Category Archives: Neighborhoods

Hampden’s “Improved Order of Red Men” at Mayor’s Christmas Parade (1983)

Posted on March 29, 2013 by atomictv

Lou Catelli uncovered this treasure trove of Hampden’s Red Men participating in the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in the early 80s. ‘Red Men’ selling longtime lodge in Hampden By Larry Perl (Baltimore Sun, 3/5/2013) In 1893, a group of Baltimore patriots … Continue reading →

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Maryland Girls Compete in 1990’s “Bikini Open” 1-900 Ad

Posted on March 29, 2013 by atomictv

Nancy Leonard and Karen Croney The “Bikini Open” was a bikini contest that aired on pay-for-view in 1990. The winner, Karen Croney, came from Pasadena, Maryland while contestant Nancy Leonard hailed from Ocean City, Maryland. Call now! Bikini Open 1 … Continue reading →

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…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.”

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H.L Mencken on Essex, Maryland

Posted on March 22, 2013 by atomictv

Hollywood Park was located in Essex, Maryland near the Back River Bridge.

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