Eps 14 Collector Plates Offer Intriguing Details
When researching local history, one doesn’t usually think too much about collector plates. But intriguing info can often be found on these. Listen to George, our ‘causual historian’
Eps 13 Brief History of Havre de Grace Bottles
A good deal can be learned about industries of old when studying vintage bottles of Havre de Grace. Dairies, distilleries, breweries, and pharmacies are just a few mentioned in this post.
Esp 12 Part 3 of 3 Gathering the Details
In our final post of Eps 12, we share the ;unique places you might find details for your local history search. Join our ‘casual historian’ of Havre de Grace!
Eps 12 Part 2 of 3 Gathering the Details
Part 2 shares resources like Phone Directories, various books about Havre de Grace, and more. The more resources the better the details…usually! Sometimes it adds confusion!
Eps 11 Havre de Grace History through Vintage Postcards
Vintage postcards can give us a wonderful view of history. Our ‘casual historian’ at Bahoukas has an amazing collection of Havre de Grace postcards to share our story.
Eps 10 Brief History of Havre de Grace Post Office
Postal service in Havre de Grace began with Stage Stop service while we were still colonies in 1774. In 1777 John Rodgers was recognized as our Postmaster. Read more in our blog post.
Eps 9 Burns Bros. Carriages and more
Burns Bros. Co. and their respected carriage manufacturing is well known in Havre de Grace history. Enjoy this brief video and details from Havre de Grace’s casual historian.
Eps 8 Ice Houses, Icy Ball, and Havre de Grace History
Ice on the Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace could be treacherous with ice jams, could offer recreation when it frozen over (skating/horse drawn sleighs), and created a major industry – ice houses and Ice distribution!
Eps 7 “The Graw” – Havre de Grace’s Racetrack
The Havre de Grace Race Track, affectionaltely known as “The Graw,” operated from 1912-1950. Many famous horses ran here including Man ‘O War, War Admiral, Seabiscuit, Citation, Sun Beau, and Exterminator – to name a few!
Eps 6 Bayou Restaurant – 73 years of history
73 years of Havre de Grace History from the Bayou Restaurant perspective! Listen to the casual historian of HdG tell of his treasured collection.
Eps 5 Havre de Grace Pharmacies/Drug Stores
Learn a cute story as you read the history of pharmacies/drug stores in Havre de Grace from our ‘casual historian.’
