Dorri Partain- June 9, 2021
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Remember this? Metal Picnic Baskets
Dorri Partain Contributor If you’re headed to one of our national parks this summer, you’re sure to find a scenic spot perfect for a picnic lunch. While the wicker picnic…
- Dorri Partain
- June 2, 2021
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Remember This? Ahwahnee Lodge
Dorri Partain Contributor Yosemite National Park draws visitors from across America and around the world to view nature’s wonders, but not everyone wants to camp in a rustic setting. The…
- Dorri Partain
- May 26, 2021
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Remember This? The Jigsaw Puzzle
Dorri Partain Contributor The natural beauty of America’s National Parks has been featured on calendars and puzzles for decades. As we begin a summer-long road trip via historic postcards, we’ve…
- Dorri Partain
- May 19, 2021
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Remember This? McDonaldland
Dorri Partain Contributor Munch on your favorite McDonaldland characters with this take-home box of cookies, complete with a handle shaped like the Golden Arches. Featured in McDonald’s television advertising, Ronald…
- Dorri Partain
- May 12, 2021
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Remember This? The Rotary Dial Telephone
Dorri Partain Contributor Today phones are everywhere and can do nearly everything – from taking pictures to streaming videos with a mere touch of a button – so easy a…
- Dorri Partain
- May 5, 2021
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Returning native plant species to Cliff Drive
Dorri Partain Contributor Cliff Drive has been Kansas City’s connection to nature for more than 100 years, but the landscape has changed greatly during that time. Invasive plants such as…
- Dorri Partain
- May 5, 2021
- 2 minutes Read
Remember This? Sinclair’s Dino
Dorri Partain Contributor You can bank on it, the popularity of Sinclair’s dinosaur mascot has not wavered over the years. First introduced and registered as a trademark in 1932, the…
- Dorri Partain
- April 28, 2021
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Remember This? The President Hotel
Dorri Partain Contributor Whether you need to open your glass bottle beverage or reseal it for freshness, these handy gadgets courtesy of local landmark Hotel President are useful souvenirs. Originally…
- Dorri Partain
- April 21, 2021
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Remember This? Alvin & The Chipmunks
Dorri Partain Contributor If a chipmunk could sing, what would it sound like? Under the stage name of David Seville, Ross Bagdasarian (1919-1972) recorded a hit song titled “Witch Doctor”…
- Dorri Partain
- April 14, 2021
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Remember This? Tax mills
Dorri Partain Contributor How do you pay a fraction of a cent? This was the dilemma when the Missouri Legislature voted to begin collecting sales tax on purchases, adding a…
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