Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Smyrna, Georgia, votes to dispose of controversial Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials here voted to dispose of a historic structure that once served as a controversial restaurant.

New Jersey lawmakers sign off on legislation to establish a permanent firefighter museum

December 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a bill to establish a permanent New Jersey museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Atlanta Braves costs keep rising for Cobb County taxpayers

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County has allocated another $105,000 in tax dollars to help pay for the Atlanta Braves to host the World Series.

Want to have fun on New Year’s Eve? Try one of these cities

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Is it really a shock this is the best city to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

Task force recommends Smyrna demolish Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A task force has recommended the city demolish or otherwise rid itself of a former sharecropper’s that served as an “Old South” themed restaurant during the 20th century.

Smyrna deciding whether to save or scrap Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 13, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

This small community is weighing what to do with a historic structure that once served as a controversial restaurant.

Marietta, Georgia, museum highlights rare photos of city from 1899

December 10, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A special exhibit displays never-before-seen images of Marietta and local landmarks.

Downtown Smyrna, Georgia, redevelopment shines a light on a city in transition

December 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

At issue is a $6.5 million project to redevelop the town green, home to the local community center and library. City officials say it is the “biggest change to our downtown since the 1990s.”