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We all know Levenshulme’s gentrification story. How true is it?

The Mill • 648 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Gentrification Neighborhoods Community Local history Cultural Change
  1. Levenshulme has seen a significant increase in house prices over the past decade, but the population has also grown by 40%, suggesting a more complex narrative than simple gentrification.
  2. The neighborhood of Levenshulme has a history of welcoming new arrivals, from white English people in the 1950s to working-class Irish, Pakistani communities, and later, middle-class residents.
  3. Local residents highlight changes in aesthetics and safety in Levenshulme, with mentions of new businesses like cafes contributing to a 'nicer' look, but also concerns about increasing crime and violence.

Secret Santa Cruz, Vol 7

So Here’s a Thing • 609 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💾 History Local history
  1. Daniel Rittenhaus claimed his house could float above the ground through a contract with spirits, but was killed in a skirmish with locals and his house destroyed in 1899.
  2. Edward Morey, a respected priest, turned to bee worship after accusing God of stealing from him, and was expelled from the county after causing deaths in Santa Cruz.
  3. Elizabeth Trelawny experimented with pyramids to visit distant planets, but vanished mysteriously in 1922, never seen again.

Secret Santa Cruz, Volume 5

So Here’s a Thing • 786 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
💾 History Local history
  1. Isaac Hatcher, a self-taught architect, forgot to include floors in his biggest commission, leading to a short-lived career in ship construction.
  2. The Sisters of Infinite Procrastination were expelled after their structure was accidentally completed, leading to their fall from grace.
  3. Residents refused to enter a building present after a flood in 1904, believing it appeared mysteriously and remains empty behind false walls.

Yet More Very Local History

So Here’s a Thing • 963 implied HN points • 27 May 23
💾 History Local history
  1. In Santa Cruz, a hamster given to a young girl in 1911 disappeared when denied the freedom to leave the building.
  2. Despite a photograph of the Miramar Grand Hotel dated 1907, no other historical mention of the hotel has been found, leading to the conclusion that it never existed.
  3. A group known as 'the guardians of the San Lorenzo' were sighted in Santa Cruz for over 150 years before disappearing into the ocean on a raft, with an annual festival still held in their honor.

The Secret History of Santa Cruz, Vol 4

So Here’s a Thing • 865 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
💾 History Local history
  1. Santa Cruz has a rich history with mysterious and unusual events, such as the blessings of a coven of Mail Witches at the post office and the presence of little people in the mountains.
  2. The Darkhouse lighthouse on Barclay Point was related to many shipwrecks but ceased to have accidents after its demolition.
  3. Various oddities and anomalies like forest fires, a mysterious doorway on Cowell Beach, and a flying resident called "Blessed Mary" add intriguing layers to the history of Santa Cruz.
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My home town in Manitoba, in 1880.

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 24 Dec 22
💾 History Local history
  1. In 1880, a town in Manitoba quickly developed with essential structures like hospitals, schools, grain elevators, mills, jewelry stores, grocery stores, butcher shops, drug stores, and hotels.
  2. Within 20 years, the town experienced significant growth, indicating a rapid pace of development during that period.
  3. The establishment of various facilities and stores in a short time frame demonstrates the town's efforts to create a well-rounded community for its residents.