The S.S. Morro Castle disaster is one of the strangest and most fascinating disasters in American history. On September 5, the Morro Castle departed Havana,
Year: 2021
Roller Skating Labels: Be a Big Wheel
Back int he halcyon days of roller skating, roller rinks would produce a label with an rink or roller skate theme and the name and
Menu from The Captain’s Table – Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
The Captain’s Table was seafood restaurant located on Hollywood Road and Toledo Ave in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. The restaurant, with a nautical-themed decor opened
KTLA Channel 5 Slides, Volume 3
It’s time for the third installment of slides from the KTLA Channel 5 archives. This week focuses on the graphics that aired before KTLA aired
Glimpses of Seattle by C.H. Ford
A decade ago I purchased a box of slides from an online auction. The photos, from the 50s-80s were taken by a semi-professional photographer named
Taco Bell – St. Petersburg, Florida
In August 1967, Glen W. Bell Jr., chairman of Taco Bell Inc., opened regional headquarters for the chain at 4901r 34 St. N. in St.
The Ellis Puppets – Warren, Michigan
The Ellis Puppets were a religious puppet show put on by a couple that lived at 29650 Ryan Road in Warren, Michigan that was “dedicated
The Great Chatsworth Train Wreck – August 10-11, 1887 – Chatsworth, Illinois
Just outside of Chatsworth, Illinois on U.S. 24 lies a historical marker that reads: The Chatsworth Wreck – Midnight, August 10–11, 1887 – One half
KTLA Channel 5 Slides, Volume 2
Last week I posted a series of slides from KTLA-specific programs. This week it’s for slides advertising their syndicated shows. Without further ado… Popeye and