Category Archives: 1940s

Telephone Pole Mishaps Abound — Christmas in Essex, Maryland 1946

Posted on December 25, 2014 by atomictv

(The Essex Beacon, 12/1946) (Via TurkeyPoint.org Rockaway Beach Improvement Association / Turkey Point Improvement Association Hat tip to Joann Weiland for the clipping)

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H.L. Mencken’s “Christmas Story” (1946)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by atomictv

H.L. Mencken’s “Christmas Story” via archive.org.

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Dundalk Florist 4th of July Parade Float, 1940

Posted on July 4, 2014 by atomictv

Via The Dundalk Eagle

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Remembering Memorial Day in Baltimore with crabs & beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Today marks the 145th anniversary of Memorial Day, a day to honor those men and women, both nationally and right here in our own background, who gave their lives in the service of their country. As a port city and … Continue reading →

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