Old Gratz Photos – Lot 49 & Lot 51
A colorized version of an aerial black and white photograph taken in 1953 of the two-family house, known also as the “Mansion House,” on Lot 49, East Market Street, Gratz, Dauphin […]
Loyalton – Ida’s Beer Garden, 1940
A newspaper advertisement from the Lykens Standard, October 25, 1940, for Ida’s Beer Garden, At the Bridge, Loyalton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ANOTHER ROLLICKING FLOOR SHOW EVENT Saturday Night FANCY DANCING […]
Pottsville – The Million Dollar Fire of 1914
A photograph from 1914 of the aftermath of a disastrous fire in Pottsville. The photo appeared in the “Looking Back” feature of the Pottsville Republican, October 13, 1979, which was presented […]
Loyalton – Scene Near Kotka’s Distillery
An undated colorized post card view of a scene near Kotka’s Distillery, Loyalton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _______________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.
Abortion Pills Advertised in Harrisburg Newspaper, 1864-1868
A colorized portrait of French physician, surgeon and anatomist Alfred-Armond-Louis-Marie Velpeau (1795-1867). Abortion pills that were advertised in America in the period from 1864-1868 were said to be his invention […]
Lykens – Old Home Week, 1913
A colorized version of a large article that appeared on the front page of the Lykens Standard, July 4, 1913, touting the Old Home Week celebration. The article featured the […]
Williamstown – Blanning’s Corner Store
An undated colorized post card view of Blanning’s Corner Store, located on Central Market Street, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The view is looking east on Market Street along the route […]
Dalmatia – John E. Byerly, 1913
A bill from John E. Byerly, Dealer in General Merchandise, etc., Dalmatia, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, presented for payment to the Pension Office, Washington, D. C., August 18, 1913, for $1.38 for […]