It’s History

The Pulaski Skyway, an iconic elevated highway in New Jersey, was opened in 1932 as a critical component of the route linking Jersey City and Newark. Named after Revolutionary War hero General Casimir...

23 Maj 202416min

The collapse of California's St. Francis Dam stands as a tragic reminder of the devastating power of engineering failures. On March 12, 1928, the dam catastrophically failed, sending billions of gallo...

18 Maj 202431min

On September 15, 1958, tragedy struck when Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) commuter train #3314 suffered a catastrophic derailment on the Newark Bay lift bridge in Newark Bay, New Jersey. Ignorin...

16 Maj 202415min

The Drive-in Theatre, an iconic American entertainment venue, emerged in the early 20th century as a novel way to enjoy movies from the comfort of one's car. Conceived by Richard Hollingshead Jr. in 1...

11 Maj 202415min

The Gowanus Canal, situated in Brooklyn, New York, boasts a rich yet checkered history that mirrors the evolution of urban landscapes in America. Originally a serene tidal inlet surrounded by marshlan...

9 Maj 202420min

The lost World's Fair Subway line in New York City has a rich yet fleeting history. Constructed for the 1939-1940 World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, the line served as a direct...

4 Maj 202410min

The stadium, commonly called Soldier Field, stands as a monumental symbol in Chicago's sporting and architectural landscape. Constructed in 1924 and initially named Municipal Grant Park Stadium, it wa...

2 Maj 202427min

New York's Forgotten Corona Ash Dump, also known as the Corona Ash Dump or simply the Corona Dump, was once a significant site in the city's waste management history. Located in Queens, it operated fr...

27 Apr 202417min