Railroad Operations in and Around Wiconisco, 1890
A map drawn to show the railroad system in and around Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. around 1890. A key was provided: 1. Short Mountain Breaker 2. Timber Bank (Supply House) […]
Bear Gap Washery and Briquette Making
An undated photograph of the Short Mountain Washery for the briquette making operation at Bear Gap near Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________ Corrections and additional information should be […]
Lykens – Swimming Pool
An undated post card view of the Swimming Pool, Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This attraction was located south of the main part of the borough. None of the persons in […]
John E. Geist (1876-1941) – Williamstown Hotelman
FUNERAL SATURDAY FOR WILLIAMSTOWN HOTELMAN John E. Geist, age 65 years, died in the Shamokin Hospital early Tuesday morning. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Geist […]
White Bridge & Dr. Ira Keiter
An undated post card view of a painting by Al Parfet showing Dr. Ira Keiter in his buggy passing through a covered bridge on his way to an appointment. The […]
Bear Gap Briquet Making
A photograph of the large culm pile (right) at Bear Gap, near Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, that was used for the making of briquettes. ________________________________ Corrections and additional […]
Lykens – Steel Bridge Over the Rattling Creek
An undated post card view of the steel bridge crossing the Rattling Creek, Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This creek was located south of the main part of the borough. The […]
Mules for the Coal Mines
An undated, colorized photo post card entitled, “Mules for the Coal Mines.” This probably represents an unidentified mule breeder. Mules were the primary beasts of burden used in coal mines […]