New England Classics

New England Heritage: White Christmas

An instant classic from Irving Berlin not just for New England, but everywhere. It may not have been filmed in Vermont, but we love that it references the great Pine Tree state to our north. And who doesn't...

Vintage Friday: Rare Gansett Sign On Ebay!

This is awesome and rare. One of the first we've seen pop up on eBay and other vintage shops. It's a large Narragansett beer sign with a cool deer hunting image on it from the 40's. The shield...

Vintage Video: These Are The Good Hours!

New England Heritage: Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster, MA and passed away on March 18, 1845 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born John Chapman, he was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts...

Vintage Friday: Gansett Tap

From Mr. Goulet in New Hampshire. This is a photo of the beer tap on my guy-fridge in the garage. This beer tap was part of the original bar equipment at the Wonder Bar in Bristol, RI (now...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 5

Hi Neighbor! In the final video of Gansett/Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress talks Babe Ruth, Worcester/Red Sox legend Jack Barry, and how they’ll forever be linked to the Hotel Vernon and Worcester. So remember…next time you’re in Worcester,...

New England Heritage: JAWS

"Don't go into the water!" Are the words on the tip of everyone's tongue for 35 years now. Originally released on June 20th in 1975, JAWS struck fear in the hearts of beach goers everywhere. Especially right here...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 3

Hi Neighbor! In part 3 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress explains the history and meaning of Kelley Square and its namesake, Cornelius Kelley. Bob also touches on a few key points including the role of the...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part Two

Hi Neighbor! In part 2 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress explains the history of the “Yacht Club,” as well as the cast of characters who frequented the place. This included everyone from Babe Ruth to Burl...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part One

Hi Neighbor! This is Part 1 of our Hotel Vernon history blog. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the “Vernon,” it’s located in Worcester Mass, in the heart of Kelly Square. It’s been a rooming house...

Vintage: Narragansett Delivery Truck

Wayne D post this photo on our Facebook with this message, "Gansett Beer has been a part of my family for generations. My grandfather's first job was driving one of the delivery trucks back in the 40's. I...

New England Heritage: Boston Braves

Above is a photo of the scoreboard in the left field section of old Braves Field. The scoreboard made its debut during the 1948 season, a season in which the Boston Braves won their last National League pennant...