As Eastpoint Mall prepares to close its doors, we take a look back to a time when you could find everything for spring and summer at the shopping center—even a Stegosaurus. In April 1967, life-sized dinosaur reproductions took over the parking lot as part of Sinclair Oil’s famous “Dinoland” exhibit, traveling the country fresh off … Read more
Serving Our Country features the men and women from our own backyards—streets like Marlyn Avenue, Stemmers Run, and Bowleys Quarters—who answered the call to service. By digitizing these vintage records, we ensure that the personal sacrifices and local milestones of our veterans remain a permanent part of Eastern Baltimore County’s history. Below are some excerpts … Read more
Charlie Seidel, commercial crabber, 1967 Description: Photo of Charlie Seidel, commercial crabber, 1967, at Middle River, Maryland. Photo from the collection of Melissa Todd, daughter of Charlie Seidel. Contributor: Melissa Todd
Classic Cars at Bull Roast, 1960s Description: Classic cars park in the ballfield of the Rockaway Beach Improvement Association. Source: Siegman family Contributor: Marcy Siegman
Magilla, a young chimpanzee, poses with his owner outside of Eastern Pet Shop. Date – 1960s Contributor – Jimbo Woodrow Buckler
19″ Color TV Sweepstakes Winners, 1967 Publisher – Eastern Beacon Date – 10/25/1967
Wilhelms Tavern, Nona Hunter and Miss Rose, 1962. Contributor – Kathy Thornton Nona Hunter at Wilhelms Tavern. Contributor – Kathy Thornton Mr Hartzel (a regular at Whelhelms Tavern) with Nona Hunter at Wilhelm’s Tavern. Contributor – Kathy Thornton
