Shad Link, 1950s Strongman
“This is a Newspaper account back in the early 50’s. My Uncle gave me this when I was a Kid. Frank “Shad” Link was a relative who was quite a personality. He at one time wrestled at the White House for Teddy Roosevelt . His son was killed at St.Mary’s in a snow sled accident … Read more
Club Snafu shirt
Shirt from the original Club Snafu in Middle River, MD. From the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. permanent collection.
Baltimore County Waterfront Festival, 2004
Footage of the 2004 Baltimore County Waterfront Festival interspersed with interviews conducted by Essex historian and author Jackie Nickel. Date 10/02/2004 Sun article about a later event: Festival will highlight the county’s waterfront Event will help raise money for aviation museum By Kristi Funderburk (Baltimore Sun, May 12, 2006) When a dozen seaplanes touch down … Read more
Joe Disco’s Battle of the Baltimore DJ’s, 1979
Joe Disco’s Battle of the Baltimore DJ’s, 1979. Date – 1979-04-12
Essex TV Commercials, Bikini and Karate Contests, 1987
Three Essex-related commercials taped on VHS in 1987: 1. John Burdyck’s Full-Contact Karate “Battle of Baltimore” at Essex Community College 2. “Battle of Baltimore Bikini Contest” at Slammers Nite Club in White Marsh, MD 3. JB’s Oasis Bar on Earls Road in Essex / Bowley’s Quarters, MD Contributor – Scott Huffines
Super Sunday stage, 1975
Band playing on stage in front of Royal Cue Billiards on Eastern Ave. on Super Sunday, 1975. Publisher – The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.