WWII Allied Occupation Francs
Issued by the US/Allied Forces after D-Day.Photo by Grand.
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John Paul Jones Stained Glass
All that, and bass player for Zeppelin. Photo by Sam & Pam.
It’s Time to Pray, America!
Apparently the ‘soundtrack‘ to a Pat Robertson Christian Broadcasting Network special from the late 1970s. Featured speakers/singers included Billy Graham, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Johnny… Read More »It’s Time to Pray, America!
Andy Lococo’s Cockatoo Inn
I remember driving past it (the building itself, not the ashtray), probably shortly before its dilapidated carcass was knocked down 20 years ago. It has… Read More »Andy Lococo’s Cockatoo Inn
Aluminized Tubes!
Photo by Treasure Hunt.
First Pig Iron, Kaiser Steel 1943 – Fontana, CA
Before Kaiser Permanente, Henry Kaiser was making ships on the West Coast, and started his own steel works in Fontana. Photo by Heritage.
TIL: Livermore Labs Blockade Poster
I’ll let the NYT take this: 1,300 ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA ANTINUCLEAR PROTEST More than 1,300 antinuclear protesters were arrested today in a nonviolent demonstration at… Read More »TIL: Livermore Labs Blockade Poster
Head Cruncher! Gut Ripper! Street Gangs of Hong Kong
I confess the thing that really caught by eye was “Produced by Run Run Shaw”. Besides his illustrious career in Asia, Shaw is notable for… Read More »Head Cruncher! Gut Ripper! Street Gangs of Hong Kong
Fabulous Las Vegas & Your Shangri-La Homes
Wish I could find out more, but I gather this is promotional material for a housing development in Vegas. Looks like something that could come… Read More »Fabulous Las Vegas & Your Shangri-La Homes
1933 Medallion Commemorating 25th anniversary of General Motors
Here’s some info and a nice look at the obverse as well, which is even more art deco-y.Photo by Johnevieve.