Friday, March 20, 2026

Get Your Kicks on Route 555 – March 20, 1926

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Did you know that North Ridge Road was once planned to be known as State Highway 555? I didn't either, until I saw the article below, wh...
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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Ostrov's Shoes Buster Brown Ad – March 15, 1956

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The well-remembered rendering of Buster Brown and his dog, Tige Remember shopping for shoes as a kid? I don't have fond memories of it. ...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

"Greatest Flood of the Century" Paralyzes Pittsburgh – March 18, 1936

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With the coming of spring, flooding is often a threat to cities located next to rivers. And ninety years ago today, Pittsburgh and the surro...
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

St. Patrick's Day – 1956 and 1966

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Continuing my look back at the holiday as reflected in vintage editions of the Lorain Journal , here are some...
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Monday, March 16, 2026

St. Patrick's Day – 1926, 1936 and 1946

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Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day – another holiday that, like Groundhog Day, adds a little fun to our lives. I've already shaken up my ...
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Friday, March 13, 2026

The Journal Entertainment Page – March 13, 1976

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Well, the weekend is finally here – time to think about eating out and finding something fun to do. Fifty years ago on March 13, 1976 your e...
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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Car Ads – March 1966

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Buying a new or used car these days is a lot different than it was back in the 1960s. Today, most people probably shop online first, compari...
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