Category Archives: Roadside Attractions

The New York Times Travels to Baltimore, Predictably Mentions Beehive Hairdos

Posted on September 20, 2012 by atomictv

By Rachel Monroe (Baltimore Fishbowl, 9/20/2012) The last time the New York Times travel section covered Baltimore, they portrayed the city as a Hon-tastic place full of “beehive hairdos and wacky museums.” Well, better than the Wire-retreads that the European travel sections tend to prefer, … Continue reading →

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The Tacky History of the Pink Flamingo

Posted on August 29, 2012 by atomictv

From its start in Massachusetts, of all places, to its inspiration of a John Waters film, the lawn ornament has some staying power By Abigail Tucker (Smithsonian magazine, 9/2012) John Waters’ childhood yard was an exercise in good taste. His … Continue reading →

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‘Surrender Dorothy’ Painted On A Beltway Overpass — What’s The Story?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by atomictv

By John Kelly (Washington Post, 6/25/2011) “As I traveled on the Beltway in the early ’70s near the Mormon Temple in Kensington, I was always amused by one re-occurring sight. On an overpass just as the temple comes into view, … Continue reading →

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That Guy’s On Heroin: 900 W. Baltimore Street, MD

Posted on August 17, 2012 by atomictv

Location: 900 W. Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD Rating: 4.2/5 Description: Stock up on ammo folks, it’s a full blown zombie invasion. Continue reading “900 W. Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD” at That Guy’s On Heroin.

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