1999 Spring – from Lockhouse to Lighthouse
Enjoy a bit of history with the 1999 Spring … from Lockhouse to Lighthouse … publication for Havre de Grace MD. Fun Ways to Enjoy Our City!
1998 – from Lockhouse to Lighthouse
In the early months of 1998, Ellie started introducing herself to businesses throughout town. Not knowing anyone, she handed them a sales page that didn’t even have our own lockhouse and lighthouse images. But she believed that she had something to offer to promote our city to others.
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
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 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 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 latest additions. We have such an amazing community!
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 67 Benesch’s Chalk Heads!
Chalkware was used for many things in the mid-century 1900s
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.
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.’
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. Our casual historian of HdG shows off his Havre...
Eps 64 ASurprising 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!
