Category Archives: History

Once a Factory, Once a Prison, Now It’s Belle Isle

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Ken Dowell

James River Park, Richmond, Va. Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: Samuel B. Kent

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Ken Dowell

He called himself ‘King Kent.’ Now he’s known as the ‘sex judge.’ Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: Harry Claiborne

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Ken Dowell

The story of a federal judge, an FBI agent and a brothel owner. Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: William W. Belknapp

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ken Dowell

From Civil War hero to disgraced Secretary of War Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: Old Bacon Face

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ken Dowell

Samuel Chase was the only Supreme Court justice to be impeached. Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: John Pickering

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Ken Dowell

This district court judge seemed to have trouble showing up sober. Continue reading →

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Impeached in America: William Blount

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Ken Dowell

The founding father who schemed to start a war. Continue reading →

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Wawayanda: A Century Before the State Park

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ken Dowell

The 1846 Wawayanda Ironworks furnace Continue reading →

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History of the Minors: El Comandante on the Mound

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Ken Dowell

1959 Havana Sugar Kings Continue reading →

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History of the Minors: Rochester Fans Step Up to the Plate

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Ken Dowell

1957 Rochester Red Wings Continue reading →

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