Author: Tom
First City of Kansas
It is the “First City of Kansas.” The reason it achieved that status was because of an important fort that was not initially destined for…
A Gift for the Sultan’s Wives
A husband is supposed to give his bride a gift on her birthday, anniversary, Christmas…well, they should probably be giving gifts a lot of times. …
Carousel Capitol of the World
When most people think of this town they perhaps remember one of two things – a fort or a major prison. Interestingly, one of the…
CW Parker
CW Parker moved from Illinois to Kansas and his first career was hand digging wells. However, he began to take note of what people did…
St. Paul’s Church
Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran…there are many labels that may be placed on churches. However, during the early years of this church, the label was either…
A Symbol for the Struggle of Freedom
Just outside of New York City proper, yet well within the urban corridor, there sits a church in the suburb of Mt. Vernon, New York. …
Death Alley
Today these streets and the adjacent alley are peaceful avenues lines with small town businesses. The fall of 1892, it was the sight of citizens…
The Dalton Gang
Bob, Emmit and Grat…three brothers that returned to their hometown to do business…but the business to be transacted would cost the lives of some of…
The World’s Fifth Largest Airforce – And it Doesn’t Leave the Ground
It’s the fifth largest air force in the world…but few of the planes here will fly…or even if they could, it may be years before…
I Need Some Parts for my Fighter Jet
If you were looking for some used parts to repair your car, you might go to a scrapyard to find what you need. So what…
