Cocoanut Grove

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In the 1930s and 40s, Boston’s most happening nightspot was the Cocoanut Grove. It was a sprawling, one-floor complex of lounges, bars, and dining rooms, draped with elegant cloth and decorated with paper palm trees, bamboo, and satin canopies. The … Continue reading

The Expo

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1904 saw one of the biggest worldwide celebrations in history. The St. Louis World’s Fair, more formally called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was an international presentation of architecture, foods, and events, contributed to and attended by countries all around the … Continue reading