Category Archives: History

Hot Dog

Posted on October 9, 2014 by vanbraman

Did you know that at one time the name “Hot Dog” was banned? According to a clipping in one of my Grandma’s Scrapbooks, the name was banned in 1913. The article says that the term was coined in 1900  by … Continue reading →

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Newport Tower

Posted on October 7, 2014 by vanbraman

One of the most mysterious structures in America is the Newport Tower in Newport, Rhode Island. I have recently discovered that I have significant Rhode Island ancestry and have been studying more about the history of The State of Rhode … Continue reading →

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