An undated black & white photograph (colorized) of the Central Hotel, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. _________________________ Further information on Pine Grove area history can be obtained from the Pinegrove Historical Society. Corrections and […]
The Genealogical and Biographical Annals of Northumberland County Pennsylvania was published in 1911 by J. L. Floyd Company of Chicago. According to the sub-title, it contained “a genealogical record of […]
In the early morning hours of September 1972, while he waited watching his garage which had been previously burglarized several times, Charles Fix encountered an intruder, Joseph Hoy. After startling […]
GUNNER’S SUDDEN DEATH Phaon Heinbach, while out gunning for game on Thursday, last (the opening of the rabbit season) in Batdorf’s Swamp, a half mile north of Pine Grove, in […]
An undated portrait of Franklin “Frank” Bressler in his Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) uniform. Frank was born in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on February 8, […]
The first visit of Harry Truman as president to Pottsville occurred on October 21, 1952, and according to the Pottsville newspaper, he was the first sitting president to ever visit […]
An undated block letter “Greetings from” generic post card from Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Each letter features a building or scene of Pennsylvania. Also: State Flower – Mountain Laurel; State […]
An undated photo post card view of Fourteenth and Centre Streets , Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Note the old autos and trolley tracks down the center of the street. __________________________________________ Corrections […]