Description: The Iroquois Brewery was successor to the Jacob Roos Brewery, originally founded in 1842. Much of the Iroquois advertising that appeared after prohibition cites this 1842 date as the brewery's founding. The brewery was located between Hickory and Pratt Streets in Buffalo, N.Y. It was operated by Jacob Roos and, after his death, by George Roos, until 1892, when it was sold to Leonard Burgwerger. Burgwerger razed the buildings and built a new brewery on the site. This was the start of the Iroquois Brewing Company. Iroquois survived prohibition by brewing soda and near beer, and reopened shortly after prohibition ended in April 1933. Iroquois grew and prospered after prohibition and became the largest brewer in Buffalo.
Description: Partners in Crime is an American crime drama TV series set in San Francisco, California, that aired from September 27 to December 29, 1984. The show starred Lynda Carter as Carole and Loni Anderson as Sydney, two women with little in common except sharing Raymond as an ex-husband. When Raymond winds up murdered, Carole and Sydney set out to find his killer and eventually decide to run the detective agency Raymond has left them. Despite having two of TV's hottest stars onboard, the series was set to fail from the start. The show's creator and director was canned after the pilot was completed, which lead to him walking with the writing team and their 13 episode scripts, something that lead to things going downhill after the pilot movie.
Description: If any single shop could be credited with the 'Ohio style' of hot rod design, it would hands down be Lobeck's Hot Rod Parts. Beginning in the early '70s in Cleveland, Ohio, Barry Lobeck designed hot rods and custom parts that would define the new traditional look. From custom-designed rolling chassis to complete hot rods and more parts than you can shake a stick at, Lobeck's did it all for the better part of four decades, leaving a trail of builds that are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Description: Night Trap is a 1992 video game presented primarily through full-motion video (FMV). Night Trap tasks the player to observe teen girls visiting a house which, unbeknownst to them, is infested with vampires. The player watches live surveillance footage and triggers traps to stop the girls from being harmed. The player can switch between different cameras to keep watch over them and eavesdrop on conversations to follow the story and listen for clues. The game received mixed reviews, with critics praising the B movie quality, humor, and animation, but criticized the gameplay as shallow and limited. The game was one of the principal subjects of a 1993 Senate hearing on violent video games, prompting many retailers to pull the game from shelves.
Description: According to various legends, the Loveland Frogman was first sighted by a traveling salesman driving along an unnamed Loveland, Ohio road late at night in 1955. In one story, the driver was heading out of the Branch Hill neighborhood when he spotted three figures stood erect on their hind legs along the side of the road, each 3 to 4 feet in height, with leathery skin and frog faces. In other versions of the story, the creatures were spotted under or over a poorly lit bridge, and one held a wand over its head that fired a spray of sparks. In 1972, the Loveland Frogman legend gained renewed attention when a Loveland police officer reported to a colleague that he had seen an animal consistent with descriptions of the frogman.
Description: When your family business is saving people and hunting things, you see a lot of road time and therefore, a lot of gas stations. Gas-N-Sip is a fictional gas station and convenience store (food mart & more!) with locations across the United States that the boys frequent on their road trips. The station’s first appearance was in season 7, episode 3, ‘The Girl Next Door,’ and made regular appearances in every season that followed.
Description: Hodaka introduced the Wombat in 1972, then later introduced the racing model, the Combat Wombat, in 1973. The Hodaka Combat Wombat became a tough competitor in it’s day, giving the increasing number of Japanese bikes a run for their money in the 125cc class. Powered by a 125cc two-stroke engine that wound up to 8,400 rpm, the Combat Wombat also featured a five-speed transmission and a left side shifter. This nimble little motocrosser weighed around 192 pounds with a wheelbase of 53 inches. At this time in the motocross bike market, things were developing quickly and all of the manufacturers were releasing “new and improved” bikes each year, so Hodaka had to stay on that same path and released the Super Combat in ’74.
Description: While the wine world has its Sommeliers, the liquor world had a biker named Feral Daryl. This uniquely nicknamed gent was a well known friend of many San Bernardino MC's, and was a veritable human encyclopedia when it came to hard alcohol. Daryl worked off and on as a bartender for years, but in the early '80s, he rolled the dice and opened Feral Daryl’s Liquor World just outside of Victorville in Adelanto, California. He was more than thrilled to no longer be slinging drinks, and instead spending his time helping customers find the perfect liquors, mixers, and even advise on food pairings. For 25 years, Feral Daryl’s Liquor World was the place to go, even if it was a little out of your way, so consider yourself lucky if you made the trip.
Description: Based in North Hollywood, California, the Sandmaster Company was formed in 1966, initially focusing on fiberglass dune buggy conversion kits. By the early '70s, Sandmaster was fabricating their own single seat competition off-road buggies, many of which went on to take class titles in the most grueling of desert racing circuits.
Description: Located at the corner of Van Ness and Pacific in San Francisco, Hippo Hamburgers (a.k.a. Hippo Burger, Hippo’s, or The Hippo) was America's original gourmet burger joint. Founded by Jack Falvey in 1950 at a time when hamburgers across the country were fairly boring, Falvey created an eccentric menu with more than 50 burgers inspired by international cuisines from his world travels. Options like the Cantoneseburger and the Bourbon Burger were staples, but one of the wackiest, best-known creations was the Hamburger Sundae. This burger came piled vanilla ice cream and hot fudge on a burger patty, plus a sliced pickle, a maraschino cherry and nuts. I can't imagine that it was especially good, but it was a popular dare among high school kids.
Description: The BolDor is a 24-hour endurance race for motorcycles, held annually in France, with riding of each bike shared by a team of three riders. The first one was held in 1922, and was a race for motorcycles, and automobiles limited to 1100cc engine capacity (in the 1950s the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc). Today, the BolDor is exclusively a race for motorcycles, although there are a number of side attractions, such as races for amateur riders and for classic bikes. The race has been held at numerous venues across France, but the 1976 race was hosted at Le Mans.
Description: Abe “Al” Wexler opened his first Al’s Auto Supply store in Everett, Washington back in 1955. Al grew his business into a chain of 15 locations throughout the Northwest, becoming gear head’s auto parts store of choice. In the mid ’80s, Al sold the chain, which continued to operate as Al’s Auto Supply until it was sold again in 1999 and the locations rebranded as part of a larger national chain.
Description: Prior to the setting up of the IWC in 1946, unregulated whaling had depleted a number of whale populations to a significant extent, and several whales species were severely endangered. Bans on whaling that were implemented during the 1960s have helped some of these species recover, but there is still lots more that we can do to save the whales.
Description: Victoria Station was a chain of railroad-themed steakhouse restaurants where you would enjoy your meal while in an old railroad boxcar or caboose while surrounded by railroad artifacts and decor, something that was pretty awesome if you were a kid or a train loving adult. The first location was opened in San Francisco in December 1969. It was a 158-seat restaurant located on the Embarcadero at Broadway that was made out of five boxcars and two cabooses around a central lobby-service area. The restaurant was grossing $90,000 monthly during its first year of operations and at the peak of its popularity in the '70s, the chain had 100 locations in the United States. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1986, shutting nearly all locations.
Description: Founded in the small desert town of Sky Valley, California in 1971, the aptly named Sky Valley Van Works was a small shop doing big things during the heyday of van customization. Whether you were looking to go low with some serious street van attitude or looking for a go anywhere 4x4 conversion, Sky Valley Van Works could make it happen. From all out custom jobs like their 'Foxy Box' to basic upgrades like porthole windows and side pipes, the guys at Sky Valley were a true gem in the desert that was worth the drive to get your rig tricked out.
Description: The Brady Kids is an animated television series spin-off based on the ABC live-action sitcom The Brady Bunch that aired from September 9, 1972, to October 6, 1973, and also spun off another animated series, Mission: Magic! This Saturday morning cartoon show saw the Brady Kids form a pop group and go on adventures with their newfound friends: two pandas, a shaggy dog, and a magical bird.
Description: When 'fly-by-night' was first coined in the 18th century, it was with a different meaning from that of today. A 'fly-by'night' was a term for a witch. "You old fly-by-night" was a phrase of reproach to an old woman, signifying that she was a witch, and alluding to the nocturnal excursions attributed to witches, who were supposed to fly abroad to their meetings, mounted on brooms. The modern definition is much different, as 'fly-by-night' is now used in reference to someone who attempts to evade responsibilities or debts by absconding under cover of darkness. Today, 'fly-by-night' is applied to any person or business of a poor 'here today; gone tomorrow' reputation, but can also be used in reference to someone who operates on the sly.
Description: Atco Dragway was built in 1959, with the first racers (Motor Masters Hot Rod Club) started at the top end, racing towards the starting line. The club hosted the official opening day on Memorial Day weekend in 1960, making Atco Dragway the oldest drag strip in New Jersey. The sanctioned track has held more than 250 events in a single year, making it one of the busiest tracks in the country. After 63 years of service, the South Jersey racetrack abruptly announced it's closing in July 2023, canceling all scheduled events and causing waves of upset throughout the drag racing community.
Description: The Judson Research and Manufacturing Company of Pennsylvania got their start way back in 1880. Specializing in mechanical and electrical engineering, Judson developed products for farm equipment to improve performance.In the early '50s, the sons of the latest generation of Judsons were hot rod enthusiasts and began toying with sliding vane style superchargers. First created for the British sports cars and the venerable flathead V8, these bolt on supercharger kits quickly became popular with hobbyists and sold steadily. In 1956, the brothers designed a new kit for an increasingly popular German import that took the stock air cooled engine and doubled the horsepower. This is the product that changed the trajectory of Judson forever.
Description: Track & Field is a 1983 arcade game where players compete in a series of events, most involving alternately pressing two buttons as quickly as possible to make the onscreen character run faster. It has a horizontal side-scrolling format, depicting one or two tracks at a time, a large scoreboard that displays world records and current runs, and a packed audience in the background. The game was a worldwide commercial success in arcades, being named one of the most successful arcade games of 1984, and eventually was ported to console and PC platforms.
Description: The US Festival (US pronounced like the pronoun, not as initials) was the name of two early ’80s music festivals held in San Bernardino, California. Created by Steve Wozniak, who believed that the ’70s were the “me” generation, he intended the US Festivals to encourage the ’80s to be more community-oriented and combine technology with music. The first event was held over Labor Day weekend in September ’82, and the second was less than nine months later, over Memorial Day weekend in May ’83. The ’82 event had a mix of bands slotted over the three-day event, but ’83 added themed days. While the US Festival events were hugely popular with concert-goers, both events managed to lose $12 million, making them commercial failures.
Description: Biggerson’s is a fictional all-you-can-eat family restaurant chain that is featured in several episodes of Supernatural. Its motto is “The Happy Place” and for people who like to eat big, it most certainly is, especially with signature dishes like the Pepperjack Turducken Slammer. The restaurant’s first appearance is in Season 3, Episode 3, ‘Bad Day at Black Rock,’ which has Sam in possession of the “lucky” rabbit’s foot, and he and Dean go to a Biggerson’s for lunch. Sam is honored as “the one-millionth guest of the Biggerson’s restaurant family!” and is rewarded with a giant check that promises them free food for a year, and their picture is taken and posted on Biggerson’s website.
Description: Jim Russell was a California slot car enthusiast who decided that the cars of the day could be greatly improved, and took it upon himself to make that happen. Jim founded Russkit in 1963, launching with his first product, called Russ-Coat, a polyurethane varnish to protect a car's finish from impacts. Next came a line of bodies, first made of fiberglass, and then much lighter vacuum-formed white styrene, which were an immediate success. Simultaneously, Russkit was developing their own line of chassis and motors, including the infamous "Black Widow" four-wheel-drive, dual motor chassis. Jim would go on to produce a wide range of products from controllers and licensed bodies, to tires and wheels, all from a 6,000 square foot Los Angeles.
Description: Scream Bloody Gore is the first studio album by American death metal band Death, released on May 25, 1987. It is considered by many to be the first true death metal record. The album was actually recorded twice as the label wasn't happy with the first recording done in Florida, so a second Los Angeles-based session was held which was ultimately released as the complete album.
Description: There’s no shortage of barbecue in Memphis, but if you’re looking for something special, you’re going to want to take a little road trip. Only an hour outside the city on I-40, you’ll run right through the town of Gadsden, hope to Mama’s BBQ, arguably one of the best kept secrets in Tennessee.
Description: Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of the U.S. state of California, between Carmel and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery, and has been called the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous United States. The views, redwood forests, hiking, beaches, extreme surfing, and other recreational opportunities have made Big Sur a popular destination for visitors from around the world. With 4.5 to 7 million visitors annually, it is among the top tourist destinations in the United States. Despite its popularity, the region is heavily protected to preserve the rural and natural character
Description: Lee Way Motor Freight was founded by Robert “Whitt” Lee in 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lee Way grew quickly, adding drivers and equipment, all while developing a reputation for safety and reliability. By 1947, the company had 225 pieces of equipment and added routes in Kansas and Missouri. That year, the company acquired another trucking company that expanded its fleet and operating authority, an expansion strategy Lee Way would follow for decades into the future. By 1975, Lee's sons decided to sell the company and by the time deregulation hit, Lee Way was in a downward spiral. Lee Way had expanded to 5,000 employees and 100 terminals in 25 states by 1984,but Lee Way's then owner, Commercial Lovelace, elected to shutter the line.
Description: RanXerox is a Frankensteinish antihero monster built from old photocopier parts who was a birthday present for Lubna from some of her friends. On the same day she received him, some thugs were harassing her and destroyed Ranx. When the friends who built Ranx found out, they then repaired him, and cranked his aggressiveness levels up to the maximum, which explains why he is always so brutal and destructive, especially when it comes to protecting Lubna. Together, they are a bizarre pairing, giving us a dark mirror that reflects the base part of ourselves that would take what it wants with no compromise and no apologies.
Description: Fido Dido began life as a whimsical cartoon character created by Joanna Ferrone and Sue Rose. Rose first sketched him on a napkin in 1985 and then she and Ferrone produced shirts with the slogan "Fido is for Fido, Fido is against no one" in New York City. He became a local favorite that gained enough of a following that he became the mascot for one of the clear sodas on the market in 1987. Outside of the New York market, he initially failed to gain popularity, though as the America ushered in the '90s, he became an instant hit with his trendy look, laid-back attitude and unconventional take on life that fit well with the new decade.
Description: El Lugar de Papá (Papa's Place) opened their doors in 1936 in the town of Mezcala, in Jalisco, Mexico, and has been going strong ever since. Originally just a bar where locals and those passing through town could enjoy the region's finest tequilas, Papa eventually added a small kitchen, and began offering an array of traditional tacos and other small plate menu items. Even though Papa's sons and later, grandsons took over the business, it has always remained Papa's Place, so if you find yourself passing through Mezcala, don't miss an opportunity to check out the oldest continuously operating bar in all of Jalisco.
