Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: The Burlington Arcade & Shopping Centers
On March 20, 1819, the Burlington Arcade opened its doors to the public. It was one of the first covered shopping arcades in London, and...
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From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
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Rich Honiball
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Hulu
On March 12, 2008, the streaming service Hulu launched for public access in the United States. While Hulu quickly gained popularity and...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Dry Cleaning
(photo credit: www.goodhousekeeping.com) On March 3, 1821, American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings received a US patent for his...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Sherlock Holmes
(photo credit: www.historyhit.com) On March 1, 1890, the first US edition of "A Study in Scarlet," the debut story of the legendary...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: B&O Railroad
On February 28, 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the first commercial railroad in the United States, was chartered in...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 9
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: G.I. Joe
On February 9, 1964, the first G.I. Joe action figure was introduced to the world by Hasbro. (though the exact date is disputed...some...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: William & Mary
Founded on February 8, 1693, William & Mary College is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia and is the second...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Monopoly
On February 6, 1935, the first edition of the Monopoly board game was sold by Parker Brothers, a board game company based in Salem,...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Eskimo Pies
On January 24, 1922, Danish immigrant Christian Kent Nelson, a schoolteacher and candy store owner was issued a patent for his invention,...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Standard Oil
Standard Oil was founded on January 10th, 1870, by John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland, Ohio. It quickly became one of the largest and most...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Carrier
On January 2nd, 1906, Willis Carrier received a US patent for the world’s first air conditioner, the first modern air-conditioning...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard, now known as HP, was founded on January 1st, 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The two young entrepreneurs began...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Bank of North America
The Bank of North America was the first United States bank to open its doors, founded on December 31st, 1781, just a few years after the...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Christian Dior
On December 16, 1946, the House of Dior was established at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France by fashion designer Christian Dior and...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Black Friday
Or should I say retail history? A brand is “a product, a service, or a concept that is easily distinguished from other products,...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Gillette
In 1904, King C Gillette patented the Gillette razor blade. His innovation was a thin and disposable blade made of stamped steel. ...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Borden's and Eagle Foods
In 1856, American Gail Borden, a land surveyor, newspaper publisher, and inventor, was issued a patent for technology related to his...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Ballpoint Pen
In 1945, the first ballpoint pen was sold, manufactured by Reynolds International Pen Company in the US, was first sold. Debuting at...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Metropolitan Opera House
In 1883, New York's original Metropolitan Opera House has its grand opening with a performance of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust.” The...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Today in #Brand History: The Modern Hotel
In 1829, the Tremont Hotel, considered to be the first modern hotel in the US, opened in Boston. The Tremont Hotel (sometimes referred to...
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