508 Eastern Avenue, 1920

This 1920 photo of 508 Eastern Ave shows a 2 1/2 story frame building and 2 period touring cars parked out front. Later this was the site of the bowling alley, B. Bugatch furniture, OGO Sales and is now a CVS store. The Building at right identified as Sealoreceo’s garage (which later became home of … Read more

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

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