Stephen Smith – Merchant and Abolitionist
Stephen Smith, an African American merchant and abolitionist, was born in slavery in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, around 1795, to Mary Smith. The name of his father was never recorded and no […]
Abraham Hess (1817-1892)
An undated photograph of Abraham Hess (1817-1892), husband of Catherine [Hoffman] Hess (1816-1873), of Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Abraham and Catherine operated the Short Mountain Hotel. ____________________________ Corrections and additional information should be […]
Catherine [Hoffman] Hess (1816-1873)
An undated photograph of Catherine [Hoffman] Hess (1816-1873), the wife of Abraham Hess (1817-1892), of Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Catherine and Abraham operated the Short Mountain Hotel. ____________________________ Corrections and additional information should be […]
Troutman Fresh Farm Produce, 1973
A newspaper photograph of Bruce H. Troutman standing alongside the truck used in his business, Troutman Farm Fresh Produce, Pitman, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo appeared in the West Schuylkill […]
Pine Grove Motor Company
An undated photograph showing the Pine Grove Motor Company garage and sales office, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. According to the signs on the buildings, A. J. Schucker was the […]
Won Lee – Medical Doctor of Tremont
On November 30, 1972, the West Schuylkill Herald, Tower City, reported on the success of the Tremont Area Medical Committee in convincing Dr. Won Lee to re-locate in the Borough […]
Wiconisco Skating Rink Worker Assaulted, Died 2 Years Later of Injuries
Two similar articles with different headers describing an assault that took place at the Wiconisco Roller Skating Rink, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and the punishment given to the perpetrator. The […]
Tower City National Bank
Un undated newspaper photograph of the Tower City National Bank building in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. This photo appeared in the West Schuylkill Herald, March 27, 1968, along with […]