Category: Historical Perspective

Old articles from earlier versions of Anthurian.com, resurrected for posterity’s sake.

  • I Still Believe in — and Anthurian Endorses — America

    Originally posted to one of the older versions of Anthurian, I think these quotes are still appropriate today. A nation’s strength must be grounded in principles of justice, education, moral integrity, and a commitment to peace. “Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and Morality enjoin this…

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  • What were your favorite books or stories when you were a child?

    As a kid, I devoured books like Where the Wild Things Are and Where the Sidewalk Ends, drawn to their sense of adventure and imagination. I loved getting lost in the chaos of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, following every little detail on the pages, like a scavenger hunt for the best story.…

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  • Postcard: SS Santa Rosa

    Built especially for Caribbean and South American cruises, the SS Santa Rosa was a passenger and cargo ocean liner built for the Grace Line. Launched in 1932, she was the first of four sister ships and her regular route included inter-coastal service between the east coast and the west coast of the US via the…

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  • Postcard: SS Queen Mary

    Continuing the Postcard series, here is another old postcard from the vault: this time it’s the SS Queen Mary. At 1015.5ft in length and 118ft across, she could accommodate 3200 people and make the Atlantic crossing in 4 days.

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  • Postcard: Coney Island Cyclone

    I have a large postcard collection and thought I’d share a few items. First in the series is the Coney Island Cyclone. Opened to the public on June 26, 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone was a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. The Cyclone…

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