Entertainment

1800's

Baseball, one of America's most infamous sports. During the summer of 1839, Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York. This sport grew immensely and became one of the nations most iconic sports. Teams such as the Chicago White Stockings, Boston Red Caps, and Philadelphia Athletics were some of the major teams of the time. It was popular among kids and adults and was a event most people would attend when they had some free time.


1900's

Speakeasy Clubs were hidden clubs during the 1920's in which alcohol and smoking was provided alongside music. This was a big deal at the time as alcohol was illegal. These clubs gave people the opportunity to enjoy some liquor without getting arrested and they also got to interact with various people while in these places.