Miss Liberty comes down from her perch
Steeplejack. That was a new word for me as I gathered material for today's column.
March 26, 2020 1:00 am
July 23, 1959: Deconstructing buildings on Brackenridge
In this photo from July 23, 1959, workers continue efforts to raze a two-block stretch of buildings that formerly housed shops, freight...
March 12, 2020 1:00 am
June 5, 1966: JG spelling champ heads to national bee
Ralph Banasiak had quite the fan club in attendance when he left from Baer Field on June 5, 1966. The 13-year-old spelling bee champion...
March 5, 2020 1:00 am
Gathering to watch 'M.A.S.H.' finale in '83
When the long-running series “M.A.S.H.” came to an end Feb. 28, 1983, it was a must-watch for millions of people.
February 27, 2020 1:00 am
Nov. 5, 1995: Opening of Science Central
Science Central will mark its 25th anniversary later this year and is planning special activities every month until then.
February 25, 2020 1:00 am
1916: Leonard and Geller's Grocer
I've been wanting to share some items from earlier in our archives, but our photo negative collection only goes as far back as 1947.
February 20, 2020 10:10 am
June 22, 1948: Couple gets married in plane
On the eve of Valentine's Day, today's History Journal photo is of a couple who took their love to a new level – in more than one...
February 13, 2020 1:00 am
July 11, 2001: Lottery decides area will switch to 260 area code
Happy 260 Day. Today businesses and communities will mark the 260 area code with specials and deals.
February 6, 2020 1:00 am
Aug. 23, 1966: Phelps Dodge office explosion
Around noon Aug. 23, 1966, an explosion turned the administration office of Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp. into rubble, killing five...
January 30, 2020 1:00 am
June 14, 1954: Pet crow stolen and other stories
Last month in History Journal, I shared some eye-catching headlines and mentioned a funny one that I remembered seeing but hadn't been...
January 28, 2020 1:10 pm