Mile High City (summary)
In the second-half of the 1800s, it was determined that Denver was a "mile high." Around 1900, Denver became known as the "mile high city." 20 July 1905, Wellsboro (PA) Gazette,…
In the second-half of the 1800s, it was determined that Denver was a "mile high." Around 1900, Denver became known as the "mile high city." 20 July 1905, Wellsboro (PA) Gazette,…
"Minneapolis" actually means the "city of lakes" or "city of waters." However, it sounds like it means "mini-apples." After "the Big Apple" became…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Montauk, New YorkMontauk /ˈmɒntɔːk/ is a census-designated place (CDP) that includes the hamlet with the same name in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk…
Montauk is located on the eastern tip of Long Island. It's a tourist destination and mostly a working class community, unlike The Hamptons nearby. Montauk has been called "The…
Monticello Raceway (in Monticello, New York) has been called the "Mighty M" since 1960. "Mighty M" was printed in the Scranton (PA) Tribune on June 17, 1960. Aqueduct Racetrack…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: BaltimoreBaltimore (/ˈbɔːltᵻˌmɔːr/, locally: [ˈbɔɫ.mɔɻ]) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 26th-most populous city in the…
Ford's first "Model T" was introduced in 1908. Within ten years, the city had earned the nickname "Motor City." I contributed the 1919 citation to the Oxford English…
"Money Makin’ Manhattan" is a similar rap nickname. Wikipedia: Mount VernonMount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is an inner suburb of New York…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other Toronto nicknames include "Big Smoke," "Broadway North," "Centre of the Universe," "Hogtown," "Hollywood North,"…
The city of Minneapolis (MN) was dubbed "Murderapolis" (murder + Minneapolis) by some in the 1990s after an increase in crime. Mark Koscielski, a gun shop owner, sued Minneapolis for its…
"N'awlins" is a way of saying "New Orleans." It's frequently said that this quickly identifies a tourist. "N'Awlins is plenty good enough for me" was…
"N'erlins" or "Nerlins" for "New Orleans" was popularized by American actor Ryan Gosling, who hosted the New York City-based late-night live television sketch…
The town of Naples, in New York's Finger Lakes region of southwest Ontario County, has been called the "Grape Pie Capital of the World" since at least the 1980s. The Naples Grape…
New Orleans, Louisiana, had yellow fever epidemics in 1853, 1854, 1855 1858, and it's sometimes said that the city was nicknamed "Necropolis of the South." However, there is not a…
The New Orleans Saints football team was probably named by businessman David Dixon, who created the created the New Orleans Professional Football Club, Inc. in 1962 to lobby for a football team.…
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is one of the most populated cities of the world. It is India's financial center, fashion center, and film center, although it is not the capital. Mumbai (Bombay) has…
In the 1970s, Toronto (Canada) promoted itself as a cleaner, more livable New York City. Film production went to Toronto (Remember those "New York" scenes in Short Circuit?). It was…
In the 1970s, Toronto (Canada) promoted itself as a cleaner, more livable New York City. Film production went to Toronto (Remember those "New York" scenes in Short Circuit?). It was…
Peter Ustinov called Toronto "New York run by the Swiss" in 1987. He meant that Toronto is a big city (like New York City), but that it's cleaner and more efficient (as if run by the…
Peter Ustinov called Toronto "New York run by the Swiss" in 1987. He meant that Toronto is a big city (like New York City), but that it's cleaner and more efficient (as if run by the…