Years ago, as an engineering student at Purdue, David studied the blueprints and specs of this bridge that was built over the New River Gorge in 1977. Considered an engineering marvel of great magnitude, it was the longest single arch steel bridge in the world. (Now 3rd longest.) So he knew all about it when […]
Our goal heading south from Pennsylvania was veering off the beaten path in West Virginia. What did we encounter? Quirky mountain towns. Beautiful falls. An intriguing spa in a Hobbit-like salt cave. And some stranger things…Bizarre rocks. A giant tower communicating with outer space. A mysterious mountain inn. And more! Come explore with us… Meeting […]
Creepy? Evil? Haunted? You decide. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: Kirkbride Building The Gothic Revival styled Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, now a national historic landmark, was built in 1864 as a light-filled sanctuary to help heal the mentally ill. This architectural design allowed up to 250 patients to enjoy curative sunshine and fresh air in private rooms staggered along […]
I love the fact that I could have the chance to see it that would be so cool.
Yes! So thankful for all those who sacrifice love and money to preserve a slice of history!
The beginning of a ten day road trip… I met my daughter at the airport after she finished her summer internship at Nemacolin Resort in southern Pennsylvania. We were looking forward to reconnecting, and taking the lonnng road home through West Virginia, Kentucky, and dipping into Tennessee. But first, we had 24 hours in Pittsburgh, […]
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is the architect’s iconic, striking masterpiece on top of a 30-foot waterfall. Located in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has drawn over 6 million visitors since 1964. Nestled between rocks, rushing water and lush greenery, Fallingwater blends into the landscape beautifully. The Story behind Frank Lloyd Wright’s […]
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