Places

Robert Hall Clothes, better known as simply Robert Hall, was a warehouse-style clothing store foined in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1937. It eventually grew to over 350 locations in 36 states. Founder Jacob Schwab is reported to have pulled the name out of thin air....

Fizzies were a drink tablet that, as the name suggested, fizzed when placed in water. They were developed by the Emerson Drug Company, based on the same technology that Bromo Seltzer and similar products. Fizzies, though, came in fun flavors and were popular through...

 Sherbet Fountain was a liquorish candy sold in the UK in the 60s and 70s. It was re-introduced in 2009 with an improved formula that sought to overcome the earlier versions shortcomings. OS15658

Did you ever drink Dino Fizz cola? OS15657

Bada Bing was the name of a fictional strip club from a famous TV show about New Jersey gangsters.   OS15654

There goes the K-man!   OS15652

Not sure if everybody knows your name at Gary's Old Town Tavern.    OS15655

The Jockey Club in Newport, Kentucky, was Greater Cincinnati's punk rock club in the '80s. It hosted all the big names of the day, including The Circle Jerks, Husker Du, The Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, G.B.H., and more. Today, the building is occupied by...

The Houston Astrodome, officially the NRG Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium. It opened in 1965 and was most famously home to baseball's Astros as well as the NFL's Oilers. Many other college and pro teams also played there including the...

Boblo Island Amusement Park on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993.   OS15855

Fay's Drug was a chain of drug stores that was founded in 1958 in Fairmount, New York.  OS15872

The Guvernment, formerly known as RPM, was a nightclub complex in Toronto that opened in 1996 and closed in 2015.  OS16093

Marvellous Mmmuffins, also known as mmmuffins, was a Canadian restaurant chain that sold coffee and muffins from 1979 until it closed in 2020. OS16094

Club Rockit (or The Rockit) was a punk venue in Toronto, Canada, located on Church Street in Downtown Toronto. OS16096

Honest Ed's was a landmark discount store in Toronto that was named for its proprietor, Ed Mirvish. The store opened in 1948 and continued to operate until it permanently closed on December 31, 2016. OS16097

Mr. Greenjeans was a beloved Toronto burger emporium known for its big portions of Buffalo chips and thick milkshakes. OS16121

Before H-E-B, San Antonio grocery shopped at Handy Andy supermarket. Founded by the Becker family in 1927, they created a store where you could "save where shopping is a pleasure." OS16260

The 2003 team was tossin' bags and scorin' points all the way to the Championship. OS16279

Ain't too proud to drop those cornhole bags on you. OS16280

Jack Murphy Stadium, better known as simply "The Murph" to San Diego Sports fans, opened in 1967 as San Diego Stadium. San Diego's football team played at the stadium from 1967 through the 2016 season, after which they moved to Los Angeles. OS16306

Did you ever get steak and lobster from the Bold Knight Restaurant?  OS16524

Since 1957, Dairy Belle has been serving up shakes and fries to folks of the Bay Area. OS16523

A shirt for everyone only there for the pizza buffet. OS16537

The Charlotte Cobras were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL) during the 1996 season, playing their home games at Independence Arena.   OS16583

This carnation of the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team played from 1987 to 2014, playing their home games at the Spectrum from 1987 to 96 and then at the Wells Fargo Center. OS16584

The Detroit Turbos were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1994, winning the MILL Championship in 1991.  OS16586

The Washington Wave were a member of the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1987 to 1989.  OS16587

Nicknamed "The Corner" for its location at the intersection of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues, this stadium hosted the big league's Tigers baseball team from 1912 to 1999.  ITC16940

Dizzy Lizzie's had an old-fashioned theme with a small town atmosphere in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. OS16966

Waddles Restaurant was opened in 1945 by Gene and Nathan Waddle. A family-style restaurant, it served delicious meals for 60 years. In the early days of the landmark flagship location Waddles restaurant, it was known as Waddle's Coffee Shop and offered drive-in-style food service....