Monthly Archives: October 2010

“Streets of Baltimore” by Ivory Joe Hunter

Posted on October 24, 2010 by atomictv

Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an African American R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist, best known for his hit recording, “Since I Met You, Baby” (1956). Billed as The Baron of the Boogie, he was … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Grand Old Amusement Parks

Posted on October 19, 2010 by atomictv

Wild Ride Baltimore’s grand old amusement parks were the original pleasure palaces, offering exciting sights and sounds — from the Racer Dip to the Human Laundry Ride to Klatawa the Diving Horse. They also offered a way to, in H.L. … Continue reading →

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Kitsch and Tell: A Trip Down Baltimore’s Tacky Treasure Trail

Posted on October 18, 2010 by atomictv

Kitsch and Tell A Trip Down Baltimore’s Tacky Treasure Trail By Joanne P. Cavanaugh, 4/15/1998 Kitsch: (kich) n. 1. Pretentious bad taste, especially in the arts. (G. kitschen, to put together sloppily.)–The American Heritage Dictionary Kitsch: (kich) n. 1. “I … Continue reading →

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Baltimore City Paper’s 2010 “Baltimanual”

Posted on October 4, 2010 by atomictv

“The Land Of Pleasant Living” City Paper’s 2010 Guide to All Things Baltimore Baltimore is a place of many nicknames and civic slogans, many of which have stuck whether they fit the place or not. Its 19th-century violence earned it … Continue reading →

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