Check out my Genealogy Website

Popular This Week

The History of Knott’s Berry Farm

The History of Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is an iconic theme park in Orange County, California. It was begun as a restaurant in the 1930s, owned and operated by the Knott family to raise extra money to support their berry farm during the Great Depression. Here’s how it became a beloved theme park attraction.

A History of the Postcard

A History of the Postcard

The history of the postcard is an oft-overlooked, but intriguing thing. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in international laws. Here is the history of the postcard.

Walt Disney Inspirations: Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks: Disney Inspirations

Ub Iwerks is known as an instrumental player in making the Walt Disney Company what it is today, and he was with the company from the beginning. In fact, he and Walt Disney were friends long before there was a Walt Disney Company, being young animators together in the emerging industry. Here is his story.

Claude K. Bell and Cabazon Dinosaurs

Claude K. Bell and Cabazon Dinosaurs

Explore the captivating world of Claude K. Bell, an artist whose passion for dinosaurs sculpted the landscape of Cabazon Dinosaurs park in California's desert. Witness his creative journey that brought towering sculptures to life, forming a unique attraction that bridges art and history in a mesmerizing way.