DG 'Rusty' Alderson,
TOAST President
Mostly 1830 -1930
Rusty's
All American
Stories
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Not an official Metra Site
Gilded Age & Train Historian
Train Railfan
Historical Characters, Lincoln Family,
Frontier Arizona, Early Railroads
TOAST email: GAstorybook@gmail.com
PREVIEW PAGE
Choose among
5 Storylines
Storyline 2
Stories from
America's
Growing Up
Just Good Stories
Storyline 1
Storyline 3
Choo Choo
Stories
Story
of the
Week
Featured Stories
Favorite Stories
Stories when America Grew Up
Stories of those characters and events from before, during, and after the Gilded Age (1830 - 1930) when America grew up.
Arguably the most fascinating 100 years
in America's history
Podcasts range from 3 to 6 minutes
About Our Stories
New stories available every Friday
Favorite Stories
Enjoy listening to Just Good Stories from T.O.A.S.T'S
"It's Just a Good Story" collection
Podcasts run no longer than 3 minutes
Story of the Week
Stories are selected from the those recently shared during our course of the day
Choo Choo Stories
Those Railroad Barons, those who made them rich, those who loved them & more
provide some entertaining stories.
Our love of trains took root as kids with train stories and hamburgers & fries at the Choo Choo Diner in Des Plaines, IL
Podcasts range from 3 to 6 minutes
Podcasts run no longer than 3 minutes
Featured Stories
Stories suggested
by our friends
Podcasts range from 3 to 6 minutes
Tap on underlined text to listen
Favorite Story
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The Queen of Chicago Society who was the wife of a famous hotel owner, asked the hotel chef to create a special treat for her society friends. This treat is still being served at the hotel.
America Growing Up
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He painted the European Masters in the Louvre, but failed to sell his painting in America, thus having to turn to Plan B;
his invention changed communication
He painted the European Masters in the Louvre, but failed to sell his painting in America, thus having to turn to Plan B;
his invention changed communication
with future podcasts
T.O.A.S.T.
Programs & Services
Tuesdays at 2
Do you have a "good story"?
Share your good story with T.O.A.S.T.
Whether you have read a good story or experienced one, T.O.A.S.T will consider featuring it at www.agoodstory.org
We will be answering our phones each Tuesday at 2 (until 3) to hear your story.
Call (224) 449 - 1420.
We also invite you to join us at in downtown Geneva for our monthly storytelling session on Tuesday at 2.
For more information, location, and dates
email T.O.A.S.T at GAstorybook@gmail.com
Story Telling
with a
History Buff
Open to shut-ins,
those with limited mobility and/or those who just need
a good story
To schedule your call
(224) 449 - 1420
a free service
Chat with a
History Buff
Enjoy a one on one conversation over the phone with one of the Old Active Story Tellers
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Email your request to
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This is a free service
History Around
the Coffee Table
venue locations
Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles
Joliet, Plainfield,
Tucson, Phoenix
Schedule a date and venue
for your group of 2 - 5 people
by emailing T.O.A.S.T. at
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This is a free service
Questions,
Story Requests,
Comments,
Password Issues
Web page Issuess
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T.O.A.S.T. Message Center
(224) 449-1420
T.O.A.S.T. Mission
Share entertaining and informative stories
