In the Shadow of Yesterday
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Stories of people, places, and the echoes they leave behind……
Levittown: How Mass Production Built the Postwar American Dream
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture, new problems, and a new dream. #History #Levittown…
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture, new problems, and a new dream. #History #Levittown…
Levittown: How Mass Production Built the Postwar American Dream
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture, new problems, and a new dream. #History #Levittown #PostwarAmerica #AmericanHistory #Suburbia #GIBill #MidCenturyModern
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November 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Levittown: How Mass Production Built the Postwar American Dream
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture, new problems, and a new dream. #History #Levittown…
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture, new problems, and a new dream. #History #Levittown…
Ebenezer Mackintosh, a shoemaker and gang leader, became the indispensable link between elite strategy and street power. He commanded Boston's unified mob and the raw force the Sons of Liberty used to defy the Crown. #AmericanRevolution #History #BostonHistory #ColonialAmerica #SonsOfLiberty
Ebenezer Mackintosh and the Dirty Work of Independence
Ebenezer Mackintosh, a shoemaker and gang leader, became the indispensable link between elite strategy and street power. He commanded Boston's unified mob, providing the raw force the Sons of Liberty used to defy the Crown. #AmericanRevolution #History #BostonHistory #ColonialAmerica #SonsOfLiberty #StampAct
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November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Ebenezer Mackintosh, a shoemaker and gang leader, became the indispensable link between elite strategy and street power. He commanded Boston's unified mob and the raw force the Sons of Liberty used to defy the Crown. #AmericanRevolution #History #BostonHistory #ColonialAmerica #SonsOfLiberty
Explore my reflection on the profound impact of my grandfather, who emphasized love, memories, and the lessons learned throughout his life. #Grandfather #FamilyLegacy #PapStu #Memoir #PittsburghPirates #LifeLessons #ConnellsvillePA #MissYouGrandpa
Baseball, Radio, and a Life Well Lived
Explore my reflection on the profound impact of my grandfather, who emphasized love, memories, and the lessons learned throughout his life. #Grandfather #FamilyLegacy #PapStu #Memoir #PittsburghPirates #LifeLessons #ConnellsvillePA #MissYouGrandpa
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November 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Explore my reflection on the profound impact of my grandfather, who emphasized love, memories, and the lessons learned throughout his life. #Grandfather #FamilyLegacy #PapStu #Memoir #PittsburghPirates #LifeLessons #ConnellsvillePA #MissYouGrandpa
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, reflects the struggles of many small American towns #Connellsville #FayetteCountyPA #WesternPA #PennsylvaniaHistory #YoughioghenyRiver #CokeCapitalOfTheWorld #RustBeltHistory #AppalachianHistory
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Connellsville: A Forgotten American Story
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, reflects the struggles of many small American towns—once thriving through industry, now facing epidemics of poverty and addiction. #Connellsville #FayetteCountyPA #West…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, reflects the struggles of many small American towns #Connellsville #FayetteCountyPA #WesternPA #PennsylvaniaHistory #YoughioghenyRiver #CokeCapitalOfTheWorld #RustBeltHistory #AppalachianHistory
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Our final post: a lighthearted farewell reflecting on surprises, lessons, and the wonderful people we met along the way. Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing this ride with us. #Gratitude #ThankYouReaders #SigningOff
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Our final post: a lighthearted farewell reflecting on surprises, lessons, and the wonderful people we met along the way. Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing this ride with us. #Gratitude #ThankYouReaders #SigningOff
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September 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our final post: a lighthearted farewell reflecting on surprises, lessons, and the wonderful people we met along the way. Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing this ride with us. #Gratitude #ThankYouReaders #SigningOff
The story of baseball's classic ballparks is the story of America's cities. From bustling urban hearts to forgotten ghosts, these stadiums are tangible relics of a bygone era. #History #ballparks #BaseballHistory #UrbanHistory
Ghosts of the Ballpark: How Baseball Once Defined Our Cities
The story of baseball's classic ballparks is the story of America's cities. From bustling urban hearts to forgotten ghosts, these stadiums are tangible relics of a bygone era. #History #ballparks #BaseballHistory #UrbanHistory
hometown-herald.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The story of baseball's classic ballparks is the story of America's cities. From bustling urban hearts to forgotten ghosts, these stadiums are tangible relics of a bygone era. #History #ballparks #BaseballHistory #UrbanHistory
Mickey Rooney shocks in The Big Operator (1959), playing a ruthless union boss whose intimidation and corruption spark a dangerous fight for justice in this gritty, socially charged crime drama. #ClassicCinema #MickeyRooney #FilmNoir #CrimeDrama
Now Playing: The Big Operator (1959)
Mickey Rooney shocks in The Big Operator (1959), playing a ruthless union boss whose intimidation and corruption spark a dangerous fight for justice in this gritty, socially charged crime drama. #ClassicCinema #MickeyRooney #FilmNoir #CrimeDrama
hometown-herald.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mickey Rooney shocks in The Big Operator (1959), playing a ruthless union boss whose intimidation and corruption spark a dangerous fight for justice in this gritty, socially charged crime drama. #ClassicCinema #MickeyRooney #FilmNoir #CrimeDrama
Before Marvel or DC, there was WXYZ in Detroit. Learn how one local radio station and the visionary George W. Trendle launched a multimedia empire, giving birth to The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet. #GoldenAgeOfRadio #OldTimeRadio #WXYZ #OTR
WXYZ: The Little Station That Redefined Adventure
Before Marvel or DC, there was WXYZ in Detroit. Learn how one local radio station and the visionary George W. Trendle launched a multimedia empire, giving birth to The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet. #GoldenAgeOfRadio #OldTimeRadio #WXYZ #OTR
hometown-herald.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Before Marvel or DC, there was WXYZ in Detroit. Learn how one local radio station and the visionary George W. Trendle launched a multimedia empire, giving birth to The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet. #GoldenAgeOfRadio #OldTimeRadio #WXYZ #OTR
Clifton Webb shines in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959), a witty comedy about respectability, double lives, and family secrets—where one man’s charm just might outpace his outrageous predicament. #GoldenAgeHollywood #Movief="/hashtag/MovieNight" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MovieNight #Movie
Now Playing: The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
Clifton Webb shines in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959), a witty comedy about respectability, double lives, and family secrets—where one man’s charm just might outpace his outrageous predicament. #GoldenAgeHollywood #MovieNight #Movie
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September 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Clifton Webb shines in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959), a witty comedy about respectability, double lives, and family secrets—where one man’s charm just might outpace his outrageous predicament. #GoldenAgeHollywood #Movief="/hashtag/MovieNight" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MovieNight #Movie
Before cable news, there was The March of Time. This groundbreaking radio newsreel used celebrity actors like Orson Welles and Art Carney, and dramatic sound to turn global events into a national spectacle. #TheMarchofTime #OldTimeRadio #RadioHistory #OTR
When News Became Theatre: The Story of The March of Time
Before cable news, there was The March of Time. This groundbreaking radio newsreel used celebrity actors like Orson Welles and Art Carney, and dramatic sound to turn global events into a national spectacle. #TheMarchofTime #OldTimeRadio #RadioHistory #OTR
hometown-herald.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Before cable news, there was The March of Time. This groundbreaking radio newsreel used celebrity actors like Orson Welles and Art Carney, and dramatic sound to turn global events into a national spectacle. #TheMarchofTime #OldTimeRadio #RadioHistory #OTR
From the shouting newsboy on a chaotic city street to the quiet paperboy on a suburban lawn, these two figures tell a compelling story about a changing America. #History #AmericanHistory #Newspaper
America’s First Job: How We Got the News
From the shouting newsboy on a chaotic city street to the quiet paperboy on a suburban lawn, these two figures tell a compelling story about a changing America. #History #AmericanHistory #Newspaper
hometown-herald.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
From the shouting newsboy on a chaotic city street to the quiet paperboy on a suburban lawn, these two figures tell a compelling story about a changing America. #History #AmericanHistory #Newspaper
Step back in time to an era of cherry syrup, chrome stools, and the perfect milkshake. Learn how the soda fountain went from a medicinal tonic to the heart of American communities. #History #MainStreet #AmericanHistory #Nostalgia
A Spoonful of History: Soda Fountains and Lunch Counters
Step back in time to an era of cherry syrup, chrome stools, and the perfect milkshake. Learn how the soda fountain went from a medicinal tonic to the heart of American communities. #History #MainStreet #AmericanHistory #Nostalgia
hometown-herald.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Step back in time to an era of cherry syrup, chrome stools, and the perfect milkshake. Learn how the soda fountain went from a medicinal tonic to the heart of American communities. #History #MainStreet #AmericanHistory #Nostalgia
Step inside the legendary Hearst Castle, the magnificent California estate that inspired the fictional Xanadu in Citizen Kane. This is the tale of a media king's boundless ambition and the cinematic shadow that changed his legacy forever. #HearstCastle #CitizenKane #WilliamRandolphHearst #JuliaMorga
The Real Xanadu: William Randolph Hearst’s Enchanted Hill
Step inside the legendary Hearst Castle, the magnificent California estate that inspired the fictional Xanadu in Citizen Kane. This is the tale of a media king's boundless ambition and the cinematic shadow that changed his legacy forever. #HearstCastle #CitizenKane #WilliamRandolphHearst #JuliaMorgan
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Step inside the legendary Hearst Castle, the magnificent California estate that inspired the fictional Xanadu in Citizen Kane. This is the tale of a media king's boundless ambition and the cinematic shadow that changed his legacy forever. #HearstCastle #CitizenKane #WilliamRandolphHearst #JuliaMorga
From a rising star in the West to a symbol of failure in the East, General John Pope's journey is a compelling tale of ambition, arrogance, and the unforgiving crucible of Civil War command. #History #JohnPope #CivilWar #USHistory #KentuckyHistory
John Pope: The Louisville General Who Crashed Into History
From a rising star in the West to a symbol of failure in the East, General John Pope's journey is a compelling tale of ambition, arrogance, and the unforgiving crucible of Civil War command. #History #JohnPope #CivilWar #USHistory #KentuckyHistory
hometown-herald.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
From a rising star in the West to a symbol of failure in the East, General John Pope's journey is a compelling tale of ambition, arrogance, and the unforgiving crucible of Civil War command. #History #JohnPope #CivilWar #USHistory #KentuckyHistory
From the depths of the Great Depression to the front lines of WWII, Big Band swing music offered a powerful escape and a vibrant beat that helped America dance its way through its darkest decades. #WWII #BigBand #SwingMusic #MusicHistory
A Symphony of Escapism: How Big Bands Danced America Through Depression and War
From the depths of the Great Depression to the front lines of WWII, Big Band swing music offered a powerful escape and a vibrant beat that helped America dance its way through its darkest decades. #WWII #BigBand #SwingMusic #MusicHistory
hometown-herald.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From the depths of the Great Depression to the front lines of WWII, Big Band swing music offered a powerful escape and a vibrant beat that helped America dance its way through its darkest decades. #WWII #BigBand #SwingMusic #MusicHistory
The author draws on life lessons to share how Christian faith is a journey of perseverance. He reveals the profound reward of finishing well and trusting God's perfect promise. #Faith #Perseverance #FaithJourney
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From Quitting to Commitment: A Life of Faith
The author draws on life lessons to share how Christian faith is a journey of perseverance. He reveals the profound reward of finishing well and trusting God's perfect promise. #Faith #Perseverance #FaithJourney #ChristianLife
hometown-herald.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The author draws on life lessons to share how Christian faith is a journey of perseverance. He reveals the profound reward of finishing well and trusting God's perfect promise. #Faith #Perseverance #FaithJourney
#ChristianLife
#ChristianLife
In Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941), Robert Montgomery stars as a boxer given a second chance at life in another man’s body, guided by Claude Rains in this witty, heartwarming classic. #HereComesMrJordan #ClassicMovies #Movief="/hashtag/MovieNight" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MovieNight #Movie
Now Playing: Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)
In Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941), Robert Montgomery stars as a boxer given a second chance at life in another man’s body, guided by Claude Rains in this witty, heartwarming classic. #HereComesMrJordan #ClassicMovies #MovieNight #Movie
hometown-herald.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941), Robert Montgomery stars as a boxer given a second chance at life in another man’s body, guided by Claude Rains in this witty, heartwarming classic. #HereComesMrJordan #ClassicMovies #Movief="/hashtag/MovieNight" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MovieNight #Movie
While other radio heroes wore masks and capes, Big Town gave listeners a new kind of crusader. Discover how a newspaperman fought for justice with the powerful tools of a pen and a press. #OTR #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #BigTown
Big Town: The Radio Show That Fought Crime With a Headline
While other radio heroes wore masks and capes, Big Town gave listeners a new kind of crusader. Discover how a newspaperman fought for justice with the powerful tools of a pen and a press. #OTR #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #BigTown
hometown-herald.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
While other radio heroes wore masks and capes, Big Town gave listeners a new kind of crusader. Discover how a newspaperman fought for justice with the powerful tools of a pen and a press. #OTR #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #BigTown
James Stewart stars in The Mountain Road, a gripping World War II drama set in China, where one officer must weigh duty against humanity in a mission with devastating consequences. #JamesStewart #TheMountainRoad #ClassicCinema #MovieNIght #Movies
Now Playing: The Mountain Road (1960)
James Stewart stars in The Mountain Road, a gripping World War II drama set in China, where one officer must weigh duty against humanity in a mission with devastating consequences. #JamesStewart #TheMountainRoad #ClassicCinema #MovieNIght #Movies
hometown-herald.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
James Stewart stars in The Mountain Road, a gripping World War II drama set in China, where one officer must weigh duty against humanity in a mission with devastating consequences. #JamesStewart #TheMountainRoad #ClassicCinema #MovieNIght #Movies
Accused of profiting from war, one of America's largest companies was on the brink of ruin. Its radical solution? A brilliant and audacious radio show that would redefine public relations forever. #OTR #DuPont #CavalcadeOfAmerica #RadioHistory
History, Sponsored by DuPont: The Story of Cavalcade of America
Accused of profiting from war, one of America's largest companies was on the brink of ruin. Its radical solution? A brilliant and audacious radio show that would redefine public relations forever. #OTR #DuPont #CavalcadeOfAmerica #RadioHistory
hometown-herald.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Accused of profiting from war, one of America's largest companies was on the brink of ruin. Its radical solution? A brilliant and audacious radio show that would redefine public relations forever. #OTR #DuPont #CavalcadeOfAmerica #RadioHistory
Before cars and planes, Kentucky's train depots were the vibrant heart of communities, pulsing with commerce and connection. Uncover the stories of these magnificent "last stops" that still stand today, reminders of an era shaped by iron rails. #KentuckyHistory #TrainDepot #HistoricRailroads #Travel
The Last Stops: Kentucky’s Historic Train Depots
Before cars and planes, Kentucky's train depots were the vibrant heart of communities, pulsing with commerce and connection. Uncover the stories of these magnificent "last stops" that still stand today, reminders of an era shaped by iron rails. #KentuckyHistory #TrainDepot #HistoricRailroads #TravelKentucky
hometown-herald.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Before cars and planes, Kentucky's train depots were the vibrant heart of communities, pulsing with commerce and connection. Uncover the stories of these magnificent "last stops" that still stand today, reminders of an era shaped by iron rails. #KentuckyHistory #TrainDepot #HistoricRailroads #Travel
In 1942, America’s gas rationing aimed at fairness—but the coveted “X Sticker” fueled controversy. Explore how privilege, politics, and public anger turned a simple sticker into a national scandal. #WWIIef="/hashtag/WWIIHistory" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WWIIHistory #AmericanHistory #Homefront #WWII
A Scandal at the Pump: The X Sticker Story
In 1942, America’s gas rationing aimed at fairness—but the coveted “X Sticker” fueled controversy. Explore how privilege, politics, and public anger turned a simple sticker into a national scandal. #WWIIHistory #AmericanHistory #Homefront #WWII
hometown-herald.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In 1942, America’s gas rationing aimed at fairness—but the coveted “X Sticker” fueled controversy. Explore how privilege, politics, and public anger turned a simple sticker into a national scandal. #WWIIef="/hashtag/WWIIHistory" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WWIIHistory #AmericanHistory #Homefront #WWII
In a world of fast food, the automat was a marvel. A simple nickel could get you a hot meal, a slice of pie, and a taste of the future. Discover the story of a forgotten American icon. #Automat #HornAndHardart #History #Diners #Nostalgia
More Than a Meal: The Automat as an American Icon
In a world of fast food, the automat was a marvel. A simple nickel could get you a hot meal, a slice of pie, and a taste of the future. Discover the story of a forgotten American icon. #Automat #HornAndHardart #History #Diners #Nostalgia
hometown-herald.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In a world of fast food, the automat was a marvel. A simple nickel could get you a hot meal, a slice of pie, and a taste of the future. Discover the story of a forgotten American icon. #Automat #HornAndHardart #History #Diners #Nostalgia
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture—and a new set of problems. #Levittown #AmericanHistory #Suburbs #PostWarAmerica
The Suburbs Take Over: Levittown and the New American Life
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture—and a new set of problems. #Levittown #AmericanHistory #Suburbs #PostWarAmerica
hometown-herald.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In the wake of WWII, America faced a housing crisis. Explore how one man’s vision for mass-produced homes in Levittown gave birth to the modern suburbs, shaping a new culture—and a new set of problems. #Levittown #AmericanHistory #Suburbs #PostWarAmerica
In a world of darkness and doubt, one man's radio show created a stage for ordinary people. It became a national sensation and launched the careers of stars, offering America a weekly dose of hope long before the days of The Voice and American Idol. #RadioHistory #OldTimeRadio #FrankSinatra
The Original Dream Factory: Major Bowes Amateur Hour
In a world of darkness and doubt, one man's radio show created a stage for ordinary people. It became a national sensation and launched the careers of stars, offering America a weekly dose of hope long before the days of The Voice and American Idol. #RadioHistory #OldTimeRadio #FrankSinatra
hometown-herald.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In a world of darkness and doubt, one man's radio show created a stage for ordinary people. It became a national sensation and launched the careers of stars, offering America a weekly dose of hope long before the days of The Voice and American Idol. #RadioHistory #OldTimeRadio #FrankSinatra