Ashland – Buery’s Grove
An undated colorized post card view of the lake at Buery’s Grove, outside Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, showing canoeists enjoying the lake. This resort was convenient to Hegins Township, Schuylkill […]
Williamstown – Lyric Theatre
An undated black & white photo post card view (later colorized) of the Lyric Theatre, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This theatre was owned and operated by Mark Rubinsky and later Loyal Flynn. After […]
Millersburg – Auto Rally, 1913
A 1913 photograph taken by Noll depicts an auto rally at Millersburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, none of the individuals in the photo are identified and not much more is […]
Orwin – Officials Stop Nude Bathing at Red Bridge, 1921
From the West Schuylkill Herald, June 17, 1921, comes this story of how officials tried to stop the popular nude bathing at Red Bridge, near Orwin, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, […]
Buery’s Grove – The Lone Ranger & Silver Star, 1947
An advertisement that appeared in the Pottsville Republican & Herald, July 31, 1947, for the performance of the Lone Ranger and Billie Soncrants at Buery’s Grove, Sunday, August 3, 1947. […]
Buery’s Grove
The following promotional material is from the web site of the Moon Lake Association, operators of what was formerly called Buery’s Grove. The recreational area is located between Weishample, Lavelle […]
Elizabethville – Schwab’s Dutch Band
An undated photo post card advertisement (colorized) for the Schwab’s Dutch Band of Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Identified, mostly with nicknames, are (left to right): Abe Schwab; Red Schwab; Dutch Schwab; Bud Schwab; Mucks Schwab; Sparky […]
Elizabethville – American Legion Drink Token
Both sides of a drink token for one drink at the American Legion, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Tokens were obtained separate from the bar where the drinks were dispersed. __________________________________________________ […]