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The Best Dressed Boys Wore “Wearpledge”
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It is not unusual that a six-card set of postcards opens a new world of interest for a collector. “Wearpledge” clothing for boys, made by the Bauman Company (NY) did this for me. If you were a boy with a Wearpledge suit, please comment.
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The Village of Arundel and Arundel Castle
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English towns and villages, each and every one, has tales to tell. Some of them are even true. On a summer night, some years ago the ghost stories of Arundel Castle amused the tourist on a tour of England’s south shore.
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The Mines of Metcalf, Arizona
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Metcalf, Arizona was a historic mining town tucked into the rugged mountains. Once a busy copper mining community, it is now a nearly forgotten piece of Arizona’s early industrial past. Postcards and pieces of other media remind us of the pioneer spirit.
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The Singer Building
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Enthusiasts of American architecture view skyscrapers (and their observation decks) as vacation destinations. Many historians are equally mesmerized. It is truly disappointing that New York’s first skyscraper was demolished nearly 60 years ago – and no one cried.
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