Author Archives: atomictv

“Walking in an Essex Wonderland”

Posted on December 20, 2013 by atomictv

An oldie but goodie from the Baltimore Or Less Christmas archives. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas from Balmer Hon! Brett Harlow won $500 from a 98 Rock contest when he submitted his song “Walking in an Essex Wonderland.” Essex Wonderland from Bianca … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Essex / Middle River, Holidays, Music, Radio | Tagged | 1 Comment

Santa visits the old Royal Theater in Baltimore, 1963

Posted on December 9, 2013 by atomictv

Photo via  Cezar Del Valle, Theatre Talks, on Flickr.com.

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The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed” – Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition

Posted on December 5, 2013 by atomictv

The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed”: Marion Elizabeth Rodgers on Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition By Sara Witman, 3/14/2011 Research Librarian Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander At the start of her lecture to a packed room at the Baltimore … Continue reading →

Posted in 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, Baltimorons, Beer, Bootlegging, Booze, H.L. Mencken | Leave a comment

Vintage Haussner’s Restaurant Menu

Posted on November 27, 2013 by atomictv

Take a look at what was on the menu at Haussner’s courtesy of The New York Public Library’s “What’s on the Menu.” Some diners may have opted for the traditional Thanksgiving menu: While other Baltimoreans may have been a little more … Continue reading →

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