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Origins of the odd expression "What in Sam Hill?" go back to the 1700s. Later, western frontiersmen used it when cleaning up their language in the presence of ladies. But in the 1920s, many associated this phrase with a famous "hell-raiser" who had a tremendous impact on the economic development of the Pacific Northwest. Sam Hill (1857-1931) made his mark as businessman, lawyer, railroad executive, industrialist, world traveler and advocate of good roads. Raised as a Quaker, this entrepreneur first dreamed of establishing a Utopian farming community. That failed, but he gained renown as a collector of fine art who turned his mansion into a museum near Portland, Ore. This year his legacy (named for his daughter Mary) is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since its 1940 public opening, thousands visit annually FULL STORY...
On July 14, 1939, Alphonse Mucha, the famous artist of the Art Nouveau period, drew his last breath in Prague. On July 14, 2010, prolific L.A. street artist MEAR ONE, power washed a two-story wall off of 6th St. and La Brea Ave., preparing it for a mural he was about to embark upon, honoring the neighborhood of his youth, and two of his most treasured inspirations. FULL STORY...
When it comes to vintage clothing, men really have it rough. The few purchases men made in the past rarely survive due to excessive wear. Robert and Kristine Houston had already established themselves in the quaint Orange Circle in Orange, Calif with their vintage shop, Elsewhere Vintage. FULL STORY...
Antiquers wanting to "double down" while in Seattle shouldn't pass on the opportunity to visit Pacific Galleries' side-by-side antique mall and auction hall. FULL STORY...
When the Oregon Street Antique Mall opened up on Aug. 15, 2007, it grew so rapidly that owner Cayse Casey knew she needed extra help within weeks. Today, it is family-run. Casey's two sisters, Ronda Smith and Jacque Nichols, as well as her mother, Debbe Salley and daughter, Kristi Salley, are now vendors. FULL STORY...
Love for vintage, and a passion for keeping the environment clean is what makes this 44-year-old Solana Beach, Calif. boutique owner tick. Debi Beard, owner of Out of the Blue, has loved collecting since childhood. FULL STORY...
First time tourists to the leisurely-paced small city of Calistoga, Calif., at Napa Valley's northern tip, may be surprised to find no fast food outlets, no department or big box stores and no shopping malls. Instead, locals greet guests with "hot springs, cool wines, and a warm welcome." Spas and mineral baths, vineyards and wineries, restaurants and recreational activities beckon visitors; so does a museum offering captivating displays and regional history from the 1800s to World War I. FULL STORY...
At a time when many struggling businesses are being forced to reduce hours to stem losses, Susan Goodman's Walnut Creek, Calif. antiques warehouse shop, Room With a Past, is prospering while only opening its doors four times a month, turning each unveiling into a much-anticipated gala. FULL STORY...
Tina Shatswell got more than she bargained for when her husband, John Shatswell, gave her an antique shop almost one year ago. Yes, that's right; he gave it to her. John Shatswell was in the construction business with his father when the opportunity presented itself for him to take over the building of Antique Warehouse & Auctions. FULL STORY...
Two exhibits, running concurrently from May 13, 2010 - September 6, 2010, will explore the lives and perspectives of two distinct artists, Andy Warhol and Kurt Cobain. Although distant in time and genre, both were iconic in their work and led tumultuous personal lives. The exhibits are an exploration of fleeting celebrity, the effects it has on the celebrated and the ways in which an individual career can deeply move a generation. FULL STORY... |
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