a. byron balogh, architect (AZ OR WA)
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99 yrs ago today, U.S. Highway 66 was established! To mark the anniversary, @savingplaces is proud to partner w/ First+Main Films on Route 66: The Main Street of America, a documentary celebrating the legendary highway's past & future!
Learn more at ow.ly/Bmt350XpBZ8
Learn more at ow.ly/Bmt350XpBZ8
National Trust Partners on Route 66 Centennial Feature Film and 8 State Screening Road Show | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is proud to announce a partnership with First + Main Films on their upcoming film, Route 66: The Main Street of America. The National Trust will be their N...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
99 yrs ago today, U.S. Highway 66 was established! To mark the anniversary, @savingplaces is proud to partner w/ First+Main Films on Route 66: The Main Street of America, a documentary celebrating the legendary highway's past & future!
Learn more at ow.ly/Bmt350XpBZ8
Learn more at ow.ly/Bmt350XpBZ8
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Congratulations to everyone involved with the relighting of the neon sign at Road Runner's Retreat in Chambless, California! The business is long gone but this desert icon will remind Route 66 travelers of the area's history.
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations to everyone involved with the relighting of the neon sign at Road Runner's Retreat in Chambless, California! The business is long gone but this desert icon will remind Route 66 travelers of the area's history.
HI, returning from my break of using social media.
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
HI, returning from my break of using social media.
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Yesterday was a Route 66 day! Attended the opening of The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field vintage aircraft museum in El Reno (paired with a great burger at Jobe's), checked in at Yukon's Czech festival, then visited with John Hargrove in Arcadia, Oklahoma. The road is never boring!
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yesterday was a Route 66 day! Attended the opening of The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field vintage aircraft museum in El Reno (paired with a great burger at Jobe's), checked in at Yukon's Czech festival, then visited with John Hargrove in Arcadia, Oklahoma. The road is never boring!
Stopped by Porsche Studio in NW Portland yesterday and after 2+ years it looks as good as ever! It was nice to see customers socializing in the library and taking advantage of the espresso bar. Also, there was a fantastic 1956 Porsche 356 A on display, built at the Stuttgart factory for racing!
September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Stopped by Porsche Studio in NW Portland yesterday and after 2+ years it looks as good as ever! It was nice to see customers socializing in the library and taking advantage of the espresso bar. Also, there was a fantastic 1956 Porsche 356 A on display, built at the Stuttgart factory for racing!
'Rock Around with Ollie Vee' sung by Buddy Holly with Sonny Curtis on electric guitar. First recording session in Nashville for Decca Records at Owen Bradley's Quonset Hut in July 1956.
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Rock Around with Ollie Vee (Remastered)
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September 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
'Rock Around with Ollie Vee' sung by Buddy Holly with Sonny Curtis on electric guitar. First recording session in Nashville for Decca Records at Owen Bradley's Quonset Hut in July 1956.
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1/2 I’m saddened to learn that Sonny Curtis, the great songwriter and musical partner of Buddy Holly & The Crickets passed away today. He was one of the original rockers.
September 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
1/2 I’m saddened to learn that Sonny Curtis, the great songwriter and musical partner of Buddy Holly & The Crickets passed away today. He was one of the original rockers.
Oregon Plant Nearing Completion
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
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'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
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September 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Oregon Plant Nearing Completion
'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
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'MEDFORD, ORE. NOV 27 -- The big, modern plant of the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. which has been under construction for several months is rapidly nearing completion... No expense has been spared.'
Reprinted Medford Mail Tribune 12/10/1926
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Sawmill Whistle to Blow Monday
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
September 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Sawmill Whistle to Blow Monday
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
'The sawmill of the Medford Corporation will start up next Monday morning, manager John H. Owen reported this afternoon.'
From the Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1935.
#GreatDepression #Medco #sawmill #timber #lumber
@sonofsandor.bsky.social I just went down a huge rabbit hole reading the history of the Medford Corporation and the giant lumber mill (4th largest on the West Coast) that wasn't far from our house on Grand Ave.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
@sonofsandor.bsky.social I just went down a huge rabbit hole reading the history of the Medford Corporation and the giant lumber mill (4th largest on the West Coast) that wasn't far from our house on Grand Ave.
www.truwe.sohs.org/files/medco....
www.truwe.sohs.org/files/medco....
I installed iPadOS 26 on my iPad Pro and ran into conflicts and crashes on my apps. Had to erase and downgrade back to 18.7. It requires a Mac and a lot of time.
#iPadOS26 #downgrade
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#iPadOS26 #downgrade
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How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 26 to iOS 18
We explore your options for going back to iOS 18 from iOS 26 if you don't like it - but beware, this will only work for a limited time!
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September 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I installed iPadOS 26 on my iPad Pro and ran into conflicts and crashes on my apps. Had to erase and downgrade back to 18.7. It requires a Mac and a lot of time.
#iPadOS26 #downgrade
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#iPadOS26 #downgrade
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@sonofsandor.bsky.social Thought you might enjoy this Bonanza video. Maybe you've already seen it?
#Bonanza #PonderosaRanch #InclineVillage #Nevada
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#Bonanza #PonderosaRanch #InclineVillage #Nevada
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The Ponderosa Ranch/ Bonanza House
YouTube video by RonOnLocation
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September 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
@sonofsandor.bsky.social Thought you might enjoy this Bonanza video. Maybe you've already seen it?
#Bonanza #PonderosaRanch #InclineVillage #Nevada
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#Bonanza #PonderosaRanch #InclineVillage #Nevada
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Blog post and photos from my trip to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. I want to go back!
#BHRT2025 #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #WinterDanceParty #rockNroll #BuddyHolly #architecture #musicvenue
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#BHRT2025 #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #WinterDanceParty #rockNroll #BuddyHolly #architecture #musicvenue
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Surf Ballroom Visit 2025 | abbalogh.net
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa is legendary for its sock-ups and concerts most notably the Winter Dance Party of February 1959 which ended in tragedy.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Blog post and photos from my trip to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. I want to go back!
#BHRT2025 #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #WinterDanceParty #rockNroll #BuddyHolly #architecture #musicvenue
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#BHRT2025 #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #WinterDanceParty #rockNroll #BuddyHolly #architecture #musicvenue
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Lake Theater & Opera House downtown Clear Lake, Iowa
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
September 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Lake Theater & Opera House downtown Clear Lake, Iowa
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
#BHRT2025 #architecture #CerroGordoCounty #Cinema #ClearLake #downtown #iowa #MainStreet #marquee #MovieHouse #OperaHouseb #Theater
Cute old Craftsman Style house directly across the street from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Cute old Craftsman Style house directly across the street from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
#architecture #craftsmanstyle #house #fixerupper #SurfBallroom #ClearLake #Iowa
I gotta say, I kinda like Tumblr better for micro blogging than the others. It's far more robust for sharing short or long posts.
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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Selfie last Thursday night from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, with my cousin Mike. We're here to pay our respects to OG rockers Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson the 'Big Bopper…
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September 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I gotta say, I kinda like Tumblr better for micro blogging than the others. It's far more robust for sharing short or long posts.
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Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
September 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
#BHRT2025 #BuddyHolly #ClearLake #Iowa #JPRichardsonTheBigBopper #MartyStuartAndHisFabulousSuperlatives #RitchieValens #LaBamba #SurfBallroom #TheDayTheMusicDied #TommyAlsup #WalonJennings #WinterDanceParty
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This is where I'll be tomorrow: Clear Lake, Iowa! Seeing Marty Stuart, Kenny Vaughn and the band play at the Surf Ballroom!
In our column These Walls, we pull back the curtain on indie venues around the country. For this edition, take a look at Iowa's famed Surf Ballroom & Museum.
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The Surf Ballroom Remains Iowa's Rock N' Roll Historical Landmark- Readies 'Not Fade Away' Buddy Holly Experience (THESE WALLS) - Glide Magazine
It was a bitterly cold and stormy night on February 2, 1959. The residents of Clear Lake, Iowa, had no other option than to escape indoors for some relief
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August 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This is where I'll be tomorrow: Clear Lake, Iowa! Seeing Marty Stuart, Kenny Vaughn and the band play at the Surf Ballroom!
Driving back from Blue Acres Farm, I snapped this photo of an old barn outside Silverton Oregon. Don't know much about this one, but I'd like to come back during the holidays to see the star lit up!
#architecture #barn #farm #farmland #farmscape #landscape #silvertonoregon
#architecture #barn #farm #farmland #farmscape #landscape #silvertonoregon
Barn on Selah Springs Road | abbalogh.net
On a drive last Saturday... On my way home from Blue Acres Farm last Saturday, I stopped and took a photo of this old barn on Selah Springs Road outside Silverton, Oregon. I don't know much about this...
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August 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Driving back from Blue Acres Farm, I snapped this photo of an old barn outside Silverton Oregon. Don't know much about this one, but I'd like to come back during the holidays to see the star lit up!
#architecture #barn #farm #farmland #farmscape #landscape #silvertonoregon
#architecture #barn #farm #farmland #farmscape #landscape #silvertonoregon
Last Saturday I took a drive through the Willamette Valley and visited my blueberry friends at Blue Acres Farm outside Silverton Oregon. This is what I discovered...
Blue Acres Farm | abbalogh.net
Last Saturday I took a drive through the Willamette Valley and visited my blueberry friends at Blue Acres Farm outside Silverton Oregon. This is what I discovered...
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August 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Last Saturday I took a drive through the Willamette Valley and visited my blueberry friends at Blue Acres Farm outside Silverton Oregon. This is what I discovered...
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Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the…
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the…
Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the launch of a major sign restoration effort along the Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle. The project will restore signage in communities from Glenrio to McLean, Texas, boosting wayfinding and promoting local tourism.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Texas announces initiative to beef up Route 66 signage, add special community signs
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the…
The Old Route 66 Association of Texas, in partnership with the Big Texan Steak Ranch, will host a ceremonial sign unveiling at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Slug Bug Ranch, 1414 Sunrise Drive in Amarillo, to celebrate the…
New Muffler Man named Cowboy Bob added to Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
Tulsa's Route 66 corridor boasts yet another Muffler Man -- this time, it's Cowboy Bob, erected on Wednesday in front of Buck's Vintage on 66. A celebration of the arrival of the 21-foot-tall fiberglass giant was set for…
Tulsa's Route 66 corridor boasts yet another Muffler Man -- this time, it's Cowboy Bob, erected on Wednesday in front of Buck's Vintage on 66. A celebration of the arrival of the 21-foot-tall fiberglass giant was set for…
New Muffler Man named Cowboy Bob added to Buck’s Vintage on 66 in Tulsa
Tulsa's Route 66 corridor boasts yet another Muffler Man -- this time, it's Cowboy Bob, erected on Wednesday in front of Buck's Vintage on 66. A celebration of the arrival of the 21-foot-tall fiberglass giant was set for Thursday, but owner Mary Beth Babcock touted its installation the day before. Babcock’s first Muffler Man, named Buck Atom, was installed in 2019 at her
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August 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM