Rich Honiball
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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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
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Kodak
In 1884, George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film. It was the first film in roll form to prove practicable, an innovation...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The US Navy
In 1775, the first US Navy formed when the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. An advisory committee made up...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The United States Naval Academy
(Photo credit: The Library of Congress) In 1845, the Naval School was established at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis, MD. What would...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Singer Sewing Machines
In 1855, American inventor and businessman Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine motor. The Singer company began to market its...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: James Bond
(photo credit: www.movies.fandom.com) In 1962, "Dr. No", the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Orient Express
(photo credit: trainconsultant.com) In 1883, The Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul. A luxury...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Washington Commanders
In 1932, the Washington Commanders (originally as Boston Braves) played the franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Stanford University
(photo credit: stanford.edu) In 1891, Stanford University in California opened its doors after being founded by Leland Stanford and his...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Flintstones
(photo credit: The Cartoon Network) In 1960, "The Flintstones", created by Hanna-Barbera, became the first animated series to hold a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Polo Grounds
(photo credit: sportsillustrated.com) In 1880, the 1st pro baseball game was held at the Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Marks & Spencer
(photo credit: thegenealogist.com) In 1894: Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester. Michael Marks, a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Original Rosetta Stone
(photo credit: science.howstuffworks.com) In 1822, French scholar Jean-François Champollion announces he has deciphered Egyptian...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Hollywood Sign
(photo credit: LA Times) In 1949, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the new Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The American Department Store
(photo credit: visualizingnyc.org) In 1848, Alexander Stewart opened the first US department store, the A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store,...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Velcro
In 1955, Swiss inventor George de Mestral was granted a patent for what would become known as Velcro. The concept stuck (sorry, I had to...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Spaghetti Westerns
In 1964, the film that popularized the "Spaghetti Western" genre, "A Fistful of Dollars" premiered. It was directed by Sergio Leone and...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Yankees
In 1904, the Boston Herald refers to NY baseball club, called the Highlanders as "Yankees", when it reports "Yankees take 2," The Yankees...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Raggedy Ann
In 1915, Johnny Gruelle, American artist, political cartoonist, children's book and comics author, illustrator, and storyteller, patented...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Today in Brand History: The Piggly Wiggly
In 1916, the first self service supermarket, the "Piggly Wiggly" was opened by Clarence Saunders in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to it's...
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