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Wetson's, like many hamburger joints founded in the 1960s, was inspired by the rapid success of McDonald's. At it's peak, it had over 70 locations in the New York Metropolitan area, as well as a few in California.

National Record Mart, or NRM for short, started in 1937 in downtown Pittsburgh as Jitterbug Records. In the 1940s, it changed its name and began to grow, eventually opening 130 stores in 30 states, including every mall and shopping center in Pittsburgh.

WYDD first signed on in 1967 as a jazz station. In the '70s it switched to a more progressive, free-form AOR format, before flipping to top 40 in the '80s. As top 40 stations go, though, it was pretty adventurous, playing songs that were...

WYDD first signed on in 1967 as a jazz station. In the '70s it switched to a more progressive, free-form AOR format, before flipping to top 40 in the '80s. As top 40 stations go, though, it was pretty adventurous, playing songs that were...

Metropol was a dance club in Pittsburgh's Strip District that opened in 1988. In addition to dancing, the club also hosted concerts?? by acts such as Flock of Seagulls, Ministry, Book of Love, Cause & Effect, and more. It closed in 2005.

The Hartford Charter Oaks began play in 1964 as members of the minor league Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL). After one year in that league, they jumped to the Continental Football League. The team folded after the 1967. In 1968, the ACFL welcomed the...

The Hartford Knights began play in 1968 as members of the minor league Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL), winning the championship in their first year. They also won a championship in the Seaboard Football League (SFL) in 1972, their first year in that circuit....

The Hartford Colonials played in the United Football League in 2010 after moving from New York City where they were known as the Sentinels. They played only one season in Hartford, folding just before the start of the 2011 campaign.

Dedicated in 1916, The Syria Mosque was originally a gathering place for the Shriners. It is best known to Pittsburghers as a concert venue having hosted acts such as Charlie Parker, Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, R.E.M., and many,...

This turtle is protected from falling objects.

Beware of danger on Marilyn's July 4th!

Cicadas??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 North...

Hudepohl, proudly brewed in Cincinnati,??introduced its light beer, Hudy Delight, in 1978 and the new brew quickly gained a following for its crisp taste. Celebrate America and a great beer in this design from Old School Shirts!

The Pittsburgh Rebels played in the??Federal League??from 1914 to 1915. It was a??short-lived rival to the the American and National Leagues. They originated from the Pittsburgh Stogies, who played in the FL in 1913 when it was a minor league. Their homefield was Exposition...

The Newark Peppers, or Peps for short, played in the second, and final season, of the??Federal League,?? the short-lived rival to the the American and National Leagues. The team moved from Indianapolis where they won the 1914 FL pennant.

Be careful around those slippery surfaces, folks.

Watch your step out there. Falls can be fatal.

Remember kids, Electricity is your friend, but he can kill you. Check out the sticker!

Charter members of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974, the Memphis Southmen began as the Toronto Northmen. However, before the team could play a down, the Canadian government passed legislation to block any U.S.-based football league from operating in Canada. Unwilling to undergo...

Joe Morgan??was an integral part of The Big Red Machine that won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Morgan had a storied career and and his considered one of the besr second basemen of all time, both on the field and at the...

Joe Morgan was an integral part of The Big Red Machine that won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Morgan had a storied career and and his considered one of the besr second basemen of all time, both on the field and at...

The Washington Caps were an American Basketball Association??team based in the nation's capital, thus the nickname. Founded as the Oakland Oaks in 1967, the team moved to Washington in 1970. They moved across the Potomac the following year to become the Virginia Squires.

Space Shot was attraction opened at the infamous Action Park in New Jersey in 1996. While the park's reputation for was a bit shady, Space Shot was one of the safer rides, having been designed by a company that specialized in amusement park rides...

Americana opened in Middletown as LeSourdsville Lake??in 1922. One of the park's founder's, Edgar Streifthau, opened Fantasy Farm, geared toward young children, right next door in 1963. In 1977, LeSourdsville Lake became Americana. It closed in 1999, reopened in 2002, only to close again...

Cincinnati had it's own Splat City from 1995 to 2000. Located in what was still called Hanna-Barbera Land for a time, it was the place to cool down on a hot day. When that part of the park became fully Nick themed, there were...

Busch Memorial Stadium, also known as Busch Stadium II, was the primary sports stadium in St. Louis from 1966 until 2005, hosting both the baseball and football Cardinals.

The Los Angeles Buccaneers played in the NFL in 1926 and 1927. They represented Los Angeles in name only, and we're instead a travelling team based in Chicago, though it's roster was stocked with players from California.

Minnesota had a team in the inaugural season of the American Basketball Association?? in 1967, called the Muskies. After one season in the Twin Cities, they moved to Miami to become the Floridians. A few months later, the league champion Pittsburgh Pipers moved to...

Pipers was the original nickname of Pittsburgh's American Basketball Association team. They began play in 1967, the league's inaugural season. After winning the championship, they moved to Minnesota, then moved back to Pittsburgh the following year. A year later they were the Pittsburgh Condors....

Cicadas??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. Most of their lives are spent...