AFL-CIO, “At the Triangle factory, women had to leave the building to use the bathroom.”
107 years ago today, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occurred—it was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of New York …
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A 1955 Halloween treat from Suspense: Agnes Moorehead in “The Whole Town Sleeping”
Agnes Moorehead delivers a frightening portrayal of a level-headed spinster who makes a mistake one evening. She walks home alone …
The designer of the single most identifiable sign of the cold war—and my childhood—has died.
In the 1960s, they seemed to be everywhere. Churches, department stores, apartment buildings, schools, firehouses, libraries, and telephone switching facilities …
NYC’s Grand Central Terminal has a new website. First question? “How many approvals did *that* take?”
They also introduced a new logo. But first, the news by way of an email that I received this afternoon: …
My fascination with type began with the publication U&lc. There may be a new kid on the block.
In the early 70s, I was in the waiting room of Modernage, one of the hundreds of photo duplication houses in …
I was a member of the Playboy Club for years. It was great for business meetings—and other stuff.
The BBC app on my iPhone announced the news last week. Hugh Hefner had died. Learning about his passing didn’t …
Remembering the magnitude of our 9/ll loss. One location, one individual at a time.
List of 9/11 Victims by Location: World Trade Center Gordon M. Aamoth, Jr., Edelmiro Abad, Maria Rose Abad, Andrew Anthony …
This is huge. Now we can get seafood delivered directly from NY’s famous Fulton Fish Market!
Their seafood and shipping prices are great. But first, some background. Established in 1822, the Fulton Fish market was originally …
I’ve never splashed around in the spray of a fire hydrant. But, it sure looks like a good time.
Growing up in the midwest, the closest I ever got cooling off in the spray of fire hydrant was dancing …
Everything you should know about the Belmont Stakes—in 137 pages: The official 2017 media guide.
It’s all here. Facts, figures, minutiae, and more. Click, read, learn, and astound your horsey friends with your in-depth knowledge …
There’s no map on the back, but there’s a handprint on the front and the handwriting has been altered.
Preface The movie, National Treasure is a favorite of mine. It’s a fun romp, a historical-fantasy-mystery, and the Declaration of …
Just released: JFK speaks from his Harvard past in the earliest known recording of his voice.
Harvard has released what its archivists believe is the earliest voice recording of future president, John F. Kennedy, who, as …
After the hateful shootings at the Pulse nightclub, Cassils created a *must-see* short film. 103 Shots.
One of the most important, impactful, and heart wrenching shorts that I’ve seen in decades: 103 Shots. Please watch. The film, …
Tomorrow, in Odorama: John Waters’ Polyester at the Senator Theatre—scent cards included
POLYESTER: Francine Fishpaw is an upper middle class suburban housewife in Baltimore. Unfortunately for this “good Christian woman”, the money …
Yes, Virginia. There was a Bowling Green Massacre. A letter rewritten for a much different time.
In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon was eight years old. She lived in New York City and she wrote a letter to New York’s Sun. …
