Wiconisco – Pottsville Street, 1907 or Before
A black and white photo post card view of Pottsville Street, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. In establishing a date for this scene, it is noted that the white band across […]
Wiconisco – Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, September 1890 (1 of 1)
A map created by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Company, Sanborn Map Company, September 1890, for Wiconisco (1 of 1), Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. For further information about the availability of this […]
Mat Williams – Was in Longest Fight Bout in History
In its 16 March 1928 edition, the Lykens Standard of Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, reported on what was claimed to be the longest fight bout in history. The fight occurred […]
Oscar R. Temple (1879-1957) – Spanish-American War Veteran
FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY FOR OSCAR R. TEMPLE Oscar R. Temple, age 77 years, a Spanish-American War veteran, died at his home, Vine Street, town [Elizabethville], Friday evening, following a brief […]
Fire Destroys Shops at Short Mountain Colliery, 1916
Short Mountain Colliery, located in Bear Gap north of Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was the scene of many fires over the years. A fire in early 2016 destroyed […]
Lloyd Neiswender (1933-1950) – Killed in Hunting Accident
DAYTON YOUTH KILLED IN HUNTING ACCIDENT Lloyd Neiswender, 17, of Dayton, near Williamstown, lost his life in a hunting accident, shortly before noon Saturday. According to State Police, the youth […]
Lykens – Baptist Church & Route 209 Railroad Crossing, 1968
A photograph of the Baptist Church in Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, taken on 24 June1968. Note the railroad tracks in the foreground. The route to Wiconisco (to the left) and […]
Idella M. [Dietrich] Eagle (1902-1948) – Wife of Williams Valley Transportation Official
MRS. CHARLES A. EAGLE Mrs. Idella M. Eagle, 46, died suddenly at her home in Williamstown, Friday. She was the wife of Charles A. Eagle, official of the Williams Valley […]