Tall ships return to New York harbor for OpSail 2000 festival
The article recalls Davy Crockett in 1830s New York and previews OpSail 2000 with over 180 tall ships. It notes New York’s rise as a world trade hub, boosted by the Erie Canal, with 921 vessels at East River docks in 1836 and shipping shaping the city’s culture and immigration.
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New York
Davy Crockett
City
OpSail
Peter Neill
South Street
Lower Manhattan
America
Neill
East River
Hudson River
Europe
China
Midwest
Hudson
York
Ric Burns
James Sanders
Lisa Ades
South Street Seaport
Financial District
Midwest gas prices fail to deter July Fourth travel
Midwest travelers hit the road despite rising pump costs. Illinois and Indiana suspended gas taxes to ease prices while Chicago area stations posted dips to under 2.00 per gallon. AAA noted expected near record travel as Wisconsin and Michigan resorts reported brisk business despite higher prices.
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Tom Woody
Madison
Wisc
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Downstate
Citgo
Wheaton
Meijer
George Ryan
Indiana
Paul Torstrick
Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association Board of Directors
Gas City
AAA
Chicago Motor Club
Norma Cooper
Michigan
Wandering Wheels
Munising
Michigzan
Upper Peninsula
Lake Superior
Dennis Bragiz
Oak Cove
Lawrence
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