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A collage of four images showcasing the Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne in Cumberland County, PA. The top-left image features the exterior entrance of the antique mall, with a brick facade, ivy-covered walls, and signage welcoming visitors. The top-right image captures the main floor, highlighting vendor booths filled with vintage clothing, jewelry, and collectibles, with a sign directing shoppers to antiques upstairs and a mix of eras downstairs. The bottom-left image displays a booth dedicated to vintage audio equipment, including mid-century record players, a Zenith sign, and an extensive collection of vinyl records. The bottom-right image showcases a glass display case filled with colorful vintage lunch boxes from classic TV shows like *Welcome Back, Kotter*, *The Brady Bunch*, and *Huckleberry Hound*, reflecting the nostalgic appeal of this multi-vendor antique store.

PA Antique and Flea Markets

Exploring the Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne

Rusty Glessner - February 25, 2025 0

A collage of four photos featuring the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg, PA. The top left image shows the mansion's exterior, with stone walls, green shutters, and a red roof with dormer windows. The top right image captures a formal dining room decorated with floral wallpaper, a chandelier, a decorative fireplace, and antique furnishings. The bottom left image highlights a Victorian-era bedroom with a carved wooden bed, lace curtains, and an ornate rug. The bottom right image displays a historical marker indicating the mansion's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Department of the Interior.

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Exploring the Harris-Cameron Mansion in Harrisburg

Rusty Glessner - February 24, 2025 0

A collage of four photos showcasing the Street of Shops antique marketplace in Lewisburg, PA. The top left image shows the exterior of the historic red-brick building, featuring green-and-red striped awnings, a welcoming "OPEN" flag, and a sign advertising over 500 shops inside. The top right image highlights a vendor booth filled with vintage wall clocks, rustic wooden shelves, and decorative home goods. The bottom left image captures glass display cases filled with vintage collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, and glassware, set against the backdrop of rustic wooden floors and exposed beams. The bottom right image shows an inviting hallway with vendor booths styled as storefronts, featuring cozy displays, glass cases, and a sign advertising Italian lemon cake.

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Exploring the Street of Shops in Union County

Rusty Glessner - February 20, 2025 0

A collage of four photos highlighting Rollermills Antique Marketplace in Lewisburg, PA, featuring an exterior view of the historic 1880s flour mill, an overhead look at vendor booths filled with antiques and collectibles, a cozy display of vintage artwork and home decor within rustic wooden beams, and an aisle lined with glass display cases showcasing antique glassware, figurines, and memorabilia.

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Exploring Rollermills Antique Marketplace in Union County

Rusty Glessner - February 16, 2025 0

A collage of four images showcasing the Red Rabbit Drive-In Restaurant in Duncannon, PA, capturing its nostalgic 1950s-style charm and signature menu items. The top-left image features the restaurant’s curved overhang with the slogan “Make the Red Rabbit a Habit,” large front windows with menu signage, and a red pickup truck parked in front. The top-right image highlights a classic carhop tray meal, including a Bunny Burger with melted cheese and crispy bacon, golden French fries, a soft drink in a retro-style cup, and a ketchup packet, all served on a tray attached to a car window. The bottom-left image provides a close-up of a bottle of Bunny Dust seasoning alongside a tray of crispy fries, showcasing the restaurant’s signature seasoning blend. The bottom-right image focuses on the front window signage, emphasizing the drive-in’s long history as a three-generation family business since 1964, and its unique carhop ordering system where customers turn on their hazard lights for service.

PA Roadside Attractions

The Red Rabbit Drive-In | Nostalgic Eats Along Route 322

Rusty Glessner - February 15, 2025 0

A collage of four photographs showcasing unique roadside attractions in Pennsylvania. The top left image features The Coffee Pot in Bedford, a massive coffee pot-shaped structure with a gray exterior, red handle, and a black base. The top right image displays the Haines Shoe House in York, a whimsical cream-colored house shaped like a giant shoe, with small glowing windows and a welcoming entrance. The bottom left image highlights the Kecksburg UFO replica in Kecksburg, a large, acorn-shaped structure with mysterious markings, mounted on a platform with a sign referencing the alleged UFO incident from December 9, 1965. The bottom right image presents a towering retro-style ice cream man statue outside The Inside Scoop in Coopersburg wearing red pants and holding an oversized ice cream cone and scoop, standing beside a neon sign advertising homemade ice cream and coffee.

PA Roadside Attractions

16 of PA’s Quirkiest Man-Made Roadside Attractions

Rusty Glessner - February 11, 2025 0

A collage of four photos showcasing the Gardner’s Candy Museum in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The top left image captures the exterior of the historic candy store and museum, with a bright red awning and window displays featuring stuffed animals and festive decorations. The top right image highlights a close-up of vintage German silver candy molds used for shaping chocolate bunnies, accompanied by an informational sign explaining their history. The bottom left image provides a view of the museum’s interior, displaying antique candy-making equipment, vintage candy tins, and historical artifacts related to the company's long history. The bottom right image showcases shelves filled with Gardners Candies' Valentine’s Day treats, including heart-shaped chocolate boxes, peanut butter meltaways, and decorative holiday tins.

PA Museums

Exploring the Gardners Candy Museum in Blair County

Rusty Glessner - February 8, 2025 0

A collage of four photos showcasing The Great Mish Mosh antique store in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The top-left image features a cozy corner with floral wallpaper, framed vintage artwork, a Tiffany-style stained glass lamp, an antique wooden table, and a patterned sofa adorned with plush stuffed animals. The top-right image highlights a jewelry and collectibles display, including watches, necklaces, decorative mirrors, and a ceramic lion figurine wearing a fur hat, set against a backdrop of stained glass windows. The bottom-left image presents a spacious interior view with antique furniture, bookshelves, and framed artwork, with a vintage green high chair placed on top of a large wooden trunk. The bottom-right image captures the store’s exterior, displaying its bold red signage, large front windows filled with vintage items, and a parked black car along the street, with historic downtown Bellefonte buildings in the background.

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Exploring The Great Mish Mosh in Centre County

Rusty Glessner - February 6, 2025 0

A collage of four photos taken at the Blairsville Fleatique flea market and antique store in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, showcasing the variety of vintage and collectible items available. The top left photo captures an aisle filled with antique toys, including diecast vehicles and holiday blow molds. The top right image highlights a booth dedicated to vinyl records, featuring classic rock albums, music memorabilia, and record bins. The bottom left photo showcases a section of the store filled with vintage Easter blow molds, home decor, and secondhand furniture. The bottom right image provides an exterior view of the store, housed in a brick building with a large "Fleatique" sign above the entrance, inviting shoppers to explore the unique finds inside.

PA Antique and Flea Markets

Exploring the Blairsville Fleatique in Indiana County

Rusty Glessner - February 4, 2025 0