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On The Long Lonely Highways of America
Adventure Details
Jan 2
Big Spring, TX: Hotel Settles & Settles Grill
In late-April 1955, Elvis, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black, rolled into town with the purpose of performing at Big Spring's Municipal Aud.
Jan 17, 2024
Cleveland, OH: The Circle Theatre
The theatre was built in 1920 by Clara A. and Graham Hoffman on property they were leasing at the time, and it was aptly named the Hoffman
Oct 11, 2023
Carthage, TX: The Carthage Milling Company
The owners of the Carthage Milling Company wanted to have a grand opening celebration with some entertainment. Jack originally wanted the...
Sep 11, 2023
Conroe, TX: The Bluebird Courts Hotel
Construction on the building began in 1946 and was completed in 1947 by A.H. “Whitey” and Rose Crouch. The hotel was made from stucco...
Aug 26, 2023
Conroe, TX: Gentry's Men's Clothing Store
Like most other buildings in Conroe’s historic downtown, the Gentry building was built with red brick after the 1911 fire that destroyed...
Jul 27, 2023
Conroe, TX: The Corner Pub
The building originally on this spot, burned down in the February 1911 Conroe fire, a fire that claimed 65 wooden structures...
Jun 22, 2023
Texarkana, AR: Lee's Drive-In
Like a surprising amount of these older places, I couldn't find much online about Lee's Drive-In, even in the Texarkana and Arkansas...
Jun 22, 2023
Texarkana, AR: Hut Club
The Hut Club burned down years ago (exact date unknown), but there are still remnants, including charred wood, burned records and CDs...
Jun 16, 2023
Texarkana, AR: Amoco Station
There's not much information about this spot, but in the 50s, Ray's Muffler is said to have been a car wash. It was across the street...
May 13, 2023
Fort Worth, TX: The Blackstone Hotel
Built on the site of the original Fort Worth Rialto Theatre, the Blackstone Hotel, a 23-story art deco skyscraper was opened on...
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