Author: RJ
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The American Motel by Michael Karl Witzel
A Journey into the Heart of the American Roadside Few images capture the spirit of the road trip like the neon glow of a motel sign. Michael Karl Witzel’s The American Motel explores the rise of these roadside landmarks and the role they played in shaping American travel. This book is not only a history
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Old Shawneetown Bank and the Ghost of Shawneetown, Illinois
I visited Old Shawneetown, Illinois, on April 7, 2021, during one of my usual road trips in search of places to photograph. It was a beautiful spring day, the kind where big pillowy clouds drift across the sky just the way I like them. This quiet river town once stood as one of the earliest
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