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Off-List Adventure #3 — Leaning Tower of Niles

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Roger

As we were driving back and forth around Park Ridge, Niles and Norwood Park looking for Superdawg, I spotted the Leaning Tower on Touhy Road. I’d driven past it once before, years ago, but had totally forgotten it was in … Continue reading →

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Duluth Harbor Lighthouses — Duluth, Minnesota

Posted on July 5, 1996 by Roger

As we passed through Duluth, we parked and hung out around the harbor for an hour or so watching tankers heading out into Lake Superior. Each time a ship went by, the aerial lift bridge went up. It was a … Continue reading →

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The Philippi Races — Philippi, West Virginia

Posted on June 19, 1992 by Roger

We drove to Philippi, West Virginia. We were hoping to see the famous Philippi Covered Bridge, used by both sides during the Civil War. But the original bridge burned down just three years ago, in 1989. A new bridge has … Continue reading →

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