All built on Franklin’s saying of ”A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned,” the Ben Franklin 5-10 was a popular franchise around the U.S. that sprung up in 1927. All built on Franklin’s saying of “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned,” the Ben Franklin 5-10 was a popular franchise around the U.S. that sprung up in 1927. At its peak, there were 2,500 stores around the country, and I bet all of us can remember stopping by them after school or on the weekend! Here are a few of our favorite images and memories… read more >

Beloved Slot-Car Racing Spot Buzz-A-Rama Closes For Good
The beloved venue for slot-car racing, Buzz-a-Rama in Kensington, Brooklyn, is now closed for good. The shop, which was opened in 1965 by Buzz and