Category Archives: Decades

…Essex looks drained of life, with weedy sidewalk and vacant shops (1973)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by atomictv

(The Baltimore Sun, 7/31/1973) Source: r.ebay.com viaBaltimore on Pinterest   “Eastern Ave. in Essex looks drained of life, with weedy sidewalk and vacant shops.”

Posted in 1970s, Essex / Middle River | 1 Comment

A Whale of a Tale: the Mysterious Case of the Tolchester Whale

Posted on March 21, 2013 by atomictv

(Maryland Historical Society, 3/21/2013) It’s hard to work at the Maryland Historical Society and not be familiar with the R.H. Eichner & Company color lithograph entitled “Go See the Whale at Tolchester, 1889.” An original of this iconic print lives … Continue reading →

Posted in 1880s, Baltimorons, Roadside Attractions | Tagged | 1 Comment

Haussner’s Restaurant, WMAR-TV Baltimore, 1961

Posted on March 15, 2013 by atomictv

Baltimore Museum of Industry: “This film was shot for a story on “The Port that Built a City” TV series and aired on WMAR-TV in 1961. Reporter Helen Bentley does an interview in the famous Stag Bar. Haussner’s was featured … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960s, Dining, Highlandtown | 1 Comment

Former Miss Delaware Teen USA allegedly swiped Ocean City bus fares, drank alcohol

Posted on March 12, 2013 by atomictv

An arrest warrant for Melissa King, the former Miss Delaware Teen USA, has been rescinded after a judge set a new court date for King to respond to a theft charge. King, who resigned her pageant position after a pornography … Continue reading →

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