In 1905, two drivers embarked on a historic automobile race across the United States. At a time when paved roads were almost unheard of, this transcontinental journey would push these men and vehicles to their limits. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Chapter I: An Exciting Prospect 6:36 - Chapter II: An Auspicious Departure 11:08 - Chapter III: A Fateful Divergence 15:20 - Chapter IV: A Tremendous Challenge 19:36 - Chapter V: An Unforgiving Wilderness 23:06 - Chapter VI: A Triumphant Welcome 27:23 - Epilogue -------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Music playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjKCvk5iTXY6EW5qhg_lL0b6UV5Tjfl-8 This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway sponsored multiple Disneyland attractions over the course of 20 years. How did this iconic company get involved with the park, and why did this relationship eventually fall apart? Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - A Cultural Icon 4:09 - Walt’s New Enterprise 5:48 - The Partnership Begins 9:06 - Rolling Toward the Future 12:03 - Highway in the Sky 15:05 - End of the Line 18:24 - Epilogue -------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Music playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjKCvk5iTXY7jHMglGL3_XClWiG41Hbsb This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles.

Pendleton Woolen Mills has been a premier textile brand of the Pacific Northwest for generations. From Disneyland’s opening day, the company operated a retail store inside the park. How did this partnership come about, and why is the store no longer there? Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Woven in the West 4:06 - From Frontier to Fashion 6:29 - Quality in Store 9:02 - Closing Up Shop -------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. This production is not affiliated with Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc.. -------- Music: “A Grand Opening” by Martin Landström https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z2flbXLhLI “Tumbleweed Town” by River Run Dry https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=4jP5UQeMdG0 “Catch Me” by OTE https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=m_9oDnzFbCU “Riding On” by Lindsey Abraham https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ehP1aSKtYsE “Loner on a Cliff” by Johan Glössner https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=kB4AkZoNo4o

In 1997, Seattle voters approved a monorail transit system to be built across the city. Beginning as a cab driver's dream and growing into a major civic project, this was on track to become one of the largest systems of its kind in the world. But shortly before breaking ground in 2005, the project collapsed in on itself. This documentary tells the story of how Seattle ended up in this unusual position, and why the city's dream never got off the ground. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 4:57 - Chapter I: Thrust Forward or Fall Behind 12:56 - Chapter II: A Head-Scratching Victory 22:16 - Chapter III: Rise Above It All 28:44 - Chapter IV: A Long Way to Go 37:23 - Chapter V: The People's Boondoggle 47:25 - Chapter VI: A Beautiful but Fatally Flawed Dream 55:51 - Epilogue 59:01 - Credits This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. --------------------------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Dick Falkenbury's personal account of the events can be read in his book, "Rise Above It All" https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Above-All-Dick-Falkenbury-ebook/dp/B00AF0R742/ --------------------------- Music: “Atlantis” by Audionautix https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=eEPTC5mJSlI “Lush Meadows” by Martin Landström https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bs4gBE9nMko “Open Sign” by Almost Here https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=yurSZseAmqc “Drive-Through Dinner” by Magnus Ringblom https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=WEW1PdqJbnc “Some” by Hara Noda https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=7AF5to7l25U “Revving” by Martin Landström https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=mCYFlmxumbs “We Were Like That” by Franz Gordon https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9rCOIe0-c “Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone” by Franz Gordon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAJpIP-da8M “Save it for Later” by Golden Age Radio https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=FesnQ_qOiMs “Meet Me in Seattle (at the Fair)” by Joy and the Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYr_ia9AEPo

In an era when Oregon was at the forefront of environmental policy, the state government launched an ambitious project: to preserve the banks of the Willamette River as a single continuous park, over 200 miles in length. With a barrage of conflicting opinions between legislators and landowners, the Willamette River Greenway would soon put Oregon’s identity to the ultimate test. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Chapter I: An Open Sewer 5:57 - Chapter II: The Tom & Bob Show 10:25 - Chapter III: Picnickers & Litterbugs 15:48 - Chapter IV: Paddling Upstream 20:36 - Chapter V: Throwing a Match into Kerosene 25:56 - Chapter VI: Dead in the Water 31:17 - Chapter VII: A River of Ink & an Acre of Paper 37:08 - Epilogue 40:01 - Credits This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. If ads appear on this video, it means a piece of media was copyright-claimed and the ad revenue is being collected by the copyright holder. --------------------------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble “Solving the Mystery of Coalca Landing” An investigation into an abandoned Greenway park https://youtu.be/uRPu9_Nf1TU “The Forgotten Story of Harbor Drive: Portland’s Demolished Freeway” A history of Portland’s Waterfront Park https://youtu.be/l2_yNrP0hCY "Pollution in Paradise" Documentary by KGW (1962) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9eXvDM0Tn0 “Vortex 1: How a Rock Festival Saved Portland from Chaos” Documentary by Oregon Public Broadcasting (2020) https://youtu.be/e1mq8rRI85g --------------------------- Music: “Secrets and Lies” by David Celeste https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=HjX3NaQ8XfE “The Wind in Her Hair” by David Celeste https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PWGgkx5nsXc “Dreaming of Tomorrow” by Francis Wells https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6UTiG3kfghQ “Nocturnal Waltz” by Johannes Bornlöf https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=k2B_-LKov7I “Like Leaves of a Lotus” by Francis Wells https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=qHvZ0mh1ElU “Forever Forever Always” by Francis Wells https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_sEF0ZRBA “Tranquility Sphere” by Francis Wells https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=83dKiTfWF0k “Follow Hidden Paths” by David Celeste https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=p31a3xzBsU8 “Come Bearing Gifts” by Francis Wells https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=i_JIsYzahuk “Live for the Moment” by Gavin Luke https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKOKxMjAT0

The social and political challenges of the 1970s set an awkward stage for America’s 200th birthday. With no national events being planned for this major milestone, a dedicated group of people set out to create a traveling showcase of American historical artifacts. This documentary explores the story of the American Freedom Train, the nation’s largest Bicentennial event that brought together millions of Americans at a time when they needed it most. Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Chapter I: A Postwar Predecessor 8:53 - Chapter II: A Handshake With the Duke 17:24 - Chapter III: A Race Against the Clock 25:11 - Chapter IV: The Journey Begins 31:36 - Chapter V: Daylight in the West 37:21 - Chapter VI: Keep On Keepin’ On 44:09 - Chapter VII: End of the Line 47:51 - Epilogue 53:22 - Credits This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. If ads appear on this video, it means a piece of media was copyright-claimed, and thus the ad revenue is being collected by the copyright holder. --------------------------- Visit the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland: https://orhf.org/ Learn about the Friends of SP 4449: https://www.4449.com/ Visit the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore: https://www.borail.org/ See more photos & information about the Freedom Train: https://www.freedomtrain.org/ --------------------------- Music: “Give Me Shine” by Jos https://open.spotify.com/track/4m7SsjH0KSJVASRp0Lkt6O?si=8467f04f309b42bf “Never Need a Reason” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/2zyyPCaGlLTDIzjZZeDLJu?si=904569cedd7a4bf0 “Wicked Man” by Martin Landström https://open.spotify.com/track/3IRrxlIUsy71p04SDMXlEr?si=7af4520bee2e412b “Back When We Met” by Oakwood Station https://open.spotify.com/track/0TtaqoKwHpWL8slyHcvQWU?si=41f9e19468394c31 “Sneaky Breezy” by Martin Landström https://open.spotify.com/track/2scLgrBz9PKgfZS9hiC1kB?si=4c34a8b57fd24a26 “Fly Man” by Jos https://open.spotify.com/track/5RAxhDXQbTtUuN6zSgk3bQ?si=225d78b155db4fe4 “Jet Set Jivin’” by Jos https://open.spotify.com/track/0LLOD33UwOLc9cyj7p1beX?si=7d405b04d14744b1 “Heart on a String” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/7vXojCmpBxCHS2yI3l3urb?si=c4932c6a63584283 “Good Times Ahead” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/31SAdCtcBIp7QVoX6XdH0w?si=013cca24039c45ec “Love on a Roll” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/7FvY3tyAuyEaWgBDnTKgP8?si=f7657017a04742ff “Skip Up” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/1UJbPKwiPxszGJ5vhQt6ha?si=167199fd4e024978 “The Freedom Train” by Bing Crosby & the Andrews Sisters https://open.spotify.com/track/3UoucfhfWAUt30cTVYeI1X?si=b741b1c3f463438c “Here Comes the Freedom Train” by Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton https://open.spotify.com/track/17sK0XHvn5sdOvcs5yHkey?si=fa9b9275d5364769

In the wake of their global success in the 1960s, the LEGO Group developed a new system of plastic bricks… for adults? This documentary explores the full story of Modulex, an obscure product line designed specifically for business use. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Chapter 1: A Strong Foundation 6:08 - Chapter 2: Building From the Ground Up 12:07 - Chapter 3: A Scale Modeling Tool 16:02 - Chapter 4: A Layout Planning Tool 18:57 - Chapter 5: A Project Management System 22:39 - Chapter 6: A Signage Solution 26:36 - Chapter 7: Coming Full Circle 30:49 - Credits --------------------------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Further reading: MiniBricks Madness https://minibricksmadness.com/ “Saving Modulex” by Barney Main https://minibricksmadness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Saving-Modulex2.pdf “Old Bricks: What is Modulex?” by New Elementary https://www.newelementary.com/2017/11/old-bricks-what-are-modulex-lego.html --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. This production is not affiliated with the LEGO Group or Modulex A/S. --------------------------- Music: “Mr Handsome” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/6oRU51ez1RKHsbjRJfjFrc?si=b61e62205c63401e “Café de Manhã” by Martin Landstrom https://open.spotify.com/track/6YRN9sDtNzoU5kcQkJ2JfT?si=9928928d512f4f34 “Ridículo” by Martin Landstrom https://open.spotify.com/track/7zP7BWUgFUCkZITTySckjJ?si=103104891f2f47b6 “Buenos Breeze” by Serge Quadrado https://open.spotify.com/track/7DxeoczykuJSmRUl2dAIBf?si=653aa5c7039f44c8 “Você Não” by Clara Mendes https://open.spotify.com/track/2BYAFQpwFny35DZLJe9qeb?si=5aa77dcc0f0e42f6 “Sorvete de Limão” by Martin Landstrom https://open.spotify.com/track/7FRrIHoStNlSBkZ3npVeq1?si=46e65e34cf3e49fc “Crianças No Parque” by Clara Mendes https://open.spotify.com/track/0TZPt8YrBnNF0JzQKi8H9i?si=9f1c498846db405d “At the Campsite” by More Than Family https://open.spotify.com/track/2s8Jnyga7HOwHEduWi9KI2?si=da43443cb9a54789

Throughout the mid-20th century, shopping centers across the United States featured an unusual Christmas tradition: kiddie monorail rides. In this video we’ll identify as many of these rides as I could find, explore where and when they were built, and discuss who was responsible for manufacturing them. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Philadelphia, PA (Wanamaker’s) 2:35 - Chicago, IL (Sears & Roebuck) 2:49 - Milwaukee, WI (Boston Store) 3:52 - Baltimore, MD (Stewart's) 4:32 - Newark, NJ (Kresge-Newark) 4:55 - Minneapolis, MN (Donaldson’s) 5:24 - Grand Rapids, MI (Herpolsheimer's) 6:09 - Manhattan, NY (Wanamaker’s) 6:25 - Fort Worth, TX (Leonard’s) 7:01 - Who Built Them? 8:11 - Lyons, IL (Fairyland Park) 8:43 - Who Built Them? Cont'd. 10:01 - Syracuse, NY (Edwards) 10:49 - Atlanta, GA (Rich’s) 12:02 - Columbus, GA (Kirven’s) 12:17 - Nashville, TN (Harveys) 12:31 - Portland, OR (Meier & Frank) 13:31 - St. Louis, MO (Stix, Baer & Fuller) 13:54 - Jennings, MO (Stix, Baer & Fuller) 14:10 - Pittsburgh, PA (Gimbels) 14:37 - Pittsburgh, PA (Northway Mall) 15:32 - Winter Park, FL (Winter Park Mall) 16:05 - Rochester, NY (Midtown Plaza) 16:43 - Moorestown, NJ (Moorestown Mall) 17:06 - Wrapping Up --------------------------- Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/ Grand Rapids Public Museum https://www.grpm.org/ Atlanta History Center https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/ Oregon Historical Society https://www.ohs.org/ New York Museum of Transportation http://www.nymtmuseum.org/ --------------------------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. --------------------------- Music: “Left Bank One” by The Noveltones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD7GEivr2Tc “Jingle Bells” by Mantovani https://open.spotify.com/track/3eRsHgtTJZxiPr8uLuXgaR?si=06a1b12cfdc744cc “Jumpin' Jiminy Christmas” by Bert Kaempfert https://open.spotify.com/track/0aQF5RHNKCDqQxk3iI7OFz?si=85f41606f3114fdc “Snowbound” by Wayne King & His Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l2YKx1REIA “Sleigh Ride” by Bert Kaempfert https://open.spotify.com/track/2zrZWHU1wKkYXqqTSbP7oX?si=322c4927d6384db2 “Winter Wonderland” by Bert Kaempfert https://open.spotify.com/track/2Y6l9xCAdV77xi2voef8AQ?si=b1a66782d16f4f85 “White Christmas” by Billy Vaughn https://open.spotify.com/track/3Q5cIOnFQ86KbBCYbgLh8O?si=138b0ad252ca4dfd

In an era when US passenger rail was dying out, a refreshing young company offered Americans a new concept: bring your car with you on the train. In the span of a decade, the Auto-Train Corporation would see immense success, a complicated relationship with Amtrak, and eventually a severe financial downfall. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Just Reading Material 7:46 - Conservatively Groovy 10:43 - Retaliation 14:08 - Riding Rough 15:48 - Expansion 20:20 - Diversification 24:11 - Double Trouble 26:53 - A Fresh Start 30:04 - A Further Disruption 31:09 - A Hell of a Way to Run a Railroad 35:08 - New Life 38:43 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Related viewing: DCNRHS / Doug Riddell: “Auto Train: The Perfect Storm” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMoUJEZkYU Defunctland: "The Downfall of Disney's Official Airline, Eastern Airlines" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpg95rJWAIs Midway to Main Street: "The Fate of The Florida Fun-Train" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L--zRD5dwts --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. --------------------------- Music: “Harlem Spills“ by Nicky Dowling https://open.spotify.com/track/7r6aDJHFPj77brXPpXPCCd?si=8b33b86e3cee4708 “Moonlight Night” by Martin Landstrom https://open.spotify.com/track/0CbipWEeHHjQfEdXpHpNeP?si=84ec543d09c94b6c “Sunny San Francisco” by Oakwood Station https://open.spotify.com/track/5TEwIOAzgwy8pHYfnN5Bhw?si=d04182c8c11e435d “At the Tropicana” by Chalalatas https://open.spotify.com/track/6LoXl7Etx4ENVJSw9CcGDP?si=ac3bbad9c8734587 “Fica Frio Amigo” by Redeemin' https://open.spotify.com/track/1wMVYASNbKixAbjtF5lVCB?si=68aa026112f44724 “Gatinha” by Cornelio https://open.spotify.com/track/0otdvuCW81E3P1elNfNV5u?si=e8cb8b3a27db42d2 “Crossover Creek” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/7j0WQTWnXKEGhp6Y745hkQ?si=d1958c35537e4389 “Canopy of Dreams” by Oakwood Station https://open.spotify.com/track/5DbXxZVKydg2GnP6cq1tUX?si=e07598f943ce460f “Feriado” by Cornelio https://open.spotify.com/track/4665iqMc2qZ18vxGsaP9l4?si=364b52c4c28d42a6 “Thought You Knew Me” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/62P8n8pzmwFVVCeB09kY1A?si=cafef73f29e94808 “The Stylish Traveller” by Martin Landstrom https://open.spotify.com/track/5H8fGeOAUxIxnxPQttVi72?si=d8cf6ee1736d4bb3

The Oregon coast was once home to an amusement park that promised to be the Pacific Northwest's answer to Disneyland. Despite the talent and heart that went into its development, the park shut down within just a few years. This documentary tells the full story of the defunct Pixieland park, from its earliest inspiration to its long-lasting impact on the local community. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Chapter I: A Successful Start 8:30 - Chapter II: Growing Ambitions 16:29 - Chapter III: Building the Dream 24:16 - Chapter IV: A Grand Opening 32:57 - Chapter V: A Twist of Fate 40:50 - Chapter VI: The End of an Era 48:31 - Epilogue 55:42 - Credits --------------------------- Learn more about Lincoln City: https://www.lincolncity.org/visitors Support the Lincoln City Kiwanis Club: https://lincolncitykiwanis.org/ Visit the North Lincoln County Historical Museum: https://northlincolncountyhistoricalmuseum.org/ Support my work by leaving a tip: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. --------------------------- Music: “The Storyteller” by Kikoru https://open.spotify.com/track/0K5B08xCCsOiDQIcRYZHoy?si=dbdd03b8629c43bf “Tales From Wizardville” by Kikoru https://open.spotify.com/track/5e0xcY3IPhRkfpgpkdEjCp?si=d494412fc31a406f “And Champagne for All” by The Fly Guy Five https://open.spotify.com/track/25G5bEe9qqztJMc1CTIRi6?si=5a85addb4607418c “Swaying By” by Birdies https://open.spotify.com/track/4yiSMUl5XlAcSqLKnLg8pY?si=2c85d78e3de44006 “Under the Marquee” by Guy Trevino and Friends https://open.spotify.com/track/5PtWenLpx1i3U3L8rcEp7v?si=57ecf2df258f4bf4 “Hold the Elevator!” by The Fly Guy Five https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ri442Ks39synwExMHonb8?si=1d00aee3fa45420c “Querida” by Cornelio https://open.spotify.com/track/2wG4sJAZcit0tfUpyJIuTf?si=4a6926b253224a3f “I Fly With You” by Franz Gordon https://open.spotify.com/track/3EZr7QTQPnvkgTRZVUyy9B?si=728c892360824127 “Our Early Years” by David Celeste https://open.spotify.com/track/4FQGncdByeDYalZNsvM8HR?si=6bf71ed8c3ab450d “Speedrunner” by Mac Taboel https://open.spotify.com/track/0ChNA0rNTheEGUIuRtgOJs?si=a2f6842367ed456d

In 1856, a massive meteorite was discovered in the mountains of southwestern Oregon. But despite hundreds of recovery attempts by geologists and amateur explorers, the meteorite evaded capture for well over a century. This video explores the story of the infamous Port Orford Meteorite, and the fascinating investigation that finally solved the mystery after 130 years. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Early Search Efforts 8:36 - Raising Doubts 15:24 - Analyzing Evans 21:36 - Identifying the Meteorite --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. If you’re feeling generous, tips are always appreciated: https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble Music: “The Appalachian Trail” by Hunter Quinn https://open.spotify.com/track/1WYSzWGFN5r7vs0j1bDf3y?si=da8189893d744df6 “Wish You Were There” by Golden Age Radio https://open.spotify.com/track/1hBQ67g76ttDxP0IZwEX4p?si=45d6c904363c4387 “Parkside Lane” by Oakwood Station https://open.spotify.com/track/1bpe8UhxG2hkSUkjxWjxh1?si=6ba20903a2934e02 “Thoughts Revoked” by Kikoru https://open.spotify.com/track/0s5ycTOMITIEPmcLwrLRYU?si=c690100230114a1d “Are We the Same” by Kikoru https://open.spotify.com/track/3tueungnRoiN6OzzXXwNP0?si=70d6ec970d354cb8 --------------------------- Scientific Reports Overview by J. Hugh Pruett (1950) https://archive.org/details/sim_popular-astronomy_1950-10_58_8/page/402/mode/2up Critical analysis by Edward Henderson & Hollis Dole (1964) https://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/og/OBv26all.pdf Historical investigation by Howard Plotkin and geological analysis by Vagn Buchwald & Roy Clarke (1993) https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/818

In the mid-20th century, Los Angeles came surprisingly close to building a sprawling monorail transit system. This documentary provides an in-depth study of how the idea developed, the problems it promised to solve, and the reasons it was ultimately never built. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Chapter I: Half-Baked, Hair-Brained Schemes 5:52 - Chapter II: Red-Taped Inertia 11:27 - Chapter III: A Deadly Competitor 18:38 - Chapter IV: Highways in the Sky 24:44 - Chapter V: Giving Audiences to Everything 29:32 - Chapter VI: A Dark-Ages Monstrosity 34:32 - Chapter VII: An Elevated Nightmare 41:16 - Chapter VIII: So Much Irresponsible Hogwash 47:24 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. Music: “Bachelor on the Move” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/6hLUV0MU9DKZJTbdDuaJCL?si=aadca3c4e53e4489 “Small Talk and Lemonade” by The Fly Guy Five https://open.spotify.com/track/4IgVJe6L9Syr11LTdPHJ5g?si=0b74266197794fce “Blue Zones” by The Fly Guy Five https://open.spotify.com/track/2zYSjt4p6U2WyGoy3oI8za?si=1dd00f935f514c41 “Stepping On It” by The Fly Guy Five https://open.spotify.com/track/4A34qPcYKHMDpbgvqcy7XX?si=877e8bd356434d3c “Nation on Wheels” / “The Monorail Song” (Tomorrowland 2055 Version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIOocUG16dk “Vintage Dream” by Mathilda June https://open.spotify.com/track/5B06PwX8d6drWdzDzDTlEu?si=493ffb4e00a9444c “We Were Like That” by Franz Gordon https://open.spotify.com/track/3WmWFMQRa6YuowPQ0bHklD?si=f3e5f85e8d214e5c “Leaving Clues” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/5fs7pOx7EqtssCqW4cRcQe?si=1332c56df61f4738 “Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone” by Franz Gordon https://open.spotify.com/track/3ocKf3gVD0lRQb94IQei05?si=d9707f258e5b4657 “A Time to Remember” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/2n8XFH2ZL0h0gHUaBIgMCz?si=cf1c0032ca3d4455 “There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” performed by Rex Allen https://open.spotify.com/track/1LFX9caGBvgcOh7mlhAbdh?si=afbddf4d85754880

In the 1950s, Oregon’s Mt. Hood was home to a unique and ridiculous-looking aerial tram. Despite the mountain’s growing popularity with skiers during this time, the tramway shut down almost as quickly as it was built. So what happened? Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Concept 3:08 - Construction 5:20 - Debut 8:06 - Demise 10:56 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized nor sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. Music: “Sophisticated Lady” by Golden Age Radio https://open.spotify.com/track/0axtG54AjkpM5QEGmMPnYN?si=e2051243264e485b “Taste of New Orleans” by Golden Age Radio https://open.spotify.com/track/0raMmRz6pig6JPNYCKsL6n?si=5396762f34cb44aa “Steps in Time” by Golden Age Radio https://open.spotify.com/track/7HBsMX9TPQMd41tnm740I6?si=ab6ff9d449e94158 “Move Over Mickey” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/3CX00WDViEzQhX7BRHR9rP?si=dfed9b335c8a43fd “My Only Weakness” by Ritchie Everett https://open.spotify.com/track/6GoLrhJmfXd70Y3zK1hlYw?si=4ba9289d764b423d “If That Ain’t Love” by Ivy-Rose Lyon https://open.spotify.com/track/2UDQzyOsGwA5d0pL5w11xi?si=50405982e0534954

Shortly after World War II, the Santa Fe Railroad announced their entry into the air cargo business. While the airline was successful in many ways, it was grounded within a year and a half. So what happened? Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Getting Started 4:40 - Taking Flight 7:24 - Routes & Fleet 10:27 - Turbulence 13:13 - Descent 16:16 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed for non-commercial use. It is not monetized nor sponsored. All video footage and images are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. Music: “Snooty Fox” by Ritchie Everett https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/3ywLqsr8dN/ “One More for the Road” by Golden Age Radio https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/joittnVbcK/ “Snap Happy” by Ritchie Everett https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/oOvFMhiTRy/ “Just Got Eyes for You” by Ivy-Rose Lyon https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Mf0p9EChvU/ “Waddaya Know” by Ivy-Rose Lyon https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ebQjPO8yhx/ “Vintage Dream” by Mathilda June https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/FbwRVK8oxk/ “The Very Best Day” by Niklas Gabrielsson with Martin Landström & His Orchestra https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/EnTT76PNoG/ "On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe" by Kenny Baker and His All Star Orchestra https://archive.org/details/78_on-the-atchison-topeka-and-the-santa-fe_kenny-baker-and-his-all-star-orchestra-har_gbia7016631b/On+the+Atchison%2C++-+KENNY+BAKER+and+his+All+Star+Orchestra.flac

Hidden on the banks of the Oregon’s Willamette River is a state park forgotten to time. This video attempts to solve the mystery of this obscure place by exploring its history and piecing together the reasons for its closure. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Coalca’s Pillar 5:34 - The Sawmill & the Railroad 8:58 - Willamette Greenway 12:33 - Early Years as a Park 15:00 - Fading Into Obscurity 18:08 - Parking Lot Closure 21:25 - River Access 24:11 - The Truth 27:26 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- Key links from the investigation: Cyclotram 2012 blog post & photos https://cyclotram.blogspot.com/2012/11/coalca-landing-expedition.html Jayne Cravens 2011 photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaynecravens/6345639014 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaynecravens/6344889983 Usforestkeepers 2011 photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/nwforestkeepers/albums/72157628486778935 Oregon Encyclopedia entry on Coalca’s Pillar https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/coalcas-pillar/#.YXfJcJ7MKUk Oregon State Parks https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ Willamette Water Trail https://willamettewatertrail.org/ Willamette Riverkeeper: https://willamette-riverkeeper.org/ --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized nor sponsored. All video footage and images are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. Music: “Sphinx” by David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/N1trSeAFjF/ “Love and Friendship” by David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/EikJbUbzra/ “Of All Things” by Johannes Bornlöf & David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2pZkYotu5C/ “Follow Hidden Paths” by David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jwMyNWoEMi/ “Eyecatcher” by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ODDeHX713p/ “Innocent Games” by David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/i6b5yRZvZm/ “Perennials Awaken” by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/J5BCmT4ejQ/ “The Inspector” by David Celeste https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JauHQEQFfE/ “Portobello Road” https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JImrztpOTr/ “Two As One” https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/v9sNJpYz1U/

When Amtrak was developing their first high-speed rail service in the early 1990s, they borrowed two European trains for testing. Over the course of 15 months, the Swedish X2000 and the German InterCity Express (ICE) gave Americans their first glimpse into the rail travel of the future. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Historical Context 4:52 - X2000: Arrival 8:36 - X2000: Revenue Service 10:58 - ICE: Arrival 13:25 - X2000: National Tour 18:46 - ICE: National Tour 21:45 - ICE: Revenue Service 23:56 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized nor sponsored. All video footage and images are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. Music: “Flying Through the Clouds” by Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/flying-through-the-clouds “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/under-suspicion-2 “The Chase (Instrumental Version)” by Basixx https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/EUBeoVvVjb/ “City Lights, City Dreams” by Forever Sunset https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/idwxtCanZq/ "Your Touch (Instrumental Version)” by Particle House https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/G7BMC7x57X/ “Sometimes Hearts Collide (Instrumental Version)” by Particle House https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/SgylJkmosJ/ “Coming Closer (Instrumental Version)” by Sven Lindvall & Daniel Fridell https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/dQxTySkEbo/ “Nothing for Me (Instrumental Version)” by Lupus Nocte & Zorro https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/TiKlPgBdzO/ “Santa Monica Dreaming” by Forever Sunset https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ltCba3OlPe/

Salem, Oregon doesn’t have an extensive history of canceled freeways, but one exception to this was Interstate 305. Through the 1960s and 70s, this proposed route promised to give the city a much desired third bridge across the Willamette River. --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Hard Knocks” by Gary Combs (2015) https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/gWFz0ODb4J/ “The Bee's Knees” by Gary Combs (2015) https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bsOk785HlQ/ “Just One Minute” by Gary Combs (2016) https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bpQK4u6ssi/

In the early 1990s, the legendary Spruce Goose embarked on an incredible logistical move to its new home in Oregon. The trip would become the longest and most complex journey in the plane's history. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Uprooted 3:57 - A New Nest 6:20 - Disassembly 8:25 - The Pacific Leg 10:56 - The Willamette Leg 13:55 - The Overland Leg 15:45 - A Living Museum 18:51 - Epilogue & Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Luminescence” by Trevor Kowalski https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/rRhDMdQIRy/ “The English Affair” by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/XsTzhPudSd/ “Lucky Guess” by Trevor Kowalski https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jqanp80enk/ “A New Day is Here” by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/4sdivhgEPs/ “Fields of Joy” by Bonn Fields https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Ej1FMCEGtO/ “The Best Way Out is Through” by Trevor Kowalski https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/PNtq1ar5HV/ “This Wonderful Life” by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/4pzjfDi0gg/ “Summer Again” by Bonn Fields https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/NqZkKgUl97/

When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, this had unique implications for the Burlington Northern Railroad. The company owned the land on the mountain’s peak, and now they had to figure out what to do with the smoldering crater left behind. --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Subconscious” by Nihoni https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/z3yEzZzcip/

In the mid-1980s, two major railroads attempted a corporate merger... and it failed miserably. This documentary tells the full story of the Southern Pacific & Santa Fe (SPSF) rail merger, exploring how it came about and why it failed. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - A Land of Giants 4:17 - The First Attempt 6:50 - The Waltz 9:17 - Preparation 12:07 - Kodachrome 15:20 - A Baffling Decision 18:04 - The Appeal 21:08 - Epilogue 22:55 - Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Exploration Plundering” by Martin Klem https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/IEum818JHk/ “Dew” by Da Sein https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/uVN1YjErU9/ “Fire and Bones” by Biddy Sullivan https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/WsLnW43cg4/ “There’s a Hole in the World” by Da Sein https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/QEsHvYZJQZ/ “Deep South” by Biddy Sullivan https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/1U0dk6zNKy/ “Haystack” by Biddy Sullivan https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/HSiITAxFhb/ “Fire, Then Nothing” by Da Sein https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/38FyaRHXpf/ “Vargtimmen” by Da Sein https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/mibKM6JpIC/ “West of the Soul” by River Foxcroft https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/HD9qHlrx1a/

In the 1970s, Portland made the radical decision to rip up its oldest freeway and replace it with a city park. This documentary explores the forgotten story of Harbor Drive — how it was once Oregon's most prestigious roadway, and how a variety of circumstances eventually led to its removal. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - The Front Avenue Project 4:45 - The War Yars 8:44 - Completing the Vision 12:21 - A True Freeway 17:34 - The Writing on the Wall 21:29 - A Last Chance 27:15 - Redevelopment 32:09 - Closure 35:19 - Reflection 39:41 - Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Honey and Clementines” by Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/honey-and-clementines “Cats Walking” by Yomoti https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/sLgqsqP1Zt/ “Hungaria” by Latché Swing https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Latch_Swing/demo_2008/Hungaria “Main Stem” by U.S. Army Blues https://freemusicarchive.org/music/US_Army_Blues/Live_At_Blues_Alley/0_-_02_-_The_US_Army_Blues_-_Main_Stem “Kelli's Number” by U.S. Army Blues https://freemusicarchive.org/music/US_Army_Blues/Live_At_Blues_Alley/0_-_08_-_The_US_Army_Blues_-_Kellis_Number “Barbara” by U.S. Army Blues https://freemusicarchive.org/music/US_Army_Blues/Live_At_Blues_Alley/0_-_09_-_The_US_Army_Blues_-_Barbara “Pacing” by Chad Crouch https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/pacing “Gizmo” by Podington Bear https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/gizmo “Well and Good” by Podington Bear https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/well-and-good “Blue Highway” by Podington Bear https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/blue-highway “Coffee” by Chad Crouch https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/coffee “Algorithms” by Chad Crouch https://soundofpicture.bandcamp.com/track/algorithms

Portland, Oregon's freeway network is only a fraction of what was originally planned. Widespread neighborhood revolts in the 1970s cancelled several proposed routes that would've changed the city as we know it. Despite this, we can still find evidence of a few of these abandoned projects today. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Historical Context 5:56 - The Industrial Freeway 10:36 - The Rose City Freeway 15:38 - The Mount Hood Freeway 22:00 - Epilogue 23:19 - Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: “Honey and Clementines” by Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/honey-and-clementines “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/under-suspicion-2 “Zero Tolerance” by Blacksheep https://soundcloud.com/blacksheepdenver/zero-tolerance “18” by HOME https://home96.bandcamp.com/track/18 “Acquisition” by Blacksheep https://soundcloud.com/blacksheepdenver/aquisition “Getting There From Here (Instrumental)” by Poolside https://soundcloud.com/poolside/getting-there-from-here-instrumental All songs are licensed under a Creative Commons 3.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/us/

In 1967, the railroad industry announced a new era of automation when they adopted the world's first barcodes. But within a few years they completely abandoned the system, and barcodes went on to revolutionize the grocery industry instead. What happened? Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Historical Context 3:29 - The Visionary 8:28 - Triumph 13:37 - Downfall 16:23 - Epilogue 18:41 - Credits --------------------------- This video is for educational purposes and is distributed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. It is published for non-commercial use and is not monetized. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Music: "By The Pond (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Dry Air" by Chad Crouch "Sweet Pea" by Chad Crouch "Out Notes (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Taut" by Chad Crouch "Backwards Flow (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "The Bluff Trail (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch All songs are produced by The Sound Of Picture Production Library and are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 license. https://www.soundofpicture.com/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/us/