UNIQUE, OLD-TIMEY SUMMER DESTINATIONS
Break the Mold With These Exciting Outings
There are only so many times you can go to Disney World over the summer until both kids and parents start snoring from boredom. Why not take a break from your modern ways? Silence your cell phones, pop in a road trip CD, roll the windows down, and get a new perspective on this great nation of ours. You’d be surprised by the hidden historical gems our country is home to. THE NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME Whether you have a car full of restless young’uns to entertain, or you just want to gain some new insight into your country roots, this outing is fascinating for the whole family. As a truly unsung and unique aspect of the American West, this blast from the past gives new meaning to “girl power.” Through exciting displays and informative tours, the National Cowgirl Museum brings you back to a daring world where no day was guaranteed. Starting as nothing more than a modest room in the building’s basement, the museum has grown to more than 33,000 square feet and boasts over 4,000 artifacts. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this destination may be a bit of a drive, but the unique opportunity to take in the bravery and achievements of some of history’s greatest cow girls makes the trip worth it. TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA, AND ALL ITS WILD WONDERS Few towns have played a more important role in our common knowledge of the Wild West than Tombstone, Arizona. From the
popular movie of the same name to the famed “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,” this stunning city is unparalleled in historical value. Through countless restoration efforts and local museums, this Wild West behemoth has no shortage of adventures to set out on. From old-timey saloons and spooky graveyards to the infamous Birdcage Theatre, you can go on a week’s worth of expeditions accompanied by friendly guides who are there to fill you in on all the tales of old.
AMERICAN INNOVATION
THREE U.S. INVENTORS THAT INFLUENCED THE HVAC INDUSTRY
As we sit in our perfectly temperature-regulated homes through blustery winters and scorching summers, it’s hard to believe that just 100 years ago, the HVAC industry was going through its own renaissance. American inventors were actually at the forefront of this overhaul, and their inventions continue to have an impact. Learn more about three U.S. inventors who changed the HVAC game below.
heating systems with her patented furnace technology would create a safer alternative. The invention utilized natural gas and numerous burners, and families could adjust the temperatures for each room of the house. Her design ultimately led to the installation of air ducts, which allow air to be distributed throughout your home with ease. Frederick Jones Keeps Us Cool Willis Carrier is credited with the invention of the modern air conditioner, but it was actually Frederick Jones who made this technology readily available to the masses. Jones’ portable air conditioning units were often supplied to military medical tents that were operating in the middle of a war zone. This innovation allowed soldiers to recover from injury in perfect comfort. Today, Jones’ work keeps food cool as it’s hauled across the nation.
(Here’s an extra fact for your trivia game: All these innovators were of African American descent.)
David Crosthwait Jr. Regulates Large Buildings Heating and cooling your home is one thing; managing the temperature in a large building is a whole different beast. But that’s exactly what we should thank David Crosthwait Jr. for. Holding 119 patents, Crosthwait was an engineer and inventor from about 1920 to 1971. His work includes innovation in refrigeration, heating, temperature regulation, and vacuum pumps, but his most notable achievement was creating the heating systems for Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. Alice H. Parker Changes the Home Heating System In 1919, Alice Parker changed the way we heat our homes. After centuries of dangerously burning wood to keep the house warm, Parker’s central
The HVAC industry has come a long way in the past century. Learn more about today’s innovations online at AireServ.com/Mid- Hudson-Valley, and give our experts a call at 845-256-6158 when your unit needs servicing.
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