Lykens-Wiconisco – Fire Destroys Briquet Plant, 1923
On May 7, 1923, a fire totally destroyed the American Briquet Company’s operation at Lykens and Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The story of the fire appeared in regional and local […]
Highlights from the “Washington Square Democrat,” 1878 (5)
A column entitled “Quarter Century Back,” as published in the Elizabethville Echo, July 31, 1903, refers to the predecessor of the Echo, published in 1878 at Washington Square by J. A. Ettinger, and known at […]
Pine Grove Theatre, 2009
A photograph from around 2009 of the façade of the Pine Grove Theatre, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Two films are showing: All About Steve, released in 2009. Final Destination, […]
Wiconisco – American Briquet Plant, 1921
A photograph of the briquet plant from about 1921 or 1922. The plant was located at the western end of Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and […]
Panoramic View of Wiconisco
An undated birds-eye or panoramic view of Wiconisco, Dauphin County. This picture appeared in the Lykens Standard, April 17, 1969. It accompanied an article by C. L. Peters. The photo […]
Pine Grove – Post Office & National Bank
An undated photo post card image of the United States Post Office and Pine Grove National Bank at Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ____________________________________________ Image from the Facebook page of the Pinegrove Historical […]
Pine Grove – Hotel Pennsylvania (2)
An undated colorized post card view of the Hotel Pennsylvania, Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ____________________________________________ Image from the Facebook page of the Pinegrove Historical Society. Follow and receive regular postings of photos […]
Pine Grove – Hotel Pennsylvania (1)
An undated photo post card view of the Hotel Pennsylvania, C. A. Fisher, proprietor, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ____________________________________________ Image from the Facebook page of the Pinegrove Historical Society. Follow and […]