Retro Roadmap - Cool Vintage Places & Retro Fun
Cool Vintage Places & Retro Fun - with your hostess Mod Betty!
As I alluded to in my post about the Daisy Restaurant and Gap Theatre, there were more unexpected surprises awaiting me just up the road in Pen Argyl PA. But before I even get there, here’s a quick lil primer for us all about the name Pen Argyl. No, it’s not named after: A thing
If you’re in the Phoenixville PA area this Sunday October 14, 2012 come on down to Bridge street for some of Mod Betty’s favorite vintage inspired events! The Thrifty Discount DJs at Steel City The TDDJs are pals Blanko Dave and the Altoona Kid, who invade our local coffee shop Steel City once a month
How time flies! Mod Betty’s fave 5 & 10 Sine’s in Quakertown PA turns ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD THIS WEEK! I’ve been enamored with this brightly enameled storefront and wonderful vintage interior since I first spied it “way back” in 2007. I make an effort to visit there anytime I’m in the area, and did
What used to be called the Lansdowne Theatre in Lansdown PA is now the home to Cinema 16:9, and has been recommended by Retro Roadmap Reader Adam Cooperstein. Cinema 16:9 is one of the tenants in this originally glorious theatre structure that opened in 1927. Like many Main Street movie houses, it has had its
That’s right – not only is Phoenixville home to Retro Roadmap Headquarters, but also the magnificent Colonial Theatre where the famous running out scene in the 1958 movie The Blob was filmed. Come celebrate all things Blob with us on the weekend of Friday July 13th at Blobfest! Here’s a video from a Blobfest from
If you’re into Rockabilly, vintage cars and vintage pin-up style gals, head yourself over the the Sledfest on Saturday April 28, 2012. Held at The Old Sledworks – one of our fave antique destinations we had great fun when attending last year’s SledFest. While we won’t be there this year, here’s some of the fun you
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