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f. scott fitzgerald birthplace
from f. scott fitzgerald posted in literature by donkeyoti
Called the San Mateo Flats by the builder, F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in the left building, second apartment up, on September 24, 1896.
His father moved the family to New York in 1898.
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote several novels, short stories, poems, and coined the phrase "the Jazz Age", an era which he is most associated with.
paul’s boutique
from beastie boys posted in music by donkeyoti
The cover of the breakthrough album "Paul's Boutique" by the Beastie Boys was taken outside of this location in 1989.
Couple of quick facts:
1. This location was a restaurant called the Three Monkeys when it caught ablaze on Jan. 20, 2011.
2. At one point it was a restaurant named "Paul's Boutique" (well after the album came out).
3. When the cover photo for the album was taken, the Paul's Boutique sign was added to the current exterior of the existing junk shops.
4. This album still rules.
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from bob dylan, cat stevens, the suburbs posted in music by donkeyoti
The old Sound 80 Studios were housed on this location. Bob Dylan was set to release "Blood on the Tracks" in late 1974, and then suddenly decided to re-record a significant amount of the album here with local set musicians.
The legends surrounding that decision and those sessions would probably make a great documentary, if it hasn't already been made.
Cat Stevens recorded Izitso here, and other alums include The Suburbs, The Suicide Commandoes, and Dave Brubeck.
Today, the sight is still breaking sonic barriers. Orfield Laboratories has on the premises an anechoic chamber that was certifed as "the quietest place on earth" (measured at −9.4 dBA) by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2005.
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from old austin city limits location posted in television by donkeyoti
For 36 years, this was the location for the popular tv show Austin City Limits (or ACL for short).
In 2011, the location for this program changed venue to the nearby Moody Theater.
What can you say about this show? It is important, timely, and consistently well done. Thanks, PBS.
the fonz statue
from happy days posted in television by donkeyoti
Located on the river boardwalk area, outside of the Rock Bottom Brewery, is a bronze statue dedicated to the enigmatic character of Arthur Fonzarelli (aka Fonzie, aka the Fonz).
Henry Winkler, the actor who played Fonzie, evidently called the $85,000 donation by a Milwaukee tourism group, "unbelievable."
"Happy Days" was set in the 50's era Milwaukee area. It contributed the indispensable phrase, "Keep it Fonzie," into popular language.
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