Louisiana Purchase Completed (1803) – American settlers in the western territories depended on the Mississippi River’s port of New Orleans for commerce. When Spain retroceded New Orleans to France in 1800, Americans feared their access to the river would be blocked, so President Thomas Jefferson sent negotiators to broker a deal for the port city. Ultimately, Napoleon sold the entire Louisiana territory, [..]

Burton has just opened the doors to a 12,000 sq foot store right down the street from where I grew up (Melrose area). Aside from stocking Burton and its subsidiaries like Gravis, Anon, iDiom and R.E.D. it also boasts a solid range of other action sports brands. The top level of the building was also created as a fully skateable area. Many of industries top action sports athletes and celebrities were attendance to open the doors to this awesome retail space. [..]