Berrysburg – Harner Motors, 1971
A 1971 photograph from an advertisement for Harner Motors, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Harner Motors was a dealer for Ambassador, Rebel, Javelin, AMX, Hornet, and Gremlin. Their slogan was: “Where […]
Klingerstown – Troutman’s Sunoco & Car Wash, 1971
A 1971 photograph of Troutman’s Sunoco Gas Station and Ultra-Spray Car Wash, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. ___________________________________ From an advertisement that appeared in the 1971 yearbook, La Memoria, of the […]
Halifax – Willits Shoe Company, 1979
A 1979 advertising photograph for the Willits Shoe Company, Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Willits specialized in “saddle shoes”, which were white leather, oxford shoes, with a contrasting piece of leather […]
Halifax – B & M Grocery & Gas, 1971
A 1971 photograph of the B & M Grocery Store and Gas Station, Halifax R. D., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ___________________________________ From an advertisement that appeared in the 1971 yearbook, La […]
Tower City – Shuey & Hoffman Oil Dealers, 1971
A 1971 photograph advertisement for Shuey & Hoffman Heating Oil and Service Dealer, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Shuey and Hoffman dealt primarily in Esso products. Location: 833 E. Grand […]
Gratz – Union House Hotel, pre-1900
An early photo appearing on a post card depicting the Gratz Union House Hotel. The date this photo was taken was most likely before 1900 when there was no covered, […]
Lykens Township – Lucas’ Garage, 1971
A 1971 photograph from an advertisement for Lucas’ Garage, Lykens R. D., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Phillips 66 products were sold here. Note the variety of vehicles in the photo, including […]
Roscoe E. Blyer (1892-1948) – Gratz Manufacturer
FUNERAL YESTERDAY FOR GRATZ MANUFACTURER Roscoe E. Blyer, age 56 years, owner of the Gratz Shirt Manufacturing Company, died in a Philadelphia hospital Sunday morning. He had been in ill […]