Category Archives: Gayety

Baltimore’s Bawdy Block

Posted on August 17, 2010 by atomictv

America’s Cities of Sin Chapter 3: “Baltimore’s Bawdy Block” by Stephen Hull (Copyright Stag (1952)) THE OLDEST, lushest, bawdiest tenderloin in the United States today is that back-of-the-waterfront area of Baltimore, Maryland, known as “The Block.” Actually the district covers … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Playboy Magazine

Posted on August 14, 2010 by almosthipguy

by Tom Warner While we’ve all heard of Hugh Hefner’s famous girlie mag, Baltimore’s Playboy Magazine (shown left) is relatively unknown. Alternately known as This Week In Baltimore: The Playboy Magazine or The Playboy Presents: This Week In Baltimore (with … Continue reading →

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Baltimore: Pivot Point of the East Coast

Posted on July 13, 2010 by atomictv
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A penny for your thoughts. A Nickel for your memories.

Posted on August 31, 2008 by almosthipguy

by Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude) Jackie Nickel (1942-2007) My friend Scott Huffines’ mom, Jackie Nickel, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the age of 65 after a 6-year battle with cancer. All of us expect death as part … Continue reading →

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