Since the printed books don’t come with page numbers, we’ve created this Table of Contents, to make it a bit easier. The episodes (titles in blue) and interviews (titles in orange) are in order as you’ll find them in the book. We hope this helps.
Eps 52 Frances Zellman and the C&P Telephone Co
It’s wonderful when a family member drops by to share items from a family member’s estate. We thank the family of local resident, Frances Zellman, for this unique story and items.
Eps 53 HdG Restaurant History via Menus
A collection of menus might not seem relevant, but it offers a few historic facts by giving us business locations and how pricing has changed over the years. Do you recall Webe’s, or The BIG CONE, read our post!
Eps 54 Havre de Grace School Memorabilia
School Memorabilia is always fun, and our ‘casual historian’s’ collection proves it. Check out this video as George shares some of the latest items added. Be sure to visit the HdG MuZeum in Bahoukas Antique Mall in Havre de Grace.
Interview 15: Bob Wood
Havre de Grace has had an amazing number of colorful, inventive, and amazingly skilled residents. Bob Wood is just one of them. Learn his amazing story and the building of a 64-foot steel-hulled sailboat that later made records on it’s adventure “Around the Americas” as Ocean Watch.
Eps 55 Crazeee about Ducks
The casual historian has a fine beginning to his decoy and memorabilia collection in his Havre de Grace MuZeum located within Bahoukas Antique Mall. He also has a few surprises!
Eps 56 A little Firehouse history – 1902 to present
If it’s an emergency, our Susquehanna Hose Co. will be there – as they’ve been since 1902! Read more about the items our casual historian has in his Havre de Grace History MuZeum at Bahoukas Antique Mall.
Interview: First Fridays Classic Cars 2011
The Classic Car Show has been a part of First Fridays in Havre de Grace for many years. Enjoy this short video from 2011 and take note of the antics by Bahoukas Antique Mall owner, George!
Eps 57 Mystery of the Carousel and Hurr. Hazel
This vintage footage from a vintage film from Walter McLhinney is a curious mystery. Do you know anything about the carousel and Hurricane Hazel of 1954, Havre de Grace, MD?
Eps 58 McDonald’s LPGA at Bulle Rock
It’s still exciting to remember the 2005 LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, when the locals had the opportunity to watch Annika Sorenstam and Michele Wie. 150 fine women athletes started, with 80 after the cut.
Interview 16: Remembering the Carnival Days
Enjoying the boats as the sun sets before the Havre de Grace Independence Celebrations – Fireworks. Carousels, parades, carnivals, fireworks, all add to the memories of Havre de Grace celebrations.
Eps 59 Senator Kennedy Receives Key to the City
It was an exciting day when Senator John F Kennedy visited Havre de Grace on his Campaign Trail for President.
Eps 60 Atomic Club and Boxing
The Atomic Athletic Club of Havre de Grace seems to have had quite a successful team of boxers. Names like Gatto, Vincenti, Tarquini, and others participated. Learn more from our casual historian of HdG.
Interview 17: Camay Calloway Murphy
Newcomers become a part of the tapestry of our community. And Camay Calloway Brooks Murphy is a golden thread. Read about the remarkable lady – truly a gift!
Eps 61 The Currier Collection
Jane Currier is one of our casual historian’s favorite people! Here he shares a bit of his Currier Collection. Enjoy!
Interview 18: Watermen’s Way with Ms. Jane Currier
Listen to Ms. Jane Currier share a bit of history of the neighborhood where she grew up. She points out a few historical and architectural points of the houses on the southernmost section of Market St. Listening, you, too, might hear the geese and the low chatter of fishermen of days long gone.
Eps 62 Kathryn Asher: the First Lady at Old Reading
Kathryn Asher was a woman ahead of her time. An entrepreneurial businesswoman, active in the community, and actively involved with family. Read more about her and the Havre de Grace Distributing Co.
Eps 63 Tolls – Double Decker Bridge and more
Tolls are nothing new. But our casual historian of HdG has a bit of interesting bite-sized pieces of bridge tolls history of our area to share.
Eps 64 A Surprising Variety of Watercraft
Our city of Havre de Grace on the shores where the Susquehanna River meets the Upper Chesapeake Bay, has been visited by an amazing array of watercraft over the years. Check out the variety in this blog post. We think you’ll be surprised!
Interview 19: Robert (Bob) J. Carson
So often we think we know someone. But having interviewed 20+ residents of Havre de Grace, I’ve learned there is so much more to an individual than just the circumstance of how we might have interacted with them. Robert “Bob” Carson is a great example. Enjoy the interview!
Eps 65 Havre de Grace~opoly and more
In an earlier post, we discussed Havre de Grace game memorabilia. In this episode we share more photos of the HdG~opoly game and two interesting card tables from the 1940s and 1950s that sport a tabletop of advertising.
Eps 66 The Derby Cafe
The Derby Cafe in Havre de Grace was well known in the 1940s. Learn a bit more about this interesting location in bite-sized pieces. Enjoy our ‘casual historian’s video.’
Interview 20: Catherine Williams Burks
Catherine Williams Burks is a most warm, gentle, and accomplished woman who, when she smiles, causes you to wonder what she’s remembering or the secret she might not share. Along with her many accomplishments, read about her acceptance as a mathematician at Aberdeen Proving Ground – in 1951.
Chalkware was used for many things in the mid-century 1900s
Eps 68 Bill Bowman – Cindy Lee’s Dad
Cindy Lee shares memories of her dad, Bill Bowman, and gifts his parade uniform, worn in local parades as a member of the Susquehanna Hose Company.
Eps 69 HdG Art Show Celebrates ’60’ in 2023
The 60th Year Celebration of the Havre de Grace Art Show in 2023 was originally the “Million Dollar Mile HdG Art Show” – read more about this wonderful event!
Eps 70 Stottlemyer and Schweers add to our Warriors Collection
Our “Casual Historian of HdG” can never have too many Warrior collectibles for his Havre de Grace History MuZeum. Check out the latest additions. We have such an amazing community!
Eps 71 Stansbury Family-1: Wardell
The Stansbury Family of Havre de Grace is well known and respected by locals in the community. Wardell was a prominent and active community member, serving on City Council and as President of City Council twice.
Eps 72 Local Business Signs Collection
Collecting large business signs can be a bit daunting due to their size. But that never stops our casual historian of HdG. Check out the beginnings of his collection.
Eps 73 Do You Remember Quackers Productions?
Quackers Productions Inc of Havre de Grace brought many musicians, comedians, and even the amazing Kreskin to stages indoors and out in the 1990s.
Eps 74 Bands: Docie Green and LB – Bayside – Textile
The Arts, and in this case specifically music, add to the rich history of Havre de Grace. Join our casual historian of HdG as he shares memorabilia of bands of years gone by!
Eps 75 REALLY Fun Transportation
Our casual historian of HdG shares a few fun ways to get around town – check out this post of a few unique pieces and stories of fun transportation!
EPS 76 History of 408 N. Union Ave
One building’s history can be a microcosm of the ebb and flow of commerce and life in a small city. Read about 408 N. Union Ave in Havre de Grace
Interview 21: Ruth Hebditch Sale
Marilyn Senn with her mother, Ruth Hebditch Sale, in 2017.
Ruth Sale has lived 108 years. I had the opportunity to interview her in 2016 at the age of 106. It was a challenging interview because the TV was on in the background, other people were talking, Ruth had difficulty hearing, plus she’d lie in bed and speak softly, then suddenly sit up, becoming very animated and speaking louder.
EPS 77 How Many Hats Do YOU Wear?
It’s been a while, but we’re back. We decided to return with a fun post about George’s collection of Havre de Grace hats and caps.
EPS 78 – 401 N. Union Ave Part 1 – the old Post Office building
First of 3 episodes on the Old McCombs Post Office Building at 401 N. Union (corner of Franklin St & N. Union in Havre de Grace
PS 79 – part 2 – History of 401 N Union Ave (467 Franklin St – Old McCombs Post Office Building)
In part 2 of the series on the McCombs Old Post Office Building, our ‘casual historian’ discusses the addition to the post office on the north end. The entrances face N. Union Avenue.
EPS 80 – part 3 – History of 401 N Union Ave (465 Franklin St – small addition on east side of the Old Post Office)
Facing the McCombs Old Post Office Building, to the right you’ll see a small shop – CREATIONS Beauty Salon. This is the 3rd and final episode for the history of the building at Franklin St. and N. Union. It’s also the story of George’s empire and Bahoukaville!
