Kevin Dayhoff: The forgotten tale of Westminster's singing barber
On May 10, 1900, Westminster was saddened by the untimely death of James Hope, the African American singing barber of the Main Court Inn.
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On May 10, 1900, Westminster was saddened by the untimely death of James Hope, the African American singing barber of the Main Court Inn.
While the volume and type of vehicles have changed since the early 19th century, those engaged in journeys along local roads do so for much the same reasons and with similar needs as yesteryears: “Gas, Food and Lodging,” as announced on blue logo signs along interstates today.