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museum of modern human progress
from computers, communications posted in technology by tacopolis
Formerly known as the American Computer Museum, the Museum of Modern Human Progress was founded in May 1990 by Barbara and George Keremedjiev as a non-profit organization.
The museum is currently the oldest extant museum dedicated to the history of computers in the world (The Computer Museum in Boston opened first, but closed in 1999).
Artifacts at the museum include early IBM computers, a Burroughs 205, an Apple 1 (donated by Steve Wozniak), an antikythera mechanism 1st century replica, and more.
the mansion
from rick rubin, red hot chili peppers, jay-z posted in music by tacopolis
Built in 1918, this 10-bedroom mansion in Laurel Canyon was where producer Rick Rubin recorded the Red Hot Chili Peppers for their album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. After the success of the project at the location, Rubin bought the mansion and has recorded many albums here: RHCP's Stadium Arcadium, Audioslave's Out of Exile, The Mars Volta's De-Loused in the Comatorium, as well as many others.
Jay-Z recorded "99 Problems" here with Rubin for The Black Album in 2003.
The Mansion also served as the filming location for the 2nd season of Californication as the home of drug-addled über-producer Lew Ashby.
buddy guy’s legends
from buddy guy posted in music by tacopolis
Opened in 1989, Buddy Guy's Legends is a bar/restaurant/blues music venue that is owned by Buddy Guy. Born on July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, LA, the 75-year-old blues legend still takes the stage every January. Apparently, he often hangs out at the establishment when he's in town.
blueberry hill
from chuck berry posted in music by tacopolis
Chuck Berry, American rock and roll legend, is still alive. Born on October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, MO, the 85-year-old still plays at his bar (Blueberry Hill) in St. Louis one Wednesday a month. Go see him while you still can.
edgar allan poe birthplace
from edgar allan poe posted in literature by tacopolis
Born on January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was the son of David and Elizabeth (Eliza) Poe, actors at the Boston Theatre. Poe's father left early on, and his mother died before he reached the age of three. Edgar was raised as a foster child by the Allan family of Richmond, VA from that point on.
At the time of his birth, this building's address was #62 Carver St. However, there have been a number of street moves and renames since 1809.
In 1924, the Boston Authors' Club put a memorial tablet to Edgar Allan Poe on a building at the corner of Fayette St. and Poe Sq. However, this was an incorrect placement. According to later property records research by the Bostonian Society, the Poes lived at 62 Carver St. when Edgar Allan was born.
The building survives today, and is near the intersection of Charles St. South and Stuart St.