Category Archives: Blast from the Past

The Perils of Family Dishwashing

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Tina Garceau
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Shish Kebobs and Pink Carrots

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Tina Garceau

This tablecloth was given to me by my neighbor, Lydia several years ago. I had tucked it away in a drawer in my china cabinet under a stack of serving platters and forgot I had it! Needless to say, rediscovering … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fly In The House!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Tina Garceau
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J.L. Borsch & Company

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Tina Garceau

This is an advertisement for J.L Borsch and Company from the program/souvenir booklet for the play Aiglon starring Maude Adams which played in Philadelphia at The Broad Street Theater back in 1901.

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Roller Derby Circa 1949: New Jersey Vs Philadelphia

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a treat from the dawn of broadcast television I found while trawling the Internet Archive on my Roku box. It’s the ROLLER DERBY!

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Watch The Birdie!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Tina Garceau
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Broad Street Theatre

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Tina Garceau

Here is an advertisement for the Broad Street Theatre from the program/souvenir booklet for the play L’Aiglon starring Maude Adams which played here back in 1901.

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Hello Summer!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Tina Garceau

This is a photo of Joe’s grandmother (seated in the middle) and her girlfriends taken sometime in the 1910s. They look like a happy group despite their multi-layered bathing dresses complete with stockings, caps, and shoes. These suits weren’t conducive … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Tina Garceau

Among these men is a great uncle. Take a moment today to reflect on those who gave it all.

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