Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Of Historical Interest was founded in 2010 by three professionally trained historians who had a vision of linking businesses, families, municipalities and other groups and individuals to their own unique histories. Our historians hold advanced degrees in history and are experienced researchers and writers. They also have valuable field experiences that include conducting oral histories creating and leading tours of museums and other locations, and using digital tools to research and present historical arguments.
Our Historians
Jacob K. Friefeld:
Jacob K. Friefeld holds a B.A. in history from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and a M.A. in American History from Loyola University Chicago. He is currently working on a PhD. at the Universityof Nebraska in Lincoln. Jacob has presented his work at several conferences and edits HistoryRoll.com. Aside from his extensive experience conducting historical research, Jacob has developed and conducted museum tours for all ages as a team member at the Wells Fargo History Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Currently, he lives in Nebraska and makes pilgrimages back to Chicago to watch the Cubs, Bears, and Bulls. For more information, visit JacobFriefeld.com.
Albert W. Vogt III:
Albert W. Vogt III holds three college degrees and is finishing up his fourth, and last. They include an Associates from St. Petersburg College, a Bachelor’s of Arts in History from the University of Florida, and a Master’s of Arts in Florida Studies from the University of South Florida. The degree he is currently working on is a Doctor of Philosophy in American History from Loyola University Chicago, where he is finishing his dissertation titled “The Costumed Catholic: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928 – 1968.” Albert has a lifelong dedication to historical inquiry, not just in American History, but in several places and time periods. His publication list includes an article in the Florida Frontier Gazette called “Pirates!” and an edited volume Rivers of the Green Swamp: An Anthology. For the latter of the two, he helped co-edit and has a chapter within. He splits his time between Chicago and Florida, and is an avid sports fan and movie watcher.
