Torrington is an old mill town in the northeast corner of Connecticut. It is one of those small cities that has definitely seen better days. But there is an ongoing project to bring back its downtown area. As a result there is a mix of buildings, all of them old, but in different states of repair and occupancy.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Jonathan L visits the Lower East Side and the International Center of Photography, in NYC
Two for one ghost signs
Palmer Hotel
Howard’s is now a bookstore and community center