Matthew Ballard
“The Condition of the Laboring Man at Pullman” Political Cartoon, circa 1894 Vol. 5, No. 9 March 3rd marks the 188th birthday of George Mortimer Pullman, born in 1831 to…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 5, No. 8 This photograph shows John Howard’s Coal Yard, located at the “foot” of North Clinton Street on the south side of the Erie Canal around 1904/05. Born…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 5, No. 4 On January 26, 1875, the first electric drill was patented by George Green of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Although the device revolutionized dentistry, it fails to negate the…
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Matthew Ballard
Volume 4, Issue 38 The impact of Medina Sandstone extends beyond the beautiful structures that built from the durable material. Since the initial discovery of the resource during the construction…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 32 As tours of Mt. Albion Cemetery continue every Sunday through the month of August, I noticed a particular headstone that is frequently passed over each year.…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 31 On occasion I discover a photograph and set it aside for sorting, only to have it resurface several months later. The faces stare at me as…
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