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Subway’s Rise, Fall, and Revival: A Journey through Fast Food History

Subway is among the most ubiquitous restaurants that the world has ever seen. Statistically, most of the people reading this article are only minutes...

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Mason City, Iowa History

Mason City: Where History, Music, and Architecture Come Together It’s hard to talk about Mason City without smiling a little. This North Iowa community has...

The History of the Cape Cod Canal

The Cape Cod Canal, the ultimate 7-mile shortcut from Buzzard Bay to Cape Cod Bay, now sees more than 20,000 vessels pass through it...

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The Rise and Fall of the Red Barn Restaurant Chain

“When the hungry hit, hit the Red Barn.” In 1961, business partners Don Six, Martin Levine, and Jim Kirst founded the Red Barn restaurant chain...

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McCoy’s – An Endicott Night Café

McCoy's Chophouse in Endicott was just purchased by a couple from Milford, NY! Not the actual retail restaurant but this original oil painting of it...

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The Great Blizzard of 1978: A Winter That Tested America’s Spirit

The Unmatched Winter of 1978 In the winter of 1978, and just one week apart, the U.S. experienced some of the worst winter weather on...

Howard Johnson’s: A Journey from Ice Cream Stands to Iconic Restaurants

Many of us turn to music in our time of need. It comforts, delights, and soothes a sad soul. Not only is ice cream...

The Endangered Restaurant Chains of America

Chain restaurants dominate the landscape of America. Whether you enjoy eating at these establishments or simply despise them, they're simply impossible to ignore. Whether...

The North Star’s Journey: How Minnesota Went from Dakota Homeland to the 32nd State

The Sacred Stone and Ancient Trade Before European settlement, the Dakota people lived in what is now Minnesota, along with other tribes. This land was...

History Of Mackinac Bridge: A Vision Takes Shape

Five miles separate the lower and upper peninsulas in the state of Michigan. This is where the waters of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan...

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