I have no story to tell today. I just want to make an appeal. This request is made because there are some improvements being made at the baseball/softball field in Altenburg. As near as I can tell, the athletic association that was involved in operating a local baseball team was established back in the 1930’s … More An Appeal for Historic Photos
I am republishing an old story today because I do not have time to write. Today is the 98th anniversary of the deadliest tornado in American history, and that tornado went through Perry County. The centennial anniversary of that tragic event will take place in 2 years. =========================================== Ninety-one years ago, on March 18, 1925, … More The Deadliest Tornado
Almost two years ago, I wrote this very short post about wedding photographs which show a bride wearing a dark dress with a white veil. Here is that post….with some additions.+ ================================= While searching for a historical occasion that occurred on this date, I ran across the death date of Ida Emilie Martha (Mueller) Doering…..April … More Another Black and White Wedding – Revisited (With Pi for Dessert)
Any credit for today’s blog post should go to Gerard Fiehler, a vital member of our Research Crew. Gerard is not a writer and never wants any credit, but he is an important contributor to almost every post that is written on this blog. Yesterday, Gerard pointed out to me that our museum has photographs … More Ice Storm – 1930
