Articles for tag: Studebaker

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The Ghosts of South Bend and Mishawaka Indiana

The South Bend and Mishawaka area are closely connected, with one main road serving as the divider between the two towns. Visitors to the area may not even be aware when they cross between the two cities because of this connection. I have some great memories of my time living in both cities, and that ...

New Vintage Style Radio Buyer’s Guide

A number of new radio receivers are available which combine vintage style with new technology and features. Many such radios are relatively affordable, and they can be purchased at stores or online. Read on for details about several radio models of this type… TEAC SLD-80S: This dual-speaker stereo AM/FM unit also features a compact disc ...

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Oktoberfest in LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Celebrate Oktoberfest in German style in LaCrosse, Wisconsin! Oktoberfest 2007 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin is being held September 28 – October 6. This is the 47th year that LaCrosse is celebrating the popular German festival. This year’s 9 day festival is being held in Riverside Park in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Oktoberfest has origins in Old World Germany. ...

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A Tour of Haunted Restaurants in Indiana

Restaurants are frequently haunted, especially in Indiana. The Rittenhouse in Bluffton has its own unique history, seeing as how it was once a funeral home, complete with a morgue downstairs. There are many people who claim to hear, smell and see funny things inside. Just as many people, if not more have visited and never ...

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Buyer’s Guide to Record Players and Turntables

Although record players have been far outpaced by newer methods of listening to music, many people still use them, and they continue to be manufactured by some brands. There are a number of considerations which should be taken into account when purchasing a new or used turntable. Record players can be found at yard sales, ...

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Economic and Cultural Leaders During the 1849 California Gold Rush

A number of America’s future economic and cultural leaders began their rise to prominence during the 1849 California Gold Rush. Among them were such individuals as Mark Twain, Sam Brannan, Levi Strauss, Phillip Armour, John Studebaker, Henry Wells, and William Fargo. The Gold Rush was the proving ground for Samuel Clemens, the future Mark Twain. ...