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A month or so ago Rensselaer County —- without warning — demolished the historic Telegraph Building at the top of State Street. This is nothing new for Troy. Since the 1960s and 70s when Troy went through its “Urban Demolition …,” I mean “Urban Renewal Period,” hundreds of good usable commercial and residential buildings suffered […]
Above: Kent County Court House (EG Town Hall today), with the Eldredge fountain on the sidewalk. Credit: EGHPS By Glenn King This is another of Glenn King’s articles about “his” East Greenwich, ...
Al Southwick: Worcester fire almost wiped out valentine card industry in 1910 By Al Southwick Many Worcester folks know about Esther Howland and how she jump started the Valentine’s Day card industry from her home on Summer Street in Worcester. But how many have heard of the raging fire on Jan. 15, 1910, that almost wiped out the valentine card industry in America for that year? It was an epochal event in the saga of Worcester fires. That was years after Ms. Howland retired and sold her thriving business to George C. Whitney, a former employee. Under his guidance, the company became the lar...
Thoroughfare providing new opportunities for small businesses in West Palm Beach Outdoor pop-up shops provide safe shopping environment If you're concerned about shopping inside a store during the pandemic, then a new open-air market may be just what you're looking for. and last updated 2020-12-18 11:28:56-05 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â If you're concerned about shopping inside a store during the pandemic, then a new open-air market may be just what you're looking for. It's called Thoroughfare, a community offering a safe space for shoppers and an opportunity for small business owners. Outdo...