Eps 49 Discovering History through Vintage Gift Boxes

Advertising, Vintage Gift Boxes

Collections come in all sizes and our ‘casual historian’ loves to share his treasures. This small assortment of vintage gift boxes will surely spark a memory or two from our long-time Havre de Gracians.

History through Gift Boxes

Stores that printed their names on gift boxes not only were great advertising but decades later, it gives us little clues about stores we might have forgotten. This is a brief post, but we hope the beginnings of a larger collection.

Photo gallery of the items in the video:

Do You Remember These Shops?

We know there are scores more that we should have in our collection. If you want to share one of yours, we’d be happy to include it. If it’s really vintage and you don’t want to part with it, send us a photo.

There are so many interesting ways to learn about and preserve our history. Do you have something you’d like to share with our ‘casual historian?’

REMEMBER, don’t throw the Havre de Grace ‘stuff’ out when you’re cleaning out a home, settling an estate, or just ‘downsizing,’ without checking in with George. Don’t give him cause to cry!!!

Our ‘casual historian’ is always waiting for your stories and any memorabilia you may want to share.

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LAFAYETTE TRAIL

Brochure pdf download

DISTRIX - mobile app
The Lafayette Trail App narrates the history of the City through the voices of famous citizens as you view their homes and businesses.  Meet residents from the past and see current and historic photos.  The tour is approximately 3 miles long, with 37 stops covering 57 properties.

  1. Download the Distrx app from your phone’s app store (Distx for Android / Distrx for iPhone) or access the QR code on the rack card (available at the Visitor Center at 450 Pennington Ave.)
  2. Ensure your Bluetooth and Location are turned on by checking under Settings at the 3 bars.
  3. Open the Distrx app which should take you directly to Havre de Grace.  If not, tap on 3 bars and “DISTRICTS.”
  4. Tap “Tours” and then “Lafayette Trail” to get started.

The Lafayette Trail is a self-guided tour of Historic Havre de Grace. The trail is a continuous 3-mile loop through the City indicated by sidewalk markings and “Walk the Lafayette Trail” signs posted along the way. You will see blue numbered medallions embedded in the sidewalk. These denote properties in the Lafayette trail brochure available at the Visitor Center, 450 Pennington Ave.

 

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