Franklin Bressler (1847-1913) – Civil War Soldier
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, […]
Photos of the Hanging of the Halifax Bank Robbers, 1902
A photograph of the two Halifax Bank killers on the scaffold in Harrisburg, as they were being prepared for the “drop” that would end their lives. The photo appeared in […]
Gratz – Murder at the Militia Encampment, 1856
The above article describing the “fatal affair at Gratztown” appeared in the Philadelphia Public Ledger, September 27, 1856, described the death of George Hoffman Jr. at the annual military encampment at Gratz, Dauphin County, […]
Williamstown Hometown Heroes – U. S. Army
A complete collection of images of the Hometown Hero Banners for Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is available in book form from the Williamstown Historical Society. The banners are arranged by branch of […]
Williamstown Hometown Heroes – U. S. Coast Guard
A complete collection of images of the Hometown Hero Banners for Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is available in book form from the Williamstown Historical Society. The banners are arranged by branch of […]
Williamstown Hometown Heroes – U. S. Air Force
A complete collection of images of the Hometown Hero Banners for Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is available in book form from the Williamstown Historical Society. The banners are arranged by branch of […]
Williamstown Hometown Heroes – U. S. Marine Corps
A complete collection of images of the Hometown Hero Banners for Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is available in book form from the Williamstown Historical Society. The banners are arranged by branch of […]
Westwood Colliery – Aerial Photo
An aerial or birds-eye photograph of Westwood Colliery, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, that was published in the Pine Grove Press Herald, December 23, 1976, along with the following story: Mr. and […]