Charleston, WV was a different town in the 1970’s. There was no Charleston Town Center nor South Ridge while Capitol Street was an entirely different place. Source: 28 Photos of Charleston, WV in the 70’s
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13 Stunning Shopping Malls From the Dawn of Consumerism
There are so many beautiful images of what shopping used to be like. Not anymore- today the mall has become a beacon of blandness- so bland that one can visit a mall in Bangkok and visit the exact same stores with the same layouts… Nowadays, shopping malls are seldom considered masterpieces. But that was completely […]
#tbt (more) History from St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118
The History of Troop 118 St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Buffalo, NY circa 1937 On February 28th 1927, a charter was presented by Rev. E.J. Meekel, SJ to a group of 8 boys and 10 scouters known as Boy Scout Troop 118 of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. John Pfeiffer was appointed scoutmaster and […]
Betty Crocker’s Absurd, Gorgeous Atomic-Age Creations – The New York Times
The iconic brand’s midcentury recipes evoke the era’s peculiar optimism, encased in gelatin and smothered in mayonnaise. Source: Betty Crocker’s Absurd, Gorgeous Atomic-Age Creations – The New York Times I may own two boxes of these cards. There is something weirdly wonderful about these cards and there are times I’m tempted to make a […]
Hallowe’en Apples
Hallowe’en Apples 2 ½ cups Staley’s Crystal White Syrup 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 18 small red apples 18 wooden sticks Boil syrup, sugar and butter together to 270° F. or until a few drops tried in cold water become brittle. Put sticks firmly into cores of apples. Dip them in syrup, […]