Category Archives: History

The Decade of the Gun: JFK to KSU Part 1

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Ken Dowell

On Friday, Nov. 22, 1963 I was in gym class when the announcement came over the loudspeaker. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Mohonk Mountain House

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Ken Dowell

In 1890, the Mohonk Mountain House was the model Christian resort, promising stewardship, reflection and renewal. Continue reading →

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Worlds Collide, a Review of Dead Wake

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The sinking of the Lusitania was an act of terrorism. 1,195 people died. None were military personnel. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Grand Tour of America

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s answer to the European Grand Tour Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Wonderland

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s first national park existed on the edge of wilderness and civilization. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Atlantic City

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Home of America’s first boardwalk, first ferris wheel and first salt water taffy. Continue reading →

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How the Other Half Lived: Lambert Castle

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Lambert Castle, originally called Belle Vista, was built by Catholina Lambert, owner of one of the mills targeted by the 1913 strikers. Continue reading →

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Descendants of the Silk Strike: Two Book Reviews

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Reviews of books by two authors whose grandparents lived through the Paterson Silk Strike. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: Book Reviews

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Books reviews of sources for history of vacations in America. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: The Cigar Store Indian Syndrome

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The history of America’s national parks usually begins with the “discovery” of Yosemite. What isn’t explained is how you discover a place when there are folks already living there. Continue reading →

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