My latest Article in 518 Profiles Magazine: Elana Mark: The Ins and Outs of a Landscape Artist Click on the dashed box to see in full view. https://issuu.com/ininkny/docs/2023_june_518_profiles_magazine/6
I received an email from Ron Schrotenboer (an external tax lawyer advisor who I previously worked with at GE) telling me that he saw me the other evening on an episode of the History Channel's The Food That Built America entitled "Peanut Butter Battle." Lo and behold I watched it on the History Channel on Demand and there I am. I had no idea. What's more, as far back as I can remember, I have been severely allergic to peanut butter, so it was even more of a surprise. So in addition to multiple episodes about potato chips, I have now also appeared on episodes about both burgers and peanut butter. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27461723/
After appearing in several episodes of The History Channel's Series "The Food That Built America", I have now been prominently featured in an associated podcast.
The History Channel's "The FoodThat Built America" that aired on National Potato Chip Day, March 14. Featuring the history of Herman Lay and then rival Fritos! Click here to watch
All photos below are Courtesy of South Portland (Maine) Historical Society.
Letterhead from King Cole Associates
John Hayes next to an excavating shovel at the construction site on March 16, 1947. One of a collection of photos showing various stages in the construction of the King Cole potato chip manufacturing facility on Cash Street in South Portland, Maine, in 1947.
John Hayes pointing at a signboard proclaiming "new home of King Cole Potato Chips". Photo dated April 6, 1947. One of a collection of photos showing various stages in the construction of the King Cole potato chip manufactuing facility on Cash Street in South Portland, Maine, in 1947.
King Cole Potato Chip Company, 609 Main Street, South Portland, Maine
King Cole Potato Chip Company, 609 Main Street, South Portland, Maine
King Cole Foods, Cash Street, South Portland, Maine with truck and delivery van 1948
George E. Brume with the King Cole sponsored race car, a modified 1950s coupe, in West Buxton, Maine
Cellophane bag for King Cole Ripples potato chips. (Front and Back Photos)
King Cole potato chip can, cardboard carton, cylindrical, 20 oz.capacity. King Cole Foods, South Portland, Maine
Images Below Courtesy of Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library,University of Maine,Orono, ME