American Sociological Association (Washington, D.C.) : The largest professional association of sociologists in the United States
05-12-2019
(Uskings.us) The American Sociological Association (ASA), founded in 1905 as the American Sociological Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the discipline and profession of sociology. Most members work in academia, but about 20 percent work in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink (Oregon) : The largest and oldest roller skating rink in the United States
30-11-2019
(Uskings.us) The Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink is a roller rink at Oaks Amusement Park, in Portland, Oregon's Sellwood neighborhood, in the United States.
New York Fashion Week - The largest fashion week in the United States
29-11-2019
(Uskings.us) New York Fashion Week (NYFW), held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual series of events (generally lasting 7–9 days) when international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press, and the general public. It is one of four major fashion weeks in the world, collectively known as the "Big 4", along with those in Paris, London, and Milan.
Trek Bicycle Corporation (Wisconsin ) : The largest bicycle and cycling product manufacturer in the United States
28-11-2019
(Uskings.us) Trek Bicycle Corporation is a bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor under brand names Trek, Electra Bicycle Company, Gary Fisher, Bontrager, Diamant Bikes, Villiger Bikes and, until 2008, LeMond Racing Cycles and Klein. With its headquarters in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Trek bicycles are marketed through 1,700 dealers across North America, subsidiaries in Europe and Asia as well as distributors in 90 countries worldwide. 99% of Trek bicycles are manufactured outside the United States, in countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and China.
Harper's Bazaar (New York) : The first fashion magazine in the United States
27-11-2019
(Uskings.us) Harper's Bazaar is an American monthly women's fashion magazine, first published in 1867 as the weekly Harper's Bazar. Harper's Bazaar is published by Hearst and considers itself to be the style resource for "women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture". Aimed at what it calls "discerning ladies", Bazaar is published monthly.
A. O. Smith Corporation (Wisconsin) : The largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in the United States
26-11-2019
(Uskings.us) A. O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers and the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market.
Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (Washington) : The largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in the United States
19-11-2019
(Uskings.us) Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 5000 Overlook Ave SW, Washington, DC 20032, is the largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in the world. The facility is operated by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water).
Iwan Ries & Co. (Illinois) : The oldest tobacco shop in the United States
18-11-2019
(USKings.us) 1857. Just 20 years after the incorporation of Chicago, and four years before the Civil War, German immigrant Edward Hoffman established a small tobacco shop, E. Hoffman & Co., in Chicago’s famous Sherman House hotel. Edward dedicated himself to providing the smokers of Chicago only the finest pipes, cigars, and tobaccos in the world, not only as a retailer, but also as a manufacturer of such classic brands as Hoffman House and Spillman Mixture. Little did he know his family would carry on this tradition for another 153 years.
Vernors : The oldest surviving ginger soda sold in the United States
08-11-2019
(USKings.us) Vernors is an American ginger soda brand. It was created in 1866 by James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist.
CentiMark Corporation (Pennsylvania) : The largest roofing contractor in the United States
07-11-2019
(USKings.us) CentiMark Corporation (est. 1968) is a national roofing contractor company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The company also has a flooring division, QuestMark, and a Canadian Roofing subsidiary, CentiMark LTD.
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