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Imagine cradling a steaming cup of joe in a mug that doesn't just hold your brew—it holds a story. A tale of sizzling bacon on chrome griddles, neon signs flickering through steamy windows, and the hum of late-night conversations in a town where the waters run hot and the memories run hotter. Introducing the Firehouse Diner and the Pump Room Lounge Coffee Mug from Skyway Diner's exclusive "Places Not There Anymore" collection. For just $7.99, this isn't merely a vessel for your caffeine fix; it's a time capsule to Hot Springs, Arkansas' golden era of roadside romance and unfiltered Americana. Picture this: It's the mid-20th century in Hot Springs, AK—that sultry spa city nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, where gangsters rubbed elbows with celebrities under the glow of Bathhouse Row. The Firehouse Diner wasn't just a stop on Central Avenue; it was the heartbeat of the night. Housed in a quirky converted fire station (or so the legends whisper), it ...

Remember cruising Routes 4 and 17, stuck in traffic, but mesmerized by that colossal 200-foot-long explosion of color overlooking the cloverleaf? That's the Stefan Knapp mural – a modernist masterpiece of enameled steel panels in bold reds, blues, yellows, and greens, swirling in abstract glory. Commissioned in 1961 by Alexander's department store owner George Farkas, it stood as a beacon of suburban innovation from 1962 until the store shuttered in the 1990s.  For those who grew up in Paramus or nearby, this mural wasn't just art; it was a daily companion, a symbol of the bustling retail corridor that put North Jersey on the map. Drivers honked, shoppers gazed, and it became an unlikely cultural icon amid the highways. After years in storage, panels from this 10,000-square-foot wonder have found a new home at the Valley Hospital in Paramus, ensuring its legacy lives on. But why settle for a distant memory when you can wear it proudly? Part of the "Places Not There Any...