Athens has a historic flavor with brick storefronts and a beautiful courthouse that speak of the history of this East Texas County Seat. The square is still the hub of activity with businesses surrounding the courthouse, just as it did in the early years. Athens has an interesting history. It was the home of Fletcher Davis, the inventor of the…...

Lake Wales is a small town of about 16,000 (2020), in central Florida, near Kissimee and Winter Haven.  People describe it as having a very charming little downtown representing old Florida at the time of the land boom of the 1920's. It's nickname is the "friendliest small town". There are 2 colleges in town, Warner University and Polk State College.…...

Aurora is a city of close to 200,000, located to the east of Chicago in northeastern Illinois. The city has a long history of manufacturing. Many historical buildings were created during its most prosper and some of them remain today, such as the Paramount Theater.  Aurora University is within the town. Photo of The Phillips Park 'Sunken Garden...

Rockaway Township is located near I 80 in northern New Jersey. This rural area has many lakes.  The population of Rockaway, the town, is about 6,000. Morristown, Hackettstown, and Hopatcong are nearby....