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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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Why Fenway Park Works: A Tale of Tradition, Success, and Uniqueness

Fenway Park is one of the most famous baseball stadiums ever built. From the iconic Green Monster to Pesky's Pole, this one really stands...

Kentucky Derby – History and Traditions

What Makes the Kentucky Derby the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports? The Kentucky Derby is widely regarded as the most exciting two minutes in...

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...

History of Ben Franklin Five and Dime Store

Benjamin Franklin's aphorism, "A penny saved is a penny earned," inspired the name of the Ben Franklin Five and Dime stores that eventually popped...

The History OF Big Boy

The Story of Bob’s Big Boy It all started with a dream in 1936. Bob Wian sold his beloved DeSoto Roadster for $350 and opened...

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