Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

What’s with the anchor in the road?

September 9, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along Broad Street into downtown Athens, a large gray anchor might be among the last thing people expect to see.

Terminal Station harkens back to city’s railroad past

September 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

During the Civil War, the railroad was vital to Chattanooga, bringing supplies to the troops stationed in the city and also transporting reinforcements to nearby destinations.

‘Pardon me boy,’ is that an historic train depot?

September 7, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The events of 1970 could have spelled doom for Chattanooga’s Terminal Station.

Fire, tornado not enough to destroy courthouse

September 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

For years, the Montgomery County Courthouse stood as a bleak reminder of Jan. 22, 1999.

‘72 ‘Happy Games’ marred by terrorist attack

September 5, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The 1972 Summer Olympics aimed to present a drastically different view of the country than the last summer games held in the Nazi-led country in 1936 and overseen by Adolf Hitler.

‘This is a trauma that will stay with us forever’

September 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

31 Connolly Strasse is not a tourist attraction. There are no T-shirts or magnets or other useless tchotchkes for tourists to buy.

To travel is to…

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

I’m mulling my recent escapades, trying to put everything into perspective — there were some unique, some historic and some downright weird attractions.

When in Folkston, take time to tour the town – Part III

August 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

When in Folkston, it’s worth taking a few minutes away from the train watching platform and taking a walking tour of the historic downtown.

Forget the Okefenokee, come for the trains – Part II

August 18, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Every day, upwards of 80 CSX trains pass through the Folkston Funnel, so named because two railroad lines merge just north of downtown. In fact, almost all Florida-bound freight trains pass through the city’s limits.

When in Folkston, don’t just visit the Okefenokee – Part I

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right.