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Shady Grove Music Fair was the venue of choice in the Washington area for movie stars, bands, plays and musicals during the 60's and 70's. It was an arena theatre, where the audience surrounded the stage. At one point the stage actually rotated. Acts such as James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Steely Dan and the Jackson 5 played at Shady Grove. Located at the intersection of 270 and Shady Grove Road, the site is now office buildings. "COMMENTS"
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Lakeforest Mall opened in 1978. At the time Lakeforest was the largest indoor retail mall in the county and featured a movie theater, a stage for the performing arts and even an ice skating rink. It sure has changed a lot. "COMMENTS"
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Opening ceremonies at Lakeforest Mall in 1978. "COMMENTS"
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I bought this old postcard of the Washingtonian Motel on eBay after a local resident sent me a picture of the motel from the ground. It looked like such a fun place to stay. Notice how narrow I-270 was? This aerial view is looking north towards Frederick. Located at what is now Washingtonian Boulevard, this unqiue-looking motel is now a Marriott SpringHill Suites. "COMMENTS"
