Author: Tom
A Museum Dedicated to Federal Law Enforcement
They are the longest tenured federal law enforcement group in the United States. Their important work has played a critical role in U.S. history, however…
A Tour of Vacant Buildings
Vacant buildings can be eyesores, but they can also be opportunities. So how do you make it the latter instead of the former? This town…
A Strange, Damaged Police Car
In Warren, Minnesota you’ll find a 1970s vintage sheriff’s car on display. What may be a bit unusual is that the car has some damage…
Viewing a Car With an Unusual Story
It was late August of 1979 and there was a large, yet strange light near the rural intersection where a deputy’s car was patrolling. When…
The Father of the Army Jeep
Between the time of World War I and World War II, most armies moved away from the use of horses and mules, to motor powered…
A Red River Trail
Before highways crisscrossed this nation, trails linked remote communities to one another. One such route connected today’s Manitoba, Canada with the state of Minnesota and…
The Dog Who Was This Man’s Best Friend
It’s said a dog is a man’s best friend. And in this case, the dog was this man’s best friend even after his death. The…
A Classic Design For More Than 100 Years
Before the days when refrigerators had lights inside, this company wanted to make sure that you could find it’s product just be feeling the package,…
Standing Out from the Competition
Companies usually want their products to stand out from the competition and that’s exactly what this major brand was trying to do. They had something…
Where Mobile Camping Got Its Start
Many people love to camp. Of course, camping means different things to different people. Some folks just need a tent and little else. Others go…
