Category Archives: Roadside Attractions

“Friends In Low Places” Baltimore excerpt from PEOPLE LIKE US: SOCIAL CLASS IN AMERICA (2001)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by almosthipguy

In America, social class is the elephant in the room that nobody says exists, but it’s hard to ignore in Baltimore, whose blue collar charms have been given national exposure via the films of Barry Levinson and John Waters. This … Continue reading →

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Come See The Lights!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by atomictv

Dancing Santa! Snow Maker! Watch the lights beat to the music! Laser Show! Repeat: LASER SHOW!

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“Hon Man” Strikes Again (1993)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

April 6, 1993: The so-called “Hon Man” personalizes the state-maintained “Welcome to Baltimore” sign on Route 295. Watch “‘Hon Man’ Strikes Again video” at WBALTV.com.

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Urban Atrophy: The Enchanted Forest

Posted on November 21, 2010 by atomictv

Urban Atrophy has an amazing photo gallery of the dilapidated Enchanted Forest on Route 40 in Ellicott City. Luckily many of the storybook items have been moved to and restored at Clark’s Elioak Farm. “The Enchanted Forest was the first … Continue reading →

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