Remember This? Beautiful Highway Postage Stamps
Dorri Partain Northeast News During a road trip along the developing interstate highway system, our nation’s First Lady was appalled at the number of billboards and junk yards that were…
Dorri Partain Northeast News During a road trip along the developing interstate highway system, our nation’s First Lady was appalled at the number of billboards and junk yards that were…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Vending machines make the sale of anything possible, anywhere, anytime. Nearly any cafe, filling station, souvenir shop or tavern offered cigarettes for the convenience of inserting…
Dorri Partain Northeast News A sign perhaps more welcoming than an actual “Welcome” sign. Early highway travelers had their work cut out for them when seeking any kind of amenities…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Whether you’re packing a picnic for a day at the park or traveling long distances on a family vacation, this picnic jug holds a gallon of…
Planning a vacation? Before you load the car, check your road atlas to be sure you have the latest edition and updated highway information. When President Dwight Eisenhower signed the…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Major League baseball finally arrived in Kansas City when the Philadelphia Athletics moved to town in 1955. Also known as the A’s, team owner Arnold Johnson…
Dorri Partain Northeast News A handy companion to the fountain pen, the ink blotter prevented smears and blotches that often occurred while waiting for the ink to dry. Paper manufacturer…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Downtown shoppers, hang on to your petticoats! At the turn of the 20th Century, when ladies wore long skirts and layers of petticoats, a short street…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Who was Casey, and where was his place? Casey, an African bull elephant, arrived in Kansas City in 1955 at the age of four. Both he…
Dorri Partain Northeast News Whether you like your steak well done or medium rare, this Cowtown could offer a fine dining experience “where the steak is born”. The Golden Ox,…