The house that occupies the Customliner site in Herndon Woods, Virginia.
Photo taken Summer, 2008.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Then ....
(Washington Star, 2/19/55, reprinted with permission from the D.C. Public Library, copyright Washington Post.)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
At Last, The Pictures!
After a brief wait in the DC Public Library's Washingtoniana Division, I was permitted entry into the back rooms to view the authentic pages of the Evening Star.
In order to handle the documents, I had to store all my worldly possessions (except camera) in a locker and sign a copyright approval form, which was then approved by the librarian. I was instructed in the art of turning the ancient newspaper pages to avoid tears. (The proper method was a bit like holding a newborn baby.)
Among Home Show ads and a photo of the much-touted "Outdoor Room," was one picture of the Customliner. This would be as close as I would ever get to seeing the subject of this blog in person. That made the trip and the permission forms worthwhile.
Customliner pictures featured above. Below, some other Evening Star photos of interest.
An advertisement for the Home Show's entertainment. One of the musicians, Connie B. Gay, would go on to own radio station WGAY, a Washington-area easy-listening station for many years.
(Washington Star, Feb. 18, 1955, reprinted with permission of the D.C. Public Library, copyright Washington Post)
Other Home Show attractions included a canine fashion show and a live wedding ceremony! (Washington Star, Feb. 18, 1955, reprinted with permission of the D.C. Public Library, copyright Washington Post)
In order to handle the documents, I had to store all my worldly possessions (except camera) in a locker and sign a copyright approval form, which was then approved by the librarian. I was instructed in the art of turning the ancient newspaper pages to avoid tears. (The proper method was a bit like holding a newborn baby.)
Among Home Show ads and a photo of the much-touted "Outdoor Room," was one picture of the Customliner. This would be as close as I would ever get to seeing the subject of this blog in person. That made the trip and the permission forms worthwhile.
Customliner pictures featured above. Below, some other Evening Star photos of interest.
An advertisement for the Home Show's entertainment. One of the musicians, Connie B. Gay, would go on to own radio station WGAY, a Washington-area easy-listening station for many years.
(Washington Star, Feb. 18, 1955, reprinted with permission of the D.C. Public Library, copyright Washington Post)
Other Home Show attractions included a canine fashion show and a live wedding ceremony! (Washington Star, Feb. 18, 1955, reprinted with permission of the D.C. Public Library, copyright Washington Post)
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