Don’t worry: No matter how far along construction is (or how far along it isn’t), all work will cease by June 30th, in time for the 4th of July celebration. Check back here for more updates! If you’re a local, you know this. If you’re not from here- I’m about to clue you in: Main […]
MEMO’RIAL, n. That which preserves the memory of something; any thing that serves to keep in memory. Memorial day is much, much more than a long weekend. It is far more significant that grilling, camping, hanging out with friends, or sleeping in. It is called Memorial Day for a reason. This Memorial Day, remember something […]
What’s up with Barbed Wire? Where did it come from? Is its sole purpose to torment hikers and trespassers? Believe it or not, barbed wire took years of experimentation and hundreds of patents to perfect. There is much debate about whether this pointy fencing aided in ruining or taming the Wild, Wild West. 1500 – […]
Outback (out’back), n. 1. isolated rural country, esp. of Australia. 2. harsh, untamed environment. 3. beyond civilization Our family recently watched Return to Snowy River. Not only is the footage iconic, but the clothing is striking. While we watched it, we noticed the costuming, and how similar it was to a vendor that we […]
What is the answer to the question, “what was America’s first footwear?” That would be moccasins. Columbus discovered America, but Native Americans discovered moccasins. They truly are America’s first footwear. The definition of casual, moccasins are the quintessential ingredient for relaxation and a comfortable lifestyle. Since 1946, Minnetonka Moccasin has molded the moccasin’s place in […]
Another Adventurous Endeavor of the Wild West The Pony Express was founded by three men; William Russell, William Waddell and Alexander Majors. These three were businessmen who had made their money by running stage coaches and freight services to and from government outposts. Seeing the need to keep Americans informed about important events, such as […]
The cowboy hat is perhaps one of the most widely recognized icons of an era and a way of life. We see the cowboy hat in the towns and ranches of the West. We’re accustomed to it in movies. It is a symbol of individualism and freedom in a world swayed toward conformity and control. […]
Did you know? That Cary Grant and Clint Eastwood have written letters to Levi, thanking them? You can view others as well… Levi has an Archive? Their historical collections of documents, clothing, photographs, films, posters, advertising materials and artifacts date back to the mid 1800s and include such items as the 1974 Levi’s® edition of […]
You might think that a “Levi” started Levi Strauss & Co., but such is not the case. In 1847, a man named “Loeb” Strauss left Bavaria and sailed to New York with his mother and sister. His half-brothers were in a wholesale dry goods (cloth and linen bolts, clothing, etc.) business. In 1853, Loeb decided […]
Do you have a picture of yourself or your kids (or a pet; we do have a dog named Aussie in our gallery) sitting atop Lightning? We would love to add them to our gallery. Please fill out the form and submit a copy of your photo. Thank you so much for your support! [contact-form-7 […]
