Monday, November 6, 2023

Soldiers Monument – New London, Ohio

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During my recent drive down State Route 60 to view the fall foliage, I stopped in New London for the first time and walked around the Downto...
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Friday, November 3, 2023

Harlem Globetrotters Come to Lorain – November 1973

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Fifty years ago, the famous Harlem Globetrotters brought their inimitable brand of exhibition basketball entertainment to Lorain to the del...
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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Lorain Journal Front Page – November 2, 1953

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Seventy years ago today, this was the front page of the Lorain Journal on November 2, 1953.  It was the eve of the election, and despite go...
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Barrett's Chapel

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While going for a drive down State Route 60 last weekend to enjoy the fall foliage, I noticed this little church all by itself north of New ...
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween!

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DeLuca Bakery ad from October 8, 1963 Journal Here's hoping you enjoy a safe and Happy Halloween. Over the years, I've devoted many ...
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Monday, October 30, 2023

Gray Drug & Woolworth Halloween Ads – October 1973

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How do you know when you're too old to go trick or treating? I've mentioned before how I knew when it was my last Halloween. I'd...
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Friday, October 27, 2023

Dr. Silkini's Asylum of Horrors at the Palace – October 22, 1953

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We'll close out the week here on the blog with an ad for Dr. Silkini's Asylum of Horrors stage show, which was appearing at the Pal...
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