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Herndon Depot Museum in Herndon, Virginia

February 14, 2023

Also known as the Herndon Historical Society Museum, this compendium of local memorabilia includes information on U.S. Navy Commander William Lewis Herndon (for whom the town was named), as well as artifacts from the World War II ship the USS Herndon, noteworthy items shared by local residents, and a healthy dose of railroad-related relics. The last category of remnants is fitting since the museum is housed in a train depot that dates back to 1857, when it first served...

The Little Known History of World War...

February 14, 2023

In 1927, an unlikely friendship arose between educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and future First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, based on a shared belief in the power of education. When Franklin D. Roosevelt became president in 1933, Bethune served as an advisor on minority issues, and eventually was named Director of Negro Affairs in 1939. Her work with the administration led to the creation of the Black Cabinet, an informal group of advisors who worked on issues...

Pann's Bank Mural in Sunderland, England

February 14, 2023

The Pann’s Bank mural is a piece of artwork commissioned by the Sunderland City Council and painted by Frank Styles to pay tribute to the shipbuilding history of the city. Although the shipyards are long gone, at the height of shipbuilding in Sunderland, the River Wear had over 400 shipyards. Sunderland was one of the largest shipbuilding cities in the world. During World War II over a quarter of all merchant ships produced in the United Kingdom were made on...

Kimono Forest in Kyoto, Japan

February 14, 2023

If you find yourself at Arashiyama Station, popular for its proximity to the famed Sagano Bamboo Forest, it’s quite impossible to miss the gorgeous art installation aptly called the Kimono Forest. Composed of 600 poles clad in acrylic-wrapped kimono fabric, the Kimono Forest starts along the station platforms and extends outside, forming a photogenic trail that leads to Tenryū-ji Temple. The fabrics were traditionally dyed in the Kyo-Yūzen method unique to Kyoto, in the workshop of the Kameda-Tomi company, a...

In the Victorian Era, Valentine’s Day Was...

February 14, 2023

It was February 1888 and Vassar College freshman May Copeland could hardly wait for Valentine’s Day to arrive. Ever since matriculating at the single-sex institution in New York the previous autumn, May had been infatuated with a senior named Genie. Now, she finally had just the right opportunity to express her admiration for the older student. “The girls have a custom of sending Valentines to the Seniors every year,” she explained in a letter to her mother, “and instead...

Candelaria in Columbus, Nevada

February 13, 2023

The first strikes were made in 1863 by Spanish-speaking prospectors. Extensive activity didn’t begin until 1873 at Pickhandle Gulch (later Metallic City), a half-mile south of the later site of Candelaria. Candelaria itself was platted in 1876 and reached what, in hindsight, was the peak of its boom in the early 1880s. The area is dry even by Nevada standards, and dry milling of the ore led to extensive cases of silicosis among the mill workers, although conditions were...

Washington's 'Washaway Beach' Experiment Is Reshaping Ideas...

February 13, 2023

This piece was originally published in High Country News and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. David Cottrell stood on what used to be a 14-foot-high cliff at the crumbled end of Blue Pacific Drive. Just a few years ago, this was the fastest-eroding shoreline on the U.S. Pacific Coast; locals here in North Cove, Washington, dubbed it “Washaway Beach.” But as Cottrell walked toward the water on a sunny November morning, he stepped not off...

Wangunk Statue in Middletown, Connecticut

February 13, 2023

The Wangunk were a group of Native peoples who lived along the Connecticut River in a region they called Mattabesett located where the modern towns of Portland, Haddam, East Hampton, and Middletown now lie. They were part of the larger Algonquian language and culture family. When Europeans entered the area, the Wangunk sachem Sowheag sold them some of his people’s land but kept two large patches on both sides of the river, including a large hill on the Western...

Podcast: The Henry Miller Memorial Library

February 13, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur, California, which is neither a lending library nor a memorial, really, but still honors the spirit and works of the American author. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along...

Puzzle Monday: Be My AO Valentine Crossword

February 13, 2023

This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He’s also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that contain the answer. Happy solving!

The little-known Housekeeping Data That Can Boost...

February 12, 2023

Are you measuring housekeeping data? You should. Housekeeping services are driven by your guests or the activities it takes to run the property. After all, a room must be cleaned because someone slept in it. So to understand your property’s operations, how costs are created, and how to improve, you need to dive deeper into The post The little-known Housekeeping Data That Can Boost Your Hotel Business appeared first on Revfine.com.

Revenue Management is About Much More Than...

February 11, 2023

When hoteliers, hotel owners, or management seek the help of a revenue management consultant or outsourcing company, they often mention something like, “We’ve casually practiced revenue management in the past.” As the consulting engagement kicks off, these hospitality professionals will say they understand the discipline even though they lack a structured approach. Yet, revenue management The post Revenue Management is About Much More Than Pricing appeared first on Revfine.com.

Moran’s Oyster Cottage in Kilcolgan, Ireland

February 10, 2023

Six generations of Morans have welcomed guests to this 250-year-old oyster cottage. Michael Moran, a world champion oyster shucker, like his father before him, loves to recount stories of the cozy snugs, that were cozier bedrooms, and show where the annual high tide once graced the plaster walls of the pub’s parlor. When driving to Moran’s from Galway, you will miss the first sign and right hand turn, just in time to see the second sign. Turn right, through...

Jolly Mill in Pierce City, Missouri

February 10, 2023

Jollification, Missouri was a town built around the thriving Jolly Mill. Harnessing the water of Capps Creek, the mill functioned as a distillery and rest stop for stagecoaches. It is rumored the mill was named by the town drunk, who would show up every day for his “jollification.” After the American Civil War, the town of Jollification (aside from Jolly Mill) was burned to the ground by Baldknobbers, a legendary Ozarkian gang of men in black and white striped...

Statua di Re Gino in San Giovanni...

February 10, 2023

In the Piazza del Popolo, a state pays tribute to an orange cat known by the name Re Gino (King Gino), who was the mascot of the city of San Giovanni in Persiceto. Born in June 2009, Gino was a frequent visitor to shops and offices all around town. He developed a large local following, and many were devastated by his untimely passing in 2018. (It is suspected that Gino was hit by a car.) This bronze statue was...

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