A Reminiscing "Stan the Man" Day - Day 31

The temperatures are slowing coming down as I get closer and closer to home, low temperature read 74F with the high coming in at 87F.  This was the first day in awhile that the thermometer didn't read at least 90F.  There were a few more clouds today then the previous few days also, but no rains came.  Gasoline purchased were two once again, one at $3.659/gallon and another at $3.799/gallon.  Today was a real special day for me as I decided to revisit Donora, Pennsylvania.  My previous visit here was to find the boyhood home of Stan Musial.  While trying to confirm where his home was, I met upon a couple that identified themselves as friends of Stan Musial, in fact she identified that her Aunt was Stan's Godmother.  She also said that Stan's boyhood home no longer existed.  As a result I am going to update my Papadave III blog to correct the error that I identified as his boyhood home.  This couple were just so warm and friendly, I didn't want to leave as I enjoyed their company so much!  A big Thank You goes out to them.
Tomorrow my plans include to revisit Horseshoe Curve as it was snowing on my previous visit, if one remembers.
Home is is sight!

The Traveller

"Stan the Man" Musial Bridge

This picture of the "Stan the Man" Musial Bridge was taken on Route 837 in Donora, Pennsylvania.  The bridge was officially named "Stan the Man" Musial Bridge on January 8,2012 and formally dedicated on May 4, 2012.  The bridge spans the Monongahela River and links the Westmoreland and Washington Counties via the Vance DeiCas Highway.  I really like the yellow color!

First Photographs From Space

This picture of a picture from space was taken at the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site on Main Street in New Concord, Ohio.  A tour of the home identified many exhibits including the one in the photo.  Seems John Glenn, Jr wanted to be able to take a photo during his four (4) hours and fifty-five (55) minute flight in Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962 of which the Flight Director said No!  As one can read in the inscription however, John did get his wish!

A Three State Day - Day 30

The low temperature today was 82F and high temperature was 94F, continuing the mid western heat conditions. Gasoline purchased today came in at $3.699/gallon, quite a bit different than the $0.24/gallon that was paid by the two friends in the 1922 Model T Ford in the 1948 trip.  The trip today included driving across the entire states of Illinois and Indiana and part of Ohio stopping in Richmond to tour the Model T Museum.  I know the Model T was not exactly the most luxurious auto in the world but they were affordable to almost anyone.  Thanks to the curator for being so informative on the different Model T's in the Museum.
Tomorrow includes revisiting some of the former places as the scheduled date of returning home gets closer to the September 1 deadline.
Take Care!

The Traveller

1927 Ford Coupe

This picture of a 1927 Ford Coupe was taken at the Model T Museum on 309 North 8th Street in Richmond, Indiana.  This particular Coupe was built with a January 24th, 1927 date and a serial number of 14,680,091.  The color is Channel Green and it is my favorite of all the Model T's.  The first production Model T was produced on August 12, 1908.  On May 26,1927, Henry Ford watched the 15,000,000th Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan.  Pretty neat!

1922 Model T Ford

This picture of a 1922 Model T Ford was taken at the Model T Museum located at 309 North 8th Street in Richmond, Indiana.  This is the vehicle that the two friends decided to take a trip across the U.S.A in 1948.  The trip, originated in Harrison, Ohio, ended up being a three month 10,000 miles trek to the West and East Coast, South, through the American Heartland and as far North as the Dakotas.  Gasoline purchases were recorded and photos were also taken along the way.  I don't know why I haven't thought of that!  By the way the gasoline purchased along the way was $0.24/gallon. 

A Between "M" Rivers State Day - Day 29

Today continued the higher temperatures in the American Heartland, as the low was 78F and the high was 97F.  The sun also continued to shine through some high clouds.  Gasoline purchases included one at $3.599/gallon and one at $3.699/gallon, again these prices were below the average for the trip.  The past few days could bring the average down some, I for one am all for it.  This was an extremely busy day with visits to Van Meter (home of Bob Feller and Museum), Winterset (home of the Bridges of Madison County and John Wayne's birthplace and Museum), West Branch (home of Herbert Hoover and Library), Galesburg, Illinois (home of a Lincoln-Douglass debate and Carl Sandburg's birthplace), and finally taking in a Peoria Chiefs ball game in Peoria, Illinois.  One tidbit about Iowa, it is the only state that has rivers completely bordering the East and West boundaries.
Tomorrow continues the trek East towards home.
Night Folks!

The Traveller