Category Archives: Roadside Attractions

In 1949, mysterious ‘flying saucers’ were found in a Maryland barn

Posted on November 20, 2023 by atomictv

(John Kelly, Washington Post, 11/18/2023) The Aug. 20, 1949, front page featured the aforementioned satanic scoop — headlined “Priest Frees Mt. Rainier Boy Reported Held in Devil’s Grip” — along with more mundane articles about the Pentagon budget, the FCC … Continue reading →

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Baltimore County “Hell House” Visit, 2000

Posted on October 31, 2017 by atomictv

Scott’s extremely scary visit to HELL HOUSE! By Scott Huffines (The Mobtown Shank, 10/31/2000) On Sunday, Oct. 29th, 2000, I visited HELL HOUSE, “a spiritually-based adventure that takes people on a 7-scene journey, each scene depicting the hell and destruction … Continue reading →

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Retro Baltimore: The 2016 Marble Bar Photo Shoot

Posted on November 16, 2016 by almosthipguy

Marble Bar Alums reunite for fun “Dark. Dank. Sweaty. Fetid. Subterranean. A physical eyesore in the basement of a once posh hotel long gone to seed. In other words, the perfect rock venue.” – Michael Yockel (“What Is and What … Continue reading →

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Bengies Drive-In… The SeXXXy Seventies

Posted on May 4, 2016 by atomictv

Is Baltimore County The Home Of Obscenity Flicks? (hat tip Keith Roberts)

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