Knoxville Then and Now Mt. Vernon Motel
Known today as Futon World, it was the Mount Vernon Motel long before. Now it is wiped from the face of the earth. Wonder if it will still be known as Read More …
Tag: vintage
Knoxville Then & Now – Westwood Motel Kingston Pike
 I have been meaning to add this motel on Kingston Pike for a long time. We dropped in to try Archer’s BBQ and so I took some pictures and added Read More …
Amazing Asian Themed Mid-Century Time Capsule in Iowa
Sure, it’s a great Asian themed mid-century home, but, it is also over the top! The dimensions are huge. The flag stone walls, the huge open rooms with those Read More …
Vintage Knoxville Google Map
When I was at the Mod Weekend event last weekend in Fort Lauderdale, I was talking with other fans of vintage modern and thought it would be great to document Read More …
Lustron Home Update
Just a bump so you know I finally added images of this fantastic Lustron home here in Knoxville.
Mai-Kai Calendar Girls – 1969
Now online is the fantastic 1969 Mai-Kai calendar. This one features sisters Leila and Andree and their cousin Liva. HERE
Etiquette for Young Moderns
Gay Head. Just sayin’.
Mod Weekend in Fort Lauderdale March 15-17th
The event will be March 15 – 17th and is centered around the Modern design of the Fort Lauderdale area. One of the architects celebrated will be Charles McKirahan. Besides Read More …
Redmon Court – Knoxville Then and Now
Another addition to Knoxville Then and Now is the Redmon Court. Not exactly confident I found it. You decide. Redmon Court
Ridgeview Motel – Knoxville Then and Now
A New Year’s resolution was to add more to the Swank Pad, and so we have an addition to Knoxville Then and Now! This is the Ridgeview Motel in Clinton. Read More …
2013 is 1963 All Over Again…
 As a public service, let me bring to your attention the fact that the year 2013 is exactly the same as the year 1963. So you can re-use that Read More …
Swank Pad’s Mini Mai-Kai Mystery Bowls are here!
I am excited to announce what I hope is the first of my “Mai-Kai Memories Series”. This is an individual sized Mystery bowl designed after the 1950s original. They are Read More …
UPDATE: Biltmore Tourist Court Demolished
This icon on Kingston Pike, which dated back to the 1930s at least, and which seemed to deny time by still standing in a location that was heavily commercialized all Read More …
Mai-Kai Calendar Girls
In an effort to turn blog posts to web pages, I have started with the Mai-Kai calendars. This also gives me a chance to share a bit of history along Read More …
Hawaiian Village III – Myrtle Beach, NC
I just got this postcard of the Myrtle Beach Hawaiian Village. Great to see the exterior and another interior shot. The front is classic A-frame with Witco on the doors. Read More …