Midwest
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Sealtest Ice Cream
Sealtest was a regional dairy producer serving the Northeast and Midwest for over 50 years and was noted for it's tasty ice cream. It was acquired by Kraft in 1993. -
Gold Circle
Founded in 1967 in Columbus, Gold Circle??was a discount department store chain??that grew to 76 locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Western New York State. The chain was dissolved in 1988. -
Wichita Wings
In its second season, 1979/80, the Major Indoor Soccer League welcomed the Wichita Wings. The team competed in every subsequent season until the league's demise in 1992 and was immensely popular. They went on to play in the National Professional Soccer League until 2001.... -
It's a Dilly
It's one of the world's most famous ice cream bars. -
Westland Mall
Westaland Mall opened in 1969 as an open-air, plaza-style shopping center, much like the Northland Mall five years earlier. Lazuras had a free-standing store on the site beginning in 1962 and became one of the mall's anchors. In the 70s, the mall was the... -
"The Hit King" Pete Rose
The Hit King is No. 14, Pete Rose with 4,256. He also holds the record for games played at 3,562, at bats with 14,053, singles with 3,215, and outs with 10,328. He also has three World Series rings, three batting titles, an MVP Award,... -
Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time
Cicada are winged insects, known for the songs sung by most, but not all, males of the species. They are better known for their swarming behavior which occurs every 13 to 17 years, depending on thee brood, or generation. There are 23 broods in... -
Pete Rose Ty Breaker
On September 11, 1985, Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's all-time record for most career hits.??His teammates mobbed him at home plate, while then Reds owner Marge Schott presented him with a red Corvette, driven in from behind the outfield fence. The sellout crowd of... -
Wimpy's Steak House
A Des Moines institution for over 50 years, Wimpy's first opened its doors in 1931. After serving generations of Iowans, it closed in 1980. -
Vintage Riverfront Stadium
Riverfront Stadium, later Cinergy Field, was the home of the Cincinnati Reds (and Bengals) from 1970 until 2002. The Reds captured three World Series titles (1975, 1976, and 1990) while playing there. The Bengals won the AFC Championship there in 1981 in a game... -
We Three Little Kings
An ode to the three "Little Kings" of original cream ale. -
The Animal House
In the '80s and '90s, the Animal House was the place in St. Louis for young people to dance and see live music. It was originally located on Chambers Road, later moving to Lewis and Clark Boulevard, and finally to North Hanley. -
Cleveland Basketball Trooper
From the Miracle at Richfield to today's team, the Force is strong in Believeland. -
Sisters Chicken & Biscuits
Sisters Chicken & Biscuits was a fast food chain started by Wendy's in the late 70s. In the '80s, it was sold to its largest franchiser but went under shortly after. OS15155 -
Rike's Department Store
The Rike-Kumler was established in Dayton in 1853. David L. Rike and his associates started their venture near Third Street and Main downtown.??The business started when the firm of Prugh, Joyce & Rike was formed. This organization continued for a short time until the... -
Minnesota New Fighting Saints 1976
The original Minnesota Fighting Saints were charter members of the World Hockey Association in 1972. The team played its home games in St. Paul, while the rival NHL Minnesota North Stars played in suburban Bloomington. The Fighting Saints folded halfway through the 1975-76 season.... -
Disaster Transport
Originally opened as Avalanche Run, this indoor roller coaster opened at Cedar Point in 1985. In 1990, it was renovated and renamed Disaster Transport, featuring a futuristic space theme. Over time, though, the theming deteriorated and was never repaired. It gave it's last ride... -
Mean Streak Roller Coaster
Designed by the Dinn Corporation of Cincinnati, Mean Streak opened on May 11, 1991 at Cedar Point. The coaster's designer, Charles Summers, was also on the design team for The Beast at Kings Island. In 2016, the ride was closed. It was redesigned for... -
Geri's Hamburgers
Geri's Hamburgers was founded in 1962 in Rockford, Illinois and modeled after the early McDonald's of the day, including a design geared toward walk-up service. This was no accident, as one of Geri's owners was a former vice president at McDonald's. Later locations had... -
Revco Drug Stores
Headquartered in Twinsburg, Revco was founded in 1956. For two generations, it was the Cleveland area's leading drug store chain.