U.S. Presidential election in New York City. From photos taken on the day of the election to the protests outside Trump Tower. I was in the heart of it all.
Explore an Island in the New York City harbor that was once a U.S. army military base dating back to the 1700’s. Today it’s a National Landmark open to the public.
Take a peek into how one man’s obsession with a movie reveals some unique facts and history.
A quick look at the historic house of a successful New England Whaler.
A look into the non-public side of Ellis Island and how some of the now abandoned portions of the hospital complex look today.
Many people might be familiar with a Billy Joel song where he sings about the lights going out on Broadway. I’ve listened to this song many times and never realized the actual name of that song […]
How a walk in the woods led to uncovering an old process for harvesting and transporting giant blocks of ice. The process was so impressive that even Thomas Edison visited the area to record some of his first film footage.
How a walk on a nature trail ignited a fire to step back in time. What are these tunnels? Why are they on the side of a mountain? What were they used for?
The Random Compass 