Category Archives: Essex / Middle River

Turkey Point, 1850

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Scott Huffines

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Happy Easter (1970s)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Scott Huffines

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H.L. Mencken — All Aboard For Back River!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Scott Huffines

“Be a roughneck for once and ride down to Back River,” he suggested. “There’ll be rough stuff there if you want it, but you’ll he safe enough if you’re good.” By H.L. Mencken (The Baltimore Sun, 7/23/1911) Click for large … Continue reading →

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Underground Moonshine Industry Thrived in Middle River During Prohibition

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Scott Huffines

Illegal stills made eastern Baltimore County a destination during roaring twenties by Keith Roberts (Essex-MiddleRiverPatch, 12/13/2010) The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of “intoxicating liquor” (as defined by the enabling … Continue reading →

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For some, Independence Day is Christmas in July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Scott Huffines

By Jackie Nickel, The Avenue News, 7/4/2006 Following the excitement over the June 30 Marine Trades Fireworks Extravaganza, I’m focusing now on the real Independence Day, Wednesday, the 4th of July. Working folks will get a solitary day off from … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 1963

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Scott Huffines

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Jackie Nickel Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Scott Huffines

Local journalist, community activist passed away from cancer in 2007, but her legacy lives on. By Anna Renault, Essex.patch.com, 11/22/2010 Did you ever have an attack of nostalgia? You know when you feel a little wistful, have a little longing … Continue reading →

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Plaque dedicated in Jackie Nickel’s honor

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Scott Huffines

Photo By Anna Ren­ault Thomas Nickel, grandson of the late Avenue News columnist, editor and reporter Jackie Nickel, is pictured with a plaque in Jackie’s honor which was dedicated on what would have been Jackie’s 68th birthday on July 28. … Continue reading →

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Memories of “Old” Middle River by Jackie Nickel

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Scott Huffines

Memories of Old Middle River

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Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Training 1940s

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Scott Huffines

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