New York City nativeLewis Gintermoved to Richmond when he was 18-years-old and made (and lost) several fortunes. At one time, one of the city's richest—and most colorful—characters, Ginter financed the building of the lavish Jefferson Hotel. Named in honor of the local boy Thomas Jeffer...
New York City nativeLewis Gintermoved to Richmond when he was 18-years-old and made (and lost) several fortunes. At one time, one of the city's richest—and most colorful—characters, Ginter financed the building of the lavish Jefferson Hotel. Named in honor of the local boy Thomas Jeffer...
In the mid-1800s, Pennsylvania Railroad built up the city as a terminal; Altoona also became a renowned center for building and repairing steam locomotives and railcars. Its heyday was in the early 1900s, and the city's housing stock reflects that era, consisting of many single-family ...
The Norris La Guardia Act was passed in 1932 to protect organized labor and unions. Labor unions were restrained by legal and judicial barriers from certain activities and could be taken to court for striking, boycotting, picketing, and the like. The act also kept employers from forcing employe...
Labor unions were restrained by legal and judicial barriers from certain activities and could be taken to court for striking, boycotting, picketing, and the like. The act also kept employers from forcing employees to sign an agreement to not join a union upon penalty of being fired. [Pictured...
The Norris La Guardia Act was passed in 1932 to protect organized labor and unions. Labor unions were restrained by legal and judicial barriers from certain activities and could be taken to court for striking, boycotting, picketing, and the like. The act also kept employers from forcing employe...