Waving Hands Make Magic: The Music, Restaurants and Unique Career of Bud Averill
Sometimes I come across a piece of ephemera from my collection that sends me down countless wormholes and side stories that I seem to lose
Idaho Skunks Are Not To Be Sniffed At: The Roadside Signs of Fearless Farris’ Stinker Stations
“Fearless” Farris Lind had an eye for adventure. Born in 1915 outside of Twin Falls, Idaho, he graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1934.
Sand Dollar Restaurant – St. Petersburg, Florida
Located at 2401 34th St., South in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Sand Dollar Restaurant featured dining, dancing, a rotating Merry-Go-Round lounge and a dining room
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Webster, Massachusetts
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (aka Lake Chaubunagungamaug) is a lake near Webster, Massachusetts. The meaning of Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is attributed to the Nipmuc tribe. “Fishing Place at the
Missile Strategy Computer at the Alabama Space & Rocket Center – Huntsville, Alabama
I am easing back in to posting back on here. Some deep research posts are on their way. Until then, here’s an amazing circa early
Holiday Inn 1956 Directory
In early 1956 Holiday Inn was just beginning to take over as the dominant motel chain. The first Holiday Inn Hotel Courts location opened by
Admiral’s Dinghy – Playa del Rey, California
The Admiral’s Dinghy is a new restaurant, 8360 Manchester, Playa del Rey. This is an informal and attractively nautical spot – the piano bar is
Lost Restaurants of California – Tugboat Annie’s – Claremont, California
Tugboat Annie’s was located on Route 66 (930 E. Foothill Blvd.) in Claremont, California. A grand opening celebration was held for the ship-shaped seafood restaurant
Dear Little Florence
Mailed from Columbus, Nebraska to Calmar, Iowa on December 31, 1907: Dear Little Florence, I wish you a very Happy New Year. I like Columbus