In the last couple weeks, we’ve witnessed two very rich men launch themselves into space. Why? Because they could. In 1947 Orvin “O.T.” Havey, one of Madison’s largest electrical contractors, […]
Radio Chipstone: Pokémon GO!
Twenty-five years ago, a cute little yellow cat-like thing cooed “Pika Pika” as a very determined young man tried his hardest to catch them all. Pokémon is 25 years old, […]
Radio Chipstone: the Sanborn Maps
Physical maps are disappearing in the 21st century – for some of us, finding our destination is as simple as dictating the address to your phone. And while she has […]
Radio Chipstone: Happy Father’s Day Bill Howard
To Sir with Love is the title of a 1967 British drama starring Sidney Poitier. The plot is simple, a stern teacher is tasked with educating a class on unruly […]
Radio Chipstone: Alex Hohlstein – Luthier
Alex Hohlstein is a man of many titles. Husband, father, musician, carpenter, and luthier. That last one is a maker of stringed instruments like lutes, guitars, and mandolins. Hohlstein says […]
Radio Chipstone: The Jefferson Letter
According to contributor gianofer fields, one of the joys of studying Material Culture is interacting with an object in person. For Fields, the information gleaned from the physical presence of […]
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